Butterflytown - 240 FOWLR - Page 5

caribfan · 10/14/2014, 02:24 PM

That is definitely true. I jumped on him right away. Shortly after, another smaller one came up for sale and it lasted several days. I think they are usually around 129.99 retail.

Dmorty217 · 10/14/2014, 03:24 PM

Cheap for such a cool butterfly... But then again there are a lot of cool butterfly's under the 150$ mark

rpjaws74 · 10/14/2014, 10:58 PM

liking the puffer personally!!

caribfan · 10/15/2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rpjaws74

liking the puffer personally!!

He's definitely my boys favorite.

Unfortunately, he's been plagued with some kind of skin disease for the last year or so. Initially I thought it was related to copper, but he definitely had a small outbreak when he wasn't in copper too, so i'm not really sure what causes it. He essentially develops a spot where it appears to the top layer of skin erodes away and a bright white patch is left.

I was so distraught the first time it happened and didn't know what to do to fix it. Each time it's happened he's ended up healing in time, so i'm hopeful the same thing happen again.

caribfan · 10/15/2014, 07:25 AM

Good news bad news update on the multibars.

Multibar #1, which was picking at brine from the beginning Is eating live brine very well. I'm hopeful that I can get his feeding response to be strong and then transition him to frozen brine and mysis.

Multibar #2, which has never shown interest in foods, continues to not show interest. Additionally, the red streak just below the dorsal has reddened and it appears there is a small open wound above its fore head where the streak begins. I have dosed NFG powder, but I'm not sure of its effectiveness against whatever this issue is.

caribfan · 10/17/2014, 09:34 AM

Here is a quick video of my new regal eating some Larry's reef Frenzy.

He's got a couple marks on his side, which don't appear to be getting worse but aren't exactly getting better either. I have a water change and another round of NFG powder planned this weekend.

For size reference, those are 3" PVC fittings.

caribfan · 10/17/2014, 09:35 AM

Ok, so apparently the video didn't work with photobucket. I'll try to figure out how to post on youtube later this afternoon, my apologies.

caribfan · 10/18/2014, 11:24 AM

Regal in quarantine eating LRS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dukiftjXrw

DT with actinics-sorry for the terrible iPhone quality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC0F5FoP2sc

I don't know how to link a video from youtube so that the picture shows up. Can someone share how to do that?

Also, Multibar #1 is eating LRS foods, Multibar #2 still not eating anything.

SDguy · 10/18/2014, 11:30 AM

Just put the alphanumeric sequence between the youtube tags...

caribfan · 10/18/2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Just put the alphanumeric sequence between the youtube tags...

Soo....alpha numerical sequence, I might not know what you're talking about.

Dmorty217 · 10/18/2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by caribfan

Soo....alpha numerical sequence, I might not know what you're talking about.

Haha that's exactly what I was thinking Matt! Peter could you dumb it down for those of us with learning disabilities?

caribfan · 10/18/2014, 03:01 PM

I knew that and was asking for you of course...

SDguy · 10/18/2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

Haha that's exactly what I was thinking Matt! Peter could you dumb it down for those of us with learning disabilities?

When you "share" a youtube video.... after the network name, there is an alphanumeric code. Just put that between the [] youtube tags.

caribfan · 10/18/2014, 04:37 PM

Well I hope that helps Derek.

Thanks so much Peter.

Dmorty217 · 10/18/2014, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by caribfan

Well I hope that helps Derek.

Thanks so much Peter.

That does, thanks Peter. I will need to start making more videos

caribfan · 11/05/2014, 07:03 AM

Quick update:

I lost the multi bar angel that wouldn't eat. It developed an infection early on and eventually developed pop eye as well. I treated with two rounds of NFG powder and that had no effect so I used a round of Maracyn as well, also to no avail. Hate losing fish.

The good news though is that both the large regal and the other multi bar are doing very well. They are currently seperated, though i'm considering moving them together for the prazi and cupramine treatments.

I''ll get a video of each up later tonight probably.

The display tank is clicking right along. The achilles is starting to be a pain, mostly to the Flavirostris and mostly at night.

The Starcki does not seem to care for my Venustus Angel Trio. It's early, but they may end up in a tank of their own down the road, I'd really like to try my hand at breeding at some point.

Everything else seems good. One concern I do have is that occasionally, several of my fish will approach my cleaner shrimp and want a cleaning. Do healthy fish do this or only fish with a parasite issue? I get paranoid sometimes.

Eac7466 · 11/05/2014, 07:09 AM

You have done a great job. All your hard work will really pay off.

SDguy · 11/05/2014, 07:10 AM

Healthy fish will do it. If it is a constant thing, though, I'd maybe observe the fish more closely to make sure all is well. Unknown things can slip through QT and into DT's... I know, trust me.

caribfan · 11/05/2014, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Eac7466

You have done a great job. All your hard work will really pay off.

Appreciate that, thanks!

caribfan · 11/05/2014, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Healthy fish will do it. If it is a constant thing, though, I'd maybe observe the fish more closely to make sure all is well. Unknown things can slip through QT and into DT's... I know, trust me.

I know, hence my paranoia. I have no idea what I would do if there was a parasite out break. I've got a couple tanks set up, but not enough to house and treat everyone.

I guess I'll worry about that if it comes to it. I'm planning to add some more snails this week (exciting I know), think I'll probably do TT on then.

