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by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Getting Figure 8's on Friday
Replies: 9
Views: 485

Re: Getting Figure 8's on Friday

Purigen in the filter should suck it right out.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Getting Figure 8's on Friday
Replies: 9
Views: 485

Re: Getting Figure 8's on Friday

I boil my driftwood, which has the dual benefit of sucking most of the tannins out and getting it waterlogged very quickly. If yours is big enough to fit into a pot, I'd definitely recommend it!

Can't wait for pictures!
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: F8 in a 10 gallon?
Replies: 75
Views: 10911

Re: F8 in a 10 gallon?

Yes, googles! And while your wife has the camera in one hand, perhaps she can have a lamp in the other to mimic different light angles.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Another one bites the dust.
Replies: 12
Views: 506

Re: Another one bites the dust.

I'm beginning to wonder if you have an aggressive fish who only attacks at night. Every single new DP I put in the tank would be stuck to the intake the next day. My LFS was kind enough to replace them. Until I actually sat & watching the goings on at night. My larger DP is a killer! I can't di...
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: my puffers are gone :(
Replies: 21
Views: 1273

Re: my puffers are gone :(

I'm glad to hear that the owner did the right thing. Gives me a little faith in humanity.

Nothing wrong with having two puffer tanks, though. I plan on starting another for a Figure 8 next year.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Another one bites the dust.
Replies: 12
Views: 506

Re: Another one bites the dust.

The thought occurred to me, which is why I was checking for bite marks, fin damage, more fungus... anything I could see visually. Nothing. I know that the fungus got the first one, and the IPs took the second, because she was separated from all other fish, so nothing could have gotten to her. This t...
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 1:37 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: F8 in a 10 gallon?
Replies: 75
Views: 10911

Re: F8 in a 10 gallon?

bertie 83 wrote:I found zero reflection with all manor of lighting, having my head in a bag and dunking did not work, the bag poked me in the eye, do not try this at home kids.
We need photographic evidence. Just to be sure.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: Getting Figure 8's on Friday
Replies: 9
Views: 485

Re: Getting Figure 8's on Friday

I hope it goes well, it's the adding salt thing that's got me nervous :? Am going to let them settle in for a couple of weeks first though, so might do a dummy run to check I'll be doing it right :lol: Cant wait to see your tank when it's ready, will you be doing a F8 log? Hope so, you can pass on ...
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: Marine Tanks
Topic: Cuttlefish hunting video
Replies: 3
Views: 426

Re: Cuttlefish hunting video

:shock: :yikes: :boggle: :OMG:

^ My faces during the video. ^
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Melafix Smell ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2874

Re: Melafix Smell ?

I think you got ripped off on that first bottle. Melafix has a very distinct and powerful tea tree oil scent.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: F8 in a 10 gallon?
Replies: 75
Views: 10911

Re: F8 in a 10 gallon?

Pufferpunk wrote:Possible that the phone's lens isn't the same as an eye's?
Very possible. It captures light differently.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 12:18 pm
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Another one bites the dust.
Replies: 12
Views: 506

Re: Another one bites the dust.

I got them for 2.99 + 30% off. The store closest to me has them for 8 a piece.

PP, I used Pimafix and Melafix for that week of fungus treatment after I lost the first DP. Their IP medicine was the Jungle fizzy tabs.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Brackish Puffers
Topic: F8 in a 10 gallon?
Replies: 75
Views: 10911

Re: F8 in a 10 gallon?

Clearly, we need to find one of those children's periscopes that RTR mentioned.
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 7:10 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Another one bites the dust.
Replies: 12
Views: 506

Re: Another one bites the dust.

Thanks, guys... I'm trying to cool down, but it's just... argh. This all makes sense, but it's still upsetting. The place I got them from is about 2 hours away, because they were having a big sale. Their guarantee on fish is only 5 days, so that's out. There is a place a bit closer, 45 minutes, but ...
by kcartwright856
Thu May 03, 2012 6:08 am
Forum: Hospital
Topic: Another one bites the dust.
Replies: 12
Views: 506

Another one bites the dust.

Alright, now I'm just ticked. I'm not even sad anymore. Just ticked . Woke up to another dead DP. She was absolutely fine by all outward appearances and behavior yesterday. I inspected her after removing her from the tank, and she still appears to be normal, aside from the fact that she passed. Ammo...