New clownfish/anemone tank setup. Suggestions please
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delphinus
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That is really neat wave patterning on the surface, for having no outlet near the surface.
It's a very cool idea. I've often wondered about flow outlets like that for an anemone setup, I think it makes sense. I would think it could also work in a closed-loop situation as well as a sump return. The only thing about check valves is that eventually enough slime buildup on the inside of the pipes can cause a seal to fail, so you need to keep them clean, a closed loop wouldn't need that check valve. But it's all good as long as you're on top of the maintenance.
It's a very cool idea. I've often wondered about flow outlets like that for an anemone setup, I think it makes sense. I would think it could also work in a closed-loop situation as well as a sump return. The only thing about check valves is that eventually enough slime buildup on the inside of the pipes can cause a seal to fail, so you need to keep them clean, a closed loop wouldn't need that check valve. But it's all good as long as you're on top of the maintenance.
Rurouni Kenshin
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Anything yet?
Rendos
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Well, I got my Percs from PhishyBusiness.com today. They are small, but arrived in excellent shape. I also received a Green Carpet from them. I guess I forgot to cancel the order for it after I got my other Green Carpet...so now I have 2. They took to both of them almost immediately. I guess I will keep both anemones for a while until they get a little bigger...then I can sell one of them. The carpet is not purple at the base...I guess that comes from the 20K bulb I am running. Anyway...here are the new arrivals.
This is them in the original carpet.
And this is them in the new carpet.
This is them in the original carpet.
And this is them in the new carpet.
Rurouni Kenshin
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That is great! Those are Onyx Percs?
Lights Are Bright
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will the two anenomes sting each other when they get bigger ?
Rendos
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I don't think they will sting each other since they are the same species. I have seen carpets in other peoples' tanks that are touching without issue.
Yes, but they are only about 1.25" long. I think they have a good amount of black in them considering their size. I guess time will tell.
Yes, but they are only about 1.25" long. I think they have a good amount of black in them considering their size. I guess time will tell.
clown fanatic
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ive been following this post for awhile, i wish to do i tank like yours one day..
Rendos
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z_rivers...Full tank shot - sure.
phender - I didn't like the white poop either, but I have found (especially with small fish) that they are sometimes worse off being dipped and treated with medicine than just providing good water quality and a proper diet. He is active and eating well so I think I will just let him be. I find that too many hobbyists rush into treating their fish unnecessarily.
clown fanatic - Thanks!
phender - I didn't like the white poop either, but I have found (especially with small fish) that they are sometimes worse off being dipped and treated with medicine than just providing good water quality and a proper diet. He is active and eating well so I think I will just let him be. I find that too many hobbyists rush into treating their fish unnecessarily.
clown fanatic - Thanks!
Rendos
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Updated pics - 2/16/05
Updated pics - 2/16/05
Here are a couple of pictures of my clownfish. One has recently decided that his favorite spot is in the mouth of the carpet anemone. He spends lots of time diving into it head first.
They have also started feeding the anemone. I put shrimp in the tank with my fingers...the same clown that dives in, comes and takes the shrimp out of my fingers and charges fast into the anemone. He rubs it into the carpets tentacles and then gets food for himself. I am really enjoying these guys. So much personality in such a small package.
Updated pics - 2/16/05
Here are a couple of pictures of my clownfish. One has recently decided that his favorite spot is in the mouth of the carpet anemone. He spends lots of time diving into it head first.
They have also started feeding the anemone. I put shrimp in the tank with my fingers...the same clown that dives in, comes and takes the shrimp out of my fingers and charges fast into the anemone. He rubs it into the carpets tentacles and then gets food for himself. I am really enjoying these guys. So much personality in such a small package.
