My 240g FOWLR - Page 42

SDguy · 03/04/2016, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Haffs09

Nice Fowler's. How long did it take to get that big? I have had mine for 4yrs or so during which it went from 4.5 to 7in.

I can't believe how tiny he was when I first got him!! August 2013.

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Well, I went ahead with it.

Haffs09 · 03/04/2016, 10:21 PM

Nice!

CONSPICILLUM · 03/05/2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

A face only a mother could love

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Originally Posted by SDguy

They're gettin' big!

Gasp. Gorgeous!

SDguy · 03/05/2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by CONSPICILLUM

Gasp. Gorgeous!

Thank you!

las · 03/25/2016, 10:34 PM

Peter I don't know if you are looking but I saw a 9+ inch chrysurus gorgeous male for $499

SDguy · 03/26/2016, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by las

Peter I don't know if you are looking but I saw a 9+ inch chrysurus gorgeous male for $499

Thanks, while tempting, I would have no where to QT such a large specimen

las · 03/26/2016, 12:32 AM

Pm'd

Hulltiger · 03/29/2016, 01:27 PM

What happened to the Scarus quoyi you had in the tank. Asking as thinking of getting one myself and wondered how hardy they are long term
Ian

SDguy · 03/29/2016, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hulltiger

What happened to the Scarus quoyi you had in the tank. Asking as thinking of getting one myself and wondered how hardy they are long term
Ian

Hi Ian, I talk about his loss here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...=quoyi&page=23

Hulltiger · 03/30/2016, 12:48 PM

Thanks that is helpful. Sorry to hear about your loss but it appears to have been replaced by some stunning fish
Ian

caribfan · 03/30/2016, 08:24 PM

I miss this thread, hope all is well Peter. Sorry about the scarus, didn't realize you'd lost it.

SDguy · 03/31/2016, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by caribfan

I miss this thread, hope all is well Peter. Sorry about the scarus, didn't realize you'd lost it.

Hey Matt, thanks, it was a bummer for sure, since I figured once it's settled and eating, it should be solid, especially compared to a bunch of butterflies

Alas, nope...

I should update this thread more often... it's just that now that the tank is full, and I'm not adding anything, there isn't much to update with

I'll try to get more pics going this weekend. Maybe another video... is overdue....

How's your tank doing?

Triton_Z · 03/31/2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

I should update this thread more often... it's just that now that the tank is full, and I'm not adding anything, there isn't much to update with

I'll try to get more pics going this weekend. Maybe another video... is overdue....

Agreed. Beautiful fish. Nice to see the growth progression of some of your fish.

caribfan · 03/31/2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Hey Matt, thanks, it was a bummer for sure, since I figured once it's settled and eating, it should be solid, especially compared to a bunch of butterflies

Alas, nope...

I should update this thread more often... it's just that now that the tank is full, and I'm not adding anything, there isn't much to update with

I'll try to get more pics going this weekend. Maybe another video... is overdue....

How's your tank doing?

I totally understand, when you're not actively stocking it's just different.

Tank is decent, I lost a few of my trickier butterflies last year and it's put me in a funk I just can't seem to get out of.

I do have a small gaggle of yellow tangs in quarantine right now and I'm planning to finally release my little blue line after a ridiculously long quarantine.

I'm starting the hunt for some tilefish, trying to change up the direction, see if I can't get my interest going again. My tank is in the basement, so I don't see it as much as I'd like.

Do you have any plans for new additions? I know you've lost a few fish too, did that make any room?

SDguy · 05/14/2016, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Helfish

It seems burgessi is the most aggressive of all the roaps butterfly's. Mine was really territorial, but sometimes getting really cosy with one of the declivis. Was thinking adding mitratus, but not sure, if I will make the gamble. Actually at first I was set to get 3 mitratus, but they sold them right under my nose and then I was suggested getting declivis. And Iäm actually glad it turned that way, as I looooove these little fellows

Maybe will add smaller angels and prognathores... Do you have any experience with prognathores butterfly's?

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Originally Posted by SteelMastiff

Funny you should mention the chaetodon burgessi being aggressive; mine has suddenly decided to no longer tolerate being in the same tank with my chaetodon quadrimaculatus. I noticed this past weekend it was going after it nonstop, not just being aggressive towards it, but actively trying it’s best to eliminate the quadrimaculatus… Strange considering how long they’ve been tank mates and neither has ever shown any aggression towards anyone.

Needless to say, the fish trap came out, and the burgessi is currently spending time in the sump with my not so friendly yellow stripe maroon clownfish. I will probably try a reset; I hate the thought of having to choose between the two, so we’ll see what happens.

I really should have done something sooner about the burgessi... found my mitratus huddled in a corner last night with one eye missing! He's dead as of this morning.

SDguy · 05/14/2016, 07:20 AM

Updated list:

Acanthurus leucosternon
Acanthurus fowleri
Labroides dimidiatus
Choerodon fasciatus (Aussie)
Halichoeres hortulanus
Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
Chaetodontoplus meredithi
Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Genicanthus lamarck
Pomacanthus navarchus
Pomacanthus maculosus
Holacanthus tricolor
Centropyge loricula
Chaetodon burgessi
Chaetodon collare
Chaetodon tinkeri
Chaetodon ephippium
Chaetodon falcula
Chaetodon fasciatus
Chaetodon flavirostris
Chaetodon mertensii
Chaetodon mitratus - killed by burgessi

Chaetodon rainfordi
Chaetodon xanthurus
Heniochus singularius
Microcanthus strigatus
Amphiprion melanopus x 2
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Chrysiptera talboti x 2
Pseudochromis sankeyi

SDguy · 05/14/2016, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by caribfan

I totally understand, when you're not actively stocking it's just different.

