Quoyi parrotfish reef safe? - Page 5

CedzAquAddictio · 06/06/2013, 12:06 PM

Thanks for the reply, and now you see why I'm asking. I have located one online, and emailed the store to verify the species, but in all honesty, I don't know if I can 100% trust their answer since I've heard others say they've ordered one and got the other.

Just wanted to be prepared if they do, in-fact ship a princess instead of a quoyi...

Rea17 · 06/27/2013, 04:53 PM

Well it looks like I'm joining the Quoyi Parrot Club. I was lucky enough to snag this guy out of Diver's Den today

The price stung a little but I have a feeling he will be well worth it. A couple quick questions...

This being my first parrotfish, do they have any special quarantine requirements? Being from DD, is it *really* necessary that I quarantine? I'm usually very VERY strict in my QT procedures, but my biggest empty QT is 55 gallons. I don't want this guy to be squished before he's unleashed on my 520g. If it's really necessary I can borrow something bigger from a reefer nearby. Thanks in advance!

coral_lagoon · 06/27/2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rea17

Well it looks like I'm joining the Quoyi Parrot Club. I was lucky enough to snag this guy out of Diver's Den today

The price stung a little but I have a feeling he will be well worth it. A couple quick questions...

This being my first parrotfish, do they have any special quarantine requirements? Being from DD, is it *really* necessary that I quarantine? I'm usually very VERY strict in my QT procedures, but my biggest empty QT is 55 gallons. I don't want this guy to be squished before he's unleashed on my 520g. If it's really necessary I can borrow something bigger from a reefer nearby. Thanks in advance!

You were VERY LUCKY cuz I was breathing right behind your back. Probably .3 seconds..

SDguy · 06/27/2013, 06:58 PM

I don't see why you couldn't QT a 6.5" fish in a 55g tank (4' right?)

anbosu · 06/28/2013, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SDguy

Other than that they are different species, no. This quoyi is the only parrot I've ever owned, though interestingly it was sold to me by the LFS as a princess parrot.

I've seen pretty big princess parrots diving - I think they get bigger

SDguy · 06/28/2013, 08:17 AM

FB lists quoyi at 40cm MAX, and the princess at 35cm MAX. So I'm not sure I'd say there's much of a difference.

chipchip · 06/28/2013, 08:24 AM

What do you think. How big should the tank be for a Quoyi?

Dmorty217 · 06/28/2013, 08:32 AM

At least 200g and a 6ft tank or bigger would be best

Dmorty217 · 06/28/2013, 08:33 AM

Although some places have the smallest recommended tank as a 135g

chipchip · 06/28/2013, 08:38 AM

So i cant keep this fish in my 160g tank.. Maybe this is something for my colleagues 800g tank.

CedzAquAddictio · 06/28/2013, 11:05 AM

Dang!!! How did I miss that? I've been checking DD every day. Nice score, Man!!!

Keep us posted...

Dmorty217 · 06/28/2013, 11:57 AM

I wouldn't put one in a 160g but that's me

CedzAquAddictio · 06/28/2013, 12:26 PM

How did you find out about this fish? I never saw it listed, and I don't even see it listed with the other sold items on DD...

Am I missing something?

SDguy · 06/28/2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CedzAquAddictio

How did you find out about this fish? I never saw it listed, and I don't even see it listed with the other sold items on DD...

Am I missing something?

It was listed on the update email:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...-_-DDN-_-PRDCT

CedzAquAddictio · 06/28/2013, 12:43 PM

Got it. Thanks Peter!!!

Somehow my smartphone unsynced the email address I had registered with LADD...

Jasanden · 06/28/2013, 01:18 PM

Wow that's twice as much as the last one. Demand?

CedzAquAddictio · 06/28/2013, 01:32 PM

It was a pretty large fish. 6 1/2 inches. That may be the reason for the price...

SDguy · 06/28/2013, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasanden

Wow that's twice as much as the last one. Demand?

