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tx reef

tx reef

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I really don't want to be up this early, but I have to go and trade the Tang in. I am getting a Foxface to clear up my red bubble algae problem....then I can go back to sleep...
Later I am going to go pick up some more rock. When I rearranged it I ended up with an emptier looking tank.
 
tx reef

tx reef

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Originally Posted by Fishgeek01
hey tx reef, not to hijack, but i think i read that you use the XM 14k bulbs? do you like them? I am thinking about replacing mine with them
And on topic, your sps will be fine, no worries there, and i would like to be able to rearrange my rock, but dont have the time and effort to put into it, however i am off for the next 2 days so maybe i will... i need a different flow pattern anyways.

The XM bulbs are actually 15k (I always screw up and say 14k). I like them a lot. I am thinking of giong with the 20k XM next time or a different brand 14k bulb. The XM 15k bulbs do not have a very high PAR rating.
 
tx reef

tx reef

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I bought another 15 lbs. of rock and the tank looks pretty good now. I still need about 10 lbs. of rock to completely finish.
The Foxface I got is a wonderful fish. He has tons of personality.
Also with the Tang gone, my Lawnmower Blenny isn't afraid to come out anymore. The Tang kind of bullied him around.
 
amphicar77

amphicar77

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When it came time to get rid of my Damsoils I faced similar problem. What worked for me was the tall fish trap where you close what is kind of a revolving door. At first they were not interested but I starved em for a day and once they got a little hungry some frozen food in the trap proved irresistable. I quickly caught both. They killer Damsoils were both donated to *****. Had that failed I was going to use method similar to ther poster but using a piece of eggcrate cut to height/width/depth of tank.
 
seannmelly

seannmelly

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my sohal eats bubble algea like its going out of style! we had enough to say i had it and once the sohal went in the tank in 2-3 days the bubblw algea was gone. and as for your tang being mean to the lmb my purple firefish is deathly scared of my sohal tang. he might come out 2 times a week to eat then you wont see him again.
 
tx reef

tx reef

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I will post some pics tomorrow of the new arrangement. It is pretty much the same layout, just moved it around to make more room for coral.
 
reckler

reckler

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TX Reef I must admit, if it wasn't for the captain in you, you probably would be in deep water with the tank.. lol jk
 
ginarox

ginarox

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glad to hear that you got him...i bet you went to bed and crashed...keep us posted.. like to see what you have done to your tank..have a great day....
 
mzangelzs

mzangelzs

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I have 2 250wt xm 15k mh I have really enjoyed them, I don't even run atinic (sp).bulbs with them. Sorry to hear about you Tang chase those suck!
 
zman1

zman1

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Sorry, too late on this one. However, there are two proven methods for removing tangs.
1. Time - they will die eventually
2. Spreargun
 
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