Cool Fish on Diver's Den - Page 96

jar41 · 03/16/2017, 02:54 PM

Thx!

pfan151 · 03/16/2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jar41

can you guys check if yelowstriped cardinalfish will be today for sale? they had it 2 or 3 times but missed..

Why not just grab them from the normal live aquaria? They are pretty bulletproof in my experience. Might as well save a little cash.

btb72 · 03/16/2017, 09:33 PM

Apparently they put back up. Beautiful fish. http://m.liveaquaria.com/diversden/I...+3&ddid=349498

hogfanreefer · 03/16/2017, 09:52 PM

There's a redtailed flasher wrasse on tonight.....and my QT system is full! Anyone wanna baby sit it for me for 10 days till a spot comes open? LOL

tonysi · 03/18/2017, 11:21 AM

Anyone see the gold lightning maroon clowns on DD last night? I can't believe ORA is breeding them... That's not cool now the market is gonna be full of hybrids, trying finding a pure Darwin clown that you know 100% is a Darwin and not just an offspring from a orange occ. x Darwin
Sorry for the rant

ca1ore · 03/25/2017, 09:22 AM

Saw zoster trio on my sneak peek. Been looking for some for a while ..... awesome! Unfortunately they were mislabeled pyramids. Oh well.

OrionN · 03/25/2017, 09:35 AM

Why H zoster? Anything special about them?
In my professional live H zoster is herpes zoster. You really don't want to get this zoster.

ca1ore · 03/25/2017, 10:58 AM

Ouch!

The fish I like. Buddy had a group of them along with the pyramid that was very cool.

ThRoewer · 03/25/2017, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tonysi

Anyone see the gold lightning maroon clowns on DD last night? I can't believe ORA is breeding them... That's not cool now the market is gonna be full of hybrids, trying finding a pure Darwin clown that you know 100% is a Darwin and not just an offspring from a orange occ. x Darwin
Sorry for the rant

I'm right with you there. I think designer clownfish are a real pest...
I would also be interested in a pure Darwin clownfish pair, but unfortunately you can't be sure that what you find in stores is the real deal and not just some designer cast-off.

As for the gold lightning maroon - besides messing up the gene pool it won't be any different than your regular lightning maroon...

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Myles · 03/25/2017, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OrionN

Why H zoster? Anything special about them?
In my professional live H zoster is herpes zoster. You really don't want to get this zoster.

Why do you say this Minh? I just purchased the trio-did I make a mistake?
Myles

Bonvivant · 03/25/2017, 05:54 PM

It's the name for herpes.

saf1 · 03/25/2017, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ThRoewer

Plesiops Corallicola – (Bluegill Longfin)

That is a really nice looking fish. That mouth though

How large do they get? Oh, never mind. I just saw the price. Wow though, that is a really nice looking fish to the point of striking.

ca1ore · 03/25/2017, 07:58 PM

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Why do you say this Minh? I just purchased the trio-did I make a mistake?
Myles

If you bought the trio off DD from the other day they were mislabeled (which was my earlier point). They aren't black zosters but rather yellow pyramids. Hopefully you got what you were expecting ...... and that you don't have shingles

Myles · 03/25/2017, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ca1ore

If you bought the trio off DD from the other day they were mislabeled (which was my earlier point). They aren't black zosters but rather yellow pyramids. Hopefully you got what you were expecting ...... and that you don't have shingles

Oh, I didn't catch that they were mislabeled-I thought they were yellow pyramids (H. polylepis) and looked healthy which is why I purchased them. They are being shipped monday for a tues arrival.
Thanks, Simon
Myles

Mark43 · 03/26/2017, 07:18 AM

@saf1

Where i can find this fish (Location, region etc)?

saf1 · 03/26/2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark43

@saf1

Where i can find this fish (Location, region etc)?

I wouldn't know, that is the first time I have seen it. Thus my comment. I'd wager DD/Live Aquaria when available. Read the link though under the fish, sounds like they can eat small fish.

Pretty fish though. Out of my reach though because it sounded like they can, or do, eat small fish and I have a few Damsels.

ThRoewer · 03/26/2017, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark43

@saf1

Where i can find this fish (Location, region etc)?

Philippines to Indonesia and likely beyond. They are not rare in the wild, just reclusive and not collected very often.
They live on leeward sides (sheltered land side) of reefs or in the rubble zone right behind the reef.

I had one of those before (a long time ago) and he didn't cause any trouble. Though it's definitely not a good fish for a shrimp tank or one with bite-sized fish.

Biota is breeding them, so you can get them via your LFS or see if DD lists them again.
The first I got is still chasing the second whenever he sees it, but that seems to be as far as it goes. The 10 gallon QT I have them in has a lot of Caulerpa in it for them to hide in.

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humaguy · 03/26/2017, 01:48 PM

that is a juvi?

ThRoewer · 03/27/2017, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by humaguy

that is a juvi?

Juveniles:

Adult:

ThRoewer · 03/27/2017, 02:01 PM

Just ordered this guy:

Chinstrap Jawfish (Opistognathus sp 6)

Already have one in my 100 gallon tank.

These guys are great for reef tanks:
- they have great personality.
- they are the least jumpy jawfish of them all. Even in QT my current guy never attempted to jump.
- they don't need deep sand - a small rock cave on the bottom and maybe 1/2 of gravel will be enough for them to construct their burrow.
- they are peaceful, even with other jawfish. Despite their large mouth they don't seem to go after small fish.

