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arlene1995
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Yeah! One of the great things about this forum is that everyone
shares their experiences and others can learn from them.
shares their experiences and others can learn from them.
crypt keeper
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that eel is sexy. the fimby. That tank is sweetness. I love it
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arlene1995
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Thanks!!! LOL
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arlene1995
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Hi!
Well, the Emporer Snapper is still in QT and is not looking that great, he won't eat now, but is still acting fairly normal. Only time will tell.
This morning I caught the Fimby out and got a good estimate on size. He is roughly 22" now.... In one year, one month, and three days, he has grown roughly 10"... not bad!
Well, the Emporer Snapper is still in QT and is not looking that great, he won't eat now, but is still acting fairly normal. Only time will tell.
This morning I caught the Fimby out and got a good estimate on size. He is roughly 22" now.... In one year, one month, and three days, he has grown roughly 10"... not bad!
aquaknight
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That is unfortunate to hear about the Snapper. Do you have a seperate thread going in the disease forum, or anything for him?
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arlene1995
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I did have a seperate thread to find out what he had and how to treat for it and did what I could... Unfortunately over the last couple of days he doesn't accept any food I give him no matter if it is soaked in Garlic Xtreme or anything.... He was doing better for a period of time and eating with an appetite but it just kind of stopped from that point it is has been downhill even after this lengthy quarantine and two rounds of antibiotics. It is a real shame...
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arlene1995
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Well, I just did a feeding of the tank and attempted to feed the Emporer Snapper who is still in QT. After roughly 10 days of rejecting food, he FINALLY accepted a shrimp today!!!!
His colors are starting to return and his eye is clearing up somewhat... Maybe he is on the mend? Keeping my fingers crossed!
hefner413
Active Member
awesome! Glad to hear it! I for some reason don't remember all the details... I see that you've done garlic, antibiotics, etc.. but did you also try the prazipro? just wondering, b/c that was what cleared up my queen. But glad to hear things might be turning around. fingers crossed!
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arlene1995
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Thanks! No, I did not try the Prazipro... After looking at his eye, it just seems that it is swelled and there is a little puss. So definitely fingers crossed!
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arlene1995
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I fed the Emporer Snapper again and this time he ate MULTIPLE hunks of cephalopods!!!! And, not to mention that EACH AND EVERY ONE was SOAKED in VitaChem... He is also starting to swim in a more normal pattern... In addition, his colors have returned!!! YAY!!! Maybe he actually will come around...
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arlene1995
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Hi!!!
I haven't updated in the last 2 months and a lot has gone on... First of all, my Emperor Snapper didn't make it. Since then, the tank has been steady in params, life, etc. until Christmas time. With the money I got, I first got a Dragon Wrasse for $40. It was 4-5" and almost done changing to adult colors. Well, it made the first night. Then, 2nd day, no sign all day. Come feeding time, Fimby not hungry, slight lump, and no Wrasse... Most expensive dinner yet.... So, with the fact burnt into my mind that anything less than 5" in length (except damsels apparently
) is eel food. So, the next trip to my LFS I brought home the most hideous thing I have ever seen.... A gulf Toadfish (Opsanus beta). It has been fine and has been eating like a hog the whole time. There is a bit of bad news though, my biggest star (Luidia clathrata) passed away two days ago. Everything is normal otherwise... Thinking of adding an Urchin to the tank but am not sure since I heard Toadfish sometimes have an appetite for them...
Currently I have my Pinfish, SFE, Fimby... Got a measurement last night too... 21" and about 2-2.5" thick, Porcupine Puffer (Puff), Damsel, and Toadfish (Igor).
Here's a couple pics:
I haven't updated in the last 2 months and a lot has gone on... First of all, my Emperor Snapper didn't make it. Since then, the tank has been steady in params, life, etc. until Christmas time. With the money I got, I first got a Dragon Wrasse for $40. It was 4-5" and almost done changing to adult colors. Well, it made the first night. Then, 2nd day, no sign all day. Come feeding time, Fimby not hungry, slight lump, and no Wrasse... Most expensive dinner yet.... So, with the fact burnt into my mind that anything less than 5" in length (except damsels apparently
Currently I have my Pinfish, SFE, Fimby... Got a measurement last night too... 21" and about 2-2.5" thick, Porcupine Puffer (Puff), Damsel, and Toadfish (Igor).
Here's a couple pics:
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arlene1995
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It is.... I haven't been able to describe it without the use of a picture... I had a thread on the thing that got around 80 replies. That is how it got its name, "Igor". LOL I'll get a FTS later today...
crypt keeper
Active Member
You get my vote for ugliest freakiest coolest tank in this section of the website.
Its a compliment. I love the orginality of your tank.
Its a compliment. I love the orginality of your tank.
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arlene1995
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Thank you!!! I haven't seen any stocklists with as much randomness as mine in quite a while... Not many Toadfish, Fimby's, never heard of a Pinfish in anyone's tank and a Damsel to mix things up... LOL Thanks again!
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arlene1995
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Well, as promised here is an FTS... And, I got a GREAT pic of my Pinfish. He's nearly 11" and the most active fish in the tank. In the year I've had him, this is by FAR the best shot yet... And to think, when I caught him on Hook and Line (hence the "No Fishing" sign), he would probably have been used for bait by someone else... He was a mere 6"!! Enjoy!!!!
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arlene1995
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Well, I've been messing around with my camera (Olympus SP-500UZ) and have managed to get 2 good shots today (out of around 60). More to come as they get better and the fish are actually out...
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arlene1995
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Well, I still have Christmas Money left over (I don't know how LOL) and need ONE (maybe a pair) more fish. Something that will swim about the tank... My Pinfish sits in a corner for most of the day and Puff, well, he just does whatever, sometimes he sleeps, sometimes he swims... I have a Toadfish, Fimby, SFE, Pinfish, Damsel, and a Porky Puffer. Maybe a Tang, Trigger, Rabbit, Dunno. I am open to suggestions. I really don't want to spend much more than $50 on a fish and it can't be small. (No less than 5"... I learned that the hard way
) Thanks!
I also redid the aquascape after it being unchanged on the left for about 9 months. Total rock amount comes out to about 80lbs. give or take... Pics of fish and aquascape to follow in a little while!!!
I also redid the aquascape after it being unchanged on the left for about 9 months. Total rock amount comes out to about 80lbs. give or take... Pics of fish and aquascape to follow in a little while!!!
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regina13
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I think an angel would look great in the tank. I don't know if you could find one under 50$ though. To bad you cant get a juvi and watch it grow because of the eels.
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regina13
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I think I would go with a mimic tang. I was just thinking about it, and don't know if I would trust an angel with a toadfish.