Reefing roller coaster

79chopperdr

I killed ALL that Coral!
So after much debating I finally made first online coral purchase. I had always worried about coral matching the pictures and meeting my expectations. I first heard of Copps from some local reefers who have ordered from him before. They assured me his stuff is always as promised or better. I put together a order and contacted John. His communication was excellent and prompt. He shipped on the day I asked and forwarded my all the tracking info.

I logged on to FedEx the morning I expected the shipment to track the package. Only an hour before it was expected the package sat in Tennessee. I called FedEx, the plane had mechanical problems and then was delayed by weather once repaired. Long story and lots of phone calls to FedEx later. I picked up the package and took it home a whole day later.

In my kitchen about to open a box of coral that had been packaged 36 hours earlier my expectations were pretty low. I opened the professional looking package and starting inspecting corals. To my amazement they not only looked healthy they colorful and large. I floated the bags for an hour and then put them into the tank. I didn't want to risk further stress with a dip.

Within 30 minutes every frag had great polyp extension, even the super fragile Red Dragon.

Funny how little colored sticks and fish can put you through the emotional wringer!

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Honestly, the cold weather actually works to our favor. My tank fluctuate from 71 to 85 at times and I don't lose corals. They seem to like cool temperature. I am more worried about summer shipments than anything else. The thought of corals baking in heat in transit.... I am just amazed copps is shipping corals just before the holidays. I guess you got your Xmas presents early. I will hit him up in the near future. I am looking at spending around a grand.

Glenn
 
The coral gods must have been looking out on your shipment. Very nice stuff Jeff. What's the orangish polyp piece in front?
 
John is a great guy and I agree with you about corals, and the emotional games they play. Glad the corals made it safely.

But...no dip? You're a braver man than I am. :p
 
Nice order. Sent my list already! Just a few.....Forest fire and Hulk Millie maybe 3 total. Gonna ride with Bflifet on mine.
 
John is a great guy and I agree with you about corals, and the emotional games they play. Glad the corals made it safely.

But...no dip? You're a braver man than I am. :p

Ok you're talking about the corals playing emotional games? Or fedex messing with us?
 
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