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by SquidInk
Fri May 04, 2012 3:10 am
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: Arothron hispidus tempers
Replies: 5
Views: 1599

Arothron hispidus tempers

I was curious about people's experiences concerning temperaments of stars and stripes puffers (Arothron hispidus). I was chatting with a friend who says he has witnessed, "what a bored s&s is capable of.". In his opinion they are much more agressive and can cause more damage (because o...
by SquidInk
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Puffer dentistry
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Re: Puffer dentistry

Maybe you're observations here show that their cube idea isn't as full proof as it sounds in theory.
by SquidInk
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:39 pm
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Cleaning Live Rock
Replies: 4
Views: 791

Re: Cleaning Live Rock

No one has touched this so I'll start it up. What kind of algae are you talking about In specific? Also, to help you figure out a solution, posting your water parameters is essential. Typically though unwanted algae is commonly caused by your parameters being off (especially phosphate), depending on...
by SquidInk
Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:31 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: D. Holocanthus compatability
Replies: 11
Views: 987

Re: D. Holocanthus compatability

that seems to be the general opinion. It is hard to want to "roll the dice" when it comes to living things. I think there is a level of success, but it would completely be subjective to personality traits, experience/careful monitoring of the fish, and lastly the willingness to separate th...
by SquidInk
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:50 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: D. Holocanthus compatability
Replies: 11
Views: 987

Re: D. Holocanthus compatability

Yeah that's pretty much what I figured. I thought there might be a chance of success with introducing two juveniles at the same time, so I figured if I was going to press the issue, now was the time.
by SquidInk
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:19 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Puffer dentistry
Replies: 6
Views: 601

Puffer dentistry

http://interactive.sheddaquarium.org/20 ... istry.html

I was just curious if anyone has read this?
The calcium cubes are and interesting idea, what kind of calcium powder are they using?
by SquidInk
Tue Apr 24, 2012 1:10 pm
Forum: Marine Puffers
Topic: D. Holocanthus compatability
Replies: 11
Views: 987

D. Holocanthus compatability

Hey everyone, new around here... I have a new tank going up and I'm looking for a little advice for my stocking options. I have a juve diodon holocanthus in a 55 gallon QT until I'm done playing rock sculptor and plumber. The tank is a 220 gallon, the sump (making a custom plywood one so I can get m...