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  1. Paul B

    Veterans Day

    Thank you. You are better off staying out of it with Asthma. But your heart is in the right place. :cool: I start this thread every year on many forums because it is very important to me. On most forums it doesn't even get a look which is sad. Many (not all) young people today just don't...
  2. Paul B

    Veterans Day

    Today as many Americans know is Veterans Day. I was on my way to the Veteran Festivities at out town hall this morning and I stopped at Star Bucks. As I was waiting on line a girl behind me said she wanted to buy me breakfast. I was totally honored and blown away as that has never happened to...
  3. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    These guys spawned again last night. Before I went to bed they were, like my Mother used to say "Mushing it up". This morning the female is a lot skinnier. I don't know where they lay the eggs but I am sure my pipefish will enjoy the fry when they hatch.
  4. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    I am in the process of designing the new room in my new house where my tank will go. Right now it is a cement room with no windows about 18' X 20'. I need to build my workshop and some closets for myself and my wife. The most important thing is my tank and my workbench. I will put the tank in a...
  5. Paul B

    Bangai Dying of old age

    I can only tell you what I read, that they have a very short lifespan. I had many of them and I think they all died of old age is 3 or 4 years is supposed to be it for them. I am surprised their lifespan is so short as they are a fairly large fish.
  6. Paul B

    Bangai Dying of old age

    They probably will as they are a very easy and hardy fish.
  7. Paul B

    Bangai Dying of old age

    This is from Wikipedia: The Banggai cardinalfish is a paternal mouthbrooder.[4] The female plays an active role in courtship and pair formation, which occurs a few hours to a few days before spawning. Mating pairs establish spawning territories several meters away from the main group and...
  8. Paul B

    Bangai Dying of old age

    Bangai Cardinal dying from old age. These fish have a lifespan of only 3 or 4 years, this one maybe 5 years old. Bangai's have one of the shortest lifespans of all fish although some will live longer. His mate died a while ago and they spawned for their entire adult life. He has not eaten...
  9. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    Thanks Mark. Actually she is a little worse today. That trigeminal neuralga is a killer pain. We went to her pain management doc yesterday but there isn't much you can do for that particular pain. The meds she is on now can reduce the pain after a few months but it makes the MS worse making...
  10. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    She is a little better today. Thank you for asking. :D
  11. Paul B

    Choking Pipefish

    Dragons are extremely cool Here is a video.
  12. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    I brought over one of my wife's friends to cheer her up so I too a video in my spare time.
  13. Paul B

    Choking Pipefish

    I have four pipefish. 2 blue stripes and a dragon face. The blue stripes have been in there for a few years and spawn every few weeks.
  14. Paul B

    Choking Pipefish

    Yesterday I fed my tank as usual. Clams, mysis, new born brine shrimp and live worms. Of course all the fish, especially the copperband rushed out and try to eat everything before the next fish gets it. My Janss pipefish also but he has a tiny mouth and can't eat much food unless it is very...
  15. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    Yesterday I fed my tank as usual. Clams, mysis, new born brine shrimp and live worms. Of course all the fish, especially the copperband rushed out and try to eat everything before the next fish gets it. My Janss pipefish also but he has a tiny mouth and can't eat much food unless it is very...
  16. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    After we came back from DR (MRI, Blood etc.) I put her in bed and noticed my skimmer was just making large bubbles. I actually noticed this 2 weeks ago but I have been busy so I couldn't mess with it. I just took apart the venturi valve and it was filled with tube worm shells so I cleaned it...
  17. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    In spite of my practically ignoring my tank lately, everything looks great. My Bangai is still living although he has not eaten anything in about a month and his age is severely slowing him down. He still gets around but slower and has no interest in the things he used to like, He is also near...
  18. Paul B

    Getting Rid of Toxic Waste

    LOL, yes I remembered and got rid of all that stuff. But you should have reminded me the day before. :D
  19. Paul B

    Tank birthday and I'm a Geezer

    I have not seen this guy for months and figured he shed and got eaten by the hoards of bristleworms I have in my tank. Thats what usually happens to any crustaceans in my tank when they shed. But this little fella showed up yesterday no worse for the wear. I think I still have four more of...
  20. Paul B

    Fish are smarter than we are

    OK, I found it: WE once dove in some Island off Mexico (big mistake) and I saw this giant moray eel about 12' long. I pointed it out to the Jiboni behind me because he was taking pictures of everything. The Jiboni swims up to this giant fish and tries to tickle it under his chin like "Jacques...
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