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Brown Algae in my saltwater fish tank, but no access to RO water.. what next?
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Ok, truth is, I HAVE access to RO water, but my tank is on the 3rd floor of my apartment complex. Carrying those jugs up every week is such a pain. Are there any OTHER solutions to my problem?
I have a 29 gallon tank with only base rock, 2 clown fish and a small foxface rabbit fish “Fish-Only Tank” I change 5 gallons of my water every week. It grows back within a day or two.
I’ve been looking at those RO systems online, but I just can’t put down the money for one of those right now.
Any ideas?
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Answer by Rohn
A good protein skimmer will help towards your diatom problem.
But without RO or DI water, ,you will be battle this problem for till you own this tank.
There are RO filter that you buy that would attach to your faucet. But they are expensive.
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What kind of saltwater fish is this?
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Question by Phil: What kind of saltwater fish is this?
Caught this little vertical-striped, long dark fish, about 6 inches long. Flat white bottom (not cat fish, not a sea robin). Caught off docks in Patchogue, Long island NY Great South Bay.
Wish I could attach a picture here. Maybe flickr link works?
bbcode link???
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk_good/6009492456/][img]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6141/6009492456_3d1f141192_z.jpg[/img][/url]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk_good/6009492456/]Unknown Fish[/url] by [url=http://www.flickr.com/people/walk_good/]Walk Good[/url], on Flickr
Body of fish: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk_good/6009492456/
Belly of fish: http://www.flickr.com/photos/walk_good/6008944275/
Please cut-n-paste link to see pic on flickr.
Been scouring the interwebz for pics identifying it, but no luck.
Any REALLY good websites for identifying salt water fish? Maybe a site where you can email them a picture for identifying fish?
Backwater Charlie …. not sure how to “REPLY” to your answer except to “add details” to my question.
I appreciate your answer. Not sure I see a resemblance in your pic link, to my caught fish. Except for the placement of the fins, the coloring & markings are different.. I’ll keep looking online for other drum and/or red fish family. Some “black drum” pics online look close.
Maybe if I bring a pic to the local bait shop they might know.
Thanks again.
Think I found it:
Northern Kingfish
http://njscuba.net/biology/sw_fish_drums.html#NorthernKingfish
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Answer by Backwater Charlie
Definitely some kind of drum, in the Redfish family.
Here’s a pic of a Redfish: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=redfish&um=1&hl=en&safe=off&sa=N&tbm=isch&tbnid=OWlufwFhATlWTM:&imgrefurl=http://www.thejump.net/fishing/2-fish-5/fish-7.htm&docid=LamnvqYPiAClGM&w=373&h=280&ei=xfM6TseRCMuDsgKX2Y34Dw&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=343&page=4&tbnh=158&tbnw=210&start=23&ndsp=8&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:23&tx=139&ty=78&biw=1024&bih=509
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can a 20 gallon fish tank be made into a saltwater tank?
Posted by: | CommentsQuestion by army.veteran: can a 20 gallon fish tank be made into a saltwater tank?
A friend of mine and me was talking earlier this week about saltwater fish tanks. I was wanting to make one for my family with 2 clown fish “Nemo” and a two crabs and 2 shrimp, maybe a snail, with some live rock. He told me he would give me a tank (my 55 is being used already) and said this would be a good learning tank for me. I am not sure but the tank is around 20 to 25 Gallons, not smaller. Could I have all of these iteams in this tank, just 2 clown fish, 2 crabs and 2 shrimp with live coral? What all do you recomend as in filters and all the stuff I need. I also have a problem with tap water being 2ppm amonia even filtered. Is there anything else to get besides a revers osmosiss kit? Any info will be appreciated
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Answer by Mitchel G
any tank can be. with those fish its possible and recommended. Clown fish and snails live longer with salt water that fresh water with chemicals. So yea you should buy so salt for your tank. DO NOT USE TABLE SALT!!!
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topwater lures for saltwater?
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I just bought a heddon super spook. It’s color is “red fish” and it looks like a small redfish. I was wondering if anyone has used this color or if color even matters. Reviews/tips please? thanks!
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Answer by Ole Fisherman
Where are you fishing? What are you fishing for? What’s the clarity of the water? Offshore or Inshore?
YES, color matters.
Realize- the most important part of a Topwater lure, (for any application in salt OR freshwater), is the belly. When your working a Topwater lure the fish are only getting a good look at the bottom. SO, it’s important the bottom has either a “realistic” look or a “bright” look.
Realistic look??- When your fishing in “gin clear” to barely stained waters, (where you can easily see 4-5 deep) a more natural bottom, (and sides) is more important. Basically, your quarry is able to get a better look at the lure. A cream/white/bone belly with red, orange or chartreuse “gills” is good in this type of water clarity.
