Live Aquaria - Diver's Den Behind the Scene tour

Stevenliu9

Stevenliu9

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Hi Guys,
I had a behind the scene tour at Diver's Den coral farm facility in Rhinelander WI today. Posting some photos here on my blog in also description of what I've seen, how they handle the livestock and the shipping process. If you have been interested in ordering from them but have not had the chance to, this should help you make up your mind.

Here is the link to my blog post for the fish section:
http://thewetandwild.blogspot.com/2015/03/live-aquaria-behind-scene-tour-part-1.html
I will also be posting two additional blog post for the coral and invertebrate sections of this place.
 
Did you get a chance to check out the speckled epaulette that has been there since 12/18/14? They have it labeled as a speckled carpet.
 
alex gonzales said:
Do they also have a retail store that anyone can walk in and purchase stuff?
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Yes they do, though the livestock in the retail store is not impressive at all. However, if you walk in during a business day you can order anything in the Diver's den section they can pack it in the facility for you to pick up at the store rather than ship it out. You can also order anything they have in the "dry goods" catalog and they'll pick it up at the warehouse behind the retail store for you.
 
Dmorty217 said:
Did you get a chance to check out the speckled epaulette that has been there since 12/18/14? They have it labeled as a speckled carpet.
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I was there as well and I didn't see it. Though I had forgot it was still posted and wasn't on the lookout for it. My guess is it was in a vat that had anemones floating in separate bins and keep it hidden.
 
Yeah I'm sure your right that's not something they want someone to impulse buy. I would of purchased it if I was closer to having my 625g up but I don't want to hold a 26" shark in a 200g aquarium for the next 5 months... Hopefully it will go to a good home. They aren't available much and being that it's a male makes it that much more desirable
 
That's so awesome. Thanks very much for sharing. Stupid question but do you know if they take pictures of the fish while they're in their holding tank and just photoshop in the background? The photos they take have (usually) excellent lighting.
 
Wow, very nice!

It is great to know that they keep the fish 7 days and they must be eating "regular" food before they will sell one.

Very impressive...
 
Salty150 said:
Wow I just read the Diver's Den procedures...

I had no idea...

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=425

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Agree with Dmorty 217, getting a fish to eat is definitely the most important thing in acquiring a new one. And to see all of their fish actively accepting frozen brime shrimp really pushed me over the edge to get some anthias that I have always been afraid to get because of stories of them not eating. And I think the same played out for some one who must have seen the $3000 Conspicuous Angelfish to eat and can't resist it! I mean, who in the right mind would drop 3 grand not knowing if the fish is eating right? most people don't have that kind of disposable income..
 
Update on the shark- I spoke to Christine one of the managers there and the reason why we did not see the shark was because they kept the shark in a sump for swimming room so we didn't see it.
 
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