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#1451
May 3rd, 2008, 05:10 AM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
I expect a lot of pics biff-ster. A vlamingi is nothing to keep to yourself. Glad you got her
-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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#1452
May 3rd, 2008, 05:30 AM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
I have no idea how I'm going to move her from the tub to the tank. I've been thinking about that today. It seems I only have two options: grab her with my hands (GROSS!!!!!), or empty as much of the tub's water as I can, then dump her from the tub into the tank. Both methods would be pretty stressful for her, I think.
Any ideas? Alexander, how do you move Jack around?
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#1453
May 3rd, 2008, 05:41 AM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
Actually, I have a random idea.
1. Get some cheesecloth (or something similar that is just as soft), and place it in the bottom of the tub. 2. Fill tub with water and big-ass fish 3. Take tub home, place next to your tank. 4. Pull up cheesecloth by corners, trapping fish. Water will remain in tub, fish will not. 5. Put cloth/fish in tank, let go of the corners, remove cheesecloth, the fish remains. That's what I would do, given my rationale and budget. EDIT: In the scenario in my head, this would include removing water from the tub once you got home, and replacing it with your tank water and acclimating the fish, of course. You'd just have to do this in the tub rather than in your own tank. Water out, water in, no biggie. Current Aquarium(s) Description: 25 Gallon Reef, 40 Gallon leopard-puffer-with-other-stuff, 10 gallon...weird, 75 Gallon Freshwater Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Three years or so Other Intrests: Jeeps, guitars, critters, and beer Last edited by tizapolgar; May 3rd, 2008 at 05:44 AM.
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#1454
May 3rd, 2008, 05:43 AM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
Wow! Excellent idea! I like it. Best idea so far, thanks!
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#1455
May 3rd, 2008, 05:47 AM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
That's why they call me: "Tim: Doctoral Candidate!"
Don't forget the exclamation point...heheh.  Current Aquarium(s) Description: 25 Gallon Reef, 40 Gallon leopard-puffer-with-other-stuff, 10 gallon...weird, 75 Gallon Freshwater Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Three years or so Other Intrests: Jeeps, guitars, critters, and beer
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#1456
May 3rd, 2008, 03:52 PM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
that is a good idea. and now she can acclimate it also
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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#1457
May 3rd, 2008, 07:55 PM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
that fish is gonna make one big splash! Get those electrical outlets covered and your cloth and windex ready for the outside glass.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 46g bow front Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 8 months saltwater, 2.5 years freshwater Other Intrests: Tennis, Video games, Working out, Drinking, Movies
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#1458
May 3rd, 2008, 08:52 PM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
I always put jjack in a 15 gallon tub..... fill it for transport, empty it as much as I can and get one or 2 ppls help hovering it as close to the waters surface as possible. and very gently let the fish slide in the water.... there will be a small splash if you do it right, but nothing to write home about. because of the fin/scalpel cunstruction of tangs I ALWAYS avoid nets and cloth so they don't injur the fish by possibly getting caught up in it. and there is no way I will grab a tang with my bare hands. being a scaleless fish they are not as protected and can easily catch disease or injury. I only recommend my method but feel free to do something else if you would like
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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#1459
May 3rd, 2008, 08:53 PM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
That was one of my initial ideas, Alexander. Thanks.
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"If we went to a Halloween party dressed as Batman and Robin, I'd go as Robin. That's how much you mean to me... " Sarah
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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#1460
May 3rd, 2008, 09:08 PM
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Re: Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!
yeah for sure. I really like the cheesecloth idea.... but I'm not wild about it with a tang
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180 gallon allglass, 30 gallon sump, coralife super skimmer, and 80 gal Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: circa 300 BC Other Intrests: motorcycle riding, Tattoos, classic cars
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