Spoiled myself for my birthday!

forrealb50 · 12/25/2009, 02:18 PM

So on the 30th this month is my birthday and ordered too much stuff! The best part is everything is scheduled to arrive on the 30th!

1 Powder Brown Tang 2"
1 Blue Tang 1"
1 Goniopora Green Coral 2.5"
1 LT Plate Coral Coral 2.5"
40 Nassarius
20 Nerite
20 blue/white hermit
9 scarlet
2 porcelain crabs
1 sally light
2 emerald crabs
1 peppermint shrimp
1 serpent starfish

And a bunch of other chemicals, magfloat, heater, test kits, and upgraded cooling fan! The best part is I got a steal on everything and combined with shipping it's only $270! If I purcahsed all the same stuff at my LFS it would have cost $560 not including tax.

I'm so excited I can't stand it!

noahm · 12/25/2009, 02:27 PM

nothin' like a package of critters for your b-day.

forrealb50 · 12/25/2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by noahm

nothin' like a package of critters for your b-day.

This is also my first time ordering anything live via the mail. I hope everything works out.

Rhodan · 12/25/2009, 03:53 PM

Great Deal....Care to share which vendor you used?

Also, Happy B-Day! Great presents!

forrealb50 · 12/25/2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rhodan

Great Deal....Care to share which vendor you used?

Also, Happy B-Day! Great presents!

su

All the inverts are from ReefScavengers.com

The fish and corals were from bluezoo

All the supplies are from marinedepot

They all have crazy shipping specials. BlueZoo has free overnight on orders over $100 which is crazy.

insane · 12/25/2009, 05:56 PM

Who doesn't like getting crabs on their birthday?

Jared J · 12/25/2009, 06:02 PM

Nice....happy birthday. Don'r forget to drip

Ritten · 12/25/2009, 06:49 PM

I'm always happy with marine depot. Heard great things about Bluezoo, Reef Scavengers I'm not familiar with.

forrealb50 · 12/27/2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ritten

I'm always happy with marine depot. Heard great things about Bluezoo, Reef Scavengers I'm not familiar with.

I will post feedback on my experience with each.

silentscream · 12/27/2009, 09:41 PM

A 1" blue tang? that's pretty small, I don't think I've seen one that small.

forrealb50 · 12/27/2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by silentscream

A 1" blue tang? that's pretty small, I don't think I've seen one that small.

Yeah, that's the size that was on sale for $22 so I thought I would give it a whirl.

Mikep503 · 12/27/2009, 10:34 PM

I've checked out Bluezoo a couple times but haven't ordered from them yet. Let us know how it goes. Happy Birthday!

amore169 · 12/28/2009, 12:30 AM

Very nice list.

forrealb50 · 12/30/2009, 09:54 PM

Here's the update on everything I received.

Marine Depot - Everything perfect and exactly what I ordered and got here on time!

Blue Zoo Aquatics - Received the corals and blue tang exactly as described. The powder brown arrived as a powder blue and 4-5" inches. Not sure what to do because the PB tang was supposed to be 1-2". They are both in the QT getting a copper treatment for 4 weeks. I saw the blue tang scratching at some PVC so I didn't hesitate with the copper.

Reef Scavengers - Order isn't shipping until the new year. They don't want to take a chance with inverts getting stuck in the holiday craze.

coastie81 · 12/30/2009, 09:59 PM

pictures????

forrealb50 · 12/30/2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by coastie81

pictures????

I'll take some pics of the blue and powder blue tomorrow. I don't want to freak them out with camera flashes right now.

I will be posting pics of the entire setup after my controller comes in. I'm working on the power center right now.

Lytehouse · 12/30/2009, 10:06 PM

Happy Birthday

Congrats on all the goodies

So*Cal Reefdude · 12/30/2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by insane

Who doesn't like getting crabs on their birthday?

what copper are you using on your tang? and what size is your QT?

forrealb50 · 12/30/2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by So*Cal Reefdude

what copper are you using on your tang? and what size is your QT?

