Just got Mandarin!

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  1. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    What pack said about getting them into the main tank. Sponges will make it easier...but anything will work.

    Me=Jealous. I want a Mandarin. I've had my own threads about them not so long ago (those were an adventure ::))
     
    =Jwin=, Dec 21, 2008
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  2. johnmaloney

    johnmaloney 3reef Sponsor

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    see if your mandarin will take to live blood worms. my lfs feeds them only live blood worms and they are fat as can be. Helps with the feeding. They also start to pay more attention to you.
     
    johnmaloney, Dec 21, 2008
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    What about substrate? Do you use the sponges to shake them into the display tank as well? I am assuming you mean house sponges right?

    I don't have a dragonet yet, but I want to get my pod population really going before I add one.
     
    stepho, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. tinnghe

    tinnghe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    where?
     
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  5. fazool666

    fazool666 Sea Dragon

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  6. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    No substrate, there's no need for one. And yes, house sponges, like the type for washing dishes. The ones that resemble the matted up fishing nets work best. I have a detailed log with pics about my pod bucket towards the end of my thread here: http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/packleaders-40-gallon-thread-52745.html


    The bucket o 'pods is a fake product nano invented after seeing my set-up. See above thread.

    While they are good sellers and that products good, you can't rely solely on buying pods for a mandarin. Well, at least I can't. A mandarin will go through that in a week or so easy. Can you afford $200 a month in fish food for a single fish? Breeding is the easiest way. Cheap, and easy. But that does work very well for seeding/getting it started.
     
    PackLeader, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    :lol: i just might do something with this! Pack lets get serious, how much are you willing to pay for Bucket O' Pods, 99.99, 89.99, 79.99? NOT HERE! for a limited time offer the famous and world renown Bucket O' Pods will be offered to 3reef exclusive members for 39.99!!!! what a deal! these go quick, no coupons, offer valid through Christmas!!
     
    {Nano}Reefer, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    I wouldn't pay more than 38.99. :p
     
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  9. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Hey, you know, I really don't need you to be poking around here just to destroy me and Nano's lifelong dream. Its uncalled for and hurtfull ;D:p:biggrinbo:lol:
     
    PackLeader, Dec 22, 2008
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  10. scenario1313

    scenario1313 Tassled File Fish

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    LOL you guys are crazy. And they are right a mandarin will go through those thousand pods in no time. I am going to steal packs idea and make me a pod factory.
     
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