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#1
02-21-2006, 03:23 PM
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I "rescued" Gill from a LFS and although I've had him for several months I wouldn't advocate these fish for anyone but experienced hobbyists.This particular LFS obviously caters to the Finding Nemo crowd( tanks of nemos, doris etc.)and I feel somewhat guilty for buying there thus encouraging them to stock Idols.I do remember when no one thought you could keep coral in captivity either so maybe if experienced reefers are successful with hard to keep species this helps the hobby progress. Nobody looking for a beauty of a Snowflake??
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02-21-2006, 03:56 PM
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no offence but you might want to research your fish before you purchase them. Both of the tanks you have listed are way overstocked and that's probably why your eel is going nuts because he doesn't have enough room. Just my opinion though
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02-21-2006, 04:14 PM
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I was waiting for that response. When the 150 is ready I think the overstocking problem will be resolved.But then again when the triggers are bigger I might still be overstocked , or some might say that an Idol in a 50 G SPS is cruel-need at least 120 gallons for those fast swimming fish.Oh well-the Idol was starving in a 10 G tank at the LFS though-picking at bare CC clearly wanting to live.
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02-21-2006, 05:12 PM
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Someone has to want a snowflake - or is nervous about the eating habits. I bought mine when it was about 5" - now its about 1 1/2 feet, hand fed, true you shouldn't have anything in the tank that looks like a silverside or it could become food but mine has not bothered anyone. My reef live stock includes a mandarin goby, sleeper goby, 2 smaller true percs, couple chromis, 2 med tangs in a 120g. She has never tried to jump out, can pet her when she comes up for food if she is not in a hurry to eat behind the rocks. They are awesome IMO. Hope you find a good home soon.
Cheers Rich
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02-21-2006, 05:22 PM
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I find with my snowflake he goes nuts at feeding time unless I give him his own piece to chew on right away and then he leaves everyone else alone. They don't have very good sight so when they smell food they tend to chase whatever is in sight.
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#7
02-21-2006, 06:03 PM
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wow talk about a tight leash
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