Tankmates (Photos!)

Tahlequah · 08/06/2007, 10:50 PM

Here are a few pics that I have taken in passing of my tank. Please forgive the hair algae...

This kenya tree has more than doubled in size since I put it in my tank 2 months ago

These guys make it all work!

My newest addition!

My oldest tankmate, I have had him around 9 months.

yoboyjdizz · 08/06/2007, 10:52 PM

Good Shots.. should get that clown a mate!

ahullsb · 08/07/2007, 12:04 AM

That's a good looking clown!

schoch79 · 08/07/2007, 12:07 AM

I too love the clown. Would be great with another I agree. I love how clean your sand looks in the pic with the crab. What kind of sand is that?

Tahlequah · 08/07/2007, 07:41 AM

After reading about the argument for and against argonite sand and silica sand I descided to go with something that didnt have either. At Toys'R'Us they carry a white play sand that is supposed to be silica free and is also supposed to be rounded so that it doesnt have sharp edges. My goby loves it since it is all the same size and wont cut his gills like some sand could. The only bad thing about it is that it over exposes in pictures because it is so white.

der_wille_zur_macht · 08/07/2007, 07:52 AM

Do you know what it's made from? What's the grain size?

XSiVE · 08/07/2007, 07:53 AM

your livestock looks pretty good! I hope that the clown doesnt get too territorial.. my GSM is a terror to anything smaller than her... no matter how long they were in the tank beforehand.

hmello@bermexin · 08/07/2007, 08:15 AM

That is a beautiful clownfish.

Tahlequah · 08/07/2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht
Do you know what it's made from? What's the grain size?

Here is a quote from the manufacturer (Fairmount) :
Play Sand
Fairmount Minerals produces the cleanest, highest quality play sand offered. Fairmount likes to refer to it as 100% clean, pure and fun! The smooth grains are thoroughly washed and dried to remove all contaminants and dirt. In addition to the kids sand box, this sand is also ideal as an for traction ballast, steps, sidewalks, driveways, and propagating plants & gardens

advantages

100% pure washed and dried quartz
100% non-toxic
100% asbestos-free
UV Resistant
Will not bleed or stain clothes
Heavy-duty packaging
Convenient 50# plastic bags
Sold at retail stores
Packaged product can be stored outside
Private labeling available
Bulk Shipments available

Here is the link to it:

Play Sand

zma21 · 08/07/2007, 10:04 AM

Your kenya tree looks different than mine.

And uh....that's a beautiful clownfish, but definitely not yours. It's my avatar on about three different forums and has been for over a year.

www.google.com

hmello@bermexin · 08/07/2007, 10:07 AM

You mean he is messing with us, that is not even his fish?

zma21 · 08/07/2007, 10:09 AM

The clownfish is definitely not, no.

It has been my avatar on three different forums ever since i found it may of last year.

hmello@bermexin · 08/07/2007, 10:13 AM

Tahlequah, if what zma21 is saying is true shame on you!

zma21 · 08/07/2007, 10:33 AM

Go search google images "Gold stripe maroon clownfish"

XSiVE · 08/07/2007, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zma21
Go search google images "Gold stripe maroon clownfish"

im not seeing that image in any of my results...

ChrisKil · 08/07/2007, 12:36 PM

I saw one that looked similar, but not the exact same photo. You have a link?

jgoodrich71 · 08/07/2007, 01:36 PM

...supposed to be silica free ...
...100% pure washed and dried quartz ...

quartz is silica. These two statements can't be.

der_wille_zur_macht · 08/07/2007, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zma21
Go search google images "Gold stripe maroon clownfish"

I just looked through 10 pages of results at images.google.com and did not see the same image. Maybe you should take a closer look? Or post evidence to back up your claim. Otherwise, your accusation is just as rude as if the OP had stolen an image.

Tahlequah · 08/07/2007, 02:43 PM

I can upload the full picture if you dont believe it is mine. Its around 8 megs though. I took that picture with my Rebel XT. If you will also look at my gallery you will see that those photos are from my gallery. I also have pics of the flukes that my maroon clown had shortly after I purchased him.

DaltonJames · 08/07/2007, 02:45 PM

mabey he just wish tat he had a fish like that

XSiVE · 08/07/2007, 02:49 PM

It's allright we believe you.. the guy claiming otherwise must have been mistaken is all.

Tahlequah · 08/07/2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jgoodrich71
...supposed to be silica free ...
...100% pure washed and dried quartz ...

quartz is silica. These two statements can't be.

You are correct. But most likely the quartz that they use is fused quartz which is a non crystaline form. I dont know that for sure, but I do know that they do not have to have the silica disclamer on their bags for some reason.

The reason regular sand has a silica disclamer is because of silicosis, which is caused from the inhilation of silica dust. I have also not had any of the diatom outbreaks that others have had that used regular silica sand. I have no scientific evidence to show that their sand doesnt release silica besides that they do not have the silica health disclamer.

Tahlequah · 08/07/2007, 03:03 PM

Here is another pic of my clown, its not a great one but it does show another pic of the sand I used.

zma21 · 08/07/2007, 04:12 PM

I'm not mistaken.

I'm trying to find the date of the photobucket add as we speak.

zma21 · 08/07/2007, 04:15 PM

I know what i'll do....i'll post the link to a thread i made on another forum from a year ago with that same avatar.

http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=221736

There you are folks. That is january of last year.

