Regal Angel Primer - Page 227

pfan151 · 01/31/2018, 07:55 PM

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Zombie look? Is it because the fish swims slowly and don’t seem to be very agile? I totally agree with you on that. Although it did swim quickly back behind the rocks when my wife entered the room this afternoon so I know it still observes the surroundings closely. Thank you tagging along.

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Kind of the slow, dazed look. Just doesn’t look alert to me.

roberthu526 · 02/01/2018, 06:34 AM

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Kind of the slow, dazed look. Just doesn’t look alert to me.

You are right on. The Regal died last night. I found him laying on the bottom this morning. Never ate anything in the 10 days he was with me. From now on I am never going to buy from vendors that don’t offer 2-week guarantee. No matter what they claim. This has been a horrible experience. Thank you all for the support though.

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OrionN · 02/01/2018, 07:01 AM

I know what you mean for sure. I get my Regal from LA or local where I see them first, eating and in good shape. No other sources for me, including have LFS order them for me. I always feel obligate to buy the fish that they order for me.

alton · 02/01/2018, 08:09 AM

FYI LA has the medium Juveniles from the indian ocean for $199, if you purchased it yesterday they were $150 + tax. Sorry I should of posted this yesterday. The last time LA offered these many of us did very well with them in our reef tanks. Also Regals I believe do much better in reef type tanks versus sterile settings, they still need to be QT-d, but having liverock with plenty of hiding places is best along with getting one 2" to 3" seems to be the best size for acclimating to our tanks. I wish collectors would leave the 4" + size in the ocean for breeding! I just realized I need to take newer pictures of my 180 but here is one from last year. Robert sorry yours did not make it.

dohc97 · 02/01/2018, 08:24 AM

Mine is a maldives one bought from the rrgular liveaquaria website. I do believe the 2-3" size is about perfect to start with. Mine literally was eating half hour after going in the tank.

roberthu526 · 02/01/2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by alton

FYI LA has the medium Juveniles from the indian ocean for $199, if you purchased it yesterday they were $150 + tax. Sorry I should of posted this yesterday. The last time LA offered these many of us did very well with them in our reef tanks. Also Regals I believe do much better in reef type tanks versus sterile settings, they still need to be QT-d, but having liverock with plenty of hiding places is best along with getting one 2" to 3" seems to be the best size for acclimating to our tanks. I wish collectors would leave the 4" + size in the ocean for breeding! I just realized I need to take newer pictures of my 180 but here is one from last year. Robert sorry yours did not make it.

Thank you. I did take advantage of the 25% off promo and ordered a juvenile Regal angel. I have spoken to some members and seems that a good sized Regal is more important than “claimed” to be eating. I learned my lesson.

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UncleSalt · 02/01/2018, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roberthu526

Thank you. I did take advantage of the 25% off promo and ordered a juvenile Regal angel. I have spoken to some members and seems that a good sized Regal is more important than “claimed” to be eating. I learned my lesson.

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I may be the exception, but I bought an adult true red sea at my LFS. He was about 4" with no eye spot. Barely ate at the store, but picked occasionally. I had them keep him alone, in hypo, and do a couple Prazi dips. I fed a plethora of stuff, and he would always show interest but couldn't grab it. Finally, he tried some Collared greens and went crazy for it. Shortly after that, clam on a half shell, and finally tried the Brine Shrimp and went crazy for all of it. Only thing he won't eat now is flake food, but he's slowly figuring it out. For mine, the collared greens are really what he enjoyed (eats a whole leaf nearly every 2 days) and what caused him to try all kinds of food.

roberthu526 · 02/01/2018, 12:41 PM

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I may be the exception, but I bought an adult true red sea at my LFS. He was about 4" with no eye spot. Barely ate at the store, but picked occasionally. I had them keep him alone, in hypo, and do a couple Prazi dips. I fed a plethora of stuff, and he would always show interest but couldn't grab it. Finally, he tried some Collared greens and went crazy for it. Shortly after that, clam on a half shell, and finally tried the Brine Shrimp and went crazy for all of it. Only thing he won't eat now is flake food, but he's slowly figuring it out. For mine, the collared greens are really what he enjoyed (eats a whole leaf nearly every 2 days) and what caused him to try all kinds of food.

That is good to know. Thank you for sharing. Do you mind telling me what the collared green is? Is it a kind of algae sheet or is it a brand? Thank you.

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UncleSalt · 02/01/2018, 12:45 PM

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That is good to know. Thank you for sharing. Do you mind telling me what the collared green is? Is it a kind of algae sheet or is it a brand? Thank you.

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Sure!

Go to Walmart/Grocery Store.....

Go to the produce section, and there you'll find "Collared Greens" - Should be roughly around $2.00 for a large thing of them. It's pretty much a stem with a leaf on the end of it.

UncleSalt · 02/01/2018, 12:51 PM

And here it is in the aquarium with my Regal waiting on me to leave to he can resume his feast!

roberthu526 · 02/01/2018, 02:37 PM

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Sure!

