marvin willis
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Can i?(After cycle)
Can i put sanddollars in my fishtank
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sepulatian
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Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2652783
Can i?(After cycle)
Live ones or shells? I believe that they require a whole lot more than you can provide in a tank. Do some research on that.
http:///forum/post/2652783
Can i?(After cycle)
Live ones or shells? I believe that they require a whole lot more than you can provide in a tank. Do some research on that.
sepulatian
Moderator
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_dollar
I found this. Do more research on their dietary needs though.
I found this. Do more research on their dietary needs though.
marvin willis
Member
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
You cannot just bring anything home. If there is something that frequents the beach that you go to then research the needs of that animal. They live in the vast ocean. Would you grab a deer out of the wild and try to keep it in the house?
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
You cannot just bring anything home. If there is something that frequents the beach that you go to then research the needs of that animal. They live in the vast ocean. Would you grab a deer out of the wild and try to keep it in the house?
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
Very risky.
Depends on what kind of reefer you want to be. I have been on both sides over the years, but I'm glad to be a responsible reefhead now.
Research dietary habits and potential problems upon death of anything you plan to introduce to your system.
Sanddollars are sand grunge munchers that need lots of grazing room as well as lots of food. Hence finding lots of dead ones around the live ones. I have tried to keep them before with no good results past 2 weeks or so. Then the tank goes green when they die.
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
Very risky.
Depends on what kind of reefer you want to be. I have been on both sides over the years, but I'm glad to be a responsible reefhead now.
Research dietary habits and potential problems upon death of anything you plan to introduce to your system.
Sanddollars are sand grunge munchers that need lots of grazing room as well as lots of food. Hence finding lots of dead ones around the live ones. I have tried to keep them before with no good results past 2 weeks or so. Then the tank goes green when they die.
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by sepulatian
http:///forum/post/2652841
You cannot just bring anything home. If there is something that frequents the beach that you go to then research the needs of that animal. They live in the vast ocean. Would you grab a deer out of the wild and try to keep it in the house?
House-no
Barn-well...yes...
(Sorry Sep, been there done that)
http:///forum/post/2652841
You cannot just bring anything home. If there is something that frequents the beach that you go to then research the needs of that animal. They live in the vast ocean. Would you grab a deer out of the wild and try to keep it in the house?
House-no
Barn-well...yes...
(Sorry Sep, been there done that)
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by GrouperGenius
http:///forum/post/2652862
House-no
Barn-well...yes...
(Sorry Sep, been there done that)
Wisenheimer
I picked deer because they are everywhere in NY. Yeah, they can be cared for at home. I made the house point because the deer would be fine in an environment that is alright for him, such as a barn. In the house it wouldn't be so good. If this person had a 400 gallon lagoon then the sand dollar would be alright, but in a smaller tank, that is a different story.
Seriously though, you cannot just pick up whatever at the beach. If you want it to live then you need to know what requirements it has.
http:///forum/post/2652862
House-no
Barn-well...yes...
(Sorry Sep, been there done that)
Wisenheimer
I picked deer because they are everywhere in NY. Yeah, they can be cared for at home. I made the house point because the deer would be fine in an environment that is alright for him, such as a barn. In the house it wouldn't be so good. If this person had a 400 gallon lagoon then the sand dollar would be alright, but in a smaller tank, that is a different story.
Seriously though, you cannot just pick up whatever at the beach. If you want it to live then you need to know what requirements it has.
jerryatrick
Active Member
Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
Got a lot of respect for you. You are asking questions that "new to saltwater" people wouldn't ask. I was always told that there is no such thing as a dumb question.
http:///forum/post/2652835
the live ones, can i bring any kind of sea critter home or is that too much of a risk?
Got a lot of respect for you. You are asking questions that "new to saltwater" people wouldn't ask. I was always told that there is no such thing as a dumb question.
groupergenius
Active Member
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by JerryAtrick
http:///forum/post/2652972
Got a lot of respect for you. You are asking questions that "new to saltwater" people wouldn't ask. I was always told that there is no such thing as a dumb question.
The only dumb question is the one that isn't asked. Never be afraid to ask anything!
http:///forum/post/2652972
Got a lot of respect for you. You are asking questions that "new to saltwater" people wouldn't ask. I was always told that there is no such thing as a dumb question.
The only dumb question is the one that isn't asked. Never be afraid to ask anything!
florida joe
Well-Known Member
If you live in Fl sand dollars will cost you $250. a piece if you get caught tanking live ones from the ocean
sepulatian
Moderator
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2652999
If you live in Fl sand dollars will cost you $250. a piece if you get caught tanking live ones from the ocean
Really? Then certainly not worth it. You should check out the collection laws where you live.
http:///forum/post/2652999
If you live in Fl sand dollars will cost you $250. a piece if you get caught tanking live ones from the ocean
Really? Then certainly not worth it. You should check out the collection laws where you live.
nano reefer
Active Member
it wouldnt be right, its like trying to keep a great dane in a closet.
marvin willis
Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2652999
If you live in Fl sand dollars will cost you $250. a piece if you get caught tanking live ones from the ocean
Originally Posted by mikev
http:///forum/post/2653986
just put a shell in the tank, the out come will be the same.
Theres no restrictions in taking them, i wanted to keep them live to have them apart of the habitat..
http:///forum/post/2652999
If you live in Fl sand dollars will cost you $250. a piece if you get caught tanking live ones from the ocean
Originally Posted by mikev
http:///forum/post/2653986
just put a shell in the tank, the out come will be the same.
Theres no restrictions in taking them, i wanted to keep them live to have them apart of the habitat..
florida joe
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by Marvin Willis
http:///forum/post/2654261
Theres no restrictions in taking them, i wanted to keep them live to have them apart of the habitat..
what state do you live in
http:///forum/post/2654261
Theres no restrictions in taking them, i wanted to keep them live to have them apart of the habitat..
what state do you live in
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/2654330
what state do you live in
I checked FWC's website and could not find where they are TOTALLY unable to collect live.
If there is something different, I would like to see the info and link.
For the record, as I stated before, I would not suggest keeping them as I have had no success in the past with them.
http:///forum/post/2654330
what state do you live in
I checked FWC's website and could not find where they are TOTALLY unable to collect live.
For the record, as I stated before, I would not suggest keeping them as I have had no success in the past with them.