Reeferhead's 60gal Softie/Jawfish Build
- Thread starter Reeferhead
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Not great
I was waiting to update this thread until everything sorted itself out but a few days ago I had to update my other thread on the Fish Disease Forum...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2083712
I believe I'm down to just two jawfish. I hope they pull through. I sent an email to Sealife Inc yesterday morning to let them know what was going on as a courtesy. I think it goes without saying but I'm very disappointed
hampmp
New member
Not great
I was waiting to update this thread until everything sorted itself out but a few days ago I had to update my other thread on the Fish Disease Forum...
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2083712
I believe I'm down to just two jawfish. I hope they pull through. I sent an email to Sealife Inc yesterday morning to let them know what was going on as a courtesy. I think it goes without saying but I'm very disappointed
Man sorry to see this. Has the vendor given any response to the email you sent them?
Yes, Sealife Inc has always been quite responsive to my emails. Apparently, they have not had any issues with their jawfish since my second order. I hope we can figure out what the issue is/was but I've decided to take my business elsewhere in the future. I'm going to try not to pass blame. Perhaps I've just been highly unlucky but based on my experiences I don't feel comfortable placing another order with them.
Me too, this system has seen twice as many days without jawfish than it has with them.
At least my zoas and rics are doing awesome. This new bulb combo is giving me the best color and growth I've seen yet. Perhaps I'll snap some growth pics tomorrow to boost my mood. 
Blue+
Actinic
Blue+
ProColor
Purple +
Blue+
When your in a slump and motivations wane I've always found it best to focus on the positives... So how about some updated pics and growth shots?
Reef is starting to fill out
IMG_8075 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Armor of Gods
6/5/11
AOGs 6:5:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
11/19/11
AOGs 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
2/3/12
AOGs 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
AOGs 4:22:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Blue Orgasm
11/19/11
blueorgasm 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
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DragonFire
2/3/12
DragonFire 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
IMG_8062 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Reef is starting to fill out
IMG_8075 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Armor of Gods
6/5/11
AOGs 6:5:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
11/19/11
AOGs 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
2/3/12
AOGs 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
AOGs 4:22:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Blue Orgasm
11/19/11
blueorgasm 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
IMG_8059 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
DragonFire
2/3/12
DragonFire 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
IMG_8062 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
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Devil's Armor
11/19/11
Devils Armor 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
2/3/12
Devils Armor 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
IMG_8080 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
One of two jawfish I have left. They're still showing parasitic symptoms of some sort (may be ick rather than velvet) but their both eating and may pull through.
IMG_8077 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Another good thing... I finally found a group of peppermint shrimp with a taste for aiptasia and they're practically all but eliminated out of both tanks
11/19/11
Devils Armor 11:19:11 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
2/3/12
Devils Armor 2:3:12 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
4/22/12
IMG_8080 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
One of two jawfish I have left. They're still showing parasitic symptoms of some sort (may be ick rather than velvet) but their both eating and may pull through.
IMG_8077 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Another good thing... I finally found a group of peppermint shrimp with a taste for aiptasia and they're practically all but eliminated out of both tanks
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Koddie Doo
Czar of All ThingsAwesome
Dragon Fire Zoas, I like those!!
smoothdog
Active member
Nice growth shots Nick!
Agreed with focusing on the positive too! If I only focused on the bad things that have happened over the years I would have been out of the hobby a long time ago. Luckily, my successes have far outweighed my failures. With persistence, I'm sure you'll get this fish thing sorted out.
Agreed with focusing on the positive too! If I only focused on the bad things that have happened over the years I would have been out of the hobby a long time ago. Luckily, my successes have far outweighed my failures. With persistence, I'm sure you'll get this fish thing sorted out.
After the dust finally settled, three survived. They still display an ick spot here and there but I think they're pretty much resistant at this point. I don't think I'm going to try and get anymore jawfish until these three finish out their lives naturally. Then I can run the tank fallow and try again with a larger group.
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IMG_8162 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
IMG_8155 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
IMG_8151 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
IMG_8146 by nickgrant79, on Flickr
Mr D smack
Active member
THe tank looks great the way its filling out. What bulb combo are you using?
