Reefcleaners

[ramsey]

I know there was a group buy not long ago but is anyone interested in doing a group buy?

[Gseclipse02]

i was thinking of doing another one several people have asked me about it .....

[neogenix]

Yeah, I'm due to order with Ramsey shortly, I've just not gotten to the point where I'll actually order mine.

[ramsey]

Anybody else? We need more participation if we do a group order.

[neogenix]

I'm def down for it... :|

[tebstan]

I could use some nassarius, but the $ total wont amount to much. Let me know if you go ahead with it.

[allan]

Dude, I'm in as well.

[neogenix]

Great, whom ever has in mind to do an order, give a general idea on how much you were looking to spend so we can work out if we're able to cover the minimum order.

Neogenix: $35

[allan]

I will see if I can find a computer tonight to get an idea of what I want.

[tebstan]

30 nassarius = ~12

[ramsey]

My order will be around $60~$70

[allan]

Hey guys, I can go in thirty.

[neogenix]

So we're about 150 in so far, we need another 100 I believe to make it to the group order number.

[Gseclipse02]

150 gets you free shipping i think

[ramsey]

"Free Shipping Applies to all group orders over $250. We will contact you if it falls short and we have a shipping charge."

Maybe we talk to him and he'd make an exception for MAAST members?

[syncere]

When would this be? My tank is just about set up and I may be in time to order a few things depending when.

[neogenix]

As soon as we can get it up and going ;) If you need some, I'm sure you could just put them into a container with a powerhead... think of them like live rock, but that moves ;) It'll probably be in a week or two... how long till your tank's done?

[syncere]

Well should be able to order my lighting this weekend or next. Other than the lr and ls that is all I am waiting to get. That sounds like a good time frame though. Will let you know though. thanks

[lewk]

Do ReefCleaners group orders ship individually? I'm in need of about 30-50lbs of dry rock. I'm in Austin, and would prefer to have the rock shipped here and not have to head to SA for pickup. And does anyone know if rock qualifies for any kind of discount on group orders?

[neogenix]

Unfortunately not, it'd be for pickup here, sorry :(

[lewk]

Bummer. Guess I'll sit out on this one.

[paul]

what can 20 bucks get me

[neogenix]

Paul, You'd get an assortment of snails, and / or crabs,shrimp, or other funky cleaner creatures. Give reefcleaners.org under the store a look.

[tebstan]

When I looked last week the Dwarf Planaxis was available, but now they're not. I was curious about them, but it didn't sound like they're often available to avoid depleting the natural habitat of them. (I like that.)

Anyone had these before?

[rocketeer]

I'm in!

Florida Cirith 20*.40 8
Florida Fighting Conch 4*8.99 35.96
Juvenile Fighting Conch 4*4.99 19.96
Nassarius Vibex 30*.40 12
Nerite (Small-Med.) 20*.60 12
Turbograzer (large) 10*2.29 22.90
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110.82
Jack

[ramsey]

Here's my order:

2 x 5 red mangroves
1 x codium (short)
1 x flame algae
1 x grape calerpa
1 x Laurencia
1 x Red Gracilaria
1 x Ulva
20 x dwarf cerith
1 x fighting conch
10 x nerite (small)
1 x rock boring urchin
20 x Nassarius
2 x turbo grazers
1 x Decorator Crab


Total should be $86.52


Who is going to order this? I don't mind doing it but it may be better if someone in SA does since I'm in New Braunfels.

[ramsey]

So I spoke to neogenix and we need to know if it would be easier for everyone if we got the order shipped to New Braunfels or San Antonio. Also, if anyone else wants in, nows the time!

[tebstan]

NB or SA is fine for me either way.

I'll add some crabs to my list.

30 Nassarius Vibex @ .40 ea = $12
10 Blue Leg Hermit @ .40 ea = $4

$16

[Europhyllia]

If you guys are ordering but are not getting fuzzy chitons you are so missing out!

[ramsey]

If you guys are ordering but are not getting fuzzy chitons you are so missing out!

I thought about them but what's so special about them?

[edit] WOW! I looked 'em up and read more about them. I think I'm gonna get some! They're super cool looking!

[allan]

Neogen,

Where and when will be the pick up place?

When I call in the order what's the group name that it's under?

When is the last date to place order?

[OUCH!]

Neogen,

Where and when will be the pick up place?

When I call in the order what's the group name that it's under?

When is the last date to place order?

