John's Blog (3)

The 187 gallon has been up and running now for 10 months and everything has finally stabilized from the transfer from the 100 gallon. Several corals browned out while in the holding tank and a few died but the ones that made it are finally coloring up. Come february I'll be replacing my skimmer (a birthday gift from the wife), and I will also be adding an ozonizer and a calcium reactor. Continue

Ok, I'm back in business. After a long wait the 100 gal is up and running once again. I have a new stocking list as well: Mated pair Ocellaris (already have) McKosker's Wrasse Bangi Cardinal's Fire Fish Lawnmower Blenny Mated Harlequin Shrimp Skunk Cleaner Blood Shrimp Peppermint Shrimp I can't wait to get a calcium reactor and my AC Junior. I will update as progress is made John Continue

Well I went to pick up a order for myself and a friend. First off the order was wrong, I had ordered a harelquin and a skunk cleaner and got a cleaner wrasse instead of the skunk. secondly the wrasse looks like he's in bad shape, mouth gapeing open laying on his side, so I rush him home to do an emergency acclimation. His mouth is now closed and he's upright but still no swimming action. Poor guy I hope he makes it.
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