New Australia Harlequin Tusk
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HPark
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Eh...I wouldn't generalize that...I mean, obviously, any fish that is healthy and eating at the LFS is hypothetically preferable to ordering online; however, my little 2" indo came from DD. Ate the first day - yours may still be suffering from the aftereffects of ammonia poisoning due to the drip acclimation if the water did reach toxic levels when you acclimated or is simply taking longer to acclimate because its bigger. These fish are also masterful hunters. It could just be gorging itself on any worms/pods in your sump, tho I think at some point it'll want meatier foods. Good luck! In my limited experience with these fish, they seem tough as nails.
Marshall O
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Just picked up my first Tusk at my LFS. Not that price is the deciding factor, but for $55, I couldn't pass it up! Been at the LFS for 2 weeks, and was an aggressive eater in a pretty busy tank. Nice and plump to for its size. Here it is acclimating:
Here it is just after introduction into my 40L QT:
And another shot to show how massive it is compared to a Molly:
Given its price, I am sure it is Indo. Its about 2.0" nose to base of the tail.
Here it is just after introduction into my 40L QT:
And another shot to show how massive it is compared to a Molly:
Given its price, I am sure it is Indo. Its about 2.0" nose to base of the tail.
Dmorty217
Saltwater Addict
Yes but mine and all fish I own for that matter came in a bag of water shipped from online and all eat the same day or the day after acclimation. A tusk from DD should eat within the first day or two without question. They were eating when they left DD. Are you sure all your parameters and flow are good?
goreef170
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Just picked up my first Tusk at my LFS. Not that price is the deciding factor, but for $55, I couldn't pass it up! Been at the LFS for 2 weeks, and was an aggressive eater in a pretty busy tank. Nice and plump to for its size. Here it is acclimating:
Here it is just after introduction into my 40L QT:
And another shot to show how massive it is compared to a Molly:
Given its price, I am sure it is Indo. Its about 2.0" nose to base of the tail.
Nice score Marshall !
goreef170
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All parameters and flow are good.
I know how it should be, but in this case its not. :headwally:
desjardinii
Member
Same with mine, it's also very partial to urchins and scoffs them down, needle sharp spines and all.
Haven't checked back on this thread in a while. I'm in the Freehold area.
goreef170
New member
Congrates ! Was it the 2" from Western Pacific ?
They have another coming today at 3:00 pm pst.
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Dashylock
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Yup that's the one, I know its not Australian but my mine requirement is that the fish is healthy and a good specimen of the species...which this one appeared to be
OrionN
Moved on
Hey everybody. I started a thread here to show off our fish. Everybody please participate. Then we can see what these fish are like in captivity and the real differences of Indo Vs Australia in Captivity.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23031108#post23031108
Here are pictures of my fish I took just now. No more than 15 mins ago
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=23031108#post23031108
Here are pictures of my fish I took just now. No more than 15 mins ago
OrionN
Moved on
Very nice and healthy. There is not shame about having an Indo-Pacific Tusk. IMO, you will find them every bit as attractive as the ones from Australia, given the same healthy and size.
kegogut
Active member
Absolutely. Indos are beautiful fish. I positively love mine,and to think I was going to get a yellow tang instead. lolz :wildone:
