Genix's 30g tall reef

[muck]

Naesco,

Why do you say the tang looks photoshopped in? I agree with midgetwaiter that it looks legite.
What would Genix have to gain by photoshopping a yellow tang into pictures of his reef anyhow?



Genix,

The reef looks great. Don't let the "Tang Police" get to you.

[Willow]

Originally Posted by muck

Naesco,

Why do you say the tang looks photoshopped in? I agree with midgetwaiter that it looks legite.
What would Genix have to gain by photoshopping a yellow tang into pictures of his reef anyhow?



Genix,

The reef looks great. Don't let the "Tang Police" get to you.

he has nothing else to post or contribute on message boards other than ban all tangs unless you have a 500+ gallon tank. dude give it a rest we don't care anymore you sound like a broken record.

[TheReefGeek]

Great looking tank, I'm sure you will upgrade or trade the tang as he grows.

Neat semi-aggresive tank, with a tomato clown, damsel, and looks like a dottyback, and the yellow tang.

I wish my tank was 1/2 as clean! What equipment you got running?

[GrimReefer]

Originally Posted by TheReefGeek

Great looking tank, I'm sure you will upgrade or trade the tang as he grows.

Neat semi-aggresive tank, with a tomato clown, damsel, and looks like a dottyback, and the yellow tang.

I wish my tank was 1/2 as clean! What equipment you got running?

yes i have plans for a 90 gallon that the yellow tang will be transfered to eventually. as for now, he's comfortable and in love with my tomato clown.
as far as filtration goes, i have an emperor 280 and prism skimmer. always liked bio-wheel products but i'd like an aqua c skimmer instead of my prism.

naesco, i think you need a girlfriend or something, dude. way too much time on your hands.

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by genix

as far as filtration goes, i have an emperor 280 and prism skimmer. always liked bio-wheel products but i'd like an aqua c skimmer instead of my prism.

You'll be super happy with a Remora. I have nothing but good things to say about these skimmers. Definitely go for one.

Originally Posted by genix

naesco, i think you need a girlfriend or something, dude. way too much time on your hands..

I must agree

[Chaloupa]

I have 2 tanks with Remora Pro's on them and I am more than satisfied with them....LOVE my Euroreef though for the in sump on our 120...it's great!

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by naesco

AC33 You are correct that a small tank stunts a fish's growth. StirCrazy here is the cite you need. Please see
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-03/hcs3/index.php
The tang referred to is a hippo/regal tang.

Thanks

I think we are talking about different things here, a lot of fresh water species will emit growth limiting hormones to prevent competition in there territory, I have never heard of this in salt water.

As for the article (this is the third time I have typed this because of my stupid computer so forgive me if I sound curt as I am not.. just tired of 35 min of typing only to have it nuked twice) But really you cannot apply the findings for one species to any other under other types of conditions. Could there stunted growth be from the small tank… sure but it could also be from a host of other things, like the lack of a “only the biggest survive” instinct due to a lack of competition, or improper feeding or water conditions, or a lack of exercise due to low current levels (I have not seen many tank with high enough current levels for a swimmer like tangs). Another problem is as always with the 15 min of fame online mags, we are only seeing someone’s opinion of a study and not the study it’s self.

Another thing is that is this stunted growth a bad thing? I don’t know but I bet no one else can say for sure also... if there aren’t other complications aside from the reduced size then is it really something to worry about?

Steve

[G1GY]

Nice looking set up Genix!

Did you know that it's against the law to keep a tang in that size of tank?

Welcome to the board.

[naesco]

Willow
Show some respect!

Stircrazy
Would you like me to get the study for you to review and would it make any difference.
Thank you

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by naesco

Willow
Show some respect!

Stircrazy
Would you like me to get the study for you to review and would it make any difference.
Thank you

there are lots of studys I would like to review, and depending on what is in the actual study yes it could make a difference. the problem is there have been so many people reviewing 3 or 4 papers and then taking there own interpretation from them that you can get 5 different opinions from people reading the same 3 or 4 papers.. so it is hard to believe anyone at face value if you know what I mean.

If you can get them free then yes I would be gratfull but if they are on a pay site like most then no I don't want you to spend money to get this.. for some weird reason I actualy enjoy reading this stuff where it would probably put most to sleep but even if I only retain 10% of the information that is still 10% more than I knew yesterday.

Steve