Newer Livestock Pics

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 11:47 AM

I know i cant match guppyart or bear, but its been a while since ive posted any pics, so here goes nothin'

Feel free to comment

The Night Lurkers!

Madd Bichir · 06-04-2007, 12:12 PM

Looking good!... Isn't a competetion. As along as everything is healthy (Not sure soley a freshwater guy, but appears to be) and you enijoy your tank. Thats all that really matters. But IMO I'd say your doing very well for yourself.

Fishboy93 · 06-04-2007, 12:28 PM

Sweet tank, got the same buttons. Love the long nose hawk!

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 01:41 PM

Thanks!

Yeah the button polyps are great at adding a fuller look to the tank. BTW keep in mind that hermit in the last pic is like 2 inches big. The thing hijacked a jumbo mexican turbo snail's shell!

Bear · 06-04-2007, 02:49 PM

cool cucumber!

Keep an eye on that hawk, ive heard bad things

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Keep an eye on that hawk, ive heard bad things

Ive only read good things, which is why i went with a longnose as opposed to another type of hawkfish

Reefneck · 06-04-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harif87

I know i cant match guppyart or bear,

Sniff, Sniff. Boy, Mine must REALLY suck then.

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefneck

Sniff, Sniff. Boy, Mine must REALLY suck then.

RN, i figured that others would get it that your name was implied!

Reefneck · 06-04-2007, 03:35 PM

BTW, Longnose Hawkfish are a threat to ornamental shrimp (Cleaners, Blood Shrimp, etc.) And small fishies like neon gobies. They are considered Not Reef Safe!

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefneck

BTW, Longnose Hawkfish are a threat to ornamental shrimp (Cleaners, Blood Shrimp, etc.) And small fishies like neon gobies. They are considered Not Reef Safe!

I have a cleaner in there, but hes usually chilling out next to the LTA where most fish dont venture off too. Besides for my percula, there are no small fishes that he would go after.

I understand that in general hawkfishes arent considered to be reef safe, but to my knowledge longnose hawks are of the most "reef safe" hawkfishes. I keep him well fed and i dont suspect him to go after any of my coral, but if did happen that some of my specimens seemed damaged, i wouldnt not suspect him. But at any rate, he isnt "incompatible" with reefs completely, which is why im taking my shots with him.

Reefneck · 06-04-2007, 04:12 PM

Your call. The warnings I posted are specific to the longnose hawkfish. Not hawkfishes in general. I'd be worried about that cleaner shrimp.

Bear · 06-04-2007, 04:13 PM

I wasnt worried about my foxface either....then he found my favorite frag of zoas, and then another, and then a few fungias....its ur call, but from where I stand its always better safe than sorry.

Other than it being a possible threat hes really cool lookin!

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 04:22 PM

I appreciate the warning.

All this talk about the hawkfish, im surprised nobody said anything about the cucumber lol

Reefneck · 06-04-2007, 04:28 PM

I like the cucumber. I have one myself.

Bear · 06-04-2007, 04:37 PM

I think he's pretty cool, how is he as part of the CUC?

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 04:47 PM

Hes a great asset when it comes to detritus management, also good at sifting the sand. Most CUC's will take care of algae and non-decomposed organic matter like uneaten food. The cucumber takes care of all organic waste thats on the bottom of the tank. I see him as a tremendous asset.

Bear · 06-04-2007, 04:49 PM

Would he pose a threat to LPS on the sand?

**Scuba Kid** · 06-04-2007, 05:18 PM

I'd say all the luck to ya with the hawkfish, Morris. I personally don't see why you shouldn't try it. I've kept a flame hawkfish in a reef tank for a long time with no problems.

And i love your cucumber.

harif87 · 06-04-2007, 06:36 PM

Thanks for the positivity katie lol.

Bear it shouldnt pose a threat to LPS. For a while during acclimation he was all over the caulestrea since there was no rocks in the bucket. No damage to the LPS and no damage to him, so i wouldnt worry about him damaging any LPS that are on the sand in your display.

