Domboski

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Very Cool!!!
I might have to try it out. What size is your tank?

It is a 72 gallon Bowfront. Although my tank looks nice with the mixed species, I must warn you how much time, money and energy I spend keeping up with all the fish and making sure they are all happy and well fed. I'm talking 1-2 hours a day minimum and anywhere from $30-$50 a week (sometimes more). I believe making sure everyone gets their fill is the key to avoiding issues. You would be surprised how much it costs to keep an Octopus happily fed especially when it will only eat live crabs.......
 

jejton

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On top of all of that, I've been suspicious that because I feed frozen fish every other day to the Ribbon eels and the Octo eating crabs and other crustaceans quite often, that I am adding a nice amount of bio organics to the system that contribute to the health of the Gorgs. I did have a flame Scallop for well over a year in that tank too so that also contributed to my thinking.

Is that all in one tank ?
 

Domboski

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Is that all in one tank ?

Yes. keep in mind I have 5 marine tanks. Smallest being 14 gallon largest being 400 gallons. I choose to buy most fish small (see full tank shot on page 3) and move them into larger tanks once they are eating well. I have done this often with great success. It is easier to get small (juvenile) fish to eat in smaller aquariums IMO. This has helped me with many difficult species too. You have to be willing to upgrade or have larger tanks as I do.
 
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dreko

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Ok testing photobucket....
trying to upload my purple gorgonian

<a href="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/andrekoribuoli/?action=view&current=gorg3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj12/andrekoribuoli/gorg3.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
 

dreko

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Hmmmmm nope
trying again

gorg1.jpg
 

KathyC

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That is a great pic!
I was lucky enough to visit Dom's tanks this past weekend and the one with the Seahorses was just awesome! The mix of fish in that tank is mind numbing but he feeds everyone enough to keep them all happy and from snacking on each other. :)
The only thing I missed was the Octopus (he was resting)..and I'm definitely going back to see him!
Thxs for the red gorg frag & the orange one(?)..they are doing great!! You need to tell me what I can bring for you when I come back ;)
 

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