Junior's Reef

[PufferNut]

Sorry to hear. I know how I feel when I lose my little fishes that I've had for only a couple years, I can imagine that is more like the loss of a dog.

 

[Randy15]

Sorry to hear. It always sucks losing a loved pet. He had a happy life I'm sure though.

 

[EllieSuz]

Sorry to hear this, Gary. He was such fun to observe; really the star of that tank. I'll miss the old boy.

 

[Randrew215]

Sorry to hear that, Gary. A great, groundbreaking run with Junior. I'll have a beer to him tonight.

 

[terrypercula]

Poor Junior

 

[dreaminmel]

So sorry to hear about Junior, Gary... (hug)

 

[reef_of_flames]

Sorry to hear that! Such a bummer

 

[tmz]

GAry,

I'm sorry.I'll miss the junior stories and photos. Wonderful fish

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

I'll miss the stories as well, there can't be many fish that end up down from age related causes. Swim free fishy

 

[greg1786]

So sorry for your loss. I just want to make notice of how much of an impact gary and junior have had on this community. It speaks volumes to how well loved and respected both of them are by all of the comments from people paying respects. He was one of the coolest fish ive ever saw!

 

[MD Ocean Girl]

I'm sorry for your loss, Gary. I really have enjoyed your stories of Junior, and all the beautiful pictures of your aquarium.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Thanks for all the condolences and well wishes

 

[roni]

Gary, so sorry for your loss. I lost my juvi imperator in a crash and was devastated. I can't imagine how you're feeling. My condolences.

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

20 year reefkeeping anniversary

20 year reefkeeping anniversary

Time to update my RC signature tag line!

 

[mr.maroonsalty]

Ever thought about trying a Gold Flake angel?

 

[saltyscotsman]

great job Garry

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Thanks Scotty and yes- I've considered all known fishes, Maroon

 

[ROCreefer]

Your tank is spectacular Gary as is your photography. Thanks for sharing! Sorry to read about the loss of Junior...

Rick

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Update!

Update!

It's been awhile since I added anything to this thread or Junior's former reef

My carpet anemone and tuxedo urchin co-existed many years together but THAT ended several weeks ago when the anemone grabbed it and ate it.
I replaced the tuxedo with a diadema yesterday- hopefully the longer spines will prevent a similar ending.
I also added a filefish.
Scrawled files have always been one of my favs but they grow much too large for home aquariums... So a little Aiptasia eating cousin is the substitute after several years of considering adding one.
Not many changes or major additions.
That's ok because I enjoy growing my corals and really appreciate all of my "old" critters.

I did get to visit the New England Aquarium last week.
I would recommend it to anyone that doesn't realize how big and fat a fish can get!

 

[maxxII]

How long did it take the anemone to digest the urchin?
Did it regurgitate the test/skeleton of the urchin?