Looking good kid! Four wrasse.....any concern with that combo?
-
Folks, if you've recently upgraded or renewed your annual club membership but it's still not active, please reach out to the BOD or a moderator. The PayPal system has a slight bug which it doesn't allow it to activate the account on it's own.
Oh no he didn't, oh yes he did 180 gal build
- Thread starter Brando457
- Start date
They are all of the peaceful nature and all different coloration and some different families. I have had them probably for a week now and notice no aggression from any of them together. The mel is the largest of the bunch and was in the tank first, he was who i was worried about, but besides some minor flashing nothing crazy.
Funny thing is when I feed if food hits the bottom the mel will pick it up and kind of toss it in the flow for the other fish to eat!
By far my two favorites are the yellow patch and the orange back
Funny thing is when I feed if food hits the bottom the mel will pick it up and kind of toss it in the flow for the other fish to eat!
By far my two favorites are the yellow patch and the orange back
Stocking list plan:
This is my livestock list for my tank of what I hope to have living in my tank once it matures more.
Fish already in the tank:
1. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
2. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
3. Blue Hippo Tang (2.5")
4. Melnarus Wrasse
5. Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse from Coral Theory
6. Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse from Coral Theory
7. Carpenter's wrasse from Coral Theory
8. Pink spot goby
9. Blood Shrimp
10. Cleaner Shrimp
Fish I would like to add in order:
8. 5 x Bicolor Anthias (add end of April)
9. Flame Angel (add end of May)
10. 2 x Purple Firefish (add end of June)
11. Midas Blenny or tailspot blenny (add end of June)
10. Green Mandarin (8/10 months down the line) (add end of Sept)
Fish I would add together out of QT, all purchased as small as possible:
11. Blonde Naso Tang (add end of October)
12. Powder Blue Tang (add end of October)
13. Kole Yellow Eye Tang or Yellow Tang (add end of October)
In addition if I decide not to go reef:
14. Emperor Angelfish juvi (add end of December)
Corals already in tank:
1. OPE Blasto coral from Coral Theory
I would really like to have a diverse amount of fish and would appreciate some recommendations for smaller fish as I am uncertain of what relatively small/peaceful fish I can include.
Thanks for looking!
This is my livestock list for my tank of what I hope to have living in my tank once it matures more
.Fish already in the tank:
1. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
2. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
3. Blue Hippo Tang (2.5")
4. Melnarus Wrasse
5. Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse from Coral Theory
6. Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse from Coral Theory
7. Carpenter's wrasse from Coral Theory
8. Pink spot goby
9. Blood Shrimp
10. Cleaner Shrimp
Fish I would like to add in order:
8. 5 x Bicolor Anthias (add end of April)
9. Flame Angel (add end of May)
10. 2 x Purple Firefish (add end of June)
11. Midas Blenny or tailspot blenny (add end of June)
10. Green Mandarin (8/10 months down the line) (add end of Sept)
Fish I would add together out of QT, all purchased as small as possible:
11. Blonde Naso Tang (add end of October)
12. Powder Blue Tang (add end of October)
13. Kole Yellow Eye Tang or Yellow Tang (add end of October)
In addition if I decide not to go reef:
14. Emperor Angelfish juvi (add end of December)
Corals already in tank:
1. OPE Blasto coral from Coral Theory
I would really like to have a diverse amount of fish and would appreciate some recommendations for smaller fish as I am uncertain of what relatively small/peaceful fish I can include.
Thanks for looking!
I stopped by Diamonds of the Reef today a nice fish store located in Brooklyn, NY. Diamonds of the Reef has multiple tanks with a wide selection of healthy fish! Brian the owner is a nice guy with an even nicer store.
I snapped a few pictures of the store to show my cousin since it was my first time there, but there will be definitely be more trips the in the future.
Coral tanks - 3 tier system mixed with zoas, chalices, sps, and more. The system is still maturing, but should be pretty sweet once it is fully stocked.
Row of Tanks 1 - multiple tanks all filled with gorgeous and healthy fish.
Row of Tanks 2 -
The reason for my visit was to pick up a flame angel, well Brian was kind enough to also have some anthias and a potter's angel that caught my eye. I ended up leaving with 4 Bartlett's Anthias, a flame angel, and a potter's angel.
After the hour and 15 min drive home and 30 mins of temperature acclimating them I then drip acclimated them. I am happy to announce the fish are now in my display and all seem happy.
There are some photos below of the fish that Brian had posted in his thread. These are of the fish, but I suck at taking photos and well they show the true beauty of them. I will snap a video in a few days once they are fully adjusted.
Flame:
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) 1.5''
Potter's Angel
I snapped a few pictures of the store to show my cousin since it was my first time there, but there will be definitely be more trips the in the future.
Coral tanks - 3 tier system mixed with zoas, chalices, sps, and more. The system is still maturing, but should be pretty sweet once it is fully stocked.
Row of Tanks 1 - multiple tanks all filled with gorgeous and healthy fish.
Row of Tanks 2 -
The reason for my visit was to pick up a flame angel, well Brian was kind enough to also have some anthias and a potter's angel that caught my eye. I ended up leaving with 4 Bartlett's Anthias, a flame angel, and a potter's angel.
