Time to restock the 65g

[BSJF]

Sorry Kevin, decision made, order placed.

There are corals, and I really hesitated about the CBB, but in the end got it because she has had an aiptasia problem forever.
I chose a Melanurus wrasse because she hasn't ever had one and fell in love with mine when she was here.

[kkiel02]

That is a great list. The Melanurus are a great choice as well. I recently got rid of my aiptasia with a couple peppermint shrimp in the 125 gallon if the cbb doesnt do it. Some also have great success keeping cbb in reef tanks so I wouldnt sweat it too much.

[BSJF]

She has tried the peppermint shrimp without success, otherwise that would have been my first choice too.

[Kristy]

Let us know how she likes her cool bitthday gift!

[BSJF]

Well the wrasse was practically DOA due to a water leak in the bag. She put him in and hasn't seen him since. She said the watchman was really small and parished within minutes. The CBB seems to be in good shape. The midas is on the fence. The pink skunk has already found its mate and the anemone. Little anem crabby hasn't found its nem yet, but seems happy anyway.

[BSJF]

CBB didn't make it either.

[Europhyllia]

That sucks

(can I say that or will that be filtered?)

[Kristy]

Dang... those are terrible survival rates! Sorry about your multiple losses. I wonder if ordering fish online this time of year is more risky?

[BSJF]

3rd order in a row I have had issues with. At least 5 of the 7 fish lost in these 3 orders are clearly a result of poor packaging. The watchman may have been a result of his small size (even though I ordered medium). CBBs are always sensitive and I knew that was a risky purchase.

I got much of my existing stock online in December 2009 after experiencing several losses from fish purchased locally. Every single thing survived (I expected casualties).

[Europhyllia]

I was scared after your recent experiences but they're the only supplier that offers certain fishes sexed. I got my order today and I guess they treat their anthias a little nicer than their wrasses: all arrived in a cozy warm package, plenty of water and so far very healthy and active - already schooling and eating. Got lucky...