webdizzy
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It's been 4.5 weeks since Part 1 and almost 2 weeks since I received Part 2 of the TBS package. I finally have photos to share of the entire package now that things have settled and I've got them where I want them.
Lots of extras were included with "The Package", but unfortunately several didn't make it -- 4 out of 6 of the gorgonians (I think they were DOA), several sponges, lots of barnacles and one of the sea cucumbers. Although he never comes out in the open, I've spotted the peppermint shrimp hiding out in caves. I haven't seen the starfish since I put him in there, but I know that's normal.
A condy anemone was also included. Since I plan to get a pair of clownfish at some point, I was excited about the anemone until I found out that clownfish rarely host in condy anemones and that they are considered "aggressive". Unfortunately, he's gonna have to stay cuz there's no getting him out of the rock hole it has settled in. Wish I had known. . .
My favorite extra is the orange sponge (I think that's what it is?) that you can see in the center. I hope it continues to do well. Another extra that I often see in the TBS package photos is the huge brown "thing" in the back on the left. What is that called??? I also don't know what the tree-like thing is on top of the rock on the right, but it's growing new, pinkish shoots.
As for hitchhikers, I was able to extract one mantis shrimp from each package -- one red one and one green. There is still at least one mantis or pistol shrimp. There are at least 2 porcelain crabs and one emerald. I got several "bad" crabs out but there are more that I've just given up on.
These aren't the greatest quality photos, but the best I could do with what I've got. There are LOTS of holes, caves, etc.
Full view:
Left side:
Center:
Right side:
Lots of extras were included with "The Package", but unfortunately several didn't make it -- 4 out of 6 of the gorgonians (I think they were DOA), several sponges, lots of barnacles and one of the sea cucumbers. Although he never comes out in the open, I've spotted the peppermint shrimp hiding out in caves. I haven't seen the starfish since I put him in there, but I know that's normal.
A condy anemone was also included. Since I plan to get a pair of clownfish at some point, I was excited about the anemone until I found out that clownfish rarely host in condy anemones and that they are considered "aggressive". Unfortunately, he's gonna have to stay cuz there's no getting him out of the rock hole it has settled in. Wish I had known. . .
My favorite extra is the orange sponge (I think that's what it is?) that you can see in the center. I hope it continues to do well. Another extra that I often see in the TBS package photos is the huge brown "thing" in the back on the left. What is that called??? I also don't know what the tree-like thing is on top of the rock on the right, but it's growing new, pinkish shoots.
As for hitchhikers, I was able to extract one mantis shrimp from each package -- one red one and one green. There is still at least one mantis or pistol shrimp. There are at least 2 porcelain crabs and one emerald. I got several "bad" crabs out but there are more that I've just given up on.
These aren't the greatest quality photos, but the best I could do with what I've got. There are LOTS of holes, caves, etc.
Full view:

Left side:

Center:

Right side:
