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I think the expression now should be............stay tuned!!!! we will be right back after these messages........ Peter & Mr. Wilson
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What I have learned from this so far is that territory, for the most part, is everything so if you have a large enough tank with enough places to hide they should be introduced all at once if possible. I do agree that anything smaller than 1000 gals is probably going to be very difficult to build a shoal. 5000 or larger would be easier depending on aquascape. Size of the fish appears to play a role. If the Idol is big fat and healthy it appears that 'HE' will dominate. However I did observe the badly beaten up smaller fish hold his own at one point so it appears that character does come into it at some point. I probably won't try at this point to introduce any more Idols as long as this pair survives. If for what ever reason I lose these guys I will try another group using the same 130 gal isolation tank and bring them along all at once. I think I would also keep them in isolation for a long time, possibly 3 months before introduction into the main tank. But for the time being I will observe this pair and keep learning from their behaviour. Peter ps. at the moment I have six active breeding pairs of Banggai Cardinals and they are doing incredibly well. I am about to return another ten of their offspring back into the main tank to see what happens. Hopefully mother nature will help them sort it out. Peter
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Thanks for the observations and support. It is appreciated. Peter
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Here's my vote for chocolate-covered dancing girls.
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DONE!!!!
applications should be sent directly to me........obviously Dave can't be trusted!!!!! Peter
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Peter and Shawn,
The video was well worth the wait, truly incredible. It is amazing to see how much the tank has filled in so quickly and how healthy everything looks. The system's performance is a testament to your best practices approach. One of my favorite videos I have seen. The only note of constructive criticism I have is that the video did not seem to me to capture your enthusiasm. One of the things I have loved about this thread is how much passion you bring to everything you do. It is not that the video lacked passion or enthusiasm, it was truly wonderful, it just didn't capture the "Peter" I have come to love and expect. Overall, truly well done and you have once again raised the bar on aquarium presentation. |
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04/22/2012, 07:05 PM | #286 |
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Wow, what an amazing tank! I have been working on reading this thread, but I am only on page 37(50pp) and had to skip to the end. I really liked the video, and i would really love to see a video tour of your fish room.
I haven't seen it yet but what controller are you using for your tank? Do you stream live video of your tank through the net? Are you on reeftronics? Thanks! |
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Peter,
Thank you for the great video! I have been following this build for a long time, and it never ceases to impress. Looking forward to the next! Matt
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I am using a Profilex III Ex. If you have been following the thread from the beginning you know by now that the dominant culture in this thread is not to focus on negative criticism of products and services related to this build. You have asked about the one product that caused me the greatest challenge to holding back on that principle. I'm very tempted to speak out but for the sake of consistency in honour of this community I will not, except to say that I would NOT buy this product again., nor would I recommend it to anyone in the hobby. All I will say on this subject is that this product and company that produced it, is the very opposite to a best practice. However I must also say that I do NOT have any suggestions on alternatives yet but when I do you will certainly hear about it on the thread. I have been working on a solution for streaming to the web but I'm not there yet. The issue is quality and when I find the rich solution I will broadcast to the web. Finally I am not on reeftronics. I'm afraid I wouldn't know the difference between Reeftronics and a BMW........I'll just have to check it out. Peter
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On another hand, I have used Neptune controllers for many years and am now using their Apex system. I give it my highest recommendation and their customer service is unbelievably good.
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stunning. thank you.
to mr wilson, i understand your explanation of matching skimmer and sump pump flow rates, however, if this is considered the best way to skim, why do recirculating skimmers exist? and are they more or less efficient?
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Great video, BRAVO!
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