d2mini's "Essential Focus" Mixed Reef Build

[janci]

Ok, had to break out the flash.

That is indeed an algae blenny.
I love those guys. Had on ein the previous tank, got along with all fish, did not harm any coral, cleaned the back of the tank most of the time and somehow manages to find the most inconvenient resting position to be most convenient.
They do not look like the nicest fish but if you look closely, they are gorgeous.
A keeper for me.

 

[d2mini]

TBS PART II ENROUTE! :bounce3:

 

[sirreal63]

:thumbsup:

 

[d2mini]

"The Package" has been delivered! :celeb1:
I've got sponges out the ying-yang. :eek1:
Flame Scallops
Starfish
Decorator Crabs
Emerald Crabs
Cucumbers
An army of Pep Shrimp
Another army of Urchins
A Royal Gramma
Ended up putting a lot of the rock in a holding tank until I can nail down a scape I like.
It was 11pm when I finished unbagging everything. lol

And I got this dude.... anyone have an I.D.?

 

[Madehtsobi]

look at That face!!!!


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[martinphillip03]

Can't wait for the pictures!

Marty

 

[ktownhero]

Hey d2mini -- I apologize if you wrote about this already but it's been hard keeping up with your thread I am curious, are you QTing your fish? I'm asking because I am trying to do QT for the first time and I've frankly found it to be kind of a PITA and I've lost some fish that I feel would have easily been fine had they just gone into the display. Have any thoughts?

The reason I am asking is because I vaguely remember you mention that you had similar issues with QT.

 

[saf1]

And I got this dude.... anyone have an I.D.?

No idea here but it sure does look like a dragon. And that mouth - looks like it has a pretty wide intake. No idea, but cool.

 

[ktownhero]

Hey d2mini -- I apologize if you wrote about this already but it's been hard keeping up with your thread I am curious, are you QTing your fish? I'm asking because I am trying to do QT for the first time and I've frankly found it to be kind of a PITA and I've lost some fish that I feel would have easily been fine had they just gone into the display. Have any thoughts?

The reason I am asking is because I vaguely remember you mention that you had similar issues with QT.

NVM, I forgot about the search thread feature and I was able to quickly find your thoughts on it. Looks like you were totally against it, but maybe now you are doing it?

 

[liverock]

No idea here but it sure does look like a dragon. And that mouth - looks like it has a pretty wide intake. No idea, but cool.

Toad fish.....common here in the Gulf...and defiantly a sump critter...as he will eat whatever fits in the mouth...

 

[d2mini]

Toad fish.....common here in the Gulf...and defiantly a sump critter...as he will eat whatever fits in the mouth...

That would have been good to know yesterday! :lolspin:

 

[d2mini]

NVM, I forgot about the search thread feature and I was able to quickly find your thoughts on it. Looks like you were totally against it, but maybe now you are doing it?

Yeah, I've been better lately about QT'ing fish from the LFS.

 

[liverock]

That would have been good to know yesterday! :lolspin:

Did he get a gramma dinner?

 

[HiImSean]

Be careful with the toad fish, I believe some species are venomous.

 

[saf1]

That would have been good to know yesterday! :lolspin:

Lol - that was funny. Although I am somewhat giggling at what might be your misfortune. Sorry.

 

[choss]

was the toad fish a hitchhiker or a bonus? He's awfully cool. I always end up with a bunch of small tanks in my "extra fish room" holding all sorts of things I can't put in the display. That little dude looks awesome.

 

[liverock]

And.....

And.....

in the interest of transparency....D2mini's part two of the Package was a result of "Richard is moving the warehouse this weekend".....and I did not want to have to mess with moving and acclimating the the critters I could easily catch from the system yesterday....so they took a plane ride to Houston....yesterday...

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com :bounce2:

 

[Misled]

Very cool Richard!!!

 

[d2mini]

was the toad fish a hitchhiker or a bonus? He's awfully cool. I always end up with a bunch of small tanks in my "extra fish room" holding all sorts of things I can't put in the display. That little dude looks awesome.

Moving sale bonus.
He's in da sump now!

 

[saf1]

in the interest of transparency....D2mini's part two of the Package was a result of "Richard is moving the warehouse this weekend".....and I did not want to have to mess with moving and acclimating the the critters I could easily catch from the system yesterday....so they took a plane ride to Houston....yesterday...

Richard TBS
www.tbsaltwater.com :bounce2:

Lol. Now that is downright funny.