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  1. ogden10

    Ever stare into the eye of an Angler?

    Was trying to get some pics of my eel, but he was not cooperating so instead took some of the Angler "Quagmire"
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    One fish eats...the other stops.

    Man, does anyone else ever feel like you are negotiating with angry children when you add a new fish to the tank. I added my Zebra Moray two days ago, and have been giving him time to adjust. Figured what the heck, and decided to try feeding him tonight, mainly to get him out of the rockwork...
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    Replace Glass lid part

    Not really sure what section is the best place to post this, so will just do it here. Sure a mod will move it if need be... Anyway, I have a 72g bowfront Oceanic tank. One of my glass lids broke, but only the back portion of the glass (behing the hinge, the non curved part). Does anyone know...
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    Share some pics of my new Angler

    Here are some pics of my new Angler. They were taken with my phone so quality is not great...but he is to cool not to share.
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    Pains me to do it, but could use some help selling my tank

    Hey everyone, It really pains me to have to do this. A little background why first, my 3 year old son was diagnosed late last year with muscular dystrophy. We had expected him to be walking for some time to come....however in the last few months he has lost the strength to walk. We are in the...
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    Reef Help.....Quick could be an emergency. Please Please

    Ok so this morning I noticed that one of my bta had moved close to my toadstool mushroom and could be stinging it. I tried to move it but it was to attached, as was the mushroom (big b the way). So I took a piece of live rock and put it between them to stop the contact. Thought that was the...
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    Switching over my filters for reef keeping - oops Help pleas

    Gees, I feel like a newbie all over again! Ok, well for those of you that have not seen my other posts I am in the process of switching on of my 55 gal tanks from FOWLR to full reef tank. So far I have changed my lighting so that I now how 260 watts PC, I have added live rock to total about...
  8. ogden10

    Acrylic Stand for Glass tank?

    Hey everyone. I had posted a note in the classified section saying that I was looking for a black acrylic stand and canopy for my 55 gal reef tank. I just like the way they look better then the wood, and my other main tank is the oceanic metal series (looks like stainless steel stand and...
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    Wanted Acrylic Stand and Canopy for 55gal

    Hey everyone, in addition to the other stuff I am always looking for I would really like to have a black acrylic stand and canopy for my 55gal reef tank. I love the way these look and they match my contemporary home much better. I have a black pine I would be willing to trade or just buy. If...
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    Sick Coral??? Not sure - Finally real pictures added

    Hey everyone I am new to reef tanks, with alot of fish experience. I am not certain what is going on with my Leather coral. Looked great yesterday and today it is smooth with no extensions and large green spots on it! I have pictures but I can not normally figure out how to size them down...
  11. ogden10

    110 or bigger in Chicago area?

    I am seriously considering getting (yet) another tank. I would be interested in anything 110 or bigger, but prefer something like a 220g. Anyone got anything they are looking to get rid of let me know
  12. ogden10

    Lionfish ?

    In the midst of all my other drama (copper posting going on now)., my dear lionfish has lost an eye. I mean the whole eye, it is an empty socket now! I know that eyes will not grow back but has anyone ever had a fish loose an eye and keep on trucking? Besides this she seems fine and everyone...
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    Running low level copper

    Has anyone had any experience just running low level copper or copper safe in a FOWLR tank. I have had a few problems with ich and stuff and have just gotten to the point where I am tired of treating after the fact. I have been talking with my LFS, who is also a friend of mine. He has told me...
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    Sapo Puffer Fish

    Hey all, I just got a beautiful Sapo Puffer fish as a gift from a friend of mine. It is truly a joy to watch. I was just trying to do a little digging and find out some more about these fish and am having trouble finding info on them (as usual). I am curious to see if they will ever turn to...
  15. ogden10

    Atlantic and Pacific Cowfish

    I have started a new tank dedicated to Cowfish and Boxfish. I currently have a longhorned Pacific cowfish and recently added an Atlantic Cowfish also. The longhorn is such a crackup, he has as much if not more personality then my porcpuffer. My 2 year old comes up to the glass and kisses it...
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    Fun Pics to share

    Hey everyone.... Steve-S was nice enough to resive some photos for me so I thought I would put a few up for everyone to see. This is a good update to the Seabae story I had almost a year ago I think....still doing good. Also a pic of me SFE "Hector" and his friends.....just cause :laugh:
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    Not sure if this is good or bad...

    I have noticed an outcropping of these things showing up on liverock in a couple of spots. I found that I can suck them off with the turkey baster, but some of the spots are hard to get to. So I wanted to try and find out what they were and see if I should go to the trouble of moving rock to...
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    The most Kick $*! Aquarium I have seen in a while

    A friend of mine sent me this link http://mocoloco.com/archives/000512.php I now know what I want my family room to look like. I must have it. Just have to figure out how to cinvince my wife of this..... Anyone ever seen one of these in person, or know how much it might cost.
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    Funny Story about my new Eel

    OK so for a long time now I have been thinking about getting a eel. I was somewhat unsure of what I wanted, and have been watching a few of them at various LFS. Well one of my favorite stores around here had the once a year 4 hour sale last Thursday. So I decided to say what the heck and get...
  20. ogden10

    Geometric Moray Eel

    Does anyone have any experience or feedback about the Geometric Moray? The only thing I am sure of is that it is a diurnal eel, and is a beautiful pinkish color. They have one for sale at a LFS. They tell me it is extremely hardy and peaceful (go figure they would say that about a rabid...
  21. ogden10

    Anyone use GreenEx

    I have a Porcupine Puffer that I love dearly, however he seems to have an affliction for ich... I have treated him in a QT tank with Copper 3 times now and he seems to be fine after about 3 weeks I put him back in the main tank, and he is great for a month or so, and then gets the ich again...
  22. ogden10

    What are your thoughts about DSB vs. CC

    I have a 55gal sort-of reef tank that has a CC substrate. I am starting my 125 that is going to be a Aggressive tank and am deciding what base to do. I really like the look of DSB but have heard that it is difficult to clean as you can not vacuum it. I was considering switching my reef to...
  23. ogden10

    Help Quick with Longspine Urchin

    I have a fairly good size long spined black urchin. He has been in my tank for about 4 months. This morning I came down to find him sitting on a piece of liverock popping out sesame looking seeds from the top of his body. They are falling off onto the rock and CC. At this point there is...
  24. ogden10

    Porcupine Puffer questions

    Just curious as to what, and how often everyone feeds their puffers. Mine is still young and fairly small, approx 4 inches. I have been feeding him about 2 silversides every day. This is in the hopes of keeping him happy and well fed until my new larger tank is up and running. My well...
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    Looking for 90, 120, 125, 130 gl tank/setup in Chicago Area

    Hey everyone, I am looking for a tank/setup somewhere in-between a 90 and 130gal (but would consider others :D ). Ideally I would like a bow front or flat back hex. I am thinking I will prob end up having to buy new but it never hurts to see what is out there. If you have something you want...
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