I would also like to know the following thanks

[paul]

would also like to know if it is still to late to order

[ramsey]

Sorry guys, me and Neo placed our order. We were having a hard time hitting the $250 mark and there didn't seem to be much interest. We just placed the order and it should ship Monday. Let me email John and see what we can do. I'll keep you guys updated.

[ramsey]

I emailed him and asked about turning it into a group order. I'll let you guys know what he says.

[paul]

let me know

[ramsey]

Alright guys. The group buy is on. Just pick what you want, order them and put "MAAST group buy" in the comment section.

[tebstan]

So where's the pickup location?
I'm not needing much, but I travel from NE SA to New Braunfels regularly, I could play courier if needed.

[Gseclipse02]

ramsey put were and when the group buy is ending and being picked up at it helps with some people who want to order from different sides of the town....

for the people who have never ordered you wont be disapointed john takes care of every one

[ramsey]

Group buy ends tomorrow. It'll ship Monday. The pickup location will be one of two places. It will likely be at Neo's house but if not, it'll be at my workplace off of I-10 and Wurzbach. The order is being shipped to my house but I'll be bringing it with me Tuesday afternoon on my way to work. I'll let you guys know for sure ASAP. I'm waiting to hear back from Neo.

[syncere]

Ok so I am interested in a couple lbs of dry rock. Would I be able to get less than the required amount to not mess any of the shipping charges up?

If so I am interested in about 20 lbs of dry rock. So what do I go about doing to order it?

[ramsey]

I sent John an email. I'll let you know what he says.

[syncere]

Ok. Well if it doesn't work out I can just order the 30 and hold on to it in my sump. If anyone is looking for a few small pieces I'm sure I can part ways with a couple lbs.

[neogenix]

Hey Folks,

You guys can come pick it up at my house just off I-10/De Zavala. Ramsey will have it delivered to his house on Tuesday morning - hopefully (you can pick it up if you're there shortly after the order arrives (New Braunfels)), and then bring it over to our work and collect it from my house (I-10 and De Zavala) or if you need it closer to Wurzbach (I-10 and Wurzbach). Let us know what you end up ordering so we can make sure that it's separated out properly.

[paul]

pm'ed

[paul]

just added to order
20Nassarius Vibex $8.00
3Dwarf Cerith $0.45
1Limpets* $0.758Juvenile Florida Cerith $1.521Fuzzy Chiton* $2.995Empty Hermit Shells $0.45
total about $14

I SENT A PM TO CALL ME ,, I WORK NIGHTS. AND WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO PICK UP WEDNESDAY.

[rocketeer]

Thanks for organizing this.
I just ordered:
20 Florida Ceriths
5 Florida Fighting Conchs
5 Juvenile Fighting Conchs
30 Nassarius Videx
20 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium)
10 Turbograzer Snails (large)

$112.80

Is anybody bringing the stuff from New Braunfels to S.A.?

Jack

[allan]

Okay peeps, I ordered.... somewhat last minute so I'm hoping that they are able to execute. My order is kind of small in regards to some of y'alls orders.

20 Blue Leg Hermit Crab* (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=52&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 25235 USD0.40 USD8.00
30 Dwarf Cerith (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 10011 USD0.15 USD4.50
3 Fuzzy Chiton* (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 99999 USD2.99 USD8.97
10 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium) (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=3&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 10014 USD0.50 USD5.00
1 5 Red Mangroves (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=9&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 87878 USD4.00 USD4.00

I probably should have ordered greater quantities but I have to do this without my wife knowing. :) or not I may have to bunk out at Polly's for a few nights.

[ramsey]

Paul, what times do you work? I work second shift so we may be able to work something out.

Jack, I'm bringing the stuff down Tuesday when it gets in. It'll be at Neo's house at I-10 and De Zavala sometime in the afternoon/evening.

Allan, I think you're fine. The order is suppose to ship Monday. I'm sure he'll let me know if we need to push it back or something.

[OUCH!]

this is what i order:

QtyNameSKUPriceTotal
20Blue Leg Hermit Crab* (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=52&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 25235 USD0.40 USD8.00
30Dwarf Cerith (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=1&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 10011 USD0.15 USD4.50
4Fuzzy Chiton* (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=6&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34)99999 USD 2.99 USD11.96
20Juvenile Florida Cerith (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=107&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34)477451 USD 0.19 USD3.80
10Nassarius Vibex (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34)5554446 USD0.40 USD4.00
10Zig Zag Periwinkles (http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details&product_id=4&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=34) 44444 USD 0.20 USD2.00

[ramsey]

Guys, I have good news and bad news. The good news is the order shipped today. The bad news is it's not going to get in until Wednesday. We didn't realize we were in a two day shipping location. John told me to contact him if anything isn't alive. A lot of the stuff we ordered required next day by noon shipping. Sorry again guys but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that everything makes it.