After the hour and 15 min drive home and 30 mins of temperature acclimating them I then drip acclimated them. I am happy to announce the fish are now in my display and all seem happy.
There are some photos below of the fish that Brian had posted in his thread. These are of the fish, but I suck at taking photos and well they show the true beauty of them. I will snap a video in a few days once they are fully adjusted.
Flame:
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) 1.5''
Potter's Angel
Current stocking list:
1. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
2. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
3. Blue Hippo Tang
4. Melnarus Wrasse
5. Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse (Yellow Patch Wrasse)
6. Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
7. Carpenter's wrasse
8. Ope Blasto
9. Bartlett's Anthias
10. Bartlett's Anthias
11. Bartlett's Anthias
12. Bartlett's Anthias
13. Potter's Angel
14. Flame Angel
1. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
2. Sustainable Aquatics Snow Onyx Clownfish
3. Blue Hippo Tang
4. Melnarus Wrasse
5. Yellow-Flanked Fairy Wrasse (Yellow Patch Wrasse)
6. Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
7. Carpenter's wrasse
8. Ope Blasto
9. Bartlett's Anthias
10. Bartlett's Anthias
11. Bartlett's Anthias
12. Bartlett's Anthias
13. Potter's Angel
14. Flame Angel
Placed an order for an African Exquisite Wrasse Super Male and Yellow watchman goby both fish will be 1.5 - 2" or so and should be here Monday.
Also picked up a black ocellaris + sa fancy white for my office desk should be nice. Now if only people would STOP tapping the glass there :smashhead:
Also picked up a black ocellaris + sa fancy white for my office desk should be nice. Now if only people would STOP tapping the glass there :smashhead:
Nice! 6000 watts, you could run your entire house. I have a 3650 watt and I ran it 24/7 during Sandy and powered my boiler, refrigerator, television, entire tank, and a few lights.
You’re not done spending money. That middle plug I think is a 30 three prong circular outlet. You most likely don’t have an adaptor, so go buy one now. I waited until Sandy and was lucky to buy the last one at my local Home Depot. Here is the “contractors” version I bought:
And HERE is one that’s a little less expensive that will do the trick.
I would also suggest purchasing 12 gauge extension cords. The first one cost me over $100….I purchased a second one from Harbor Freight for somewhere in the $70 range.
Oh, and don't forget a decent size gas can.
You’re not done spending money. That middle plug I think is a 30 three prong circular outlet. You most likely don’t have an adaptor, so go buy one now. I waited until Sandy and was lucky to buy the last one at my local Home Depot. Here is the “contractors” version I bought:
And HERE is one that’s a little less expensive that will do the trick.
I would also suggest purchasing 12 gauge extension cords. The first one cost me over $100….I purchased a second one from Harbor Freight for somewhere in the $70 range.
Oh, and don't forget a decent size gas can.
Paul can't I just use the 2 outlets on the left? and not worry about the middle one?
I plan on picking up a 50ft 12 gauge, should be plenty of length to run from my yard to the tank plug. The plan is for this to power only my tank + fridge + maybe a light or so if needed. KNOCK ON WOOD, but the only time we've lost power for more than a day was during Sandy and it was restored after 3 or so days.
I picked the generator up for a whopping $328 after tax brand new so I'm not complaining.
I plan on picking up a 50ft 12 gauge, should be plenty of length to run from my yard to the tank plug. The plan is for this to power only my tank + fridge + maybe a light or so if needed. KNOCK ON WOOD, but the only time we've lost power for more than a day was during Sandy and it was restored after 3 or so days.
I picked the generator up for a whopping $328 after tax brand new so I'm not complaining.
If two, 15 A outlets meet your needs, than you’ll be fine.
You should also know that these inexpensive generators are very loud….very loud. The further you can get it from the house, the better off you’ll be.
This will be the cheapest 328 dollar insurance policy you’ll ever buy. Mine paid for itself just in the food in the refrigerator.
You should also know that these inexpensive generators are very loud….very loud. The further you can get it from the house, the better off you’ll be.
This will be the cheapest 328 dollar insurance policy you’ll ever buy. Mine paid for itself just in the food in the refrigerator.
It's a loud 68 decibels.
That means I've warned you. You might want to pick up earplugs so you can get to sleep.
Added an African Exquisite Wrasse Super Male and Yellow watchman goby today from Clown Aquatics. The African Exquisite Wrasse Super Male is AWESOME!, the yellow watchman goby disappeared in my 180 lol.
I will try to snap a video tomorrow, but so far no aggression among all the wrasses and it is already eating no problems.
WOOOHOOOO
I will try to snap a video tomorrow, but so far no aggression among all the wrasses and it is already eating no problems.
WOOOHOOOO
Nice! They are pretty fish!
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2
Well just went to go feed the tank and found my Carpenter's wrasse sitting on top of my netting cover. It is crazy because the fish should not have been able to fit through the holes. It was probably out of the water for an hour or two since I checked the tank prior.
The fish unfortunately died :/.
The fish unfortunately died :/.