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Forum: Reef 12-06-2012, 07:08 PM
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Posted By mandyplo
Thanks Tim - I literally just set up my sump and...

Thanks Tim - I literally just set up my sump and got it running 2 days ago (my first attempt at a sump ever). I have a refuge compartment but I haven't put anything in there yet. I also run my power...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,623
Posted By mandyplo
Thanks Kien! This has definitely given me some...

Thanks Kien! This has definitely given me some insight. It looks like I'm going to hold off on the banded / blue stripe for now and look more into the dragonface... but perhaps also wait until I have...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2012, 08:42 PM
Replies: 23
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Posted By mandyplo
They only have a lifespan in captivity of roughly...

They only have a lifespan in captivity of roughly 3 years from what I've read
Forum: Reef 12-05-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,623
Posted By mandyplo
Only reason I was leaning away from seahorses was...

Only reason I was leaning away from seahorses was because I thought they were much more difficult to keep, and was under the impression pipefish were hardier. If I'm wrong and they're both equally as...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,623
Posted By mandyplo
Thanks - my rock structures are large and have...

Thanks - my rock structures are large and have tons of hiding places, but I see what you mean. My only worry is that any large sps pieces for the pipefish to hide in would cost me a fortune, or if I...
Forum: Reef 12-05-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 23
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Posted By mandyplo
Keeping pipefish, what is your take on this?

I've recently become fascinated with pipefish and seahorses... Where I know the seahorse requires expert care, I was wondering what you guys think about keeping pipefish..

I've read up on them...
Forum: Reef 12-04-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,945
Posted By mandyplo
True... as soon as I posted my reply I read it...

True... as soon as I posted my reply I read it over and thought to my self... Err I'm a huge hypocrite - the fish in our tanks are mere showcase pieces as well...

My bad
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2012, 04:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By mandyplo
ok thanks

ok thanks
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,446
Posted By mandyplo
I had a diamond goby before - very active, fun to...

I had a diamond goby before - very active, fun to watch. Downside was he definitely made a MESS of my sand bed, burying everything (rock pieces, corals), making mountains everywhere and one day he...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2012, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By mandyplo
How would I contact Ken specifically, is he the...

How would I contact Ken specifically, is he the one who runs the site/business or does he carry his own livestock separately from the website? Sorry - just confused lol
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,173
Posted By mandyplo
Ordering Livestock online?

Hi first thing - if this is not the place I'm supposed to post this thread please re-direct me! :P

If you live in Ontario (I live in Thunder Bay ON - pretty small secluded town) Do you order any...
Forum: Marine Fish 12-04-2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,990
Posted By mandyplo
Wow, so awesome!! Good luck raising them I hope...

Wow, so awesome!! Good luck raising them I hope all goes well!
Forum: Reef 12-04-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,945
Posted By mandyplo
I don't think very many people here will...

I don't think very many people here will appreciate the idea of "killing" and "selling" fish for show... Its one thing to kill and eat/harvest, but for a mere showcase piece?...

I don't know, not...
Forum: Reef 11-20-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
Posted By mandyplo
So I'm just looking up the tunze on BRS... Do...

So I'm just looking up the tunze on BRS... Do they mount to the tank walls by magnets?
Forum: Reef 11-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,537
Posted By mandyplo
What are your favorite powerheads/wavemakers?

I'm looking to replace one of my older power heads. Not sure I want to go with the same one again, what are you currently using that seems to be working for you or your corals? What powerheads /...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,578
Posted By mandyplo
I've had these two dispar anthias for roughly 9...

I've had these two dispar anthias for roughly 9 months, always swimming in the current of my power heads, and always the quickest and first to snatch any food during feeding times. I'm no expert when...
Forum: Reef 11-19-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,578
Posted By mandyplo
Do your fish wedge themselves so far in your rock-work they actually get STUCK?

Have you ever had your fish get so completely stuck in your rocks you've had to help them out ??!?

Over a week ago one of my dispar anthias (I only have 2) went missing. At first I thought, oh...
Forum: Reef 11-14-2012, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,600
Posted By mandyplo
Thank you all. I have had the lights out...

Thank you all. I have had the lights out completely since we moved the tank from the boyfriends house to mine, but the room its in does get quite bright from sunlight during the day even though there...
Forum: Reef 11-14-2012, 05:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,600
Posted By mandyplo
Green-ish cloudy tank? Is it just a cycle?

Hello all. So I have finally done the big tank move from my boyfriends house to mine.

Our tank is a 1 year old fish only with live rock (for now) tank.
I tried some beginner corals a few months...
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-13-2012, 05:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,356
Posted By mandyplo
Oh and what kind of a tang is that? A sohal tang?...

Oh and what kind of a tang is that? A sohal tang? He looks absolutely beautiful!!
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-13-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,454
Posted By mandyplo
Alright, I'm sold I'll buy it tonight!

Alright, I'm sold I'll buy it tonight!
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-12-2012, 11:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,356
Posted By mandyplo
Nice! I have 2 of the Kessil A350W Tuna Blues...

Nice! I have 2 of the Kessil A350W Tuna Blues over my tank as well. I see you've got some clams in there, what kinds are they?

I keep reading that maxima and many other clams need MH lighting......
Forum: Product Review and Equipment Forum 11-12-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,454
Posted By mandyplo
Lifereef Overflow Boxes - Are they really all they're cracked up to be?

I am adding a sump to my system - need to buy an overflow box for my tank.

I have heard nothing but good things about these lifereef overflow boxes, and their website claims "never had a fail in...
Forum: Reef 10-31-2012, 04:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,430
Posted By mandyplo
Yes.... Those moments.... Those much to common...

Yes.... Those moments.... Those much to common moments... *Eye twitch*
Forum: Reef 10-24-2012, 02:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,849
Posted By mandyplo
Sump help?

I am doing a big tank move in the next week!!! :D The tank is coming from my boyfriends house to mine, because well.... if you saw the current state of my tank (my baby) you would confiscate it as...
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