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Thanks Corailline, that does make me feel a little better. What is the most humane way to euthenize SW critters? Just in case I need the info in the...
I honestly don't know if it was attatched to anything at the store. When I saw it, it was not, but the dealer said that it had been and he removed...
Is there a faster, more humane way to do it? I would not have done so unless I thought it was suffering, which apparently I may have been wrong...
My boyfriend bought a small long tentacle anemone for his 29 gallon biocube on Sunday. (Yep, I know the tank is too small, but I had forgotten while...
"It may make sense to try to compare the life expectancy at capture with the life expectancy of the same fish absent capture. I don't have those...
well said! :)
WOW! It looks AWESOME! Again Thanks for the tips Vinny, you've been a great help. I thought it was closing up it's polyps when fed because it didn't...
This is true, but anyone reading this thread looking for info is obviously not in a position to care for these creatures. THAT is the purpose of this...
I believe that mortality rate was VERSUS a normal lifespan in the sea, not in a lab.
Thank you Vinnyboombatz! This is much more in line with what I've read on here from those who say they've raised and aquacultured sea fans. Any idea...
Thanks for the tips on the blueberry, Packleader. I don't expect not to ever lose anything, but it does bother me that only 1 in every 10 animals...
I should also say that MOST of my losses were very early on, before I realized that some retailers will flat out lie to you just to get you to buy...
Yes, I am aware that it is very rare for them to get ick. and I am aware of the slime coat. They got it from the blue green chromis I bought who...
My LFS knows exactly what my set up is, I remind them every time I buy something along with what is already in the tank. The things I have listed are...
I agree with coylee 17. I made the mistake of buying a sebay too early as well. Fortunately I noticed it was dying before it completely broke down...
Purple queen anthias too. I have not had one, but from researching before buying, everything says they are notoriously difficult to get to eat. If...
I have decided to start a thread with a list of marine aquarium items that should not be purchased unless you are a VERY experienced reef keeper...
LMAO!!! this whole threadis GREAT!! can't stop laughing! I had a clown tha did that with both nem's and my fox coral, wouldn't let the other one near...
PS. you're gonna think this is wierd, but I sometimes play meditation music for my fish when they are new. Believe it or not, certain CD's did calm...
I had a pair of perc's that did that for the first few weeks they were in the new tank, but they calmed down after they got used to the new...
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