Branespikin Reefer 250

[ourcoralreef]

They are pretty big id think they are over a year old. The small one i got is like an 1-1/4 maybe and is about 9 months. These 2 are from Bali Aquarich i picked up and about 2 inches. Going to try and catch this small guy tonight. I want to keep him in small tank. Hes a really nice looking clown so dont want to get rid of him

Size does not determine age i have Wyoming white babies all born the same time and some are big some small and even tiny
Most clownfish on the market are about 3 months old it cost money to keep them, feed every day, change water, and taking space new batches of babies when you do this for profit you want them out as soon as possible

your single is about a year old the others 3-4 months old

 

[ourcoralreef]

If you don’t mind me asking how much did you pay
They are onyx picassos?

 

[Branespikin]

My LFS NYRA was selling them for $299 initially then $199.
He had a sale got the pair for $300.

 

[Branespikin]

Im not sure exactly ehat they are. The small one i got is a onyx picasso and looks like these. These 2 just have helmets

 

[ourcoralreef]

Wow very nice
$150 is worth it
the only thing is they have a underbite and i consider that a deformity

 

[Branespikin]

Man I don’t know about that stuff. They just looked real nice to me. Not that knowledgeable about clowns. I just started getting into fish. Im more coral guy. But good to know that to look out in the future. Thx!
Id say $150 each was a good deal so i went for it

 

[ourcoralreef]

Man I don’t know about that stuff. They just looked real nice to me. Not that knowledgeable about clowns. I just started getting into fish. Im more coral guy. But good to know that to look out in the future. Thx!
Id say $150 each was a good deal so i went for it

It is a good deal and you should enjoy them they are beautiful

 

[Branespikin]

Thanks. Caught the small one this morning. Hes in small tank now.

 

[Branespikin]

Got a few goodies recently so heres a FTS and top down of some stuff i got.

 

[Branespikin]

My new fishy chillin. Love this guy!

 

[Branespikin]

Did a little Skimmer upgrade. Swapped out the NYOS 120 for a BK 160

 

[pelphrey]

Did a little Skimmer upgrade. Swapped out the NYOS 120 for a BK 160

Nice!! Just wanting to try something new?

 

[Branespikin]

Yeah since i cant upgrade tank i just play with equipment. Actually just setup a IM Nuvo 25 in my office. Will start another build thread just for fun

 

[MCooper]

Looks great man! I love the rock

 

[mrpizzaface]

looks great. I wonder if you will have to increase your bio load to get consistent performance out of the BK mini 160?

 

[Branespikin]

Looks great man! I love the rock

Thanks man

 

[Branespikin]

looks great. I wonder if you will have to increase your bio load to get consistent performance out of the BK mini 160?

I guess we will see. Its still settling in but is skimming on the wet side now. Need to dial it in. I got 5 fish pretty stocked tank and feed heavy

 

[mrpizzaface]

I’m in Queens too. Are you buying most of your corals local, or off the internet?

 

[Branespikin]

I’m in Queens too. Are you buying most of your corals local, or off the internet?

I get most of my stuff local here. Off of MR and some stuff here. Lil off the web aswell. There is Reefe Shoppe in BX and NY Reef Aquatic in flushing. Darren in NJ.

 

[powers2001]

@Branespikin can we get an update on this tank?