Go to Walmart/Grocery Store.....

Go to the produce section, and there you'll find "Collared Greens" - Should be roughly around $2.00 for a large thing of them. It's pretty much a stem with a leaf on the end of it.

Oh WOW! Never thought it would be this! Thanks a lot!

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alton · 02/01/2018, 02:43 PM

Robert everybody from the south knows what "Collared Greens" are. I can't stand them but my brother loves them. Congrats on the new Regal coming, and I just noticed they added $40 to the medium sized juveniles.

roberthu526 · 02/01/2018, 04:40 PM

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Robert everybody from the south knows what "Collared Greens" are. I can't stand them but my brother loves them. Congrats on the new Regal coming, and I just noticed they added $40 to the medium sized juveniles.

Yep I saw it too. They basically bumped all regale up quite a bit.

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locito277 · 02/01/2018, 06:02 PM

Have you tried foods hanging off clips? Maybe strips of clam food will help get him in the mood

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albano · 02/01/2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roberthu526

Yep I saw it too. They basically bumped all regale up quite a bit.

Probably to cover the high death rate cost

alton · 02/02/2018, 06:26 AM

albano we did not see that last year with the regals coming out of Maldives. I bought three the smallest being less than 1 1/2" and all three ate the next day. I still have two and traded Ty Farmer for corals with the third. I just think they had a run on sales the first day with the 25% off they decided to up the profit margin a little. Comparing them to Redsea Juveniles they are still a great bargin since the last RS regal juvenile sold for $399 + shipping and these guys are $229 and $239 including shipping. Here is a picture of the smallest

alton · 02/02/2018, 06:58 AM

Well they bounced the small down to $179

OrionN · 02/02/2018, 07:19 AM

any coupon you guys know about?

roberthu526 · 02/02/2018, 02:37 PM

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any coupon you guys know about?

I will get my order tomorrow so hopefully there is a coupon in the box. I will let you know.

OrionN · 02/03/2018, 08:52 AM

REPEAT10 is a 10% off coupon for 75+ for Feb 2018

roberthu526 · 02/03/2018, 04:24 PM

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REPEAT10 is a 10% off coupon for 75+ for Feb 2018

Thank you! I just got my shipment and there is no coupon...

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alton · 02/03/2018, 05:26 PM

Pictures? Size?

roberthu526 · 02/03/2018, 06:08 PM

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Pictures? Size?

I will take pics tomorrow. One is 1.5” and the other is about 2.5”. Both are very active and eating already. The bigger one didn’t waste any time before he tore the clam up. They are nothin like the big one I got from NYAquatics. Didn’t hide except when I was moving in the room. Once I sat down they swam right back out.

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alton · 02/03/2018, 06:25 PM

What sizes did you order?

pfan151 · 02/03/2018, 06:53 PM

I just grabbed one of the $179 ones. REPEAT10 didn’t work for me.

02/01/2018, 07:01 AM	#5653
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	I know what you mean for sure. I get my Regal from LA or local where I see them first, eating and in good shape. No other sources for me, including have LFS order them for me. I always feel obligate to buy the fish that they order for me. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

02/01/2018, 08:24 AM	#5655
dohc97 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,183	Mine is a maldives one bought from the rrgular liveaquaria website. I do believe the 2-3" size is about perfect to start with. Mine literally was eating half hour after going in the tank. __________________ "I upgraded my lighting to HID with angel eyes" Current Tank Info: IM 25 lagoon, diy stand, kessil A360we, mp10 wes qd, apex jr

02/01/2018, 06:02 PM	#5664
locito277 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: miami Posts: 1,535	Have you tried foods hanging off clips? Maybe strips of clam food will help get him in the mood Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Nothings Free in this hobby Current Tank Info: 224 and 720 gallon in progress!

02/02/2018, 07:19 AM	#5668
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	any coupon you guys know about? __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

02/03/2018, 08:52 AM	#5670
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	REPEAT10 is a 10% off coupon for 75+ for Feb 2018 __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

02/01/2018, 12:51 PM	#5660
UncleSalt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 185	And here it is in the aquarium with my Regal waiting on me to leave to he can resume his feast!

02/01/2018, 02:43 PM	#5662
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Robert everybody from the south knows what "Collared Greens" are. I can't stand them but my brother loves them. Congrats on the new Regal coming, and I just noticed they added $40 to the medium sized juveniles.

02/02/2018, 06:58 AM	#5667
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Well they bounced the small down to $179

02/03/2018, 05:26 PM	#5672
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	Pictures? Size?

02/03/2018, 06:25 PM	#5674
alton Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zuehl, Texas Posts: 4,460	What sizes did you order?

02/03/2018, 06:53 PM	#5675
pfan151 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL Posts: 1,897	I just grabbed one of the $179 ones. REPEAT10 didn’t work for me.