Charlie97L October 24, 2006 Share October 24, 2006 raf- lookin great on the new setup!! that's my ole sixline. he's lookin good... i hope he's behaving. thanks for the torch frag! charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocko918 October 24, 2006 Share October 24, 2006 Raf, Tank is looking great. Congrats!!! What kind of wrasse is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandy7200 October 24, 2006 Share October 24, 2006 Hey Raf, you might consider moving the monti caps a little lower in the tank, they don't need that much light and if you take care of them they will likely grow out the top of you tank before you know it. Looks good! Awesome job!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra December 26, 2006 Author Share December 26, 2006 Raf, Tank is looking great. Congrats!!! What kind of wrasse is that? Sorry Bob is a Melanurus Wrasse (Halichoeres Melanurus). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra December 26, 2006 Author Share December 26, 2006 12/25/06 FTS Lights On: FTS Actinics only: Convict Tang: YS Clown Pair: Red Scooter Blenny Neon Green Tip Hammer Red Lobophyllia w/Light Teal centers Candy Canes: Superman Monti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosheikh December 26, 2006 Share December 26, 2006 Very Nice Raf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra December 26, 2006 Author Share December 26, 2006 Very Nice Raf! Thank you Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA December 26, 2006 Share December 26, 2006 Raf, How has the Wrasse been, nipping anything good and been a good fish?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra December 26, 2006 Author Share December 26, 2006 Raf, How has the Wrasse been, nipping anything good and been a good fish?? Howard that wrasse has been a model citizen, everyonce in a while it will flip a snail but after he flips them he goes away. Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardofNOVA December 26, 2006 Share December 26, 2006 Great! My favorite is the Yellow Coris Wrasse, but your Melanurus is awesome! I'm letting my pods build up before I add another "pod muncher" to the tank but won't be long! I'm heading up soon to Inna's to p/u the Sun Coral, if time allows, I might give you a call to stop in and see your new tank since you set it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra December 26, 2006 Author Share December 26, 2006 Great! My favorite is the Yellow Coris Wrasse, but your Melanurus is awesome! I'm letting my pods build up before I add another "pod muncher" to the tank but won't be long! I'm heading up soon to Inna's to p/u the Sun Coral, if time allows, I might give you a call to stop in and see your new tank since you set it up? I'm in the office today and tomorrow, I'm home from Thursday - New Years. If you are coming up between those days I'll be more than happy for a get together. RAf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra January 4, 2007 Author Share January 4, 2007 (edited) Todays pictures part 1 Edited February 1, 2007 by rsaavedra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra February 1, 2007 Author Share February 1, 2007 Todays pictures part 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak February 1, 2007 Share February 1, 2007 You know I always thought gold stripe clowns were lame... till I saw yours. Freaking spectacular! All of it, I want a piece.... pieces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra February 1, 2007 Author Share February 1, 2007 Here is a couple I missed last night after posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Jake February 1, 2007 Share February 1, 2007 very nice Raf... does are awesome pictures. ON your Jan 4 post, the 5th picture down. What is that Wrassee ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra February 1, 2007 Author Share February 1, 2007 very nice Raf... does are awesome pictures. ON your Jan 4 post, the 5th picture down. What is that Wrassee ? Thanks CJ, I took a photgraphy 5 minute crash course at 143gadgets Photography School The wrasse you are referring to: Common Name: Melanurus Wrasse Scientific Name: Halichoeres melanurus REEF COMPATIBLE: Yes MINIMUM TANK SIZE: 45 gallons CARE LEVEL: Beginner MAX. SIZE IN AQUARIUM: 7 inches DISPOSITION: Peaceful HARDINESS: Hardy DIET: Carnivore ORIGIN: Indo-Pacific SANDBED: Yes BOOK REFERENCE: Marine Fishes - Scott Michaels page 296 Description: One of the best kept secrets in the hobby, the Melanurus Wrasse is one of the best problem solvers for Planaria flatworms in reef aquariums. Forget medications that can harm or damage your delicate motile invertebrates! The Melanurus Wrasse will consume flatworms and you will see the difference within a matter of a couple of days. Once the flatworms are gone you have an attractive, friendly fish that will readily adjust to a captive diet and frequent the water column with activity. There are definate differences in the sexes as the female has a spot on it's tail and the male lacks that spot. Wrasses are known to jump from aquariums. Be sure to have some sort of covering with no large open holes that they can escape from. Melanurus Wrasses require sand to hide in when harassed0 or frightened and to sleep in. Females have the same striped pattern as the male but additionally has a prominent dark spot on both the dorsal fin and the caudal fin. Diet: Feed a varied diet consisting of large chunks of meaty foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. Will learn to adapt to captive diet and will also likely supplement the captive diet by consuming amphipods and copepods. Size Definitions: Due to availability and individuality of each fish, sizes may vary slightly. This item is only available in one size. Size requests and sex requests are welcome but cannot be guaranteed. Water Conditions 72-78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dzekunoi February 1, 2007 Share February 1, 2007 Your tank is beautiful sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra March 5, 2007 Author Share March 5, 2007 Australian Scott's Fairy Wrasse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak March 5, 2007 Share March 5, 2007 Nice WRASSE raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsaavedra April 11, 2007 Author Share April 11, 2007 New FTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMsAquarium April 11, 2007 Share April 11, 2007 Very nice Raf. It's coming along really well. Keep it up. But watch out, shall you stay on that path you'll end up in the TOTM club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia April 11, 2007 Share April 11, 2007 Looks great Raf, everything looks very healthy and happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak April 11, 2007 Share April 11, 2007 Looks spectacular, I thought you had sold this tank though...? Cant wait to see it on my next trip up there some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman April 12, 2007 Share April 12, 2007 LOE tank! Little Of Everything! I like it! Multiple colors of mushrooms together, lots of good color and texture - and I STILL want some of that pink monti cap! I have about 4-5 different frags of pinkish-purplish-reddish monti caps - but at least under your lights - I like that one best! Good work! bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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