The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread

shilala · 01-31-2009, 11:09 AM

Yesterday I took my daughter to the doctor, and on the way home discovered a new fish store down in Reynoldsville.
The discovery cost me 100 bucks.

I picked up a harlequin sweetlips, 3 banghai cardinals and a big purple feather.
My daughter picked out the cardinal. After I got one she said "Dad, you gotta get at least two more so they stick together like that. (pointing at the shoaling cardinals)"
So we got two more.
She's really good at this fish thing.

01-31-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Yesterday I took my daughter to the doctor, and on the way home discovered a new fish store down in Reynoldsville.
The discovery cost me 100 bucks.

I picked up a harlequin sweetlips, 3 banghai cardinals and a big purple feather.
My daughter picked out the cardinal. After I got one she said "Dad, you gotta get at least two more so they stick together like that. (pointing at the shoaling cardinals)"
So we got two more.
She's really good at this fish thing.

She's pretty good at the Daddy thing, too.

shilala · 01-31-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BC-Axeman

She's pretty good at the Daddy thing, too.

She's Pro Series 3.0.
I screwed the first run of kids up pretty good. This one turned out real well despite her Dad. She's Daddy's girl to the max.

Definately my pride and joy.

fissure · 02-01-2009, 09:37 AM

If you get a male/female cardinal and they breed, let me know. I used to raise them and they are super easy to breed/raise.

Bear · 02-04-2009, 11:30 AM

OK, so here's my 90 Gal. It's been up and running for about 8 or 9 years.

I have had these little guys in there for years and they don't bother me, but what the heck are they? There's probably well over 100 of them in there...

shilala · 02-04-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear

I have had these little guys in there for years and they don't bother me, but what the heck are they? There's probably well over 100 of them in there...

Gorgeous, Marc.

I'm not from Canada, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think those are Quarters. Maybe nickels.

fissure · 02-04-2009, 12:43 PM

Astrina starfish Bear! Great addition for clean up. Had hundreds of them in my 120. Lots in my 50.

Bear · 02-04-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fissure

Astrina starfish Bear! Great addition for clean up. Had hundreds of them in my 120. Lots in my 50.

That's it. Thanks!

02-06-2009, 10:52 PM

Fish! woot! 3 Green Chromis swimmin about.

Movement whoo. Added some Zoas too and they have almost doubled in size in the week they have been there. wow.

Also, is Kalk dosing nessesary? my alk holds stable and Calcium does as well...

How is it done?

02-04-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Gorgeous, Marc.

I'm not from Canada, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think those are Quarters. Maybe nickels.

That's a quarter all right.

02-04-2009, 01:24 PM

OK. This reef tank idea has m y curiousity piqued.

I am potentially interested in this idea, but I would like mine to feature species (fish, invertebrates and plants) that are local/native to my home. These would generally be cooler/cold water species (the ocean near me never really warms up that much), so would colder water species be able to live ok in warmer water, or would I have to keep the tank colder?

Is it generally possible (advisable, viable) to use wild specimen in a home tank? Or would it be best to buy the same species (if they are available) from a reputable hobby store?

Is there somewhere I can learn more about the pros/cons about using wild species in a reef tank?

Thanks.

kayaker

01-31-2009, 11:09 AM	#1
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread Yesterday I took my daughter to the doctor, and on the way home discovered a new fish store down in Reynoldsville. The discovery cost me 100 bucks. I picked up a harlequin sweetlips, 3 banghai cardinals and a big purple feather. My daughter picked out the cardinal. After I got one she said "Dad, you gotta get at least two more so they stick together like that. (pointing at the shoaling cardinals)" So we got two more. She's really good at this fish thing. __________________

02-01-2009, 09:37 AM	#4
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread If you get a male/female cardinal and they breed, let me know. I used to raise them and they are super easy to breed/raise.

02-04-2009, 11:30 AM	#5
Bear Just an other FNG Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Marc Location: Ajax, Ontario. Posts: 393 Trading: (4)	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread OK, so here's my 90 Gal. It's been up and running for about 8 or 9 years. I have had these little guys in there for years and they don't bother me, but what the heck are they? There's probably well over 100 of them in there... __________________ Canadian Roll Call

02-04-2009, 12:43 PM	#7
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread Astrina starfish Bear! Great addition for clean up. Had hundreds of them in my 120. Lots in my 50.

02-06-2009, 10:52 PM	#9
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread Fish! woot! 3 Green Chromis swimmin about. Movement whoo. Added some Zoas too and they have almost doubled in size in the week they have been there. wow. Also, is Kalk dosing nessesary? my alk holds stable and Calcium does as well... How is it done?

02-04-2009, 01:24 PM	#11
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Official Asylum Reef Tank Thread OK. This reef tank idea has m y curiousity piqued. I am potentially interested in this idea, but I would like mine to feature species (fish, invertebrates and plants) that are local/native to my home. These would generally be cooler/cold water species (the ocean near me never really warms up that much), so would colder water species be able to live ok in warmer water, or would I have to keep the tank colder? Is it generally possible (advisable, viable) to use wild specimen in a home tank? Or would it be best to buy the same species (if they are available) from a reputable hobby store? Is there somewhere I can learn more about the pros/cons about using wild species in a reef tank? Thanks. kayaker