Paul Ng
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Carcinoplax longimana
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Some bonus pics for the oddball lovers, both photographed overseas -
Squaliolus sp. - A bioluminescent cookie-cutter shark
Juvenile Chlamydoselachus anguineus - Frilled Shark
Not animals that can be maintained in an aquarium, but fascinating nonetheless.
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Plesionika sp.
Giant Isopod ( Surprisingly good swimmers )
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Am wondering if any reefers here have attempted a temperate/sub-tropical type tank? Would be great to exchange information, as well as to see the variety of these animals in the trade.
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Wow lucky find! How did you manage to hold it? Heard they are very slimy and almost impossible to hold.
Only held them a few seconds to get the shot, slipped away almost immediately after!
Woah awesome collection bro! Camping here for more updates!
Thanks!
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Finally you posted. I'm working on your next order of coldwater stuff.
Hagfish - Eptatretus sp.
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Few more inhabitants, past & present -
Deep water Scorpaenid (Helicolenus hilgendorfii)
Japanese shame-faced crab (Calappa japonica)
Dardanus arrosor
Female Metanephrops japonicus with blue eggs
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U holding giant isopod with urs hands?? Does it bites? Looks cute.
wondering the same here. read somewhere isopods can burrow into our skin etc.
These isopods are harmless.
Nice tank !
Love your quirky inverts
Thanks!
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Interesting setup . What is your next fish / invert on your list ?
Always looking for more deepwater crustaceans...
Another recent addition -
Linuparus trigonus
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Some of the inhabitants -
Giant Isopod (Bathynomus doederleini)
Izu Catshark (Scyliorhinus tokubee)
Popeye catalufa (Pristigenys serrula)
Metanephrops sp.
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Cool. May I kindly ask a few questions?
What do you feed them? What temperature is your tank maintained at? Are these creatures blind to red light?
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Prawn, squid & mussels mostly, the tank is maintained at 14 degrees. From what I've observed, the animals reacted to red light as they would to normal white or blue lights.
Wow 14°C. Will that cause a alot of water vapour on the glass?
There is minimal condensation on the display due to the insulation provided by the dual paned glass.
For a 1/4 hp chiller to cool to 14 will take ages, if possible at all. And I doubt it will stop. Your utilities will be sky high...
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About 4 months running now and no problems yet. Electricity bill has surely increased, but not by a vast amount.
ummmm but i think he has done it as can be seen from the photos with the animals inside. So, CONGRATS Johora for achieving this! Your tank looks beautiful yet simple at the same time.
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I have been keeping both freshwater and marine inverts/fish for a number of years now, but the animals that have intrigued and captivated me the most are undoubtedly the ones that inhabit deeper waters.
Of course, the restricting factors for maintaining such animals start with obtaining them, with only a handful of species available to the average aquarist. Many of these animals also have very specific care requirements, such temperature, diet, and sensitivity to light.
After a few months of planning, my current tank was set up in August 14' and built by Aquarium Iwarna, who not only constructed the tank, but gave invaluable input towards the required equipment and feasibility of the tank and its long term maintenance.
They were also able to bring in some interesting temperate/sub-tropical animals in to stock the tank. (Huge thanks to Justin & Jun Kai.)
Tank : 3 X 1.5 X 1.5 Dual pane glass & 32" sump with Central overflow ( 14°C)
Pump : Jebao 9000
Chiller : Hailea HS-66A 1/4 HP
Skimmer : Bubble Magus C3.5
Lights : Current USA LED+
Temperate Deepwater Tank
in Members Tank & Specs
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New fish courtesy of Iwarna
Roa/Chaetodon modestus
Cherry anthias - Sacura margaritacea
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