[tebstan]

Hmm. That changes plans for me... since I work Wednesday I probably cant help transport stuff like I planned. I work afternoons/evenings. Keep us updated on the estimated arrival time.

And thanks for arranging all this!

[ramsey]

They're showing before 3PM. I'm hoping to have it with Neo before 5PM. We'll keep you posted.

[paul]

i go to work at 400 pm so i would have to have it by 300 pm ,, if not i have to pick it up first thing the next morning.. call me 210 204 7065

[ramsey]

Looks like the order may come int today after all. The tracking site shows it left the sorting facility and is on it's way to the destination. I'll keep you guy posted.

[paul]

hey ramsey i need you to call me on the details of where i can pick up... ive messaged you several times,,, call my cell now before i go to work. I can't answer my phone at work, so i dont carry it on me.. call me 210 204 7065

[ramsey]

Called Paul and let him know the deal. At the moment, I'm still waiting on the order. John from Reefcleaners said that there's a situation sometime when it says it's on its way but it actually not. I'm keeping my finger crossed that this is not the case. I'll keep you guys posted.

[neogenix]

Hey folks,

Here's what we have currently on file, we'll confirm when Ramsey gets here in a few minutes that everyone's stuff is here. Let me know if you have stuff that's not on the list:

Paul:

20 Nassarius Vibex $8.00
3 Dwarf Cerith $0.45
1 Limpets* $0.75
8 Juvenile Florida Cerith $1.52
1Fuzzy Chiton* $2.99
5 Empty Hermit Shells $0.45
total about $14

Rocketeer:

20 Florida Ceriths
5 Florida Fighting Conchs
5 Juvenile Fighting Conchs
30 Nassarius Videx
20 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium)
10 Turbograzer Snails (large)

$112.80

Allan:

20 Blue Leg Hermit Crab* 25235 USD0.40 USD8.00
30 Dwarf Cerith 10011 USD0.15 USD4.50
3 Fuzzy Chiton* 99999 USD2.99 USD8.97
10 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium) 10014 USD0.50 USD5.00
1 5 Red Mangroves 87878 USD4.00 USD4.00

Ouch:

20 Blue Leg Hermit Crab* 25235 USD0.40 USD8.00
30 Dwarf Cerith 10011 USD0.15 USD4.50
4 Fuzzy Chiton* 99999 USD 2.99 USD11.96
20 Juvenile Florida Cerith 477451 USD 0.19 USD3.80
10 Nassarius Vibex 5554446 USD0.40 USD4.00
10 Zig Zag Periwinkles 44444 USD 0.20 USD2.00

Ramsey/Neogenix:

1 Florida Fighting Conch* 2542524 USD7.99 USD7.99
4 Fuzzy Chiton* 99999 USD2.99 USD11.96
45 Nassarius Vibex 5554446 USD0.40 USD18.00
40 Nerite Snails (Small - Medium) 10014 USD0.50 USD20.00
1 Rock Boring Urchins* 43254 USD5.99 USD5.99
2 5 Red Mangroves 87878 USD4.00 USD8.00
1 Codium (Short) 34653 USD4.99 USD4.99
1 Grape Caulerpa 3921046 USD6.99 USD6.99
1 Halymenia 23047 USD8.99 USD8.99
1 1 Penny Macro Algae 909090 USD0.01 USD0.01
3 Ulva 234545 USD3.00 USD9.00
1 Red Gracilaria 4392545 USD7.00 USD7.00
1 Fern Caulerpa 390648 USD3.99 USD3.99
1 Decorator Crab* 398332 USD6.00 USD6.00
45 Dwarf Cerith 10011 USD0.15 USD6.75
1 Juvenile Fighting Conch* 25425858 USD3.99 USD3.99
30 Juvenile Florida Cerith 477451 USD0.19 USD5.70

[tebstan]

Um, my names not on that list, but I got a confirmation email from John:

10 Blue Leg Hermit Crab* USD0.40 USD4.00
30 Nassarius Vibex USD0.40 USD12.00
3 Fuzzy Chiton* USD2.99 USD8.97

[neogenix]

Tebstan, Allen, Paul, I think all your stuff is here. If you ordered mangroves, they didn't come, and the person who I'm assuming is Rocketeer I think we may be having issues finding all your bags, I'm going to go home and work through them to find them all, but it may take me a few minutes. Give me a call 210 646 1004 and let me know *who* you are, and when you want to come get it ;)

[ramsey]

Mangroves were delayed but should have shipped today. Allan, I'll let you know when they come in.

