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  1. dpdiver

    The Mantis hunter!

    I have both fiji and tonga, so either of those... I think this could be a baby pecock mantis...
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    The Mantis hunter!

    I thought about putting it in my Hanh on fuge but I'm not sure if that is a good idea... ANy thoughts?
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    The Mantis hunter!

    Kreikey! I wrestled the mighty mantis out of my display tank. Well I took the rock he was living in and hung it over a bucket of water, When I returned about 15 min later he was in my bucket waiting for me. I was dreading dealing with this but it worked out just fine. Now I need to figure...
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    Found a Mantis Shrimp

    Thanks leigh, I will try that this evening. Right now I am trying to finish up a english paper.... Going back to college at 32, I must be on drugs! LOL Milt
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    Found a Mantis Shrimp

    Well I was feeding my tank and then I seen it, The unmistakable eyes of the dreaded mantis. He swam around for a second and I got a good look at him. He was 1 inch long, emerald green quite pretty really but he must make an exit from my display tank. LOL and ofcourse he lives in the largest...
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    new tank

    Alot of people use southdown as an cheaper alternitive, But I believe it is best to seed the southdown with some live sand to help the process. I know I have seen your exact question on the board in the last week. I know this dosen't help much but a search will help you out. Milt
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    Whats a cycle?

    It depends on a couple of things. Is the rock cured or uncured. If it is uncured it will have some die off and will start the cycle. If it is bought localy from a LFS and is cured there will be verry little die-off and may need the assistance of a store bought shrimp or from what I read on...
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    Acrylic VS. Glass Advantages and Disadvantages

    Thats some good info, I was considering moving up to a 125-180 and thought about going acrylic. Thanks all Milt
  9. dpdiver

    amount of live rock needed

    Yes the average is 1-1 1/2 Lbs per gallon, Dependant on the size of the rock you may get away with 2# per gallon. I personally have 75# in my 46g HTH Milt
  10. dpdiver

    Honest answers please......

    Ive been pretty lucky, I just set up a Q tank because I figure my luck is going to run out someday and I have a nice investment in my 15 and 46g tanks, Not going to push my luck any further
  11. dpdiver

    clean up crew

    Wyldgunz, That is what I have read also, I also agree with Saltj. I have started with half of the recommended package, Say 1 snale per 2-3 gallons, and the samen with the hermits. It is amaixing how fast they can take care of an alge bloom. Then over tive I added a few here and there... Milt
  12. dpdiver

    Got my first inhabitants today

    I agree with The Claw, I can watch my inverts almost all day. It is almost like a personal circus watching them :D
  13. dpdiver

    Oceanic Systems

    I have made a few changes since this pic. Here is an early morning pic. Just turned on the lights, so everything is still sleeping lol
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    Oceanic Systems

    Here is my 46g bow. Can't say I had a problem still only 6 mo old. lol
  15. dpdiver

    My 15g startup

    i'll see, it is a piece of one that just split. A friend gave me it for my B-day. lol well it split and he knew I would kill him if I didn't get a piece. lol
  16. dpdiver

    Aquafuge

    Yes, it is a jbj, I bought the fuge and light on ---- for $120.00
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    My 15g startup

    yes it is a rose
  18. dpdiver

    Frag Trading..South Florida?

    I'm interested also, Starting to build up my frags but I always have cold hard cash to trade! :D Milt bryantmi@comcast.net
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    Aquafuge

    here is a side view.
  20. dpdiver

    Aquafuge

    Hey All, I just bought the 12" Aquafuge about 5 weeks ago. I put about 3" of live sand and a few pounds of loose LR pieces in it. I also added 3oz of micro alge and grape Cul. I was having problems with high nitrates. Today when I checked my levels my trates were back down to 2.5. I like it...
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