I'm using copper safe (chelated) and 20gal. Should I not use copper to treat the possible ich? I don't see any spots but I did see the little guy scrape on some PVC.

lougotzz · 12/31/2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by insane

who doesn't like getting crabs on their birthday?

lol

So*Cal Reefdude · 01/01/2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by forrealb50

I'm using copper safe (chelated) and 20gal. Should I not use copper to treat the possible ich? I don't see any spots but I did see the little guy scrape on some PVC.

oh i was just wondering because im debating using seachems copper vs hypo for my PBT that decided to get ick in my DT. i also have a 20 qt for it too

forrealb50 · 01/01/2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by So*Cal Reefdude

oh i was just wondering because im debating using seachems copper vs hypo for my PBT that decided to get ick in my DT. i also have a 20 qt for it too

Yeah I always go with copper because it's very easy to use. I would screw up hypo so I don't even try. Also, copper kills lots of other parasites. I think hypo only kills ich (don't quote me on that.)

*Update* The fish have been treated with copper now for over 48 hours and both a calm and eating like pigs.

12/25/2009, 02:18 PM	#1
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Spoiled myself for my birthday! So on the 30th this month is my birthday and ordered too much stuff! The best part is everything is scheduled to arrive on the 30th! 1 Powder Brown Tang 2" 1 Blue Tang 1" 1 Goniopora Green Coral 2.5" 1 LT Plate Coral Coral 2.5" 40 Nassarius 20 Nerite 20 blue/white hermit 9 scarlet 2 porcelain crabs 1 sally light 2 emerald crabs 1 peppermint shrimp 1 serpent starfish And a bunch of other chemicals, magfloat, heater, test kits, and upgraded cooling fan! The best part is I got a steal on everything and combined with shipping it's only $270! If I purcahsed all the same stuff at my LFS it would have cost $560 not including tax. I'm so excited I can't stand it! Last edited by forrealb50; 12/25/2009 at 02:49 PM.

12/25/2009, 03:53 PM	#4
Rhodan Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 201	Great Deal....Care to share which vendor you used? Also, Happy B-Day! Great presents! __________________ - Matt D. Current Tank Info: 180g with 150g basement sump

12/27/2009, 09:41 PM	#10
silentscream Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,136	A 1" blue tang? that's pretty small, I don't think I've seen one that small. __________________ Justin

12/28/2009, 12:30 AM	#13
amore169 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,250	Very nice list. __________________ Arnie. Current Tank Info: 400 Gallon Starphire Rimless. 8 A360WE Kessils with controller. Sfiligoi Infinity DDE 6X250 light fixture. Bubble King Internal 300 Deluxe. 215 Gallon Oceanic Starphire Ultimate FOWRL. 34 Gallon Solana.

12/30/2009, 10:06 PM	#17
Lytehouse seeker of knowledge Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW OKC Posts: 3,276	Happy Birthday Congrats on all the goodies __________________ --Lynn The challenge is the fun.

12/25/2009, 02:27 PM	#2
noahm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,736	nothin' like a package of critters for your b-day.

12/25/2009, 05:56 PM	#6
insane Moved On Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: under your bed Posts: 771 Blog Entries: 7	Who doesn't like getting crabs on their birthday?

12/25/2009, 06:02 PM	#7
Jared J Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 431	Nice....happy birthday. Don'r forget to drip

12/25/2009, 06:49 PM	#8
Ritten Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 2,164	I'm always happy with marine depot. Heard great things about Bluezoo, Reef Scavengers I'm not familiar with.

12/27/2009, 10:34 PM	#12
Mikep503 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salem Oregon Posts: 66	I've checked out Bluezoo a couple times but haven't ordered from them yet. Let us know how it goes. Happy Birthday!

12/30/2009, 09:54 PM	#14
forrealb50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 510	Here's the update on everything I received. Marine Depot - Everything perfect and exactly what I ordered and got here on time! Blue Zoo Aquatics - Received the corals and blue tang exactly as described. The powder brown arrived as a powder blue and 4-5" inches. Not sure what to do because the PB tang was supposed to be 1-2". They are both in the QT getting a copper treatment for 4 weeks. I saw the blue tang scratching at some PVC so I didn't hesitate with the copper. Reef Scavengers - Order isn't shipping until the new year. They don't want to take a chance with inverts getting stuck in the holiday craze.

12/30/2009, 09:59 PM	#15
coastie81 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mt. View, California Posts: 131	pictures????