100 Gallon Cube Tank Build
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If I lose anything else out of my tank I'm going to be extremely ****ed...although there's not much more I can lose 
I went on vacation two weeks ago. When I left I turned off my skimmer (to prevent it from overflowing while I was gone) and left "ice cubes" of fish food for my roommate to feed the fish. When I returned home I lost the following fish:
-blue tang
-TWO PAIRS of picasso clowns
-midas blenny
-tailspot blenny
-two neon gobies
-"tiger" goby
I'm thinking that since the blue tang was the last thing I added he brought in something and nuked my tank. I still have my leopard wrasse, 3 gobies (tiny) and that blue stripe pipefish that's practically bulletproof. If you do the math on the price of those fish I lost it's over $500
At the moment I am incredibly discouraged. If I lose anything else (like my mantis Sam) I think I'll just tear down the tank and use it for freshwater or a decoration in my basement
I went on vacation two weeks ago. When I left I turned off my skimmer (to prevent it from overflowing while I was gone) and left "ice cubes" of fish food for my roommate to feed the fish. When I returned home I lost the following fish:
-blue tang
-TWO PAIRS of picasso clowns
-midas blenny
-tailspot blenny
-two neon gobies
-"tiger" goby
I'm thinking that since the blue tang was the last thing I added he brought in something and nuked my tank. I still have my leopard wrasse, 3 gobies (tiny) and that blue stripe pipefish that's practically bulletproof. If you do the math on the price of those fish I lost it's over $500
At the moment I am incredibly discouraged. If I lose anything else (like my mantis Sam) I think I'll just tear down the tank and use it for freshwater or a decoration in my basement
Reefer Wannabe
Premium Member
that sucks, chelsey. Sorry.
I hate to hear that. I hope your luck turns around and you stick with it. St.Louis Hobbist are dropping like flys, I hate to see anyone else go.
chadfarmer
Premium Member
now you can get more fish
chadfarmer
Premium Member
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12759645#post12759645 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dphins
You mean, you can buy her some new fish, since you're such a good boyfriend.
you got the wrong guy
I can extend her credit limit
maxxII
Super Housemonkey!
Chelsey,
I'm sorry for your losses....
I can sympathize, day after thanksgiving I lost my Red sea Regal Angel that I'd had for a year, a Tomini Tang I'd had for more than 3 years and a black cap basslet. It was horrible, my wife actually cried...
You'll get through it....
Nick
I'm sorry for your losses....
I can sympathize, day after thanksgiving I lost my Red sea Regal Angel that I'd had for a year, a Tomini Tang I'd had for more than 3 years and a black cap basslet. It was horrible, my wife actually cried...
You'll get through it....
Nick
After setting up a large QT tank (suggested by several prominent fish keepers on RC) and letting it run for a while I ordered some replacement fish from Live Aquaria. The fish came in today and I could not be happier with what LA sent me. I'll post pics sometime this weekend, I'd rather not freak the fish out by taking pics of them today. I chose LA over the LFS primarily because of their 14 day guarantee, but they were also cheaper despite having to pay shipping (it was only $35!). Here's what I ordered from them:
*Juv. orange shoulder tang (already eating flake!)
*tailspot blenny (1" - tiny little dude!)
*midas blenny (At 4" he's larger than Melvin but still cute)
*blue and gold blenny (pretty darn cool fish!)
*two-spot/bimaculatus blenny (unavailable for shipping, but I'll be getting it shipped to me within 2 weeks)
I will also be getting a super nice pair of picassos in a few weeks, but I don't have the guts to have those shipped to me yet.
After the remaining fish are shipped to me the only other fish I will be getting is a red-headed goby and maybe a juvenile interruptus angel from RCT Hawaii. Last I heard Frank had not yet started building his facility, so it'll likely be much later than February of 2009 before I get this one. Losing all of those fish and being so upset about it made me question whether I could handle losing a more expensive, more special fish.
*Juv. orange shoulder tang (already eating flake!)
*tailspot blenny (1" - tiny little dude!)
*midas blenny (At 4" he's larger than Melvin but still cute)
*blue and gold blenny (pretty darn cool fish!)
*two-spot/bimaculatus blenny (unavailable for shipping, but I'll be getting it shipped to me within 2 weeks)
I will also be getting a super nice pair of picassos in a few weeks, but I don't have the guts to have those shipped to me yet.
After the remaining fish are shipped to me the only other fish I will be getting is a red-headed goby and maybe a juvenile interruptus angel from RCT Hawaii. Last I heard Frank had not yet started building his facility, so it'll likely be much later than February of 2009 before I get this one. Losing all of those fish and being so upset about it made me question whether I could handle losing a more expensive, more special fish.
Good luck on the blennies! I ordered six and four of them died but they did credit my account. I think they get the specimens in and then ship them out as soon as they are available which stresses them badly. I think they should keep them in their warehouse for a few weeks to make sure they are adopting well in captivity before shipping.
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