08/06/2007, 10:50 PM	#1
Tahlequah Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 311	Tankmates (Photos!) Here are a few pics that I have taken in passing of my tank. Please forgive the hair algae... This kenya tree has more than doubled in size since I put it in my tank 2 months ago These guys make it all work! My newest addition! My oldest tankmate, I have had him around 9 months. __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." Current Tank Info: JBJ 30RL

08/07/2007, 12:04 AM	#3
ahullsb Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: sacramento, ca Posts: 2,729	That's a good looking clown! __________________ Andy Sacramento, CA Current Tank Info: 55 gallon reef w/20 gallon sump/ER135/ 75 pounds of live rock, 4 in sandbed, 2 b&w ocellaris clowns, yellow watchman/pistol, rosy scaled wrasse, Mystery wrasse, Copperbanded Butterfly, Lighting 48" outer orbit 2 150 mh/ 4 t5 actinics

08/07/2007, 12:07 AM	#4
schoch79 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: hegins,pa Posts: 1,071	I too love the clown. Would be great with another I agree. I love how clean your sand looks in the pic with the crab. What kind of sand is that? __________________ We'd better get back, 'cause it'll be dark soon, and they mostly come at night... mostly.

08/07/2007, 07:41 AM	#5
Tahlequah Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 311	After reading about the argument for and against argonite sand and silica sand I descided to go with something that didnt have either. At Toys'R'Us they carry a white play sand that is supposed to be silica free and is also supposed to be rounded so that it doesnt have sharp edges. My goby loves it since it is all the same size and wont cut his gills like some sand could. The only bad thing about it is that it over exposes in pictures because it is so white. __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." Current Tank Info: JBJ 30RL

08/07/2007, 07:52 AM	#6
der_wille_zur_macht Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 17,749	Do you know what it's made from? What's the grain size? __________________ Inconveniencing marine life since 1992 "It is my personal belief that reef aquaria should be thriving communities of biodiversity, representative of their wild counterparts, and not merely collections of pretty specimens growing on tidy clean rock shelves covered in purple coralline algae." (Eric Borneman)

08/06/2007, 10:52 PM	#2
yoboyjdizz Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 3,137	Good Shots.. should get that clown a mate!

08/07/2007, 07:53 AM	#7
XSiVE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 790	your livestock looks pretty good! I hope that the clown doesnt get too territorial.. my GSM is a terror to anything smaller than her... no matter how long they were in the tank beforehand.

08/07/2007, 08:15 AM	#8
hmello@bermexin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,205	That is a beautiful clownfish. __________________ Henry Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known. Current Tank Info: 29g BioCube, AI SOL 12" Super Blue

08/07/2007, 10:04 AM	#10
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Your kenya tree looks different than mine. And uh....that's a beautiful clownfish, but definitely not yours. It's my avatar on about three different forums and has been for over a year. www.google.com __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

08/07/2007, 10:07 AM	#11
hmello@bermexin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,205	You mean he is messing with us, that is not even his fish? __________________ Henry Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known. Current Tank Info: 29g BioCube, AI SOL 12" Super Blue

08/07/2007, 10:09 AM	#12
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	The clownfish is definitely not, no. It has been my avatar on three different forums ever since i found it may of last year. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

08/07/2007, 10:13 AM	#13
hmello@bermexin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,205	Tahlequah, if what zma21 is saying is true shame on you! __________________ Henry Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known. Current Tank Info: 29g BioCube, AI SOL 12" Super Blue

08/07/2007, 10:33 AM	#14
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	Go search google images "Gold stripe maroon clownfish" __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

08/07/2007, 12:36 PM	#16
ChrisKil Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ruston, LA Posts: 152	I saw one that looked similar, but not the exact same photo. You have a link? __________________ Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Show a man a reef tank, bankrupt him for life. Current Tank Info: 125g mixed reef w/ 30g sump

08/07/2007, 01:36 PM	#17
jgoodrich71 Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 849	...supposed to be silica free ... ...100% pure washed and dried quartz ... quartz is silica. These two statements can't be. __________________ "For some reason I can't blow right." ~ crp "By the way Brian, nice colon." ~ Orchids Current Tank Info: 65 gal reef

08/07/2007, 02:43 PM	#19
Tahlequah Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 311	I can upload the full picture if you dont believe it is mine. Its around 8 megs though. I took that picture with my Rebel XT. If you will also look at my gallery you will see that those photos are from my gallery. I also have pics of the flukes that my maroon clown had shortly after I purchased him. __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." Current Tank Info: JBJ 30RL

08/07/2007, 02:45 PM	#20
DaltonJames Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: novi,MI Posts: 325	mabey he just wish tat he had a fish like that

08/07/2007, 02:49 PM	#21
XSiVE Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 790	It's allright we believe you.. the guy claiming otherwise must have been mistaken is all.

08/07/2007, 03:03 PM	#23
Tahlequah Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 311	Here is another pic of my clown, its not a great one but it does show another pic of the sand I used. __________________ "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." Current Tank Info: JBJ 30RL

08/07/2007, 04:12 PM	#24
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	I'm not mistaken. I'm trying to find the date of the photobucket add as we speak. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube

08/07/2007, 04:15 PM	#25
zma21 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NOLA Posts: 1,453	I know what i'll do....i'll post the link to a thread i made on another forum from a year ago with that same avatar. http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=221736 There you are folks. That is january of last year. __________________ SCA 50 Starfire: In Progress Current Tank Info: 20 High -> 40 Cube -> Nanocube 12 DX -> 25 Gallon Rimless -> 10 Gallon AGA Temporary Tank -> JBJ 24 LED -> SCA Starfire 50 Cube