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Old 02-26-2009, 04:47 AM
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I just got a bat fish from the lfs... he isn't eating very good right now and I was wondering if anyone knew what temp I should have the tank at???? I have him in with my 3 seahorses.... They are doing very well... Will try to get a pic posted soon..

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Old 02-26-2009, 04:52 AM
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uh, how big of a tank do you have. You do realize batfish get huge right....
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:53 AM
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From what I have read you may have your work cut out for you. They are apparently very difficult to keep..Soaking food in garlic may help...good luck
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:56 AM
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I have him in a 35g at the moment but plan on moving them to my 95 once i get the new bigger tank for those ones... the lfs gave me some baby brine to put in and i have added some garlic.... just did a water change so will see what the next few days are like...
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:56 AM
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I've maintained a tank that has a batfish...now that he's eating it's a great fish (I've named him Franklin) top to bottom he's about 13 inches. Not a word of a lie. He's in a 450 gallon tank built into a bar in a pool room
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Old 02-26-2009, 04:57 AM
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a 95 is waaaaaaaaay to small. I'm not trying to rain on your parade, but you will not be able to keep this fish unless you can get a HUGE tank...trust me. Take it back and get a credit
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Will keep that in mind thanks....
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Old 02-26-2009, 05:19 AM
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this isnt a real thread is it? a bat fish with sea horses?
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I've maintained a tank that has a batfish...now that he's eating it's a great fish (I've named him Franklin) top to bottom he's about 13 inches. Not a word of a lie. He's in a 450 gallon tank built into a bar in a pool room
im sorry to jack this thread, but C'mon randi! you really shud anounce all your tanks!
It seems like ever time i log on your talking bout another amazing tank you have!
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Old 02-26-2009, 06:03 AM
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this one isn't mine. It belongs to a family in Calgary who travel alot. When they do, I go to their house and make sure everything is in order. Just maintenance
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