Moorish Idol Log...

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  1. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Introducing Beaker, My Moorish Idol:

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    I got him early April 2010. So far he is going on 7 months old with me.

    Started out in my corner tank. Because of being picked on in my Reef. And now resides in a 90G.

    Eating Brine, Mysis, Angelfish Formula, Flakes, Pellets, Nori, Cyclops, Frozen Clam, ... erm Basically anything I give the fish.

    Anyways with him being with me so Long I wanted to start to log things.
     
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  2. FLfishGirl

    FLfishGirl Fire Shrimp

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    Gorgeous fish! (one of my favs)
     
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  3. oceanparadise1

    oceanparadise1 Fire Squid

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    A lfs near me ( a really good one) has a few for sale....hmmm
     
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  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I am impressed. They are supposed to be one of the hardest fish to keep alive in home tanks. Gorgeous fish.
     
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  5. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Gorgeous fish!! I'm glad you have given him such a good home! :) I'll enjoy following along.
     
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  6. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    It has gotten alot bigger since my purchase. Id say hes around 5" now vs 3.5 ish...

    His streamer goes from long to short... keeps playing around the power heads to much.
     
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  7. 2in10

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    Beautiful congrats on successfully keeping it.
     
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  8. fhabercrombie

    fhabercrombie Fire Shrimp

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    Awesome fish, congrats on your success
     
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  9. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I wanna figure out what this fish needs to survive. A lot of stories go good for months then the fish just dies due to diet or stress.

    I still think Moorish Idols thrive better under worse conditions for some reason. Dirtier tanks.

    Whenever the Tank is a mess and Im lazy, the fish looks fat and prime, and when the tanks a bit more dirty and nutrient filled the fish is crystal clear fins and body and amazing color.
     
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  10. yamaharider73

    yamaharider73 Kole Tang

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    They are beautiful fish. I am glad you have been able to keep him alive.....congrats
     
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