The cutest fish I've ever owned. Aussie Harlequin Tuskfish.

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  1. Renee@LionfishLair

    Renee@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    You have to ignore the tank. I'm acclimating him to his environment. The lid will go back on when it's over. :) This is a grow out tank, not a display.

    I'm going to try and get some pictures tonight. He's starting to shake his nervousness. I'm basically hiding across the room with my iPhone, under a pile of clothes hiding. Geesh.

    I just had to share the cuteness. He's a piggy, so he'll grow fast. I can't wait to see his Aussie colors come in!




    Here's the Divers Den picture.

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    Hmmmm.... what's up with the video.... working on it.
     
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    Yeah, I haven't figured out the video thing yet either. Let me know when you get it figured....lol I know it can work, have seen others do it just fine. That fish looks great though.
     
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    billielewis3 Gigas Clam

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    PM'd you for help with the youtube issues
     
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  5. MoJoe

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    CONGRATS, I saw that little bugger on DD I would have snatched him up if I wasn't lucky enough to have acquired a nice Aussie juvie myself. I had been looking for one a long while.

    They are one of my fav SW fish, if not my most fav. I love mine, it is bigger than yours, maybe about 3.5" but has been doing great for the past few months. Eats like a pig of course and his blue is starting to come in nicely.
     
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    Thank you. I wonder how it use to work because that video did play back when....
     
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    I had him up on the screen for the longest time trying to decide. We always wanted one as they are one of my favs as well. I look forward to watching him grow. It's always special to obtain fish as juvies.
     
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  8. MoJoe

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    Def, and Aussie Tusks are very hard to find under the 4' mark, at least in all my searches. Look forward to pics/vids!
     
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    Absolutely gorgeous! these guys (especially aussie ones) are IMO one of the prettiest fish out there!
     
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  10. Renee@LionfishLair

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    This is what I've heard. It was probably the deciding factor. I'm such a sucker for "hard to find" or "challenging to keep".

    Anyone know how touchy they are at this size?
     
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