The 'risky' stock list!

[TheValiantReef]

Yea, they keep saying that here in the US, but everythim e I go I to any LFS there is at least one purple for sale. I believe they are overpriced and I have no clue why they keep going up in price. I'm sure the wholesalers they originate from has something to do with it. I'm not talking about the conflicts with Yemen as they are not the only cou try that borders the Red Sea.

it really isn't like that though here... I had been in the hobby years and years before I saw one with my own eyes! I am fortunate there seems to be some around while I am looking for one

 

[TheValiantReef]

They are about 4 inches, retail is $180 and they are 20% off. Let me know if you want me to put one on hold

I think I am going to wait it out for the other places ... and perhaps before I set out to get it ..call that Big Als to see if any are left ...and stop by on the way just so I know what is there/left and able to compare

I appreciate it though

 

[rssjsb]

Have you had any problems with them nipping at SPS or cleaner shrimp?

I can't speak for Ted, but my majestic has never shown any interest in SPS. I've had it for 6-7 years. It has gone after (i.e., eaten) zoanthids and anthelia. It has also nipped at gorgonians with little ill effect, but ignores SPS, leathers, frogspawn and torch colonies. HTH. I had it in a 90 for several years, but it's now in a 185 and I think it's grown since I've moved it.

 

[TheValiantReef]

thanks, I think I am just going to go back to my ultra reef safe list (plan A) ... FOWLR butterfly and angels tank in the future then!

 

[bloodstripe23]

nice list.

 

[wayne in norway]

I have had a majestic in a reef for a while, and the only thing he's really gotten stuck into was an elegance coral. I've seen them attack those before. Frogspawn, lps, clams, all ok.

There are very few exporters from the Red Sea, basically one. If he stops again, that's it. He stopped for a couple of years 4,5 years ago, and purple tangs flew up in price.
On the upside they are tough, and mine is at least 10years old. On the downside he is also mean as heck to other fish, not just tangs