Bright look??- In stained to muddy water a brighter color MUST be on the bottom of the lure. In this case, a chartreuse, orange, or lime colored belly with contrasting “gills” is better. In fact, contrasting colors, (like red head/white body, chartreuse head/black body, Etc) can work very well.
You mentioned Redfish, so I’m gonna assume your fishing for Reds, Spec Trout, Flounder, Etc??
The Super Spook CAN be an excellent choice for a lure. However, I’ve had more luck, (in Inshore waters) with the Spook Jr- a slightly smaller sized Spook- http://www.basspro.com/Heddon-Saltwater-Super-Zara-Spook-Jr-/product/27430/66603
Spooks, (in general), work best early in the morning, late in the evening, or during calm overcast days. AND you MUST learn how to use a “walk the dog” retrieve for it to work- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FTd_S-DI40
In my personal experience, Spook Jr’s are esp effective on Spec Trout, small Tarpon and Ladyfish, and the occasional Red. (Because Reds have a down-turned mouth it can be very difficult for them to inhale a Topwater.)
I like to modify my Spooks with a size 2 “dressed” treble (in back) and an EWG Gamakatsu size 2 hook, (in front). I also switch the O-rings for ones that are stronger.
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What is this living in my saltwater tank?
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I have a saltwater tank, took over my brothers to be exact. There are live rocks which have quite a bit of stuff on them. There is one thing that really baffles me. It has a long, hard, thin tube type thing. At the top of the tube it looks like an eye, but I know it’s not. Whatever it is in there will “eject” a spider web like string to catch whatever food is floating by in the water, then slowly reel it in. I thought it was the only one I had, but I have found a few more in my tank, thanks to these “fishing lines” that they produce when “fishing”. (That’s what I call it, no better explination) No, it isn’t an aptasia anemone. I have those, I know what those are. No, it isn’t a feather duster. I have watched it for a long time, quite still. It would have come out by now. The others I have discovered are quite small. The largest one I have is about as big around as a the ink tube part of a ball point pen. Is this a bad thing, do I need to get rid of it?
I’d love to e-mail a picture of the item I’m talking about. Please e-mail me and let me know your address. Thanks!
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Answer by Mars Hill
It’s hard to say without a picture, but you may be observing hydroids. You can check out the links below for pictures and more information.
Edit:
I thought about this some more, and I’m now leaning more towards Spaghetti Worms (Terebellid Worms). They are beneficial scavengers. I have several red and green ones in my tank. I posted a link below with a picture and more information.
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Saltwater tank question?
Posted by: | CommentsQuestion by Hello Dunkel: Saltwater tank question?
Hi I have been looking for a tank to house some saltwater fish but so far all the tanks I have seen say “Suitable for fresh water and tropical fish” Does that mean they are suitable for saltwater fish too? Because I have yet to find a tank that says suitable for saltwater fish.
Thanks in advance for your help : )
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Answer by Schiffy!
Any glass or acrylic tank can be used for saltwater unless it is specified that the tank can’t be used for saltwater. Just go and get an acrylic tank and scratch polish to get rid of the many scratches the tank gets periodically. Why acrylic? It’s clearer and lighter than glass while being equally or more tough. Have fun!
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Saltwater Butterfly fish “Cleaning” My Yellow Tang ?
Posted by: | CommentsQuestion by moyersteven: Saltwater Butterfly fish “Cleaning” My Yellow Tang ?
I gold a dot butterfly fish yesterday and put him in with my yellow tang. At first my tang was chasing him around kinda nipping at him. I kept the lights off all day and all last night. I come home and it looks as if my butterfly is cleaning my tang. The tang will sit there why the butterfly picks at his side for a min. Is this normal. My tang looks healthy, eats and swims around fine. Are they like best of friends now or what could be going on? Thanks for any input in advance.
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Answer by Joylynn
Very young butterflies will sometimes clean other fish. As it matures it will stop.
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What is a good size saltwater fish tank to start off with?
Posted by: | CommentsI want to start a saltwater fish tank. The most I’m willing to start off with is a 200 gallon but that might be too much work to clean. I have never owned a saltwater aquarium. I guess the smallest I would go with would be 50 gallon. I guess I want to know what would be the most easiest of them all!
What Is A Good Blend Of Saltwater Fish For A Tank?
Posted by: | CommentsWe’re starting up a saltwater fish tank and I wanted to know what types of fish can go together. I know that you can’t put some with others because they’ll fight, kill or eat each other. I was thinking of some cool, unique kinds like eels, gobys, crabs etc. I want some colorful ones too. Also if anyone can offer advise on saltwater tanks from your own experiences that would be great as well.
It’s a 35 gallon tank with live sand and live rock. We also have 1 Damsel in there but that’s it.
Powerpro or Sufix braided line for saltwater fishing?
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