BTW Reefneck and Bear, dont think that i take your warnings lightly. I know that alot of the time when people dont take advice from you guys on the forum, those people get a rude awakening from reality. Just want you guys to know that i respect and appreciate your advice

Bear · 06-04-2007, 06:57 PM

It wasn't long ago you were tellin' me ta watch out for stuff

Just keep a close eye on the lil guy. I don't think I trust him

06-04-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Newer Livestock Pics I know i cant match guppyart or bear, but its been a while since ive posted any pics, so here goes nothin' Feel free to comment The Night Lurkers! __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

06-04-2007, 12:12 PM	#2
Madd Bichir Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norcal Age: 26 Posts: 96	Looking good!... Isn't a competetion. As along as everything is healthy (Not sure soley a freshwater guy, but appears to be) and you enijoy your tank. Thats all that really matters. But IMO I'd say your doing very well for yourself. __________________ spare a guppy?

06-04-2007, 12:28 PM	#3
Fishboy93 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ft. Myers, FL Age: 15 Posts: 658	Sweet tank, got the same buttons. Love the long nose hawk! __________________ 29 Gallon Reef

06-04-2007, 01:41 PM	#4
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Thanks! Yeah the button polyps are great at adding a fuller look to the tank. BTW keep in mind that hermit in the last pic is like 2 inches big. The thing hijacked a jumbo mexican turbo snail's shell! __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

06-04-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	cool cucumber! Keep an eye on that hawk, ive heard bad things __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

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06-04-2007, 03:35 PM	#9
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	BTW, Longnose Hawkfish are a threat to ornamental shrimp (Cleaners, Blood Shrimp, etc.) And small fishies like neon gobies. They are considered Not Reef Safe! __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

06-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#11
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Your call. The warnings I posted are specific to the longnose hawkfish. Not hawkfishes in general. I'd be worried about that cleaner shrimp. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

06-04-2007, 04:13 PM	#12
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	I wasnt worried about my foxface either....then he found my favorite frag of zoas, and then another, and then a few fungias....its ur call, but from where I stand its always better safe than sorry. Other than it being a possible threat hes really cool lookin! __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

06-04-2007, 04:22 PM	#13
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	I appreciate the warning. All this talk about the hawkfish, im surprised nobody said anything about the cucumber lol __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

06-04-2007, 04:28 PM	#14
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	I like the cucumber. I have one myself. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

06-04-2007, 04:37 PM	#15
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	I think he's pretty cool, how is he as part of the CUC? __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

06-04-2007, 04:47 PM	#16
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Hes a great asset when it comes to detritus management, also good at sifting the sand. Most CUC's will take care of algae and non-decomposed organic matter like uneaten food. The cucumber takes care of all organic waste thats on the bottom of the tank. I see him as a tremendous asset. __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

06-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#17
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	Would he pose a threat to LPS on the sand? __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

06-04-2007, 05:18 PM	#18
Scuba Kid Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: RI Age: 18 Posts: 4,221	I'd say all the luck to ya with the hawkfish, Morris. I personally don't see why you shouldn't try it. I've kept a flame hawkfish in a reef tank for a long time with no problems. And i love your cucumber. __________________ Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks

06-04-2007, 06:36 PM	#19
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Thanks for the positivity katie lol. Bear it shouldnt pose a threat to LPS. For a while during acclimation he was all over the caulestrea since there was no rocks in the bucket. No damage to the LPS and no damage to him, so i wouldnt worry about him damaging any LPS that are on the sand in your display. BTW Reefneck and Bear, dont think that i take your warnings lightly. I know that alot of the time when people dont take advice from you guys on the forum, those people get a rude awakening from reality. Just want you guys to know that i respect and appreciate your advice __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan"

06-04-2007, 06:57 PM	#20
Bear Salty Pants Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a Big Yellow House Age: 20 Posts: 902	It wasn't long ago you were tellin' me ta watch out for stuff Just keep a close eye on the lil guy. I don't think I trust him __________________ My Reef My Puffer Tank My Photos

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