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    Hanna checker consistency

    Just thought I would post this. Dont know how accurate the Hanna checkers might be. But they appear consistent. My phosphates were running high. Had to get a low range since the ultra low range was always at 0.9. With the low range it was reading 2.0 at one point. Started dosing lanthanum. Most...
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    300g 9 footer - the rebirth

    Wish I had room for a tank this big. Looks good.
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    Baby’s Bangai’s in the small display!

    Quick update: My wife noticed the smallest bangai had a chewed up fin. She caught him and placed him back in the 60g. She said she saw both the clownfish and maybe one of the original female bangai picking on this one. Hopefully, this is not an ongoing issue with the rest. My back up plan is to...
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    Baby’s Bangai’s in the small display!

    Too late now. I had 12 survive to adulthood. Sold 4 to Ian. The rest just went into the main display. Kensington reefer had a pair up for sale. Dont know if they sold.
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    Baby’s Bangai’s in the small display!

    Well, So far so good. As soon as I let the 8 bangai’s out the original two females jumped into the group. I wonder with all the larger fish if they feel safer in a group.
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    Baby’s Bangai’s in the small display!

    It has been a while since I had any updates for this thread. Now after almost two years it is finally time for the bangai's to go into the main display. I am a little concerned about one of the adult females who is already lurking around. I hope she is just looking for a mate. I also hope with...
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    YouTube: BAR's 1st Frag Swap of 2026: Full Recap!

    Damn! Seeing the video makes me more bummed I missed another swap! Great video.
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    Am I destroying my "tank is quarantined" stance if I add this clown?

    I need to get out there soon. Looking to get a spotted goby.
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    Am I destroying my "tank is quarantined" stance if I add this clown?

    Agreed. The risks may seem low. QT is not a guarantee. But, this would be breaking your strict QT stance regardless of how long you have been observing the fish. I am in the same boat right now. I have several fish in my observation tank who have had to grow up a little over the last year. They...
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    How bad really is it?

    Serious bummer. Sorry this happened too.
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    Our coral flats are filling up!

    Stopped by today to get my water. Lots of cool torches. The Malaysian ones had long thin tentacles. Seriously tempted but wasn’t going home right away. He had a pair of pencil wrasses that I have been looking for but still not ready to add new fish. Bummer.
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    Hello! Just moved from Toronto to SF

    Welcome!
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    Hello from Vacaville

    Welcome!
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    Lineatus at Cali Kids today

    No. Looked to still be female or submale.
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    Lineatus at Cali Kids today

    Dont know. Had just come out of the bag.
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