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  1. exoticsteve2001

    exoticsteve2001 Feather Duster

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    I was at my LFS today and they had a new type of sweetlips I havent seen.Its an oriental sweetlips.He is 2.5-3" long.I read that they can get up to 34".The lfs said that it wont get that big in captivity.I also read they are for experts only.The lfs said it took his 2.5 years to get 16 inches.I can deal with that in an 8 foot tank.I was just wondering if anyone has had experience with these fish?
    Sorry no pics yet but if you look up the juvinile you will see how beautiful they are.
    I know he is nocturnal so I put some mysis in there after lights out.I have lots of tiny snails yes some of them are pyramids part of why I got him.They killed my crocea along with some worm.What I read said he will eat worms, snails,crustaceans,starfish and mysis.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Most fish only get to half to 3/4 the max in the wild.

    I have no experience, but wish you the best and would love to see your pics.
     
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  3. exoticsteve2001

    exoticsteve2001 Feather Duster

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    As soon as I can get my camera here I will post some.
     
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  4. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    sweetlips are hard fishes to keep from my past experiences.. but ive always overstocked my FO tanks..
     
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  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    wow very nice fish!
     
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  6. exoticsteve2001

    exoticsteve2001 Feather Duster

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    I cant believe this!! He didnt even make it overnight!!! Dead this morning....
     
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  7. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    im sorry do you know what happened
     
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  8. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    wow im very sorry! hope you figure out what happened
     
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  9. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    wow that sucks :(
    I have a question, is that the same 106 gallon 8' tank in your sig? what are the actual dimensions and filtration setup on that?
     
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  10. gatorsandman

    gatorsandman Astrea Snail

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    sorry for your lose RIP little fishy
     
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