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February 24th, 2008, 05:19 PM
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Rock and hard place.
I just noticed this morning that 2 of my favorite corals arent doing so hot.Well,actually noticed it a couple of weeks ago and been trying to figure out what was going on.
 Well,this morning I found out .My favorite fish,copper the copperband, is eatting to polyps of my green digitata and purple stylo.He's pretty much wiped both colonies out.  Now I'm torn between taking copper out or waiting to see if takes a liking to my acros.I hate to get rid of the fish because I just hit the 4 month mark with a fish that most have die in a month.Not mention,I've personally watched copper snack on flat worms. Get rid of copper for 2 colonies thats already gone? Or keep him and hope he stays away from my acros?  
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February 24th, 2008, 06:10 PM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
I would say since you alreary know he eats corals, trade him in and hope the corals come back.
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February 24th, 2008, 06:54 PM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
IT just sucks either way thats a hard choice your corals or favorite fishies, Joe its time for a FOWLR! Not just tell ur wife that!
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February 24th, 2008, 07:30 PM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
Thats a tough choice.Its not everyday somebody keeps a copperband alive.If you bring it back some moron will buy it without knowledge of their difficulties.
I say give Copper a second chance.
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February 24th, 2008, 10:01 PM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
I say, keep it and feed more often to keep him happy so he will avoid the corals. CBB are just not that common to keep alive. Lord knows I have killed half a dozen in my day
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February 25th, 2008, 12:01 AM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
More vote keep copper than to trade him.So I guess I'll watch him close.But the first acro I see him take a bite out of,his tail is traded.
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February 25th, 2008, 01:03 AM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
good luck my friend
-Doc Current Aquarium(s) Description: 210 gal "Shark Reef" With Angelfish and 90 gal reef tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: long enough to know I have a lot to learn
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February 25th, 2008, 01:17 AM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
CBB are such a beautiful fish that i can see where your dilemma is. I agree with giving him a 2nd chance and if he continues to nip at coral then trade him in.
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February 25th, 2008, 01:52 AM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
I agree give him a second chance.
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February 25th, 2008, 07:02 AM
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Re: Rock and hard place.
fry that sucker up! JK, give the poor little hungry fella a 2nd chance.
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