Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13028773#post13028773 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JJ4417
How big?

Doesn't that only leave one or two fish on the trophy list?

It's only about 1.5" I replaced the Achilles with this guy. I only have two fish that I am still keeping an eye out for.

 

[JJ4417]

I'll know I have arrived when I have the confidence in my system to drop cash like that on a fish.

How was the service, shipping, packing, etc. from LA as compared to some of the other vendors?

 

[mpoletti]

Live aquaria is the best in the biz, hands down. Especially in a purchase like this, I had no worries as it was packed with over two gallons of water, 5 layers of bags and was packed with a frozen water container to keep temperature right.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13029056#post13029056 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jflip2002
What a nice little fish you picked out of the bargain bucket there. Funny that I dont like angels, but the only ones I do like (this is one) cost more than I have invested so far in my tank.

Thanks. I have always been an angel fan, but I have never been enough on the edge to add one. :lol: Sometimes you have to live on the edge to feel alive :eek1:

 

[Jim_S]

Very nice fish Mark!! Congrats bro!!! That is one nice looking fish!

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13030351#post13030351 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jim_S
Very nice fish Mark!! Congrats bro!!! That is one nice looking fish!

Thanks Jim. I have a feeling I might see you later

 

[mpoletti]

The deed is done. I fed the little guy again this morning and when I was shifting the container around, it flipped onto its side and the little guy swam out into his new reef.

 

[GSMguy]

sweeeeeeeeeet

pics of black tang and joculator please!

 

[P.Kelly]

Awesome Joc! I'm more of a band geek myself, but to each their own.

Very cool fish.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13031864#post13031864 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by petes97
Awesome Joc! I'm more of a band geek myself, but to each their own.

That is REALLY bad :lol:

 

[P.Kelly]

Yeah, sorry, it sounded funny when I posted it, but not so much upon instant replay.

 

[eagleONE]

Geez mark, first it was the black tang, now the Joc- what is there left for you to get?! Its like you have it all... I'm SUPER excited to see your tank!

 

[Jflip2002]

Saving the Gem tang for last I guess.

 

[stunreefer]

NICE FISH Mark!

Saw your post in the "Rare/Hybrids" thread so I had to check the whole story over here...keep us posted man!

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13035593#post13035593 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Jflip2002
Saving the Gem tang for last I guess.

No thanks, I'm happy with the black. I don't want another zebrasoma.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13035451#post13035451 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by eagleONE
Geez mark, first it was the black tang, now the Joc- what is there left for you to get?! Its like you have it all... I'm SUPER excited to see your tank!

Thanks Jay.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13031713#post13031713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by GSMguy
sweeeeeeeeeet

pics of black tang and joculator please!

Nick, I think it will be awhile. The joc is swimming in and out of all the caves in the rockwork. I smile every time I watch it

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13036834#post13036834 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by stunreefer
NICE FISH Mark!

Saw your post in the "Rare/Hybrids" thread so I had to check the whole story over here...keep us posted man!

Thanks. It is eating well and since it is so small, no of the other fish are paying attention to it. I am thinking of fishing out the chromis' as they are twice the size of the joc.

 

[McNichol]

sweet fish post some more pics of it

 

[Chrisrush]

Looks great Mark. I really love those fish. One day I'll have a pair of them perhaps.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13037393#post13037393 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by McNichol
sweet fish post some more pics of it

I would love to get some more pictures of the joculator, but it is a very small fish and it is swimming within the rockwork. It might be awhile before I get the chance for some new shots.