Their only downside is that they hardly ever leave their burrow, and if they do they just dart out to snap up food and dart right back into their burrow. So you generally just see their head.

saf1 · 03/27/2017, 02:09 PM

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Juveniles:

Adult:

I'm never to tell anyone their kids are ugly but wow, night and day difference between juveniles and adults. I'll have to do some more homework on these fish because they are really neat looking. So I have Damsels, concern one. How are they with small snails or micro hermits? I have a pretty hefty population of strombus snails. Few small micro hermits.

Maybe I just stick with the Marine Beta that is already on my list - but even that is a wait and see because I really want a Pygmy Wrasse. Go figure.

ThRoewer · 03/27/2017, 02:57 PM

I doubt that these guys go after snails, hermits or even crabs. They just don't have the teeth to deal with hard shells.
Small fish and shrimp might be on the menu if they fit into their mouth.

Marine Bettas are only a danger to shrimp, but I have never seen them to show any interest in fish. And I tried to feed my Marine Bettas frozen gobies (bycatch from catching the feeder shrimp), but they flat out refused to take them despite them being easier to swallow than the shrimp. My clownfish (ocellaris!!!) on the other hand would force them down with gusto. And those gobies were not tiny!
In my experience Marine Bettas (Calloplesiops altivelis) are perfectly fish safe.

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saf1 · 03/27/2017, 03:28 PM

Thank you ThRoewer. Appreciate it and the level of detail/information.

MuShu · 04/13/2017, 05:45 PM

What's the blue and white fish in the cover photo today? On the marine DD page.

hogfanreefer · 04/13/2017, 06:21 PM

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What's the blue and white fish in the cover photo today? On the marine DD page.

That's an Indigo Hamlet. Common fish in the Caribbean.

03/16/2017, 09:52 PM	#2379
hogfanreefer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 2,117	There's a redtailed flasher wrasse on tonight.....and my QT system is full! Anyone wanna baby sit it for me for 10 days till a spot comes open? LOL __________________ DSA 155,Custom Trigger 42" sump/refugium, MP40 X2, MP 10 X 2, AI Hydra 52 X3, Apex controller, Tunze ATO Current Tank Info: DSA 155 gallon, mixed reef, SPS and wrasse dominant

03/18/2017, 11:21 AM	#2380
tonysi Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 273	Anyone see the gold lightning maroon clowns on DD last night? I can't believe ORA is breeding them... That's not cool now the market is gonna be full of hybrids, trying finding a pure Darwin clown that you know 100% is a Darwin and not just an offspring from a orange occ. x Darwin Sorry for the rant Last edited by tonysi; 03/18/2017 at 11:22 AM. Reason: Wanted to add"sorry"

03/25/2017, 09:22 AM	#2381
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Saw zoster trio on my sneak peek. Been looking for some for a while ..... awesome! Unfortunately they were mislabeled pyramids. Oh well. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

03/25/2017, 09:35 AM	#2382
OrionN Moved on Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Coastal Texas Posts: 16,000	Why H zoster? Anything special about them? In my professional live H zoster is herpes zoster. You really don't want to get this zoster. __________________ Minh My homepage is my album here at Reef Central Current Tank Info: Reboot 320 anemones reef. Angels: Yellow Chest Regal(2), Flame (2). Copperband But. Tangs: Yellow, Purple. Wrasse: about 20 wrasses various species. Anemones: Giantea X4 (Breen, Blue, Purple and Multicolors), Haddoni X1 Red, Magnifica X1 Purpletip

03/25/2017, 10:58 AM	#2383
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	Ouch! The fish I like. Buddy had a group of them along with the pyramid that was very cool. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

03/16/2017, 02:54 PM	#2376
jar41 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 140	Thx!

03/16/2017, 09:33 PM	#2378
btb72 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: KY Posts: 657	Apparently they put back up. Beautiful fish. http://m.liveaquaria.com/diversden/I...+3&ddid=349498

03/25/2017, 05:54 PM	#2386
Bonvivant Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elmhurst, Illinois Posts: 153	It's the name for herpes. __________________ I'm not mad, I'm proud of you. You took your first pinch like a man, and learned the two greatest things in life. Look at me. Never rat on your friends......and always keep your mouth shut. Current Tank Info: Nothing right now.

03/26/2017, 07:18 AM	#2390
Mark43 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 3	@saf1 Where i can find this fish (Location, region etc)?

03/26/2017, 01:48 PM	#2393
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	that is a juvi?

03/27/2017, 02:57 PM	#2397
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	I doubt that these guys go after snails, hermits or even crabs. They just don't have the teeth to deal with hard shells. Small fish and shrimp might be on the menu if they fit into their mouth. Marine Bettas are only a danger to shrimp, but I have never seen them to show any interest in fish. And I tried to feed my Marine Bettas frozen gobies (bycatch from catching the feeder shrimp), but they flat out refused to take them despite them being easier to swallow than the shrimp. My clownfish (ocellaris!!!) on the other hand would force them down with gusto. And those gobies were not tiny! In my experience Marine Bettas (Calloplesiops altivelis) are perfectly fish safe. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +... Last edited by ThRoewer; 03/27/2017 at 03:03 PM.

03/27/2017, 03:28 PM	#2398
saf1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: California Posts: 2,259	Thank you ThRoewer. Appreciate it and the level of detail/information. __________________ -saf1 Current Tank Info: 210 gallon mixed reef

04/13/2017, 05:45 PM	#2399
MuShu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 322	What's the blue and white fish in the cover photo today? On the marine DD page.