SteelMastiff · 11/05/2014, 02:05 PM

Sorry to hear about your Multi, some battles cannot be won. Glad to hear the good news on the remaining, and your Regal.

caribfan · 11/06/2014, 02:06 PM

Hard lesson learned today, get a cover for your tank people.

My male blue throat trigger, who had been with me for longer than my oldest son (4+ years) jumped at some point during the night.

I was banking on the fact that none of the fish I had were known jumpers, but I guess anything can happen.

SteelMastiff · 11/06/2014, 02:26 PM

That just sucks, sorry to hear man.

SDguy · 11/06/2014, 02:28 PM

Sorry to hear. I had a niger for a while.... also found on the floor. Triggers IME are in fact jumpers.

Dmorty217 · 11/06/2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Sorry to hear. I had a niger for a while.... also found on the floor. Triggers IME are in fact jumpers.

+1 found my sargassum on my tile floor and was able to save it and my buddy had his bluethroat jump out in the middle of the night but he was able to save him lucky

10/14/2014, 02:24 PM	#101
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	That is definitely true. I jumped on him right away. Shortly after, another smaller one came up for sale and it lasted several days. I think they are usually around 129.99 retail. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/14/2014, 03:24 PM	#102
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Cheap for such a cool butterfly... But then again there are a lot of cool butterfly's under the 150$ mark __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

10/14/2014, 10:58 PM	#103
rpjaws74 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 1,340	liking the puffer personally!! __________________ rpjaws Current Tank Info: 500 glln system/ Reef

10/15/2014, 07:25 AM	#105
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Good news bad news update on the multibars. Multibar #1, which was picking at brine from the beginning Is eating live brine very well. I'm hopeful that I can get his feeding response to be strong and then transition him to frozen brine and mysis. Multibar #2, which has never shown interest in foods, continues to not show interest. Additionally, the red streak just below the dorsal has reddened and it appears there is a small open wound above its fore head where the streak begins. I have dosed NFG powder, but I'm not sure of its effectiveness against whatever this issue is. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/17/2014, 09:34 AM	#106
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Here is a quick video of my new regal eating some Larry's reef Frenzy. He's got a couple marks on his side, which don't appear to be getting worse but aren't exactly getting better either. I have a water change and another round of NFG powder planned this weekend. For size reference, those are 3" PVC fittings. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/17/2014, 09:35 AM	#107
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Ok, so apparently the video didn't work with photobucket. I'll try to figure out how to post on youtube later this afternoon, my apologies. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/18/2014, 11:24 AM	#108
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Regal in quarantine eating LRS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dukiftjXrw DT with actinics-sorry for the terrible iPhone quality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC0F5FoP2sc I don't know how to link a video from youtube so that the picture shows up. Can someone share how to do that? Also, Multibar #1 is eating LRS foods, Multibar #2 still not eating anything. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/18/2014, 11:30 AM	#109
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Just put the alphanumeric sequence between the youtube tags... __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

10/18/2014, 03:01 PM	#112
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	I knew that and was asking for you of course... __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

10/18/2014, 04:37 PM	#114
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Well I hope that helps Derek. Thanks so much Peter. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

11/05/2014, 07:03 AM	#116
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Quick update: I lost the multi bar angel that wouldn't eat. It developed an infection early on and eventually developed pop eye as well. I treated with two rounds of NFG powder and that had no effect so I used a round of Maracyn as well, also to no avail. Hate losing fish. The good news though is that both the large regal and the other multi bar are doing very well. They are currently seperated, though i'm considering moving them together for the prazi and cupramine treatments. I''ll get a video of each up later tonight probably. The display tank is clicking right along. The achilles is starting to be a pain, mostly to the Flavirostris and mostly at night. The Starcki does not seem to care for my Venustus Angel Trio. It's early, but they may end up in a tank of their own down the road, I'd really like to try my hand at breeding at some point. Everything else seems good. One concern I do have is that occasionally, several of my fish will approach my cleaner shrimp and want a cleaning. Do healthy fish do this or only fish with a parasite issue? I get paranoid sometimes. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

11/05/2014, 07:09 AM	#117
Eac7466 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 52	You have done a great job. All your hard work will really pay off.

11/05/2014, 07:10 AM	#118
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Healthy fish will do it. If it is a constant thing, though, I'd maybe observe the fish more closely to make sure all is well. Unknown things can slip through QT and into DT's... I know, trust me. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

11/05/2014, 02:05 PM	#121
SteelMastiff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 370	Sorry to hear about your Multi, some battles cannot be won. Glad to hear the good news on the remaining, and your Regal.

11/06/2014, 02:06 PM	#122
caribfan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,922	Hard lesson learned today, get a cover for your tank people. My male blue throat trigger, who had been with me for longer than my oldest son (4+ years) jumped at some point during the night. I was banking on the fact that none of the fish I had were known jumpers, but I guess anything can happen. __________________ Matt Current Tank Info: 50 Breeder Quarantine Tank, 240 Miracles Finally up and running, 29 Biocube - AI Nano

11/06/2014, 02:26 PM	#123
SteelMastiff Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 370	That just sucks, sorry to hear man.

11/06/2014, 02:28 PM	#124
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Sorry to hear. I had a niger for a while.... also found on the floor. Triggers IME are in fact jumpers. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.