AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
I sent you a direct link to a 5 headed frogspawn for 45$... lol. I'd hardly call 5 heads a "frag" 0_0
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AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections...n-5-heads-you-will-receive-one-in-the-picture - 45$
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/green-and-dark-red-trachy - 40$
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/large-watermelon-favia - 45$
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/coral-15 - 35$
With shipping that is roughly 200$. And they are all fairly decent sized pieces.
The trachy is a little small, but then again, for 40$, you can't complain considering what it is lol. Most places retail that size anywhere from 60$ and up.
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/green-and-dark-red-trachy - 40$
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/large-watermelon-favia - 45$
http://exotic-reefs.com/collections/lps-coral/products/coral-15 - 35$
With shipping that is roughly 200$. And they are all fairly decent sized pieces.
The trachy is a little small, but then again, for 40$, you can't complain considering what it is lol. Most places retail that size anywhere from 60$ and up.
mariobrothersleeve
squirrel
Not to ruffle feathers, 2 1/2 trachy for 40 is higher end.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
they have some cool things but still...with 50 shipping you don't get much
I agree, that dull looking trachy is pretty high priced
I agree, that dull looking trachy is pretty high priced
LOL, try living here! There are NO local fish stores, only Deathco. I have to go to DC or Lancaster, Pa if I want something special that I can't justify a transship for.
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
The closest lfs is 3 hours away...blows
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
Lol on my list they're usually 20-30$ unless you get into the really crazy colors. Standard mark up on fish stuff is usually 300%. So, if it's 20$ for people, it's sold for 60$.
And I wish there was stores by me that sold any trachy for 40$ lol. Usually for one of that color (at stores around me) is anywhere from 50-100$. The more vibrant ones can go anywhere from 100-200$ and up depending on the size.
And I understand you may not like everything I like lol. Was just showing you that you can get more then just frags with your budget. Granted, you aren't gonna stock a tank online with only 200$. But, hey, it's something lol
And I wish there was stores by me that sold any trachy for 40$ lol. Usually for one of that color (at stores around me) is anywhere from 50-100$. The more vibrant ones can go anywhere from 100-200$ and up depending on the size.
And I understand you may not like everything I like lol. Was just showing you that you can get more then just frags with your budget. Granted, you aren't gonna stock a tank online with only 200$. But, hey, it's something lol
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I know I wont stock a tank but some retailers are ridiculous with pricing nowadays
I will prob buy some more stuff from them, just wishing they had some new inventory
I will prob buy some more stuff from them, just wishing they had some new inventory
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
Try e-mailing them? See if they can order specific things that you want?
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I might try that...they do still have a ton of zoos so I may go shopping this week and pick up some cheapo frags
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I just got a welso and candy cane colony from LA DD...also picked up a one spot fox face and put him in my QT
he is still freaking out though, just swims up and down and when I walk up to test water/feed he lays on the bottom
he is still freaking out though, just swims up and down and when I walk up to test water/feed he lays on the bottom
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I have only had him for 30 hours or so, dripped him for an hour...he went after food today but didn't look like he actually ate any, I did have a magnificent 2 years back that did that the first day
divers den is expensive but I trust their fish, probably the most reliable place to buy if you don't have a QT...when my 180 is ready I will be buying only from them
divers den is expensive but I trust their fish, probably the most reliable place to buy if you don't have a QT...when my 180 is ready I will be buying only from them
AnthonyTheNewbie
Reef enthusiast
I felt the same way with them. DD and SA are two places I almost never QT from. But, I always closely inspect everything that's coming in during acclimation lol. To do this day, never had a problem with either, and recommend both. Both can be fairly pricey compared to other places, but, it's worth it for the great condition fish
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
they are pricey but they QT all of the DD fish and ensure they at least eat with them...not to mention the 14 day guarantee, a lot of times if the fish dies and disappears in the tank they still refund you
Marinne13
Northern Reefer
Here are some pictures of the 180...I have been trying to add as much coral as the budget allows, mostly frags but some larger pieces as well
I only have 3 pajama cardinals, one spot foxface, pair of B/W snowflakes and a starry blenny...they have been in the tank for over 2 weeks with no signs of illness
I am dosing the system and my parameters are completely stable, my chaeto is also growing like mad and the refugium is full of pods
Temp: 79.6
Salinity: 1.025
PH: 8.0-8.1
Alk: 9.5
Cal: 430:
Mag: 1300
NO3: 0
Phos: 0
So far the tank is 2 months old and getting a lot of growth on the back wall/rocks...camera makes all the pictures really blue, not sure how to fix that
I only have 3 pajama cardinals, one spot foxface, pair of B/W snowflakes and a starry blenny...they have been in the tank for over 2 weeks with no signs of illness
I am dosing the system and my parameters are completely stable, my chaeto is also growing like mad and the refugium is full of pods
Temp: 79.6
Salinity: 1.025
PH: 8.0-8.1
Alk: 9.5
Cal: 430:
Mag: 1300
NO3: 0
Phos: 0
So far the tank is 2 months old and getting a lot of growth on the back wall/rocks...camera makes all the pictures really blue, not sure how to fix that
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Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I am running my Sols at around 35% whites and 65% blues...they are around 13 inches off the surface, nothing seems to be bleaching and actually most of my zoas are reaching but I don't want to burn stuff
the only thing that seemed like it was getting too much light was the frogspawn, it is starting to get more of a glowing green/transparent so I moved it close to a rock where it is partially shaded...should I shade it more? it still extends but has released zoox twice since I have had it
It is pretty much on the bottom, at least 24 inches away from the light
the only thing that seemed like it was getting too much light was the frogspawn, it is starting to get more of a glowing green/transparent so I moved it close to a rock where it is partially shaded...should I shade it more? it still extends but has released zoox twice since I have had it
It is pretty much on the bottom, at least 24 inches away from the light
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Marinne13
Northern Reefer
I always put it on acclimation mode when I get new stuff...usually 40% for 10 days or so, it is still in acclimation mode right now
