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January 20th, 2008
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| | ID master | You are all probably going to be mad at me, but... I was at the monthly aquarium meeting and got a hold of 2 yellowtail damsels for $10, so I couldn't pass that deal up. I also got some more LR and about 3-5 lbs of live sand and a small green mushroom coral for 410, so I spent about $20 on my SW tank today and I love my tank even more then before. I will have some pics soon.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper | no we're not mad...we understand.  Anxious for pics! |
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | I know you're not, but there are some people that would say it is overstocked. But I am getting a larger tank made right now.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper |  I knew you would.... |
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | Ya, it will be a proper nano tank that is a proper cube of 13"x13"x13".
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper | That is neat Tom. I really like those fish, but of course, must just enjoy other peoples since I don't and probably won't have that kind of set up. Good luck with them,.
Ok, and why does a "nano" cube have to be 13 x 13 x13 x 13...and what exactly is a nano cube
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | Oh, I was just getting it to be a cube with each side being 13", a perfect nano isn't exactly 13" on each side.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Fish Keeper | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Oh, I was just getting it to be a cube with each side being 13", a perfect nano isn't exactly 13" on each side.
Tom |
Ok, so what is a nano cube  I see them in the catalogues, but don['t get it. I guess I could google, but I would rather ask you, LOL  |
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | I think just a perfect cubed tank that is at least 5 gallons. I would be getting a 10 gallon nano instead of my 5.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Moderator | Some say a nano is anything under 30 gallons, others say anything under 20 gallons. Here's my nano: JBJ Nano cube
And TOM - how could YOU!!!! Just kidding,
In a 10 gallon you'll see some bickering between the yellowtails though. The live rock should help them with hiding places. Last edited by Mike; January 21st, 2008 at 10:22 PM.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Some say a nano is anything under 30 gallons, others say anything under 20 gallons. Here's my nano: JBJ Nano cube
And TOM - how could YOU!!!! Just kidding,
In a 10 gallon you'll see some bickering between the yellowtails though. The live rock should help them with hiding places. | Thanks for clearing that up. I was planning on adding on adding some more LR the next time I went to the store, maybe another couple of pounds of the stuff. But I also have some filter sponges that I cut up to use for hiding places and something for bacteria to cling to since the tank doesn't have a proper filter at the moment, but I plan on getting on when I upgrade the size of the tank.
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike In a 10 gallon you'll see some bickering between the yellowtails though. The live rock should help them with hiding places. | That is what the original owners said when they were in their 30 gallon, but I think my Talbot's put them in their place. The ruler of the tank shows who is the boss of the tank. lol
Tom |
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January 21st, 2008
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| | Moderator | As you've already noticed, lots of pent up aggression with the damselfishes. Small fish syndrome. They are very protective of their "turf". |
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January 21st, 2008
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| | ID master | Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike As you've already noticed, lots of pent up aggression with the damselfishes. Small fish syndrome. They are very protective of their "turf". | Ya, it is neat to see all the fish swim around quickly because one is chasing another is being chased by the third one. But I will add some more LR when I go in next.
Tom |
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January 23rd, 2008
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| | Fish Mentor | Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Ya, it is neat to see all the fish swim around quickly because one is chasing another is being chased by the third one. But I will add some more LR when I go in next.
Tom | Some train that!
Am i correct in thinking that damselfishes are of the aggressive kind? |
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January 23rd, 2008
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| | ID master | Quote:
Originally Posted by Sabi Some train that!
Am i correct in thinking that damselfishes are of the aggressive kind? | You're correct with that fact.
Tom |
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