Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

Just picked up some 2 part, Alk and Ca salifert tests, and a beautiful little orange shroom. Oh, and the LFS agreed to take my 6line so he will be avoiding the toilet...now to get him out of the tank. Oh boy. This is my fault for not adding him last, he has clearly just been biding his time.
 
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I know but he’s still closed up, not the best sign. I’ll have to test nitrate and phosphate when I get home.
Duncans are moody af. Give it a few days. If it doesn't improve move it and give it a week before moving again.
 
This is what I came home to.
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was still breathing, but the boss hermit was already in position...

about 15 minutes later, the circle of life is happening. Went for the eyes first in case anyone was wondering.

f ***********ck me:mad:
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This is what I came home to.
DE19DCED-0E04-469D-9E47-F6001FE23818.jpeg

was still breathing, but the boss hermit was already in position...

about 15 minutes later, the circle of life is happening. Went for the eyes first in case anyone was wondering.

f ***********ck me:mad:
42D0AC56-0A74-4CEC-BEF4-98C346FD356E.jpeg

Sorry for your loss man :/
 
This is what I came home to.
DE19DCED-0E04-469D-9E47-F6001FE23818.jpeg

was still breathing, but the boss hermit was already in position...

about 15 minutes later, the circle of life is happening. Went for the eyes first in case anyone was wondering.

f ***********ck me:mad:
42D0AC56-0A74-4CEC-BEF4-98C346FD356E.jpeg
Crap. I'm so sorry!
 
Crap. I'm so sorry!
I had a plan too... Talked to the LFS about the best way to get the 6line out of the tank, felt confident I could make that happen without removing all my rock. They were going to take him back, and now it’s too late...my CUC is feasting right now. Do I just let this happen and assume any ammonia spike is negligible, then remove the carcass after they’re done?

moving forward, now I know my wrasse is a murderous ba*t*rd. Does he get to stay in the tank now that he got what he wanted? 2 clowns and a blue devil damselfish are his current tank mates.

still can’t believe it...24 hours ago everything had been peaceful for 7+ months.
 

WHEN REEFING GETS TOUGH, WHAT KEEPS YOU MOST INVESTED?

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