TWO new Rhinopias, story and pics

[FMarini]

lunk-
thanks for the info, keep a watchful eye on this, from the bottommost photo it looks like a skin irratation, or abrasion. so definately somethin to concern yourself w/. Is the frondosa eating well? can you get it to eat ghost shrimp that you've gut loaded w/ algae and or fish food.
i wouldn't treat the tank, but ensure the frondosa is eating well , the water quality in your tank is spot on, and no harassing tankmates. The abrasion should heal, but yes keep a watchful eye

 

[lunker101]

hmm i dont know if i would call it an abrasion, its under the skin and on both sides. Since its on both sides, i wasnt too alarmed and figured its normal but i'm defenitly going to keep an eye on it now

 

[Wee Man]

congratulations!!! that is just awesome.

 

[lunker101]

The weedy was hanging around on the top rock peaks today, got some cool pics of it

and heres one of the esch

 

[toonces]

that is really cool.

 

[Mad Scientist]

GREAT pics!!!!!!!!!!!! *jealous*

 

[toonces]

any chance of a full tank shot with those guys? i really like the idea you're going with here with those guys in it... really unusual.

 

[pisces77]

Nice, I've always wanted an all Rhinopias tank, 1 specimen from each of the 4 species. You're halfway to my dream. LOL Hope they stay healthy for you

 

[lunker101]

In the full shot, the esch is next to the green brain on the left and the frondosa is pretty much in the open. Im thinking of growing them out a bit in the 50 and then making the 180 into a FOWLR for them

 

[lunker101]

forgot this one

 

[lunker101]

It could me my imagination, but i think the esch is turning purple. The bottom pic is the most recent. You can tell that his shading is differant than of the upper pic of him from last week

 

[toonces]

thanks, that is a really cool tank.

 

[pisces77]

Rhinopias eschmeyeri has the ability to change colors to it surroundings (gradualy), so it probably thinks purple is a better color in your tank.

 

[toonces]

holy cow, i just saw how much those go for on drsfostersmith.com!

cha-ching! $$$$$

they're still very nice, but wow, that's an expensive fish. you must have your stuff together.

 

[lunker101]

the esch IS turning purple

 

[pisces77]

nice

 

[rwhhunt]

Beautiful Specimens! I love you set up! The weedy almost looks like another coral from afar! That bubble coral is HUGE!!!

 

[lunker101]

I havent posted in awhile. Here are some new pics. I redid alot of the tank. Got rid of most of my sps and am focusing more on LPS and soft.

they look so differant when you flash

 

[lunker101]

 

[steveboo]

Those are cool fish!!!