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Post by bikeguy33 on Nov 29, 2012 21:05:01 GMT -5
There are alot of great educated guesses here and aside from what has already been said i have little to add. But, years ago i had a client treat his fish for oodinium. He used a copper based medication and all his corals and anenomies did the same thing that yours are.. Is this even remotely a possibility? As well...are your frags from a rputible source? 9 weeks is awhile, but depending on the degree of healthiness it can take this long to show signs. Also, have you been chasing a ph? Inverts are very sensitive to changes....and is your well water consistant, or does it change seasonally? Like carl, i apologise for more questions than answers....but othewise i am just grasping at straws...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Oct 21, 2012 19:34:32 GMT -5
As well i will add....my guys have always been fed well which can curb aggression...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Oct 21, 2012 19:33:38 GMT -5
I have kept corys with both africans and south americans....and some of the sa wre 10-12". I think if thee is a spot to transfer them it is worth a try...especially if there are alot of hiding spots. This is just an observation that i have had over the years...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jul 13, 2012 21:18:55 GMT -5
thats great news...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jul 6, 2012 21:12:54 GMT -5
i cant see an issue....i used to use timers and self feeders or even feeding blocks....as well....a fasting period is good for any cold blooded animal....helps to clean them out. anyways....no worries...your fish will thrive in your lil tank as long as its not an arrowana....
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Post by bikeguy33 on Feb 17, 2012 22:02:34 GMT -5
beware of inharent possible issues with crossbreeding. bent spines...weakened immunity etc....
you`re best tools are your eyes...watch close...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Feb 8, 2012 0:13:47 GMT -5
hey sai....go to the aprpriate page and hit the button that says "new thread" then ask away...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Feb 8, 2012 0:00:47 GMT -5
welcome diaslamasl....look around and add your 2 cents...we dont bite
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Post by bikeguy33 on Aug 30, 2011 22:45:35 GMT -5
i kind of agree with renee here.adding all at once will lower aggression......but agression in females is easily dealt with by often moving tank stuff and lots of plants. a 30 gallon is alot of space for all to have a territory....
aS FOR THE HOLES.....i had to houdini proof a tank for octopus. i bought car wash sponges and cotton to fill all the spaces.....the trick is to never under estimate the cleverness of a fish and seal all holes even if you feel they are to small for anything to get through....
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Post by bikeguy33 on Aug 5, 2011 21:18:12 GMT -5
hello birdman....welcome to the best "fishman" site online....lol. feel free to add your 2 cents and hope we can help with any of your questions...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Aug 5, 2011 20:49:48 GMT -5
i actually agree with the melafix. it is natural and can remain in the water. make him comfy is important in an old fish...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Aug 5, 2011 20:47:16 GMT -5
wonder if the loach thinks like an ostrich..."i cant see you, you cant see me....lol. as carl stated it is common to lose fish. i have lost foot long SA cichlids briefly. i understand your panic.
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Post by bikeguy33 on Mar 25, 2011 21:32:40 GMT -5
way to go renee!!!
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Post by bikeguy33 on Mar 24, 2011 20:35:12 GMT -5
actually....octopi are in my opinion mother natures biggest joke. why she would create such an intelligent animal and give it such a short lifespan is screwed. from my researchi have discovered we have hemoglobin to transfer oxygen to our organs....cephalopods is different. they lack hemoglobin and have a much less efficient means of oxygen transport called hemocynin. this to me is why their lifespan is so short. inverts including us have iron based blood where a ceph is based in copper. this also gives cephs blue blood...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Mar 21, 2011 20:31:05 GMT -5
nope...they are all about a year with very few exceptions. one exception is the giant pacific octopus that is right in my back yard....but my set up wont be very good for it...lol. their lifespan is about 2 years because of the colder water...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Mar 21, 2011 19:36:01 GMT -5
alas....charlie passed away. Acleatus are famous for arriving to you at the ends of their 1 year lifespan. charlie was full grown when i got him so i figure he was 8 or 9 months old. it was just his time i guess. ironically, before i get a cuttlefish or another octopus, i have to find someone to come and feed him and keep him company everyday all summer. i have gotten a big promotion at work and as of may i`ll be on the road 10 days out of 12 all spring,summer, and part of the fall.
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Post by bikeguy33 on Mar 13, 2011 3:05:18 GMT -5
i wish i knew more about plants....carl should have a better idea and i think he is back for monday. wish i could have been some help...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 22, 2011 16:48:12 GMT -5
welcome to EA. hope you enjoy it here...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 20, 2011 13:18:06 GMT -5
do you have the ability to drain the tank? on the fish farm we would drain 2/3 of the water out and use nets to catch the fish...
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Post by bikeguy33 on Jan 19, 2011 12:17:32 GMT -5
From all i have been told,clownfish are one of the few marine fish that breed easily in captivity. My thoughts would be to make sure they are stress free. they will only have young when they are comfortable that the odds of survival are good.as well, i second what carl said about keeping good water perameters..
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