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Holy freakin cow! Where was this when I needed it?!? Thanks!!!!!!!
Also am I choosing package size based on tank size? IS it length width and size for tank or shipping???? Confused.
Don’t choose a package. They are oversized to begin with, not to mention you already have what 30 hermits? First of all, get empty shells for them. Otherwise they will eat your snails (they might even do that either way just for fun lol). Then I’d sit back and wait until some algae grows, before purchasing any more cleaners. I think you have enough for now. In a few weeks when you have algae, maybe purchase a few more snails from reef cleaners.
 

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Post #90 is the newest pics!!! currently trying to figure out if i should purchase the 50# dry LR from amazon or if i just need a couple more pieces from my LFS... decisions decisions.
What do you think?
hi as far as rock,are you getting live from lfs?,i would not break your larger pieces save them for bottom of scape for stability,50# eh prob about right, you want about 100 total in the end ,but do not have to buy all at once ,30 maybe,then you can find cool pieces to add along the way ;) dislike hermits period,yes i would go ahead and add snails,jmo:)
 
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hi as far as rock,are you getting live from lfs?,i would not break your larger pieces save them for bottom of scape for stability,50# eh prob about right, you want about 100 total in the end ,but do not have to buy all at once ,30 maybe,then you can find cool pieces to add along the way ;) dislike hermits period,yes i would go ahead and add snails,jmo:)

My LFS has live for $7.50/lb I only have about 50lbs in there currently and have spent easily over $100 on rock already.
I keep saying i'm done spending money for the month.... but here we are...... I swear I can blink and spend $100/wk without thinking. I'm ready to slow down on the spending... my pocket is heating up!
 

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lots of options,one piece at a time,ask for deal 10# plus,different lfs,private seller,slow down take your time and enjoy!
 

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My LFS has live for $7.50/lb I only have about 50lbs in there currently and have spent easily over $100 on rock already.
I keep saying i'm done spending money for the month.... but here we are...... I swear I can blink and spend $100/wk without thinking. I'm ready to slow down on the spending... my pocket is heating up!

All rock becomes live fairly quickly. No need to spend extra $ on that junk since your tank is already up and running.

Can find cheap dead rock on craigslist for less than $1 lb. Give it a bleach bath and cure it and you are good to go.
 

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Also, try to join a local aquarium club and go to some meet ups. People will be more than happy to give away their extra rock at those things. And when you are ready for corals you can get a lot of free stuff that way to. It won't be nice coral but it will be something to start with and learn with. I was given my first 10 or 15 pieces of coral way back when.
 
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Also, try to join a local aquarium club and go to some meet ups. People will be more than happy to give away their extra rock at those things. And when you are ready for corals you can get a lot of free stuff that way to. It won't be nice coral but it will be something to start with and learn with. I was given my first 10 or 15 pieces of coral way back when.

i am on a fb ground for a local reef club. I just haven’t seen anything about meet ups... because of covid probably
 

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i didn't read through all the comments you may have found a solution already but here is what i used it was the best deal i could find although i didn't weigh it i'm sure i got closer to 50 pounds. i just used my pressure washer to clean it really good.
 
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If my starfish says hello at 1pm... that means that somethings off with my water quality...right???
 

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no not really ,they go up and down often ,tank is new ,they normally don't do well ,try to directly feed him,pick him up put a small amount of food under him,every couple of days,basically hand feeding ,lets keep him healthy :)
 
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So Ive updated my stock wish list since I have nothing to do except wait for my inverts to arrive (TOMORROW!-- as long as shipment is smooth)

Let me know what you all think:
Have:
-YWG (havent seen him since ive upgraded by ive had no h20 quality spikes)
-lemonpeel angel
-valentini pufer

Gonna get:

-clowns
-blue chromis
-starry (snowflake) blenny
-flame hawk
-orchid dottyback
-fairy wrasse


I think that is a pretty good mix of dudes and dudettes. What do you all think? Good color variety, missing anything essential?
 
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No experience with the other fish but I love my starry blenny! Highly recommended! although he’s terrible at algae control and much prefers frozen meaty foods.
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I absolutely LOVE starry's I think they have adorable bouncy personalities and are an extremely underrated tank addition for how affordable they are!
 
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So when covid started Iput a request for two mocha Vincs.
they just arrived at my LFS, but here’s the kicker.
they normally are $60/each
Because of covid they are now $80/each
—Do I purchase these guys for a $40 markup or do I wait????
I think they look pretty neat since they almost look like storms for Vinci price(ish)
I just think it’s crazy that they are a $20 markup each!
 

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hopefully costs will go back down soon,it's the shipping driving prices up rt now :( ,kinda hard to get room on limited planes,are you planning on doing corals??;)
 
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hopefully costs will go back down soon,it's the shipping driving prices up rt now :( ,kinda hard to get room on limited planes,are you planning on doing corals??;)

One day! I am hoping to find people who are willing to give me frags for shipping cost because I know once things start going back to normal and I’m not getting this extra federal income I will be penny pinching again. :/ life of a grad student.
 

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i forgot what type,if you said,not going back,like the suspense ;) be waitin:cool:
 

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