I figured this is the place to discuss my issue. When you start spending hundreds of dollars on fish your family and co workers just stare at you like you have a third eye.
So, after looking far and wide for a Tusk my LFS took a trip to L.A. and was able to special order one (apparently they are out of season). I got a good price and although he was from the Indian Ocean, he had great coloring.
He was 3-4 inches, big enough to not be eaten by my lion (10-11 inches) so I acclimated him, and he eats almost immediately Monday morning. All is great, my tank is basically completed. Last night I came home and he was gone. Not in the rocks, not in the overflows or sump. I checked the floor even upstairs to make sure the cats did not drag him away and nothing. I was completely puzzled, where does a $65 fish go?
About this time I see my 15 inch coral cat shark swim out with a massive lump in his stomach. How the hell he ate that fish I have no idea! He coughs up squid if the piece is too big! Between frustration and anger it hits me... I could have had steak, lobster, drinks and dessert with the money I spent on that fish!
Anyway, I figured this was a more acceptable place to vent my frustration. I am curious how many aquarists’' fish eat better than they do!
So, after looking far and wide for a Tusk my LFS took a trip to L.A. and was able to special order one (apparently they are out of season). I got a good price and although he was from the Indian Ocean, he had great coloring.
He was 3-4 inches, big enough to not be eaten by my lion (10-11 inches) so I acclimated him, and he eats almost immediately Monday morning. All is great, my tank is basically completed. Last night I came home and he was gone. Not in the rocks, not in the overflows or sump. I checked the floor even upstairs to make sure the cats did not drag him away and nothing. I was completely puzzled, where does a $65 fish go?
About this time I see my 15 inch coral cat shark swim out with a massive lump in his stomach. How the hell he ate that fish I have no idea! He coughs up squid if the piece is too big! Between frustration and anger it hits me... I could have had steak, lobster, drinks and dessert with the money I spent on that fish!
Anyway, I figured this was a more acceptable place to vent my frustration. I am curious how many aquarists’' fish eat better than they do!