[allan]

Was I the only one who ordered mg. If so perhaps they can send it to my addy? If not no big deal.

[ramsey]

He's already shipped them to me. I'll let you know when they get in and we can work something out.

[tebstan]

With all the PMs and texts going back and forth, this group buy thing isn't easy.

Thanks so much to you guys that coordinated it and did all the foot work!

[neogenix]

Hey Guys, i've still not heard anything from Joey?? Jack??

[tebstan]

Wow! Really happy with the fuzzy chitons. Took them a bit to show any signs of life, but now that they're on the move, they are my new favorite thing. :wub:

I have such a fickle heart when it comes to my tank, lol...

[OUCH!]

sorry u guyz i had to work allready pm for info

[rocketeer]

Oh, I just saw the end of page six. Calling.
Thanks,
Jack

[neogenix]

Hey Folks, All sorted an done for Rocketeer :D Only stuff left will be heading out at 1pm :D

[paul]

sorry i didnt make it at 1 today. i work long hours and overslept. tonight is my friday so i can pick it up tomorrow for sure. i need yall to call me at 700 am so i can meet up straight at your work. i thank you for holding it this long. call me , ill call you back tonight.

[neogenix]

Hey Dude, No problem, it's all sorted :) and hope you like the snails!

[rocketeer]

Wow, those are some big snails. I bet they'll eat alot of stuff. Good survival too so far. And I think I got some unexpected babies.

Thanks to everybody who helped pull this together.

Jack

[allan]

Yeah thanks guys, really happy with the order.

And Karin thanks for the chiton recommendation. I got three and they're wicked cool. Much bigger than what I expected.

[ramsey]

+1 on the chitons. Very cool.

[allan]

Sad face, looks like one of my chitons went belly up.

But on a brighter note, I received the MG pods today. Completely surprised that they sent it to me instead of the organizer. Very cool. Order complete.

[tebstan]

Sad face, looks like one of my chitons went belly up.


...how can you tell?! One of mine still hasn't moved, but when I poked him he tensed up a bit... These are some slow critters for sure, no wonder algae grows on them.

When I dropped them in, one headed toward the glass, one to rock, and one is still kinda in the same spot. The one on the glass took 2 hours to turn around last night. (I was very amused by this.) But this morning, a large nassarius was attacking him! Had his little probiscus thing stuck under the chitons shell and was pumping juices out. :sick:
I pulled off the snail and put the chiton on the rock. It is ever-so-slowly crawling to safety. I hope he makes it.

[allan]

...how can you tell?! One of mine still hasn't moved, but when I poked him he tensed up a bit... These are some slow critters for sure, no wonder algae grows on them.

Hi Tebstan,

sorry I missed this, would've gotten back to you earlier had I known. Okay, how did I know it went belly up. Hmmm... how did I know....

Oh, I get it. See, I was being literal. He went Belly Up. On his back. Sunbathing with his belly exposed. T.U., Doing the backstroke on the bottom... :D Sometime during the night it fell off the rock and landed on its back. I put it back right side up and it ended up in the same position. The next day my yellow tang was dining on its soft underside because it was... yep, you guessed it, belly up. :)

[tebstan]

:rofl:


Didn't know it was literal...

Ha! Thanks, man. Always enjoy a good laugh.

[Europhyllia]

A little too late for this but: they display homing behavior.
Mine arrived sitting together in a little shell and so rather than just dropping them in I placed them in the tank on the little shell.
They ventured out from there and then returned to the shell for nap time I guess.
http://www.dominopads.com/chitons.jpg

[tebstan]

Oh wow, that's awesome. I took out the shell... wonder if they'll return if I put it back. They are all in the same general area, I figured they just hadn't traveled far for lack of motivation. They really are very slow.

Will the fuzz grow back? I think my tang ate it.

[Europhyllia]

Our fuzz got eaten off too and didn't return. I like the detail on the critter though so I am good with no fuzz...