My Bigger Piece of the Reef (LotsOPics)

[Mcain Bwood]

the smallest size sand i think its called oolitic or something??

 

[Kannin]

It is just regular sugar sized aragonite. I like very fine sand but, any finer would've blown around too easily.

 

[Kannin]

We just had our second batch of Banggaii fry in 40 days. 18 the first time and all are doing fine. 43 this time but, one was killed by an older sibling... before I could move the new ones.

 

[jnarowe]

damn dude....that's getting out-of-hand...what are you going to do with them all?

 

[Kannin]

They are worth about 10 bucks a piece on store credit... That's around $600 for these litters which will pay for my habit.

 

[jnarowe]

or a pair of decent shoes...nice work.

 

[Kannin]

Thank you... How have you been, J?

 

[jnarowe]

I'm OK. Been battling back spasms but otherwise not too bad. My reef is doing fine. Getting ready to test a bunch of kalk powders to buy in on a new one.

 

[Snowboarda42]

Wow its about time that this thread was brought back.

How's all the corals doing?

 

[Kannin]

I have chronic back pain... I know how ya feel.

The corals are great... you really should stop by on your way into town next time and see the growth. Or, maybe on your way out of town and I'll hook you up with a couple of cardinals.

 

[Kannin]

They are at it again. I just put her back in the tank 3 days ago and her mouth is already full of eggs. I was showing my tank to Dang and we noticed her mouth was full and they were doing the dance again.

 

[jnarowe]

Lord. You got some Rabbit Cardinals there!

 

[bheron]

Hi Kannin, just finished reading the whoel thread - nice job! I love your setup, very original. Nice rockwork. You have alot of fish so far, I hope your bioload doesnt get too much. Thanks for the pics.

PS - so, how's your sister in law ? ;-)

 

[r2odie]

Hey Kannin,
how about an update? how are your banggai's doing? can you tell me how to tell the difference between male and female?

 

[Kannin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13478613#post13478613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by bheron
Hi Kannin, just finished reading the whoel thread - nice job! I love your setup, very original. Nice rockwork. You have alot of fish so far, I hope your bioload doesnt get too much. Thanks for the pics.

PS - so, how's your sister in law ? ;-)

Thanks! She's great... I guess.

 

[Kannin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13478635#post13478635 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by r2odie
Hey Kannin,
how about an update? how are your banggai's doing? can you tell me how to tell the difference between male and female?

The bangaiis had 4 clutches in 5 months and, then the male died. I think she wore him out. I was able to get a replacement and it only took a week for them to mate. The only way that I know for sure... which is which, is the male is the one with the eggs in his mouth.

I'll post some updated pics soon.

 

[jnarowe]

nice work. what are you doing with the babies?

 

[Kannin]

They are a delicacy in Japan.

 

[jnarowe]

That ain't right man! :lol:

 

[Kannin]

I was just kidding! With shipping costs at all time highs... It's better to just sell them to the local fish stores. Three stores are buying them right now.