Honestly I think the first was under priced. I got mine locally, from one of the least expensive stores around, it it was $150. Granted it's a beast, but I would think this type of fish goes for more, the smaller it is. But maybe not...

Dmorty217 · 06/28/2013, 04:59 PM

The one I missed out on was 80$

beachbreak · 06/29/2013, 07:13 AM

Mine was significantly less than that 6.5" fish recently sold but was only 4". Maybe DD is catching on to their popularity/demand and cashing in? If i didnt have mine i would be willing to pay 2-300 for a 2-3" fish just due to their slow growth rate, beauty and cool factor (their is a parrot living happily in my reef and not destroying it!)

Congrats on the fish! I bet it's going to look awesome in the 500 gallon. I think you'll be a little shocked at the size of the fish. They are huge round fish for their size. Just for the record....I didnt QT my parrot from DD. It went straight in the pool and it ate the first day. Once it settled in it REALLY started eating.

SDguy · 06/29/2013, 07:27 AM

BTW congrats!! The colors on that specimen are amazing!

I was on my computer for a long time last night (same room as the tank), and therefore was able to watch and feed the FO tank for quite a while. It looked as if my parrot was doing some displays. He was flying around the tank, and his colors changed. Basically his head and the red area on his body darkened to a matching color, and the top/middle area of him body became a very very pale bright green. It was very interesting!

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Rea17 · 07/02/2013, 07:29 PM

Hmm somehow I wasn't subscribed to this thread. Whoops!

The parrot arrived in great shape today. It's been ungodly hot here so I was a little worried about shipping, but he had plenty of cold packs.

I put him straight into my 210 reef that I have going until the 520 is ready. My purple tang showed him some interest but nothing I'm concerned about yet. I don't have any large wrasses so I can't comment there. I also haven't seen him eat yet, but I will keep you guys posted. He's been very shy so far, is that normal for this species? He doesn't mind me but seems intimidated by fish half his size.

Really sorry about the glare, but here's a quick pic

Rea17 · 07/05/2013, 10:54 PM

Happy to report that my parrot is doing very well. He's eating mysis, clams, seaweed, NLS pellets, and constantly grazing on my rocks and back glass. Gets along well with everyone and has been very active

How is yours doing Beach?

small alien · 07/05/2013, 11:59 PM

Amazing fish. Congratulations.

Dmorty217 · 07/06/2013, 09:28 AM

Yesterday I found a princess parrotfish that was 70$ for a 3.73" specimen. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I like the Quoyis colors so much more, but besides the two that have sold on DD in the last 3 months they have been few and far between

06/27/2013, 06:58 PM	#104
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	I don't see why you couldn't QT a 6.5" fish in a 55g tank (4' right?) __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

06/28/2013, 08:17 AM	#106
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	FB lists quoyi at 40cm MAX, and the princess at 35cm MAX. So I'm not sure I'd say there's much of a difference. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

06/28/2013, 08:32 AM	#108
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	At least 200g and a 6ft tank or bigger would be best __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

06/28/2013, 08:33 AM	#109
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Although some places have the smallest recommended tank as a 135g __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

06/28/2013, 11:57 AM	#112
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	I wouldn't put one in a 160g but that's me __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

06/06/2013, 12:06 PM	#101
CedzAquAddictio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 931	Thanks for the reply, and now you see why I'm asking. I have located one online, and emailed the store to verify the species, but in all honesty, I don't know if I can 100% trust their answer since I've heard others say they've ordered one and got the other. Just wanted to be prepared if they do, in-fact ship a princess instead of a quoyi...

