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03-26-2011, 01:43 AM
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I guess coming from the world of african cichlids Raf & I know that when dealing with aggressive fish overcrowding works like a charm. This tank has been up for 5 years. With massive amounts of filtration the tank can handle it... the only problem I foresee is the fish outgrowing the tank (unicorn, I am watching you). We have plans to give them at the very least 400 gallons with as much length as possible. We have witnessed far too many cases with large fish in small tanks, it just breaks my heart. Actually quite a number of these fish have been rescues.
 
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03-26-2011, 01:55 AM
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That is a really nice system you have there Diana...and the fish seem to be very peaceful.
You mentioned your Unicorn.......they say they can grow to 24-30" in length......well I seen them in Maui this winter and they are simply amazing. I swam around with 6-8 of them and they were all over 24" in length. What a wonderful fish to have. Brad
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03-26-2011, 05:44 AM
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Tell me more about the massive amount of filtration? Please and thank you?
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03-27-2011, 12:06 AM
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. Filtration:Two XP3 canister filters (2x 350gph) mostly with bio media Four Aquaclear 70 powerheads w/ quickfilters (4 x 400 GPH) for mechanical Two Hydor Koralia Pumps (2 x 1400 GPH) Deltec MCE600 Skimmer 500 GPH UV Sterilizer Total GPH: 5600 Maybe "massive" is a bit of an overstatement- its a lot. The proof is in the pudding, the tank stays clean, clear and the fish are fat and healthy. Only stress comes from the stupid domino damsels constantly laying eggs.... I think its a bit incorrect to say that there are too many fish in a tank (the fish getting too large for a tank is another statement all together, one which I agree with. If anyone has seen yellow tangs in the wild they will know that even these guys will outgrow a 200 gallon). If the tank is doing well and in balance, and there is no aggression, then where is there an issue? Maybe we should put a disclaimer "Only to be attempted by professionals".  Raf and I are not reckless- we know what we are doing. Cheers! -Diana
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03-27-2011, 12:33 AM
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amazing tank!!!
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03-27-2011, 01:24 AM
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looks very clean Diana i love the color of the fish when the actinic's are powered up
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05-31-2013, 05:16 AM
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Update! Our fish were lucky enough to receive an upgrade to a new home. They now reside in an 800 gallon cylinder with artificial reef. Sad to see them go, but I love seeing them school and with so much room. We still maintain this aquarium so we get to see them every week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uQS9...ature=youtu.be -Diana
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