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I agree on no phyto...It is was too specific (size and type). I have fed clams before buy just blowing a TINY bit of sand around in the corner of the tank...they like to feed on diverse size things...phytoplankton..zooplankton, as well as bacteria.

careful not too feed anything too much at once...their respiratory system is kind of linked to their feeding apparatus, so too much food causes them to suffocate...this is when they "blast" by closing quickly.

this book has some great info on clams...I have read it cover to cover a few times...it is like a textbook. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0978619404/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=3921684234&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0MA6M7W1T35GKCRR6BTT

what size tank? a skiddish tang is susceptible to ich....tangs seem nervous in small tanks

that is one of the coolest/unexpected things I have heard on here! kudos!

is there glass in front of the pipes? I would hate to see a rock fall on the pipe and break it...wherever it breaks=that much water instantly flooding the sump....it acts as an overflow...I just have a knack for seeing longterm possible problems...seen way to many problems

Interested...sent pm

UPDATE: We are relocating to Portland/Beaverton area and should be settled in by the first of the year. We will be continuing services in Corvallis by traveling down once weekly for maintenance. We also have several people still in the area for emergency calls.

you still have the big one?

it's my understanding that most of these fish from hawaii are caught using the cyanide method which is why they die....

 

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Not a very fair assumption...I know first hand that many many do not and would never consider using that method, and would probably drown someone they caught doing so...

Hawaii isn't a third world country, they know a little about sustainability, and have a lot of pride in their island.

I just used it and it seemed to work fine.

Do you have a test you are testing it against? Just using it and getting normal numbers isn't a sure fire way, why even test then if it is based on assumptions?

+1. I have had different responses from manufacturers. Like said above it depends on chemical composition.

Stress Coat I have been told is OK. Any medication with formalin is NOT OK. Any live bacterial thing is obviously not OK. I would contact them and please post back. I would love to know

Also, I usually get a few opinions, many times the salesperson has no idea.

I really appreciate everyones input! I know james is the go-to-guy. I will be patient so hopefully we can get more tanks going.

After monday I should know more about the exact dimensions.

steve...I would love to speak with you sometime. I have seen your tanks in a book (I cant remember the name) and oregonreef.com. I am planning a move to Portland within the next month. I plan on extending my maintenance business there. That should give me enough time to organize some questions.

I will be patient and I will tell the client it's worth the wait...I have seen his work and know his references...I was just looking around in case I was too "small potatoes" for him. haha

Are you talking 45 tall too? How much are you wanting to spend? If it"s actualy a 45 inch cube and you want 1 inch material your looking at about $1700 just in material. I have built up to 500 gallon tanks' date=' not an easy task! plus are you going to need a stand and canopy?[/quote']

 

Yeah they want a really deep tank...Minimum probably 3 feet...I am meeting with them monday to talk more about specific dimensions...they also seem interested in a large cylinder also (like 3-3.5 foot diameter).

 

Money isn't a huge issue...they are definitely looking to impress...but any saving I can procure just insures the business deal.

 

No need for a stand...this will be taken care of, as well as the hood.

 

We haven't locked in a tank size...other than large and impressive. I just need a builder

I contacted him both email and phone...I have seen his tanks...they are the caliber I want...I can wait a little longer, but business doesn't wait.

I am willing to entertain private builders, but you must be willing to stand behind your work...

I tried glass cages.com to get a quote, but shipping is outrageous, and I would prefer to keep it local. But time is a big factor.

Does anyone know any good sources of local professional tank builders?

I am looking to install a large tank for a customer and have questions I think only someone with large tank construction experience can answer.

It is going to be a fairly large tank...possibly cold water marine....

The client is requesting approximately a 45'' cube tank. I instantly leaned towards acrylic, probably 1 inch at least (for strength, show, and fog prevention). However, this is a little outside my league to build, and am not sure of proper bracing methods, materials, etc.

I tried james at envision but he hasn't replied (email or phone and his mailboxes are now full).

I was hoping to find someone local (to avoid shipping costs/hassles and keep the money local), and want someone reliable because there will be more.

I have some pairs...not sure what current price is....

+1 on banggais

if you decide to replace the glass let me know...stephs dad gets glass cheap...he works at a glass shop in salem...want me to price out a panel for you? what size is it?

i know of a company that uses them as a filter system...they have like a 50ft bed of them to catch detritus...

looking good! I would love to come check it out sometime. Maybe we could swap a few corals.

So you have the solaris wrasse....very cool and mix well with others?

This is why I try to hand feed as many fish as possible...if they need to be removed, they come up to eat from my hand and BOOM, I just put the net in under him and swipe him out! this has worked for tangs, sixlines, and other wrasses....

so you kill animals you can't deal with? that is what is sad! why didn't you try to find it a new home? I know tons of people who like aggressive snakes

oh they do...but you can frag them...my friend cut one in half and it healed just fine, it just took a long time to regain a round shape.

I am thinking if you cut into quarters (keeping a portion of mouth for each), that it would take shape much faster. I have a fungia that hasn't changed in like 7 years...time to hack at it hahaha!

Here is a link to an article about fragging...my fungia is like the one in the center.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-12/fotm/index.php

I also have some...about a 5gal bucket full...brand new. Black ones...

Where are you located? noob is north. I am south.

Not looking for much...trade is fine too

yeah I used one to frag some duncans...very nice!

I really want to frag my bright orange fungia! Its one of my favorites and I just bought an extra so I can frag it and still have my original in case of a mishap. Have you ever cut one into quarters? like cut in half and then in half again the other way?