Mark's 180 Starfire upgrade

[Ian]

Ok, lets see him...

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14662228#post14662228 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ian
Ok, lets see him...

I have no idea what you are talking about Besides, it's them
Ill try to post them later, but right now I'm still out shopping for birthday presents for my tank

 

[buddie]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14662286#post14662286 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
right now I'm still out shopping for birthday presents for my tank

i love that line

 

[mpoletti]

This is what happens when I go to the lfs to pick up some frag plugs

 

[mpoletti]

What do you guys know about a Parachilinus lineopunctatus...Not your average flasher

I walked in for some frag plugs until I saw the tiny 2.5" Acanthurus Maculiceps and then I saw the Parachilinus lineopunctatus. The next thing you know is I grabbed a net and I new it was meant to be.

 

[Ed Reef]

Lovely present for your tank Mark...!! Great taste too!!

 

[mpoletti]

It looks more beat up in the picture than it really is. I watched it briefly at the store and it was picking at the rocks and thats all I needed to see to take the chance

Side by side

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14663621#post14663621 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Ed Reef
Lovely present for your tank Mark...!! Great taste too!!

Thanks Ed. I tried one when the tank was still very new, but the achilles wanted no part of it. I plan on leaving it in the breeder container for a day or so to make sure it feeds well.

I removed my magnificent foxface last weekend so I will curious to see how the acanthurus dussumier will respond to the little guy.

Off to make a new batch of fresh food mix since the wife is still out of town

 

[Ed Reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14663649#post14663649 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Off to make a new batch of fresh food mix since the wife is still out of town

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14663517#post14663517 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
This is what happens when I go to the lfs to pick up some frag plugs

Dang Mark, VERY NICE!!!!!:eek2:

 

[mpoletti]

Thanks JT, this little guy is pretty crazy and active. I was really surprised to see the maculiceps, but I think I was even more excited about the Parachilinus lineopunctatus

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14663984#post14663984 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Thanks JT, this little guy is pretty crazy and active. I was really surprised to see the maculiceps, but I think I was even more excited about the Parachilinus lineopunctatus

Hopefully this Maculiceps fairs better than the last. If not, I've got a frag tank he can go in

 

[mpoletti]

Here was my previous attempt 3 weeks after I set the tank up.

 

[mpoletti]

This one is nice too

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14663992#post14663992 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
Hopefully this Maculiceps fairs better than the last. If not, I've got a frag tank he can go in

Its about time. I think I will try to be patient with its release, so I'm thinking in the morning right before the wife gets back in town

 

[jtarmitage]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14664008#post14664008 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mpoletti
Its about time. I think I will try to be patient with its release, so I'm thinking in the morning right before the wife gets back in town

:lol: Yeah, don't even try to be sneaky. You know Emma will wobble in and go "Daddy got new poka dot fishy"....Then, knowing Emma, you'll have her saying M-A-C-U-L-I-C-E-P-S by Tuesday.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14664072#post14664072 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jtarmitage
:lol: Yeah, don't even try to be sneaky. You know Emma will wobble in and go "Daddy got new poka dot fishy"....Then, knowing Emma, you'll have her saying M-A-C-U-L-I-C-E-P-S by Tuesday.

:lol: C'mon, she potty trained herself in three weeks . At least give her until Wed

 

[moo0o]

im pretty proud of myself. i recognized that it was a maculiceps the instant i saw it nice fish btw!

 

[SaraB]

Beautiful maculiceps Mark!

Curious as to why you removed the foxface as well. Mine is still in holding waiting to go in the display.

 

[mpoletti]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14664282#post14664282 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by moo0o
im pretty proud of myself. i recognized that it was a maculiceps the instant i saw it nice fish btw!

Thanks Charles, they are definitely a nice working fish

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14664636#post14664636 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaraB
Beautiful maculiceps Mark!

Curious as to why you removed the foxface as well. Mine is still in holding waiting to go in the display.

To be honest Sara, I just needed a change. It was an amazing fish and if I ever go bigger, I will get another, but I knew I was thinking about another tang or two, so I decided to get him out now.