Wayne's 109 Gallon Build

I looked at a ruby red feather star here a few months ago. My LFS basically told me if I bought it it would die. (Hoping that wasn't in reference to my fish keeping). Anyhow, he said they are extremely difficult to keep and wouldnt really recommend it. Plus if I recal, it was very pricey.

 

They require a specialized diet that we can't provide. But why would anyone LFS have one and not sell it.

 

I see where your coming from, he may have sold it to someone else who was less concerned about fish/aquatica homicide than I was. I hate the idea of killing anything, and don't have the time or the extra money to spend on the special foods. Also he knew I'd just feel guilty if I killed it. They are a pretty decent LFS, and he didn't say he wouldn't sell it, just helped me weigh the options before I bought it.

He didn't purchase it that I'm aware of, if I recal some other idiot like me bought it, then brought it in to him because he didn't know what to do with it. Lol, that's what I remember at least.

 

I'd find another lfs if they will sell to anyone.

 

I have begun collecting corals for my build and housing them in my 500. I received a group of millies. I am looking to also purchase a yellow, blue, and purple slimers if available. So here's what I got:
Totally Bananas

Blue by You

Fall in the NW

Gold Finger

Piney

And my favorite so far, Melted Crayola

Enjoy.

 

Oh yea. The skimmer came in and it's in the break in phase. I got a Eshopps PSK-150. First cyber Monday order I ever did and I got it for a steal. Also received pods from Doctor Ecosystems and received a free phytoplankton for every bottle of pods. 30 more days and I should have the lights and transfer the corals over.

 

looking really nice wayne - some really pretty pieces and they look very healthy!

 

One day I will own a reef savvy tank! Looks great wayne, always enjoy your builds man. Those frags are showing great color, can't wait to see them as colonies.

 

Thanks. I'm only dealing with private vendors. Only one lfs has been good but buying from people is better.

 

Thanks DSC. I finally grew patience. It'll be a couple years if all goes well. But I can't wait either.