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  1. coralbandit

    Aquatic Experience at the meadowlands

    Anyone going ? I am meeting some friends there tomorrow .. https://aquaticexperience.org/
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    Jack Wattley Died yesterday

    I was just was informed by one of my customers that his dear friend Jack Wattley died yesterday at age 96. His contribution to discus breeding and the colors he developed is historical and he will surely be missed. When I die and if I go to heaven I hope to get to talk with him. He was and still...
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    For Sale: White albino swordtails

    Hey all , I just listed my young 3 month old white albino swordtail juvis and they seem to be hot . I am offering 2 young [one with sword and gonopodium ] for $50 with 2-3 day shipping included. I do larger lots for less as they can be combined in shipping. As mentioned in my sale[linked] these...
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    What could have done this ?

    Hey all ,I had my reef running for over 5 years in a 75g with an overflow. A couple of months ago I switched my reef to a 120 and proceed to 're hab ' the 75 for other use. To be honest after removing almost all the water and sub from the 75 I pushed it up the stairs from my fishroom to clean...
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    Paludarium Build

    So this has been coming for years and finally the fish Gods have aligned. I have my 75g tank with an overflow built in and an awesome custom made enclosure for the top of the tank. I used this setup maybe 15+ years ago for my son at first and he had a Chinese water dragon in the land section...
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    Fluval 3.0 finally !

    Today the new Fluval LED 3.0 series is released . I have a couple of the 2.0 pros and think in the common market they are the best light ,but lack some of the features many like and ask for top dollar . Well I believe the 3.0 will address this with a "24/7" feature. Still probably top dollar ...
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    Cleaning socks

    How do you guys clean your socks ? There is a 1/2 circle which messes up turning them inside out... Do you guys cut them away or not have them? Anyone use the washing machine with bleach only? My socks from set up are filthy so I am looking to come up with an efficient method...
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    Black rams !

    So I took a short 3 hour [one way] drive to New jersey today.I didn't really plan it but a buddy emailed me a listing he found.. Good old Rich from Rich's Fishes looks out for the bandit. He shot me that email and thought maybe we would meet up over the week end..Well I called and confirmed my...
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    The 'Official bandit fish room tour'

    For those who don't follow my fish room thread here it is..A guided tour of my fish room thanks to Rich @ Riches fishes..:brows: :whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle:
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    Another sump build...

    Hey all it is time to make a few changes my fish room and first and foremost is the re location of my salt water tank. Presently it is a 75 g Aqueon with 1 pre drilled mega over flow.. This will be getting changed to my 120 Aqueon with 2 pre drilled mega overflows. This alone requires 're...
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    New directions for Seahem SAFE

    I have been using Safe for a couple years now. The directions were for dry use . I mixed my safe with water in a opaque bottle since the beginning. I originally thought the mixture strong for no good reason..I even conducted test with a chlorine test kit where I could dose as low as 1/4 of the...
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    What med to use ?

    I know many have different choices of meds available to them and often don't know what med will be proper.. This is a chart of active ingredients and the proper treatments the med will preform.. Hope this helps people...
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    Bolbitis 'pruning'

    I got some Bolbitis from Dallas back a couple months ago and I really like them . They are actually doing really good [possibly great] in my 29 g that is only 1/2 filled. It is low tech with a Beamsworks DAFSPEC ,ehiem surface extractor ,Aqua Clear 50 and a Dr Chihiros Super set on second level...
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    Rid X for cycling ?

    Anyone ever think of trying Rid X septic tank treatment for cycling a tank? :eek: I would like hear peoples thoughts on the 'bacteria' that this product generates....:confused: Could be an interesting experiment...:cool:
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    Fluval G3

    Anyone own a Fluval G3 [or G6 ] and care to comment on it. Seems like it might work well on a 29g? Fluval G-Series - The next generation in aquatic filters I am not real big on canisters and mostly looking to add a co2 diffuser to the tank. Seems like a nice filter though?
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    For Sale: Green Spotted 'wild' Swordtails

    I have yet to take pictures but will soon. You don't see these everyday so.... These are fantastic green spotted green swordtails from my buddy in Oregon. He had them before the summer in a tank at school and sent them to me after school ended.The parents of the fish for sale have been very...
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    coralbandits fish room

    Seems like it is time to get up to speed on what is in my fish room.This will help me keep track of any changes or events that take place along with having a great place to share all my happenings. I have been keeping and breeding fish for over 30 years and working the rams for last 5 or so and...
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    New toy or necessary item for fish room ?

    Lets start by saying I change a lot of water. I have 50 tanks ranging from 5g -80g in the fish rooms aprox. 900 gallons right now ! :eek: As mentioned in another thread I prep water in barrels for RO , RO/DI , and my filtered tap. I filter my tap through a 5 micron ,1 micron and carbon block...
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    On the use of meds [some help]

    I wander forums always hoping to learn and grow. I found this thread the other day which although I am not scientifically inclined :nono: seems pretty straight forward. It helps you figure which med will work best without even needing or ever necessarily finding out what the fishes issue is...
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    For Sale: Bandits fish for sale

    I just thought I would connect all here with my sales if they didn't already know where to go. AquaBid.com - Auctions Offered By Seller Coralbandit :cool: Here is a little about me and my obsession to breed the best fish; AquaBid.com - Justme Page for user Coralbandit I ship every Monday and...
  21. coralbandit

    Some of my fish

    Hey all it seems time to show off a couple of the fish in my fishroom. I breed all these fish and have 42 tanks up and running right now for them..:eek: First the fish that made me and I still work feverishly on improving ,my GBR Next their cousins my EBR How about a regional cousin my...
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    Will Irma impact fish from Florida?

    I have family who live in and have decided to stay in Florida through Irma.. Not the smartest idea IMO ,but for my family maybe not the most risky decision made either ! My heart and prayers are for all who are there or left to be safe. So now that that is said I wonder about the near future of...
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    Central NY fish Auction

    https://i2.wp.com/cnyas.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/14563520_1296500080402013_1172463283877251709_n-1.jpg Anyone going?? Couple of us from the 'outlands' will be there..
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    For Sale: Apisto Hongslio

    Pairs of Apistogramma hongslio going for $35 a pair. I can do groups of 3-6 @ $10 per fish plus shipping [$10 for #4 box /$15 for medium box.] Shipped USPS in #4 priority express box with kordon breather bags and insulated. Shipping Mondays when possible and Saturdays.:thanks:
  25. coralbandit

    Merry Christmas to all

    Merry Christmas ALL!
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