llama roadkill Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 yes, I think How long do you QT for? My first fish (Bangaiis) will only be for about a week, the rest 1-3 weeks. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 8, 2013 Author Share Posted July 8, 2013 At the LFS they have a drilled, reef ready, 75 Gallon Deep Blue Rimless with stand for $600. The owner said he would go down to $575, since we go there often. He also said he could give us 15-20% off any equipment we need. The only problem is that I need some sort of hood so my dumb*** cats won't jump in, should I still use the BRS mesh? Should I even take the deal? Help! Link to comment
PYA Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If you're still debating on clowns i'd vote for Allardis if you want something oddball without being heavy on the pocket. Pretty peaceful (same as a oscellaris etc) and fairly inexpensive with great coloration/pattern Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 If you're still debating on clowns i'd vote for Allardis if you want something oddball without being heavy on the pocket. Pretty peaceful (same as a oscellaris etc) and fairly inexpensive with great coloration/pattern Cool! I may be wrong, but are you a vendor? Do you sell them? What do you think about the tank? Link to comment
PYA Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I do sell them but I usually don't ship fish. The Allardis are a bit harder to come by but your LFS should be able to get them. They usually retail for about $25-$30 around here so not too shabby. The tank sounds like a decent deal, it would depend on the material that's used (most likely glass, regular or starphire? thickness? dimensions? overflow? material?). When it comes down to it, if you like the way it looks then get it = ) Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 The tank is pricey, but will be nice. For clowns, if you want a larger species that isn't expensive Polymnus clownfish are nice, Seabae (Another member of the saddleback complex) is uncommon but vey pretty. As are black and pearl eye clarkiis. But these clownfish are usually more aggressive than the smaller skunk, occelaris, and percula species. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I do sell them but I usually don't ship fish. The Allardis are a bit harder to come by but your LFS should be able to get them. They usually retail for about $25-$30 around here so not too shabby. The tank sounds like a decent deal, it would depend on the material that's used (most likely glass, regular or starphire? thickness? dimensions? overflow? material?). When it comes down to it, if you like the way it looks then get it = ) The tank is pricey, but will be nice. For clowns, if you want a larger species that isn't expensive Polymnus clownfish are nice, Seabae (Another member of the saddleback complex) is uncommon but vey pretty. As are black and pearl eye clarkiis. But these clownfish are usually more aggressive than the smaller skunk, occelaris, and percula species. I will add them as options! Also, is there an easy way to cover a rimless? I hate to take away the whole "cool" factor but I have to. It is made of glass. Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I was making a clear top for my tank. It would be very similar but maybe using clear plastic... Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I was making a clear top for my tank. It would be very similar but maybe using clear plastic... Wouldn't that trap moisture, so more evaporation, while raising the temp? Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Maybe I should hold off...overflow is quite large. Look up the tank on Deep Blue. You will see what I mean... Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Wouldn't that trap moisture, so more evaporation, while raising the temp? No, I mean clear plastic edges for some clear mesh. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 No, I mean clear plastic edges for some clear mesh. Ok. If you were me would you purchase the tank? Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It depends, would you rather have the more expensive but way nicer tank or a cheaper RR tank with more/better equipment? Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 It depends, would you rather have the more expensive but way nicer tank or a cheaper RR tank with more/better equipment? Well, they offer 20% off all equipment if I buy it from them... Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh yeah In that case I would buy it, if they have the equipment. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh yeah In that case I would buy it, if they have the equipment. Great point. I will take a look at their inventory. My mom and I were discussing how it may be better to go with our other route, instead of this tank. Get a Petco tank, add Glass Holes overflow, build custom stand so I can actually fit a 40B, and use lots of coupons! Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I guess I will think about the offer.... For now, though, I want to here your opinions. If you could stock a 75, what would you do? It doesn't have to include any from my list, but I am the type of person who can't decide on ANYTHING, so I want to know what you guys (and gals) would do. Link to comment
notwithit Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1409&pcatid=1409 Get that bad boy. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1409&pcatid=1409'>http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+1378+1409&pcatid=1409 Get that bad boy. 1.0 showed me that. Really awesome! Probably gonna get it. What would you do? Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Here's some ideas: Wrasse dominant tank Clownfish group/harem (Look at Marvins tank, IIRC he has at least 13 true percs Large shoal of cardinals Multiple small groups of dartfish Link to comment
1.0reef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://reefbuilders.com/2013/07/09/photoblepharon-palpebratus-unique-glowing-oddball-deepwater-biotope/ Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 http://reefbuilders.com/2013/07/09/photoblepharon-palpebratus-unique-glowing-oddball-deepwater-biotope/'>http://reefbuilders.com/2013/07/09/photoblepharon-palpebratus-unique-glowing-oddball-deepwater-biotope/ I was actually checking those out on LA, but said the minimum tank size was 125. Besides, they like darkness so the only corals that would work would be NPS and maybe Suns. Cool fish, though. Link to comment
llama roadkill Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Here's some ideas: Wrasse dominant tank Clownfish group/harem (Look at Marvins tank, IIRC he has at least 13 true percs Large shoal of cardinals Multiple small groups of dartfish I thought you couldn't keep different species wrasse together...I am obviously wrong... What about a small group of Yellowstriped Cardinals (Ostorhinchus cyanosoma)? Maybe 3 or 5? What would I have to replace? Link to comment
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