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paddyob 04-11-2011 08:48 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Myka (Post 606104)
If you plan to breed them you will need a taller tank. They make an ascent as they breed, and they won't be able to complete the act if the tank isn't tall enough. A breeding pair will probably need a bigger tank as they are quite aggressive to each other when not breeding. Separating them my be required.

For pods, I suggest an attached overflow style refugium to provide a safe place for pods to breed.
Refugium as been attached for a while now. CPR HOB.

I thought about going 30 tall... but could not find one (cheaply).

Myka 04-11-2011 08:55 PM
I was thinking more like a "tower" style tank. Like 18x18x30". Petsmart carries something similar, not sure if it is big enough...I think the Petsmart ones are more like 12x12x18" which would have too small of a footprint.

Are there some big pods in the refugium yet?

paddyob 04-11-2011 08:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Myka (Post 606110)
I was thinking more like a "tower" style tank. Like 18x18x30". Petsmart carries something similar, not sure if it is big enough...I think the Petsmart ones are more like 12x12x18" which would have too small of a footprint.

Are there some big pods in the refugium yet?
a 30 tall is L24, H24, W12 . . . . I have a limited area for this tank... and a stand built for the foot print.

Myka 04-11-2011 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by paddyob (Post 606111)
a 30 tall is L24, H24, W12 . . . . I have a limited area for this tank... and a stand built for the foot print.
It appears that 24" is enough height for those breeding Mandarins.

bignose 04-12-2011 03:59 AM
Where's the mandarins Pat?

jzz30tt 04-12-2011 04:11 AM
could be interesting in this?

http://edmonton.kijiji.ca/c-pets-oth...AdIdZ274013037

BlueTang<3 04-12-2011 01:33 PM
My Mandarins spawn all the time in my 24" tank, the spawn quickly turns into a feeding frenzy.

http://en.microcosmaquariumexplorer....Green_Mandarin

Myka 04-12-2011 02:09 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueTang<3 (Post 606279)
My Mandarins spawn all the time in my 24" tank, the spawn quickly turns into a feeding frenzy.
I think Pat's got a 20 high setup though, which is only 16" tall.

paddyob 04-12-2011 02:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by bignose (Post 606237)
Where's the mandarins Pat?
Jason.... shut up. LOL.

Coming coming coming.

I want the tank to cycle for months before adding the Mandarins. Probably no fish in there until June.

Myka has me thinking about it as well. If I do not have the height for a breeder then it may just become a Mandarin/Seahorse/Pipefish tank. Slow movers.

I will do more research before adding anything.

paddyob 04-12-2011 02:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by BlueTang<3 (Post 606279)
My Mandarins spawn all the time in my 24" tank, the spawn quickly turns into a feeding frenzy.

http://en.microcosmaquariumexplorer....Green_Mandarin
WES!!! Thanks!!! This is a fantastic resource!!!


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