Amateur Hour

Spartan · 12/01/2018, 01:38 PM

It's difficult to believe how idiotic a decision can seem in retrospect when at first it seemed reasonable.
I chanced across a pyramid butterfly at one of our LFS a couple of months ago. One of those outings where you weren't expecting to buy anything but something that you've always wanted just shows up (not to mention eating and looking chipper). And so of course you buy it.
This fish has a reputation for being fragile. It's hard to come by. It looked healthy. I was busy and really didn't want to bother with TT and QT. So I decided to just put it into the display. I never ever do that. But I thought this one time it'll probably be ok and a fish like this has a best chance of making it this way. You can guess what happened.
It was dead 4 days later.
2 weeks later so were my prized emperor, my beloved parrot, anthias, fiji puffer and royal grammas. All of whom Ive had for years. Brooklynella, I think, but Im not totally sure as oddly my clowns made it through mostly unscathed (one fought off a mild to moderate case).
I write this as a pathetic testament to a deadly combination of overconfidence, lassitude, and wishful thinking. QUARANTINE. No matter what.

jacksonpt · 12/01/2018, 05:12 PM

Bummer man. Sorry to hear.

mattgumaer · 12/01/2018, 05:14 PM

That sucks. When you're experiencing success, it's easy to get complacent and ignore/forget the basics. Ask me how I know......

Matt

Spartan · 12/01/2018, 05:32 PM

Re-reading that post, it is a bummer. Sorry!
On a happier note I think that pestilence has run its course. Am going to make some new additions next week.

Gary Majchrzak · 12/02/2018, 08:22 AM

not really amateur hour. Chit happens.

Spartan · 12/02/2018, 08:39 AM

Thx G. I guess I reluctantly admit I'm human.

Am so used to having a large angel around, tank just doesn't look right to me without one. Might get another. Have never had a blue face... but not entirely sure it would go after my softies.

saltyscotsman · 12/22/2018, 09:22 AM

been there done that you are right always quarantine !!!!!!!!!!!!

block head · 12/22/2018, 08:48 PM

I just kept 15 long running. Not a sterile quarantine tank. Some rock ,some sand . Everything is expendable. Couple bucks invested. T5 lights , cheap led would work. Poop comes home , I'm good to go . Even if i just observe fish/ coral. It's easy. Saved me more than once. Stupid walmart hang on the back filter. I had mine in my son's room. Toss in a firefish if you want . Handful of medications on hand. Heaters break , pumps quit , fish fight . Whatever. Itl' s nice having a backup tank established. I'm going to set it back up before this year is over.

BrokeReefing · 12/24/2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

It's difficult to believe how idiotic a decision can seem in retrospect when at first it seemed reasonable.

I chanced across a pyramid butterfly at one of our LFS a couple of months ago. One of those outings where you weren't expecting to buy anything but something that you've always wanted just shows up (not to mention eating and looking chipper). And so of course you buy it.

This fish has a reputation for being fragile. It's hard to come by. It looked healthy. I was busy and really didn't want to bother with TT and QT. So I decided to just put it into the display. I never ever do that. But I thought this one time it'll probably be ok and a fish like this has a best chance of making it this way. You can guess what happened.

It was dead 4 days later.

2 weeks later so were my prized emperor, my beloved parrot, anthias, fiji puffer and royal grammas. All of whom Ive had for years. Brooklynella, I think, but Im not totally sure as oddly my clowns made it through mostly unscathed (one fought off a mild to moderate case).

I write this as a pathetic testament to a deadly combination of overconfidence, lassitude, and wishful thinking. QUARANTINE. No matter what.

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Gary Majchrzak · 12/24/2018, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

Thx G. I guess I reluctantly admit I'm human.

Am so used to having a large angel around, tank just doesn't look right to me without one. Might get another. Have never had a blue face... but not entirely sure it would go after my softies.

CF had a nice xantho last week...…………..

Spartan · 12/24/2018, 10:40 AM

Decided to stick w Imperator. Have him and a few others in QT (of course!).

12/01/2018, 01:38 PM	#1
Spartan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 705	Amateur Hour It's difficult to believe how idiotic a decision can seem in retrospect when at first it seemed reasonable. I chanced across a pyramid butterfly at one of our LFS a couple of months ago. One of those outings where you weren't expecting to buy anything but something that you've always wanted just shows up (not to mention eating and looking chipper). And so of course you buy it. This fish has a reputation for being fragile. It's hard to come by. It looked healthy. I was busy and really didn't want to bother with TT and QT. So I decided to just put it into the display. I never ever do that. But I thought this one time it'll probably be ok and a fish like this has a best chance of making it this way. You can guess what happened. It was dead 4 days later. 2 weeks later so were my prized emperor, my beloved parrot, anthias, fiji puffer and royal grammas. All of whom Ive had for years. Brooklynella, I think, but Im not totally sure as oddly my clowns made it through mostly unscathed (one fought off a mild to moderate case). I write this as a pathetic testament to a deadly combination of overconfidence, lassitude, and wishful thinking. QUARANTINE. No matter what. __________________ Reef since 95'. 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge Current Tank Info: 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge

12/01/2018, 05:12 PM	#2
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	Bummer man. Sorry to hear. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

12/01/2018, 05:32 PM	#4
Spartan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 705	Re-reading that post, it is a bummer. Sorry! On a happier note I think that pestilence has run its course. Am going to make some new additions next week. __________________ Reef since 95'. 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge Current Tank Info: 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge

12/02/2018, 08:22 AM	#5
Gary Majchrzak Team RC Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 41,560	sorry to hear of the losses not really amateur hour. Chit happens. __________________ over 24 years experience with multiple types of marine aquarium systems see Upstate Reef Society Forum on RC and FB GOOGLE JUNIOR'S REEF Current Tank Info: 84x24x30 265g reef past TOTM honors

12/02/2018, 08:39 AM	#6
Spartan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 705	Thx G. I guess I reluctantly admit I'm human. Am so used to having a large angel around, tank just doesn't look right to me without one. Might get another. Have never had a blue face... but not entirely sure it would go after my softies. __________________ Reef since 95'. 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge Current Tank Info: 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge

12/01/2018, 05:14 PM	#3
mattgumaer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 561	That sucks. When you're experiencing success, it's easy to get complacent and ignore/forget the basics. Ask me how I know...... Matt

12/22/2018, 09:22 AM	#7
saltyscotsman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: orchard park Posts: 467	been there done that you are right always quarantine !!!!!!!!!!!!

12/22/2018, 08:48 PM	#8
block head Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: spencerport ny Posts: 2,619	I just kept 15 long running. Not a sterile quarantine tank. Some rock ,some sand . Everything is expendable. Couple bucks invested. T5 lights , cheap led would work. Poop comes home , I'm good to go . Even if i just observe fish/ coral. It's easy. Saved me more than once. Stupid walmart hang on the back filter. I had mine in my son's room. Toss in a firefish if you want . Handful of medications on hand. Heaters break , pumps quit , fish fight . Whatever. Itl' s nice having a backup tank established. I'm going to set it back up before this year is over.

12/24/2018, 10:40 AM	#11
Spartan Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 705	Decided to stick w Imperator. Have him and a few others in QT (of course!). __________________ Reef since 95'. 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge Current Tank Info: 180g, 100g sump, 55 g refuge