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Forum: Marine Fish 11-10-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By Taipan
Don't be discouraged. It really is individual...

Don't be discouraged. It really is individual personality of each fish. You can try another Coral Beauty (perhaps smaller) again.

Alternatively; there are other Centropyge angels that are similar...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-10-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Posted By Taipan
If you suspect that the Coral Beauty has caused 4...

If you suspect that the Coral Beauty has caused 4 previous fish to die because of bullying - it may be time to separate it and find a new home for it. Coral Beauty angelfish in general aren't that...
Forum: Reef 11-09-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By Taipan
I am not an SPS expert; but my best guess is that...

I am not an SPS expert; but my best guess is that it is "Hydnophora exesa". There are different forms of Hydnophora - "Branching" and "Encrusting/Plating". Both are considered very aggressive.
...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-08-2013, 11:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,629
Posted By Taipan
Sexy. :) P.S. - Your angel fish collection...

Sexy. :)

P.S. - Your angel fish collection is AWESOME!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig4jbcU9db0
Forum: Marine Fish 11-08-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,629
Posted By Taipan
Eh.....Apparently it's not about the size it's...

Eh.....Apparently it's not about the size it's how you use them (or so I've been told) ;) . You're a special case - you have SO much eye candy; an angel like this would be in Nirvana.....too much...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-08-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,629
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Potter's Angel (Centropyge potteri).....

One of my favourite Pygmy Angelfish. "Reef Safe with Caution"; I've had this specimen for years. The only coral nipping that has occurred is with 'freshly' cut flesh from new frags or injured corals....
Forum: Pictures 11-08-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 110,104
Posted By Taipan
Aggressive Torch Coral.....

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/Taipan%20120G%20Macro/DSC00887_zps31d09d81.jpg...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-08-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,997
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Fusi/Fuse Goby (Fusigobius neophytus).....

I came across this interesting goby this past week. Its translucent body was what initally caught my attention. It didn't dart around or move around quickly like most gobies with this body type.

...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-07-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,311
Posted By Taipan
I'm actually intimidated to read through 12 pages...

I'm actually intimidated to read through 12 pages of ANY thread. I'm also not really adding to the body of knowledge to this thread. I just had to comment though:

#1.) If you knew how tall/big...
Forum: Mad Jelly Corals 11-07-2013, 02:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,824
Posted By Taipan
Cool Uber Cool......

For what it's worth....this kit is Uber Cool. The best way to describe the frag 'plugs' would be: Think of it as an upside down egg carton that you purchase eggs in at the grocery store. The portion...
Forum: Pictures 11-05-2013, 02:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,255
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Aussie Gold Torch Coral Spawning.....

Came home to a nice surprise this evening. It appears that one of my Aussie Gold Torch pieces has decided to spawn and broadcast eggs. I'm not under any illusion that I'll have random and sporadic...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,467
Posted By Taipan
+1 I'm STILL guilty of this one with...

+1

I'm STILL guilty of this one with regards to fish AND corals. Don't get me wrong; I've had successes. However; it's generally just easier to burn your hard earned $ and call it day. I'm an...
Forum: Marine Fish 11-04-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,707
Posted By Taipan
Peppermint Angelfish (Paracentropyge boylei) -...

Peppermint Angelfish (Paracentropyge boylei) - Yeah.....one can dream.

Other completely different fish that make my list (in no particular order) :

- Tattoo Jawfish (Opistognathus decorus)

-...
Forum: Reef 11-04-2013, 02:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,467
Posted By Taipan
- Thinking that only certain fish are prone to...

- Thinking that only certain fish are prone to 'jumping' and carpet surfing (not taking into consideration that fish get startled or can become aggressive and chase one another. :frusty: This of...
Forum: Pictures 11-04-2013, 12:44 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 110,104
Posted By Taipan
Yeah.....I know the feeling. *sighs* lol I get...

Yeah.....I know the feeling. *sighs* lol I get bored easily too. ;)
Forum: Pictures 11-03-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 110,104
Posted By Taipan
I appreciate LPS.....one word comes to mind at...

I appreciate LPS.....one word comes to mind at the moment....."Sexy". There are other words....but this is a family based forum..... ;)
Forum: Calgary 11-03-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,391
Posted By Taipan
I can see the bronze and gold along the tear drop...

I can see the bronze and gold along the tear drop maxima and the blue/purple along the crocea.....BOTH are going to colour up nicely. Great score.
Forum: Marine Fish 11-03-2013, 01:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By Taipan
I've had great success catching fish that I...

I've had great success catching fish that I wanted out of my display with an Aqua Medic Fish Trap. It's a simple but effective concept. Perform a query via your search engine and you'll find more...
Forum: Calgary 11-03-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,391
Posted By Taipan
Nice :)......Now share some pics when and if you...

Nice :)......Now share some pics when and if you have time. Congratulations.
Forum: Calgary 11-02-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,391
Posted By Taipan
I'm sure you could convince one of our sponsors...

I'm sure you could convince one of our sponsors or others to ship to you. Or perhaps convince your local LFS to make a few calls out East.
Forum: Pictures 11-02-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 389
Views: 110,104
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Latest Addition.....

For a guy that's supposed to be decreasing his stock (for a new build/upgrade).....well.....I'm just weak and sad ;).....

Taken under different lighting conditions to give a better representation....
Forum: Canada Corals 11-02-2013, 09:49 AM
Replies: 243
Views: 105,868
Posted By Taipan
LOL .....I'm saving this Jean-Claude Van Damme...

LOL .....I'm saving this Jean-Claude Van Damme .gif for later use ;)



.....I'm sure you could convince them or others to ship.....
Forum: Canada Corals 11-01-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 105,868
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Additional Pictures......

It was VERY nice to see and chat with fellow hobbyists this afternoon....new and familiar faces.

http://i859.photobucket.com/albums/ab158/IamTaipan/Canada%20Corals/DSC00670_zpsd4316038.jpg...
Forum: Canada Corals 11-01-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 105,868
Posted By Taipan
Thumbs up Weekend GRAND OPENING Sale.....

P.S. - For the avid hobbyist.....Note the sign on their office door ;)

This is where you'll probably find me ;) when I'm visiting.....on the couch.......
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Forum: FOWLR 11-01-2013, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,682
Posted By Taipan
"Reef Safe.....with Caution" is the operative...

"Reef Safe.....with Caution" is the operative term for a lot of fish. Some triggers fall into this category. Niger Triggers are known to be a little less aggressive in a reef environment (Genus...
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