06/27/2013, 04:53 PM	#102
Rea17 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,254	Well it looks like I'm joining the Quoyi Parrot Club. I was lucky enough to snag this guy out of Diver's Den today The price stung a little but I have a feeling he will be well worth it. A couple quick questions... This being my first parrotfish, do they have any special quarantine requirements? Being from DD, is it really necessary that I quarantine? I'm usually very VERY strict in my QT procedures, but my biggest empty QT is 55 gallons. I don't want this guy to be squished before he's unleashed on my 520g. If it's really necessary I can borrow something bigger from a reefer nearby. Thanks in advance!

06/28/2013, 08:24 AM	#107
chipchip Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 317	What do you think. How big should the tank be for a Quoyi?

06/28/2013, 08:38 AM	#110
chipchip Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 317	So i cant keep this fish in my 160g tank.. Maybe this is something for my colleagues 800g tank.

06/28/2013, 11:05 AM	#111
CedzAquAddictio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 931	Dang!!! How did I miss that? I've been checking DD every day. Nice score, Man!!! Keep us posted...

06/28/2013, 12:26 PM	#113
CedzAquAddictio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 931	How did you find out about this fish? I never saw it listed, and I don't even see it listed with the other sold items on DD... Am I missing something?

06/28/2013, 12:43 PM	#115
CedzAquAddictio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 931	Got it. Thanks Peter!!! Somehow my smartphone unsynced the email address I had registered with LADD...

06/28/2013, 01:18 PM	#116
Jasanden Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southeast , pa Posts: 417	Wow that's twice as much as the last one. Demand?

06/28/2013, 01:32 PM	#117
CedzAquAddictio Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 931	It was a pretty large fish. 6 1/2 inches. That may be the reason for the price...

06/28/2013, 04:59 PM	#119
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	The one I missed out on was 80$ __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

06/29/2013, 07:13 AM	#120
beachbreak Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TX Posts: 284	Mine was significantly less than that 6.5" fish recently sold but was only 4". Maybe DD is catching on to their popularity/demand and cashing in? If i didnt have mine i would be willing to pay 2-300 for a 2-3" fish just due to their slow growth rate, beauty and cool factor (their is a parrot living happily in my reef and not destroying it!) Congrats on the fish! I bet it's going to look awesome in the 500 gallon. I think you'll be a little shocked at the size of the fish. They are huge round fish for their size. Just for the record....I didnt QT my parrot from DD. It went straight in the pool and it ate the first day. Once it settled in it REALLY started eating.

07/02/2013, 07:29 PM	#122
Rea17 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,254	Hmm somehow I wasn't subscribed to this thread. Whoops! The parrot arrived in great shape today. It's been ungodly hot here so I was a little worried about shipping, but he had plenty of cold packs. I put him straight into my 210 reef that I have going until the 520 is ready. My purple tang showed him some interest but nothing I'm concerned about yet. I don't have any large wrasses so I can't comment there. I also haven't seen him eat yet, but I will keep you guys posted. He's been very shy so far, is that normal for this species? He doesn't mind me but seems intimidated by fish half his size. Really sorry about the glare, but here's a quick pic

07/05/2013, 10:54 PM	#123
Rea17 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,254	Happy to report that my parrot is doing very well. He's eating mysis, clams, seaweed, NLS pellets, and constantly grazing on my rocks and back glass. Gets along well with everyone and has been very active How is yours doing Beach?

07/05/2013, 11:59 PM	#124
small alien The fungus is among us. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 3,884	Amazing fish. Congratulations. __________________ This moment is all we have. Current Tank Info: 75 mixed reef. F OSFF, Clingfish, M/F Leopards, M Mandy, Darwin Clown, Bullet Goby, Green Clown Goby, M/F Matted Files, Bluestripe Pipe, Tailspot Blenny, Canary Wrasse, Royal Gramma, Papua Toby Puffer, Snooty Maori Wrasse.

07/06/2013, 09:28 AM	#125
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Yesterday I found a princess parrotfish that was 70$ for a 3.73" specimen. I haven't pulled the trigger yet because I like the Quoyis colors so much more, but besides the two that have sold on DD in the last 3 months they have been few and far between __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs