KarenM Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Now that I have a sump, I need more cheato than the little golfball-sized piece I have. I'm also looking for some pods to start my pod collection up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4R00P3R Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I need some too. We both need some. Please, HELP!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted October 25, 2007 Author Share Posted October 25, 2007 We should offer them beer. It's worked before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I have a bunch but be warned there is some cotton candy algae mixed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4R00P3R Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks for the offer, but I'll have to pass. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBob Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 we sell it, 10 bucks a fistfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Thanks, Bob. You guys have great cheato, but I'd like about 4 fistfulls and I was hoping to find it a little cheaper. The upgrade thing has drained my checkbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 I have a couple handfulls ripe with pods that you can have... When you come out Karen, I can show you how I separate my sump... it has worked well for me... I also have some left over screen you can have if you need any... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 Wow, you're like a jackpot for me! I asked about the sandbed after I saw yours. Your tank is just awesome. If I can get mine to look just half as good as yours, I'll be happy. I should be there about 3:30 or 3:45. Thanks again, for everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I need some too. We both need some. Please, HELP!! Ratboy is giving some away on MAAST. I just told him I would take it, but since Sean is giving me some you can have Ratboy's. Just look for the ad on MAAST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenM Posted October 26, 2007 Author Share Posted October 26, 2007 I'm leaving my office so I'll pick it up. Me, you, and Dena can split it up next week if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4R00P3R Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I'm with Karen about looking for a deal. I just spent $250 on a pair of bluethroats and some mushrooms, $50 on a pair of ocellarius, and I have Bob looking for an alpha carpenter's wrasse for $45+tax which they sold as I walked in on Thursday {X''-[ ). I've resorted to eating bulk hotdogs while I feed my fish shrimp and squid. I still have to replace the bulb in my fuge and buy new filters and hoses for my R/O unit. I'm just drained. =^( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBob Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 (edited) I'm with Karen about looking for a deal. I just spent $250 on a pair of bluethroats and some mushrooms, $50 on a pair of ocellarius, and I have Bob looking for an alpha carpenter's wrasse for $45+tax which they sold as I walked in on Thursday {X''-[ ). I've resorted to eating bulk hotdogs while I feed my fish shrimp and squid. I still have to replace the bulb in my fuge and buy new filters and hoses for my R/O unit. I'm just drained. =^( That is a cool wrasse isn't it? Not to hijack but you're actually one of 3 people on our list for another male Paracheilinus carpenteri, I feel I should mention that any male can change into an "alpha" if it is the only male in a group of females, the trick to mitigating aggression is adding them all simultaneously so they can establish a pecking order for the available territory, and one fish doesn't claim the whole tank as its own, helps a lot if they're the first fish to enter a system as well. It's only rare to find such a nice male in a store or through a wholesaler because there's only one at a time in any given locality, alpha male isn't even really a good term for this condition because of it's close association with canine social structure, males are territorial no matter what which is why they're harder to come by, but when they get into breeding mode, that is to say when they are comfortable and don't feel threatened by any conspecifics, they get that intensified coloration and flash their fins much more, which has led to the trade nickname "alpha" for fish that already display this behavior on arrival. The best way to induce this change is to keep a single male in a large tank with at least 2 females. Make sure each fish has the opportinity to stake out it's own territory, and your male should come into it's own before too long. The females are not necessary to induce the change, but there's nothing that convinces me they wouldn't help the process along, and it opens up a slim possibility for them to spawn in your tank with an appropriate diet. My real point here is you are liable to be waiting a very long time if you want another male that looks like the one we just got in, but if you would rather work with a fish to allow it turn into a displaying male, you can get your fish much faster. Edited October 27, 2007 by CaptainBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4R00P3R Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 (edited) That is a cool wrasse isn't it? Not to hijack but you're actually one of 3 people on our list for another male Paracheilinus carpenteri, I feel I should mention that any male can change into an "alpha" if it is the only male in a group of females, the trick to mitigating aggression is adding them all simultaneously so they can establish a pecking order for the available territory, and one fish doesn't claim the whole tank as its own, helps a lot if they're the first fish to enter a system as well. It's only rare to find such a nice male in a store or through a wholesaler because there's only one at a time in any given locality, alpha male isn't even really a good term for this condition because of it's close association with canine social structure, males are territorial no matter what which is why they're harder to come by, but when they get into breeding mode, that is to say when they are comfortable and don't feel threatened by any conspecifics, they get that intensified coloration and flash their fins much more, which has led to the trade nickname "alpha" for fish that already display this behavior on arrival. The best way to induce this change is to keep a single male in a large tank with at least 2 females. Make sure each fish has the opportinity to stake out it's own territory, and your male should come into it's own before too long. The females are not necessary to induce the change, but there's nothing that convinces me they wouldn't help the process along, and it opens up a slim possibility for them to spawn in your tank with an appropriate diet.My real point here is you are liable to be waiting a very long time if you want another male that looks like the one we just got in, but if you would rather work with a fish to allow it turn into a displaying male, you can get your fish much faster. I'm in no hurry. I would rather wait than take a chance of it never looking how I want. I already have several fish in a 105 and there just isn't room for 2 females, maybe one. Unless it will be identical I don't want it. I'm also planning on adding a male lineatus wrasse. Would that effect the carpenter's appearance? I've learned the hard way about adding a fish then wanting to get it out without tearing apart your corals. I wish I had arrived 5 min. earlier. I'd been waiting so long to get one of those. I wish we could have bid on it. Edited October 28, 2007 by 4R00P3R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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