125 - Took Forever But Here It is!

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My Twin Spot is "Ugh, Stupid Fish!"
My watchman is named "Clown", this is why. Yes he is touching the nem tents and sits in the dang thing lol.

He does not like the phone, but I do plan to setup the camera at some point and get him when he is all laying in it lol.

It is a sebae, so not really a super sticky and fish eating nem, but still lol.

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I love my Springeris.
I like it too. got it mostly when I started getting hammers as they can eat flatworms. but I haven't seen a flatworm before or after and I'm not sure it would know what to do. I never see it pick at things. To me it's now kind of like a dither fish. doesn't really need to stand out, just exist and allow others to be stars.
 
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I like it too. got it mostly when I started getting hammers as they can eat flatworms. but I haven't seen a flatworm before or after and I'm not sure it would know what to do. I never see it pick at things. To me it's now kind of like a dither fish. doesn't really need to stand out, just exist and allow others to be stars.
I have seen three flatworms but that was when I got my torches. I'm pretty sure the Melanurus got them because I hadn't seen any for a bit before I got the Springeris. I'm pretty sure I have a male and female Springeri so I'm thinking there won't be any agression between the two. So far they both hang out and kinda protect each other.
 

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I have seen three flatworms but that was when I got my torches. I'm pretty sure the Melanurus got them because I hadn't seen any for a bit before I got the Springeris. I'm pretty sure I have a male and female Springeri so I'm thinking there won't be any agression between the two. So far they both hang out and kinda protect each other.
I e thought about getting another. My tank should be big enough if they fight. Or return the one I have for two new that get along.
 

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I e thought about getting another. My tank should be big enough if they fight. Or return the one I have for two new that get along.
I think the males have the super black swirls while the females the black swirls are more muted and hidden.

Hard to see the black but I think you get the point?
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Lift that's the difference. I likely have a male.
I think Springeris are supposed to be ok in groups but I'd look for a likely female if adding another one just to be safe.
 
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Weird... According to Reef Builders the more blue one that I thought was a female is a true Springeri while the more black one I figured was a male is actually not a Springeri but a close relative that has yet to be named. They "are in the process of describing it" which I assume means they are classifying it still. That was in 2010 though, so who knows...


 
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I was just looking at my oldest PJ Cardinal... He missing his pectoral fina and has been since I got him. He doesn't look weird until he gets next to another one and it becomes noticeable.

Since we're naming our fish, maybe I'll call him "Harold"
 

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I am unsure why it's taken me until now to grace you with my presence. Nevertheless, I am here now and will hang around like something that only a few heavy doses of penicillin will get rid of. No need to thank me.
 

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I am unsure why it's taken me until now to grace you with my presence. Nevertheless, I am here now and will hang around like something that only a few heavy doses of penicillin will get rid of. No need to thank me.
Lol I thought you were going with herpes before I got to the penicillin… I see we still have some getting to know each other :rolling-on-the-floor-laughing:
 
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I am unsure why it's taken me until now to grace you with my presence. Nevertheless, I am here now and will hang around like something that only a few heavy doses of penicillin will get rid of. No need to thank me.
Welcome. I think I understand why you don't have your own build thread.
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Unless you are space limited, I'd hold off for something a bit bigger.

Not sure it's worth the hassle to get a little more volume.
Not space limited, just had the 125 in the garage. A 180 is a similar footprint of I recall correctly. 6" wider and @ little taller.
 
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Unless you are space limited, I'd hold off for something a bit bigger.

Not sure it's worth the hassle to get a little more volume.
This is also my third tank in 2 years without spending money except for a new sump.
 
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and what would the wife say if you moved a bigger tank in without her consultation?
Considering she home schools and doesn't go to conferences, I can't just pull a @Projects with Sam ... If I came home with a 200+ gallon tank she probably wouldn't care as long as I got a good deal - she might make me tear down the 110 until the 125 is transferred to the new tank. She probably wouldn't let me buy new equipment though so I'd have to use the MH....
 
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