I'm officially back!!!

[Maximus]

Thanks Art. Well, I just fed her again and she is definitely eating! It looks like she's going to be just fine. This the second time I've fed her today.

 

[wongkwp]

Beautiful anthias, Sang. Hope that she will do well in your tank. Btw, do you have a full tank shot of the tank?

 

[Maximus]

No full tank shot yet. The rocks are too bare to post pics of. This was my fault as I pretty much killed them. I did feed my little female ventralis today and she ate like a pig! I think she's going to be ok! I just had another crazy thought. I've always wanted lots of fish and never dared due to corals. I would love to have a harem of ventralis, a pair of regal angels, a conspiculatus (I can dream, right?) and a red sea butterfly. These fish would not work in an sps dominated tank. Perhaps it's time for a fowlr?

 

[wishntoboutside]

welcome back maximus. when you are ready i can offer you some frags from that nice frag pack you sent me about a year ago. that oregon tort is getting huge for such a tiny frag to begin with. =).
Richard
glad to see your back.

 

[Maximus]

Thanks Richard. How's Riverside? I used to live down there for 4 years.

 

[slojmn]

Sang, Gorgeous first fish for the new tank .

 

[Maximus]

Thanks Alicia! The female continues to do well. I left for the weekend and came back on Sun. Oh boy, did I have a scare! I couldn't find her anywhere. I thought she was dead. A few minutes later, I fed the tank, hoping she would come out. It took her about 1 minute to come out of her cave. She started to feed immediately. Whew, what a relief! I have my replacements coming tomorrow. I just hope they do better than the first couple. If they are doa, I will not order anymore. It is just heartbreaking watching these beautiful fish die.

 

[Maximus]

Well, I received my replacement order today. So far, so good. They are swimming and eating a bit. Here is a pic:

 

[mpoletti]

That is so cool. I saw two local this last weekend, but I could not pull the trigger on them.

 

[Maximus]

Thanks Mark. Here is the obligatory video:

 

[Mike in CA]

Looking great Sang! Are they eating? In the video it appears they may be interested in the food but never take any.

The tank looks great! I'd like to come check the tank out again after you get the light. BTW, I vote no to your FOWLR remark...

 

[CruzinKim]

I agree, no FOWLR. Anthias is an expert fish, looks good that they are interested in eating and that's a great sign.

 

[Maximus]

Hehe, no fowlr? Yeah, I love corals to much to do that! Yeah, I've seen 2 out of the 3 eat. I haven't seen the smallest one eat though. Hopefully, she will come around. Come by any time Mike. I need to stop by your place to see your setup.

 

[CruzinKim]

Did you ever blacken the back? If so, what did you end up using, film or paint?

 

[Maximus]

I used this plastic sheet sold by Marine Depot. I would link it, but for some reason, MD's links don't work. It turned out great and was easy to apply.

 

[CruzinKim]

Is it this?
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem.aspx?IdCategory=&SearchText=background

 

[Kinetic]

neat, that one looks like a more advanced version of the OceanVision one I bought from underwater warehouse.

 

[Maximus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11281302#post11281302 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by CruzinKim
Is it this?
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_searchItem.aspx?IdCategory=&SearchText=background

Yep, that's the one.

 

[fisheebill]

Hey Sang, just found your thread!
I will be following!

 

[Maximus]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11290211#post11290211 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fisheebill
Hey Sang, just found your thread!
I will be following!

Awesome Bill!