Billybob-I've solicited Eric's advice concerning fish before. I can assure you he is pretty well versed in fish as well. Although I wouldn't trust him with my fuse box, I'd be willing to bet he is as educated about these animals as anyone on this thread.
-Meg
Well, this conversation sure has made progress. I'm reading a lot of talk about "experts" and who is and who isn't. As I recall, Eric Borneman did comment earlier in this thread and he was disturbed by the idea of forcing the puffing reaction. If Eric isn't an expert through both scholarship...
I've seen such picture before. The teeth of dogfaced puffers often outgrown thier mouths making it impossible to eat. Sometimes, they need surgery to correct the problem, and thier teeth have to be worn down with a dremmel.
From what I remember reading, they are sedated for the process...
esmithii-No, I cannot post a link. By the way, it's not xenia, its clavularia.
Thank you for having me, further discussion here will obviously be unproductive.
-Meg
galleon-I don't restrict Hoss' puffing, he chooses to puff on his own accord. I object to forcing the reaction.
I'm in a little bit of disbelief that so many experienced aquarists find such behavior acceptable. Surely, you realize a lot of new aquarists frequent your BB. Honestly, I think...
John and Esmithii-Thank you for the welcome
I do understand where you are coming from John. I'm sorry if I put you on defense. After all, you have a great many more years of experience then myself. I just didn't care for the pinching idea at all, don't think I ever will. Perhaps it is a...
Esmithii- I'm not going to wax philosophical over this issue. Asking me to define "wrong" for you, is just too reminiscent of my freshman philosophy professor asking the class to define "truth". That discussion lasted all semester. I can foresee this discussion lasting at least that long...
I have never posted on reefs.org before, but am an avid poster on other reef-related internet bulletin boards. I was made aware of this particular thread via Reef Central. Several people are disturbed and saddened at the content of this thread. I felt strongly enough about the subject to join...