Tank is decent, I lost a few of my trickier butterflies last year and it's put me in a funk I just can't seem to get out of.

I do have a small gaggle of yellow tangs in quarantine right now and I'm planning to finally release my little blue line after a ridiculously long quarantine.

I'm starting the hunt for some tilefish, trying to change up the direction, see if I can't get my interest going again. My tank is in the basement, so I don't see it as much as I'd like.

Do you have any plans for new additions? I know you've lost a few fish too, did that make any room?

Interesting... keep me posted on the direction you go with your tank.

Yes, while I've lost a few, the others have grown significantly, so no room for additions. I will likely dismantle the QT tank soon, since it's been empty forever, and I don't plan on any additions.

SDguy · 05/14/2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Triton_Z

Agreed. Beautiful fish. Nice to see the growth progression of some of your fish.

Thank you... wait until you see some updated pics of the mac!

SteelMastiff · 05/15/2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

I really should have done something sooner about the burgessi... found my mitratus huddled in a corner last night with one eye missing! He's dead as of this morning.

Ugh, sorry to hear this Peter...

moe103 · 06/15/2016, 09:51 PM

I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.

BigBlueTang · 06/16/2016, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by moe103

I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.

I'm not Peter, but honestly, the setting up sticky in the new to the hobby section can easily answer all your questions, and if it can't, post a thread in Reef Fishes to see if the Angels you want are compatible... This website is undoubtedly the best resource.

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moe103 · 06/16/2016, 02:27 PM

Thanks BBT

SDguy · 06/17/2016, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by moe103

I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.

Thank you,

As mentioned, RC here is an invaluable website for these sorts of questions. Read lots of threads, and ask questions. Enjoy the hobby!

Helfish · 06/19/2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Updated list:

Acanthurus leucosternon
Acanthurus fowleri
Labroides dimidiatus
Choerodon fasciatus (Aussie)
Halichoeres hortulanus
Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
Chaetodontoplus meredithi
Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Genicanthus lamarck
Pomacanthus navarchus
Pomacanthus maculosus
Holacanthus tricolor
Centropyge loricula
Chaetodon burgessi
Chaetodon collare
Chaetodon tinkeri
Chaetodon ephippium
Chaetodon falcula
Chaetodon fasciatus
Chaetodon flavirostris
Chaetodon mertensii
Chaetodon mitratus - killed by burgessi

Chaetodon rainfordi
Chaetodon xanthurus
Heniochus singularius
Microcanthus strigatus
Amphiprion melanopus x 2
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Chrysiptera talboti x 2
Pseudochromis sankeyi

So sorry for your loss. Had Burgessi too with Declivis and the burgessi had to go, was way too aggressive. Beautiful fish, but never again.

moe103 · 07/06/2016, 07:41 PM

Peter, could you list your equipment. I read through the post and you have a picture of the skimmer and what looks like an empty tank next to it.

Also you mention you have a fuge. Why and what do you keep in it.

Are you running any carbon, gfo or biopellets?

Can you also go through your QT process.

Sorry for all the questions but I love butterflies and want to be successful in keeping them. You are the resident butterfly expert and any knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated.

03/04/2016, 10:21 PM	#1027
Haffs09 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 924	Nice! __________________ Current tank info: 94"x30"x30" Miracles in the works!

03/30/2016, 08:24 PM	#1036
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	I miss this thread, hope all is well Peter. Sorry about the scarus, didn't realize you'd lost it. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

05/14/2016, 07:20 AM	#1041
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Updated list: Acanthurus leucosternon Acanthurus fowleri Labroides dimidiatus Choerodon fasciatus (Aussie) Halichoeres hortulanus Chaetodontoplus melanosoma Chaetodontoplus meredithi Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis Genicanthus lamarck Pomacanthus navarchus Pomacanthus maculosus Holacanthus tricolor Centropyge loricula Chaetodon burgessi Chaetodon collare Chaetodon tinkeri Chaetodon ephippium Chaetodon falcula Chaetodon fasciatus Chaetodon flavirostris Chaetodon mertensii Chaetodon mitratus - killed by burgessi Chaetodon rainfordi Chaetodon xanthurus Heniochus singularius Microcanthus strigatus Amphiprion melanopus x 2 Chrysiptera hemicyanea Chrysiptera talboti x 2 Pseudochromis sankeyi __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

03/25/2016, 10:34 PM	#1030
las Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 1,012	Peter I don't know if you are looking but I saw a 9+ inch chrysurus gorgeous male for $499

03/26/2016, 12:32 AM	#1032
las Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 1,012	Pm'd

03/29/2016, 01:27 PM	#1033
Hulltiger Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 31	What happened to the Scarus quoyi you had in the tank. Asking as thinking of getting one myself and wondered how hardy they are long term Ian

03/30/2016, 12:48 PM	#1035
Hulltiger Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 31	Thanks that is helpful. Sorry to hear about your loss but it appears to have been replaced by some stunning fish Ian

06/15/2016, 09:51 PM	#1045
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.

06/16/2016, 02:27 PM	#1047
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	Thanks BBT

07/06/2016, 07:41 PM	#1050
moe103 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 103	Peter, could you list your equipment. I read through the post and you have a picture of the skimmer and what looks like an empty tank next to it. Also you mention you have a fuge. Why and what do you keep in it. Are you running any carbon, gfo or biopellets? Can you also go through your QT process. Sorry for all the questions but I love butterflies and want to be successful in keeping them. You are the resident butterfly expert and any knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated.