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Done, I decided rather than index, I would kinda recap whats happened in the thread. I followed TJ's method of recapping and I'm happy with it. So, lets get spltting guys. :thumbsup:
 
flyyguy is this a chevron?

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13053079#post13053079 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flyyyguy
yes. :)

purty isnt he??

YES! Is he a hardy a fish? I have seen descrptions from hardy to expert only.

I am thinking of picking one up
 
Here's my newest little buddy. This is only a few days after I added him to the display tank and the flame angel beat him up a little. He has since put the flame in it's place and colored up a little more. I'll post a better pic as soon as I can get one.

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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13051590#post13051590 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
Done, I decided rather than index, I would kinda recap whats happened in the thread. I followed TJ's method of recapping and I'm happy with it. So, lets get spltting guys. :thumbsup:

first time I noticed you changes to a blue tang--well done
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12984070#post12984070 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by maroun.c
Ok time to post some (most not mine though)

My hyppo tang which i lost few weeks ago.

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My kole tang. always a happy face.
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Now I wish I had all of these
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What is the one with the orange spots called?....and where can I get one?:eek2:
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13061154#post13061154 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by gliebig
What is the one with the orange spots called?....and where can I get one?:eek2:

Desjardini Sailfin. I think!

This is also on my short list of tangs I want
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13061504#post13061504 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gdubb
Desjardini Sailfin. I think!

This is also on my short list of tangs I want

I believe it could be the Velifurum but I might be wrong.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13060661#post13060661 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gdubb
YES! Is he a hardy a fish? I have seen descrptions from hardy to expert only.

I am thinking of picking one up

expert only on fish descriptions many times is kind of a fallacy. It should be labeled common sense only.

He is in a big tank with lots of swimming room and gets all he can eat. I think anyone who follows that simple recipe can keep most any fish relatively easily except for the truly difficult fish that shouldnt be available to any tom dick or harry that wants it in the first place

jmo :)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13062344#post13062344 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flyyyguy
expert only on fish descriptions many times is kind of a fallacy. It should be labeled common sense only.

He is in a big tank with lots of swimming room and gets all he can eat. I think anyone who follows that simple recipe can keep most any fish relatively easily except for the truly difficult fish that shouldnt be available to any tom dick or harry that wants it in the first place

jmo :)

thanks for the input. I am not sure about my size tank though, its a 110 long so its 5ft in length. Last thing I want is for him to be stressed.
 
Anyone have a Vlamingi tang? I'd love to see pics if anyone has one. I have a 450g I am setting up and am considering getting one as they seem like perfect peaceful reef fish!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13062884#post13062884 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
Anyone have a Vlamingi tang? I'd love to see pics if anyone has one. I have a 450g I am setting up and am considering getting one as they seem like perfect peaceful reef fish!

My Vlamingi...still a baby.

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Thanks Semper fi- Great pics and awesome clam there! I have seen many variations on the Vl. tang, how do you know if you've got a baby vs. an adult? Size?
Thanks!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13062884#post13062884 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Pike614
Anyone have a Vlamingi tang? I'd love to see pics if anyone has one. I have a 450g I am setting up and am considering getting one as they seem like perfect peaceful reef fish!

A Vlamingi will actually soon outgrow a 450, a 1k+ is really the best set up for them. ;)
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13068731#post13068731 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kar93
A Vlamingi will actually soon outgrow a 450, a 1k+ is really the best set up for them. ;)

Pike614 - yes, he is a baby due to his size. The above quote is correct, as his 'natural adult size' is huge. I think it's somewhere between 18-24 inches.

I don't know if any of you guys and gals have 'rescue stories' about some of your fish but here is mine...

I met a guy that had that fish in an Aquapod. For those of you that don't know, it is a 24 gallon aquarium. I became friends with him and talked him into getting him out of that tank. I put him in mine, yes it is too small and he will outgrow it eventually but I figured he's better off with me in my 180 rather than a 24. Just my opinion.

Pretty similar to how I got my Mata Tang and Unicorn Tang. Both fish came in to the LFS and were sitting in 20 gallon tanks...and I KNEW they would be sold to people with tiny tanks. I see it up there all the time. I watched the owner sell a PBT once to a woman that had JUST set up her 20 gallon tank. This was the beginning of January and she set the tank up for Christmas. I only know this because I heard her telling the owner the story as I was standing there! He had NO problems selling her a $100 fish for such a small uncycled tank. He's probably figuring that he gets his $100 for the PBT, gets her to upgrade when she realizes the tank is too small...or she'll come in to replace the fish when it dies from stress/disease.

I'm a sucker for the fishies that I can tell are doomed. Same thing with the Oriental Sweetlips. I see them at my LFS ALL the time. I see people looking at them, and of course they are juvies...and I'll tell the interested people that they need a BIG tank. The LFS seems to 'forget' to tell people sometimes. I don't like the dishonestness that goes on in this hobby sometimes. Another one I see is the bamboo shark eggs. I know someone that bought one with a 75 gallon tank. :rolleye1:
 
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