600 gal display/900+ gal build thread in the Chicago 'burbs.
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erics3000
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I had great success with my Copper band. he did eat most of my feather dusters but it was worth it. Like J says they are dumb. Mine got himself stuck in the tank and died. It really was a bummer because he would eat mysis. I want to get another 1 down the road. I have been letting the few I have grow and spread so when I get 1 he should have plenty to sustain him. My sailfin tang eat 1 of my pepermint shrimp right in front of me.
Bluemermaidgirl
New member
Your fish are simply adorable! I have never seen a hippo that size! Where do you get your fish from? I am also in Chicago burbs.
You should of seen him when he first went in.. size of a quarter.. My wife fell in love with him and named him. I told her as soon as you do that its a death sentence. He's still growing though 
I buy my fish locally either at Aquatica in Tinley or up north at Living Seas in Park ridge. The hippo came from Living Seas.
I'm really excited today. My Guardian generator went in yesterday and the wiring is being finished today. We are running tests right now. This thing is a beast. Right now I have all the lights on, AC's running Home entertainment going, tank and lights full on, and its not skipping a beat.
No more worrying about power outages
I buy my fish locally either at Aquatica in Tinley or up north at Living Seas in Park ridge. The hippo came from Living Seas.
I'm really excited today. My Guardian generator went in yesterday and the wiring is being finished today. We are running tests right now. This thing is a beast. Right now I have all the lights on, AC's running Home entertainment going, tank and lights full on, and its not skipping a beat.
No more worrying about power outages
Bluemermaidgirl
New member
I might have to drive to lemont to steal him! lol. Wow from Lemont to Park Ridge that seems like a hike! I like the Petland/Aquarium Adventureland in bolingbrook although they don't have a HUGE selection. There is a petland in Naperville that has a good selection.
Quick update on the tank. All is doing well . I have the first 7 frags in from a tank that is in the process of crashing. They came to me either completely bleached out or STN. I think all (except maybe one) is going to make it. I waited until my tank was ultra stable: solid 9.3dkh and 425 Calcium for 2+ months now... ~0.01 phospate, 0.0 nitrate.
The fish list has grown:
3 Yellow Tangs
1 Hippo Tang
1 Scopas Tang
9 Blue/Green Chromis
2 False Percs (which have paired off now btw... the mal3 is defending the nest
1 Diamond Goby
1 Royal Gramma
1 Green Mandarin
1 Lawnmower Blenny
Inverts:
2 Emerald Crabs
1 Fire Shrimp
2 cleaner Shrimp
8 Peppermint Shrimp
1 Unknown fish-eating crab confined to the refugium - he got my six line
25 Reg legged Hermits
Hundreds of assorted snails
I'm hunting for a Copper Band thats eating and a tiger tail Cuc... Those will be my next purchases.
After that I'm thinking of adding a bunch of Anthias.
. I have the first 7 frags in from a tank that is in the process of crashing. They came to me either completely bleached out or STN. I think all (except maybe one) is going to make it. I waited until my tank was ultra stable: solid 9.3dkh and 425 Calcium for 2+ months now... ~0.01 phospate, 0.0 nitrate.The fish list has grown:
3 Yellow Tangs
1 Hippo Tang
1 Scopas Tang
9 Blue/Green Chromis
2 False Percs (which have paired off now btw... the mal3 is defending the nest
1 Diamond Goby
1 Royal Gramma
1 Green Mandarin
1 Lawnmower Blenny
Inverts:
2 Emerald Crabs
1 Fire Shrimp
2 cleaner Shrimp
8 Peppermint Shrimp
1 Unknown fish-eating crab confined to the refugium - he got my six line
25 Reg legged Hermits
Hundreds of assorted snails
I'm hunting for a Copper Band thats eating and a tiger tail Cuc... Those will be my next purchases.
After that I'm thinking of adding a bunch of Anthias.
Goodwin9
Premium Member
They would make a nice addition. Nice colors and they are an active fish. I've always bought that males....<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15037593#post15037593 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by wmilas
I was actually thinking of 8 or 10 females and 1 male
Anyone know if I should buy all females and let one turn into a male or buy a male outright?
Mr. Brooks
MASVC Member
Bartlett's are a very good choice. I would get one male and 6+ females. The females higher up on the social ladder will get more colorful over time. It's pretty cool to watch.
Phoenix19
New member
Awesome build and love the tank. Wanted to say for what it's worth that I've heard Klein Butterflies are very good at getting rid of Aptasia. Actually read an article in Reef Hobbyist Magazine not too long ago...
http://www.reefhobbyistmagazine.com/archives/vol_1/issue_4/index.html
Pages 4 and 5 are on Kleins. Supposed to be easier than Copperbands, and better than Peppermint Shrimp. I think they interesting if not as pretty as the Copperband and they get along well with conspecifics.
http://www.reefhobbyistmagazine.com/archives/vol_1/issue_4/index.html
Pages 4 and 5 are on Kleins. Supposed to be easier than Copperbands, and better than Peppermint Shrimp. I think they interesting if not as pretty as the Copperband and they get along well with conspecifics.
