"Best of" FO's (since we don't get TOTM's)
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mattsilvester
Team RC
good to see this thread coming back 
here's a recent snap of mine:
And my emporer that is now about 7" long......
Matt
here's a recent snap of mine:
And my emporer that is now about 7" long......
Matt
mattsilvester
Team RC
nice 'shrooms blface - hopefully your fish won't eat them 
..... my emporer has eaten nearly everything........ LOL..... good natural diet .... LOL
myerst2 - emperor is about the size of my hand....... his "change rate" has really slowed down lately...... dunno why..... not too worried - he's still "changing" and "growing"..... he's about 7"+ - I'm 5'9" tall and he is about the size of my hand when open palm flat...... he looks big it that first pic coz he was really close to the camera and the others weren't....... but he's a good size for his age - I've had him about 16 months..... he was about 3" maybe when I got him.
Thanks for the compliments.
I'm actually contimplating getting rid of the last few corals and the anemone & clowns - trade them back and get a few more "fish only" type fish...... dunno what..... maybe a small juv. queen angel...... but more likely a flame angel, and a couple of butterflies maybe...... always wanted a pair of semilarvatus...... also.... or maybe a falcula and a red back...... I won't get any "snail munchers" - they do a great job with the house cleaning so I don't want to ruin that...... and I like my anthias so a grouper or lion is out too...... really that lets more tangs, butterflies, dwarf angels, or maybe a larger angel. I like niger trggers and pink tails too..... but then there is the snail risk..... cross hatch is too expensive, blue chin too plain, sargassum too finiky
Cheers,
Matt
..... my emporer has eaten nearly everything........ LOL..... good natural diet .... LOLmyerst2 - emperor is about the size of my hand....... his "change rate" has really slowed down lately...... dunno why..... not too worried - he's still "changing" and "growing"..... he's about 7"+ - I'm 5'9" tall and he is about the size of my hand when open palm flat...... he looks big it that first pic coz he was really close to the camera and the others weren't....... but he's a good size for his age - I've had him about 16 months..... he was about 3" maybe when I got him.
Thanks for the compliments.
I'm actually contimplating getting rid of the last few corals and the anemone & clowns - trade them back and get a few more "fish only" type fish...... dunno what..... maybe a small juv. queen angel...... but more likely a flame angel, and a couple of butterflies maybe...... always wanted a pair of semilarvatus...... also.... or maybe a falcula and a red back...... I won't get any "snail munchers" - they do a great job with the house cleaning so I don't want to ruin that...... and I like my anthias so a grouper or lion is out too...... really that lets more tangs, butterflies, dwarf angels, or maybe a larger angel. I like niger trggers and pink tails too..... but then there is the snail risk..... cross hatch is too expensive, blue chin too plain, sargassum too finiky
Cheers,
Matt
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maro1
New member
Great looking setup. I have slowly drifted toward FOWLR. It is a ton more less work with a busy schedule. I am looking for an Imperator to replace the I lost. Otherwise this tank is almost maintainance free
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke0-Bgq6d-I&feature=email
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke0-Bgq6d-I&feature=email
mattsilvester
Team RC
Thats a really nice tank maro1 - you might us a few more details
What are the dimensions - roughly how big are the fish - and whats the stocking list........
I love the french angel - he's a beauty..... always wanted one of them...... I feel a little bit inspired
What are the dimensions - roughly how big are the fish - and whats the stocking list........
I love the french angel - he's a beauty..... always wanted one of them...... I feel a little bit inspired
maro1
New member
Thanks. Sitting at night looking at in the darkened living room, it is amazing.
Stock list
French Angel About 8 - 9 inch body size
Annualaris angel
2 Yellow Tangs
Pink Tailed Trigger
Naso Tang 8"
FoxFace
2 Chromis
2 Clowns
Mono
1 Bangaiis
bicolor Psedochromis
Blue Linkia star
brittle star
A few corals that are tough enough.
This tank volume is 300 gallons (about 6' x 3' x 2') runs to the basement to a 100 gal refuguium/settling tank. Growing several types of algae
kept at 78 - 80 degrees Water changes 35 gallons bi-weekly
MRC skimmer. one of my problems is no algae. A little would be nice for some of the fish. I can't hardly keep weight on my Yellow Tangs and I feed a sheet of nori and lot of variety of other foods daily.
Maro1
Stock list
French Angel About 8 - 9 inch body size
Annualaris angel
2 Yellow Tangs
Pink Tailed Trigger
Naso Tang 8"
FoxFace
2 Chromis
2 Clowns
Mono
1 Bangaiis
bicolor Psedochromis
Blue Linkia star
brittle star
A few corals that are tough enough.
This tank volume is 300 gallons (about 6' x 3' x 2') runs to the basement to a 100 gal refuguium/settling tank. Growing several types of algae
kept at 78 - 80 degrees Water changes 35 gallons bi-weekly
MRC skimmer. one of my problems is no algae. A little would be nice for some of the fish. I can't hardly keep weight on my Yellow Tangs and I feed a sheet of nori and lot of variety of other foods daily.
Maro1
sean48183
New member
Awsome tank Maro1. Some real beauties in there!
How long have you had the naso? Is he a good eater? I have had mine for about 6 months and he has really grown in size. Was about 4" when I got him and is now around 6" In fact he'll be passing up my sailfin soon who I have had around 4years.
The french looks a little weirded out in the video. Does he always act like that or is he just freaked out by the camera?
Also if you want algae try a brighter light and feed a little more. It looks like you only have light on about half your tank. On my 150g I have pc lights and still get plenty of algae for my 3 tangs as they are always picking at the rocks.
How long have you had the naso? Is he a good eater? I have had mine for about 6 months and he has really grown in size. Was about 4" when I got him and is now around 6" In fact he'll be passing up my sailfin soon who I have had around 4years.
The french looks a little weirded out in the video. Does he always act like that or is he just freaked out by the camera?
Also if you want algae try a brighter light and feed a little more. It looks like you only have light on about half your tank. On my 150g I have pc lights and still get plenty of algae for my 3 tangs as they are always picking at the rocks.
maro1
New member
I have had the Naso for about 3 years.
The french is the boss in the tank and the hog when it comes to eating. Anytime he sees me he is at the glass begging. Others can approach the tank and he doesn't even respond.
I am thinking my refuge has virtually sucked all the plant food from the main tank thus no algae. But I am increasing my lighting see if that helps.
Maro1
The french is the boss in the tank and the hog when it comes to eating. Anytime he sees me he is at the glass begging. Others can approach the tank and he doesn't even respond.
I am thinking my refuge has virtually sucked all the plant food from the main tank thus no algae. But I am increasing my lighting see if that helps.
Maro1
NaClH20reeffish
New member
I like FO tanks, they are easier to clean.
Grouperhead
New member
LukFox is your eel in that tank? The branch rock looks really nice.
Grouperhead
New member
Has he ever bothered fish? Do you think he would bother other eels? I haven't been able to find a goldentail of my liking and just emailed Just Rare Fish about the 12" specimen they have listed on their site. Haven't heard back from them yet, but am going to call them tomorrow or the next day if they don't return the email. I really want another eel for my 120 with a red coris and banded moray (16" about the size of equivalent snowflake.) Think that would work?
LukFox
Active member
He doesn't bother other fish unless it's feeding time. He'll bother other eels if he wants their cave, though. Your banded eel just needs to be okay with surrendering his cave or sharing it. I don't know how the banded acts to judge if it could handle that (as my miliaris couldn't, but he was a really timid fish). JRF should get back to you soon. I got my dwarf and Brazilian from them, and both were good experiences.
