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09/25/2016, 12:37 AM | #302 |
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Alrighty, well I think it's time for a proper update rather than being dobbed in by Andrew....
A week or two ago now, I was finally able to pick up my Vectra because the delivery person changed as the previous one was delivery before opening hours that were plastered all over the front of the shop... lol My homemade attachment has allowed an easy attachment with a little clear pvc tubing Even though I'm only running it on the very lowest setting lol I'm really happy with it A little bit of filter pad while I have no sock holder helps lol Up next is the tank and some new fish
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09/25/2016, 12:53 AM | #303 |
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Well Friday was one of the best tank days I've had in a while it began with a message to Andrew that was simply a picture and the statement "let it begin"
(I think I upset because he couldn't get away from work ) Not only did I get to pick up the fish I've had on hold for nearly 2 months now but I also got to pick the other fish from my list that I've been waiting 3yrs for The first little guy I got to to cross off my list that I'm absolutely in love with is my liopropoma susumi!! These guys are nice and cryptic like the possum wrasses I want to add and make for a nice contrast to the out and about wrasse My little Susy has taken up residence next the clam under it's mantle not a great photo but in the bag before going in. But that's not all... I picked up one of THE COOLEST fairy wrasse there is and the one I've been holding for some time!
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09/25/2016, 01:12 AM | #304 |
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Now for the equal best bit! lol the one everyone has been waiting for, the one I've been eluding too but not making any mentions of exact details. I've been very cautious about it because it has cost me an arm, leg and my liver.. I wanted to make sure that things went well when he went into the tank And I'm happy to say he's one of the quickest settling fish I've ever had lol starting smashing pellets within hours even though the longfin was picking on him to let him know who's boss! All aggression is now sorted and everyone is happy
May I present to you all my absolutely amazing cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis (Golden Rhomboid Wrasse) Funnily enough, this isn't the wrasse I've had on hold for the last little while lol I got in on Friday morning and low and behold there was another one in the stock tanks!! He was half the size of the other guy and a quarter of the colouration as he'd only come in the night before and so he was a little pale and still is a little pale as well but given a month or two he will be even more colourful I'm happy to report that everyone is happy and settled and my wrasse tank is looking very nice lol My sweetie earmuff is still going strong too! And while he's a bit of a ***** to the carpenters sometimes the longfin is still one pretty fish!
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09/25/2016, 01:14 AM | #305 |
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They're all greedy little pigs too! lol
Also what's the point of all these updates if there is no decent FTS lol the tank has cleared up amazingly and the sump and skimmer has made a huge difference!! Not long till we really start becoming acro city again!!!
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09/25/2016, 05:28 AM | #306 |
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I love the way your fish swim mate, kicking goals buddy!
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09/25/2016, 07:51 AM | #307 |
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Awesome update man! That earmuff wrasse is something else, I have never seen one for sale in any of my LFS. If I had I would surely have one. That return pump is pretty sweet too
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09/25/2016, 11:14 AM | #308 |
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09/25/2016, 12:21 PM | #309 |
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Love all the new additions Dom, and you won't be disappointed with that Vectra! I think your Rhomboid may be sub-male or female which is why it may not be as colorful as the one you had on hold, regardless in your situation it's a very smart decision to grab the smaller one, now you get to have it for even longer. It'll be a really nice terminal phase male in no time, fairies just can't help it in our small glass boxes.
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Thanks man, this vid is for you then lol
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I think I scored pretty darn well haha And I don't, it's a big risk I know but I trust my lfs completely. The guy is absolutely fish crazy. I know every one says it but I simply do not have the space to run one either, the apartment we live in is minuscule lol and even a 10g wouldn't fit. My method of insanity is just feeding a sh!tload of high quality food and knowing what each fishes requirements are so they get the best chance possible Quote:
You could be right He did only come in the night before I picked him up so I think a lot of the colour loss is transit stress but give him a week and we'll know for sure! I cannot wait for terminal phase though!! I think rhomboids are one of the nicest fairies out there
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09/26/2016, 03:52 AM | #311 |
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I asked Dave about getting one of the three $50- longfin's for my tank last visit Dom.
' Oooohhh no they're jumpy, VERY jumpy ' ' So what you're saying is i might as well throw it in the gutter as soon as i leave the shop Dave ' ' Well you have lost a few to jumping ' ' You sold me jumpy fish that's why Dave ' I then walked off saying ' yeah yeah yeah ' over what ever it was Dave was trying to reply with............. THAT is how you win an argument with your LFS owner people. Looking good Dom, the new non jumpy fish that Dave got in for you look awesome buddy
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09/26/2016, 05:45 AM | #312 |
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looking good Dom!
wonderful fish addition!!! cheers
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09/27/2016, 08:13 AM | #313 |
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Looking great, Dom!
You know how you feel about me and my mitratus? Well the feeling's mutual for you and your caroliniana! I'm betting the next round of photos has a slightly more branchy reef.. Can't wait!
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Trust Dave to not let you buy a jumpy fish and then try and blame you as well, the nerve! lol Thanks Andrew I'm pretty happy with it at the moment and I think over the next week or two we might need to have a play date and get some acro into the tank Thanks Flo It's a fish I never ever thought I'd ever get the chance to see in person let alone have the ability to actually buy! So when I saw it in person in the store, I jumped on it straight away lol then when it came to the big buy day and the little guy was there as well I was sold even more immediately!! lol happy days Quote:
As soon as I walked into the store I got Mark to put it aside for me, there's not much that beats caroliniana and those that do we can't get so I'm stoked!! There were a few other stunner pieces there but two fish and my favourite acro of all time was enough for me in one day that being said I might not be so contained when I head over tomorrow I'm hoping so too! lol
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how do you like your Vectra so far? Cheers Buddy
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Dom, do you have some sort of netting over the tank?
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Headed down to Dave's yesterday for my weekly visit, stayed a few hours as usual.. Dave said he was going to get me a blankie and pillow for my next visit which will be nice
The sad part about my visit was my budget and my clam-saturation level in the tank! because he had some AMAZING tiny clams in Along with a pretty cool piece of monti! My purchases were purely boring but cool none the less! I was finally able to get a set of 5L bottles of AF Component 1, 2 and 3 I will be switching to DIY once I finish them but they're fantastic dosing containers Also got some phosminus as well just to run as I feed so bloody much! I did manage to score a couple of corals though, a super glow in the dark green smoothskin and a rock of Clementine zoa's I got home to find Piggles asleep in his favourite spot though, basking in the glow of the frag tank!
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10/01/2016, 09:02 PM | #319 |
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Aside from that the tank is kicking goals here and there! Everything is looking really clean and happy. Hopefully the first acro bomb drops in the next week
Some quick shots of the tank though: A few months and this rock will look pretty special! And a friend come to say hello
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10/02/2016, 12:39 AM | #320 |
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Everything is looking good Dom, and you should've snatched that while lot of clams...lol
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Top notch Dom, you have chosen some really sweet equipment, I think I see a kore 5th driving AF Component 123 Cheers, the tank is coming along nicely!!!
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I hate seeing beautiful clams, I always want to buy all of them.
Tank is looking great Dom, really looking forward to your next update?
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Thanks Josh and the next one should be preetttyy good hopefully I'm even going to change the 10 month old Radium bulb today for when they arrive lol
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wanna get me a new returnpump as well... but will wait... pictures looking good Dom! Cheers
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