Vetteguy’s 660g acrylic Mixed reef

[vetteguy53081]

What else would vetteguy do on a rainy weekend and especially when he has the week off ?
Of course- Buy some huge colonies and These are not even fully open yet- been in the tank 3 hours when pics were taken.

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Said last week that that monster skimmer may be tempting.
WELL, GUESS I WAS MORE THAN TEMPTED !!!

This is a dream build right here

 

[RichtheReefer21]

What else would vetteguy do on a rainy weekend and especially when he has the week off ?
Of course- Buy some huge colonies and These are not even fully open yet- been in the tank 3 hours when pics were taken.

Niiiiiice!

 

[NautiTang]

Just finished this thread its breathtaking. I dream of setting up a tank 96Lx36Wx30T when I settle down in about 2 years. Thank you for letting everyone live vicariously through your tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

WELL . . . LOOK WHO CAME OUT OF THE CLOSET !! haven't SEEN HIM FOR 3-4 WEEKS BUT HE'S FAT AND OBVIOUSLY EATING.

SOMEONE WANTED IN ON THE PHOTOSHOOT. . lol

 

[SebastianReefer]

Glad you are enjoying it !!! The Best is yet to come as after tonight, I should be at point of filling the tank. I have very experienced reefers working with me on this and it will be beautiful- Believe me.
Vette is 2003 Anniversary which I just received a $3000 deposit from a fellow in Illinois as it is up for sale. I don't use it enough as I don't even really ride my Goldwing cycle much either AND I just bought a 2019 Equinox and one of them would have to stay outside as I have a single car garage. The Vette obviously, not my daily driver so it has to leave BUT. . . . . .. BUT >>
I am moving to Florida in under 3 years and it gives me a great opportunity to get my C6 body.

Where at in Florida I’m in vero beach Sebastian area

 

[vetteguy53081]

Doral (near Miami Beach)

 

[vetteguy53081]

Wish I could say its a good morning. Had a nice softy shipment schedule through FEDEX to arrive this morning.
Well . . . . Just got off phone with FEDEX who for the FOURTH and last time did not get an OVERNIGHT delivery of coral to me today and will now be tomorrow. Im Tired of getting dead coral because of them.
Im notifying everyone who ships to me that if they have no one other than FEDEX do not take orders from me- I refuse to use FEDEX ever again. My experience has not been just with coral but other packages and last year, their driver even hit my cycle and attempted to drive off !

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Wish I could say its a good morning. Had a nice softy shipment schedule through FEDEX to arrive this morning.
Well . . . . Just got off phone with FEDEX who for the FOURTH and last time did not get an OVERNIGHT delivery of coral to me today and will now be tomorrow. Im Tired of getting dead coral because of them.
Im notifying everyone who ships to me that if they have no one other than FEDEX do not take orders from me- I refuse to use FEDEX ever again. My experience has not been just with coral but other packages and last year, their driver even hit my cycle and attempted to drive off !

I have had bad experiences with that shipping company as well I cringe when I know something is being delivered by them

 

[NautiTang]

That's rough. I hope your corals arrive alive!

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Oh man... that's nuts...

I'd be in jail if that happened to me or my bike. No way.

Fingers crossed for safe arrival of ur shipment. Sheesh these shipping companies need to compensate for poor employees and their actions.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Regarding shipment. . . . .
These are from AquaSD and they pack VERY well, reason ive been a customer hitting 9 years and I have a plan to warm all the bags and release them into a bucket and drop a pint of tank water Every 15 minutes over a 2.5hr span

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Regarding shipment. . . . .
These are from AquaSD and they pack VERY well, reason ive been a customer hitting 9 years and I have a plan to warm all the bags and release them into a bucket and drop a pint of tank water Every 15 minutes over a 2.5hr span

Yea they have a top shelf rep. Hopefully the temp stays stable for them sir.
/crosses toes

 

[SebastianReefer]

Wish I could say its a good morning. Had a nice softy shipment schedule through FEDEX to arrive this morning.
Well . . . . Just got off phone with FEDEX who for the FOURTH and last time did not get an OVERNIGHT delivery of coral to me today and will now be tomorrow. Im Tired of getting dead coral because of them.
Im notifying everyone who ships to me that if they have no one other than FEDEX do not take orders from me- I refuse to use FEDEX ever again. My experience has not been just with coral but other packages and last year, their driver even hit my cycle and attempted to drive off !

Man sorry to hear well the good news when you get to Florida I get my shipments with 5 star service here from fed ex always around 945 am

 

[SebastianReefer]

Doral (near Miami Beach)

Man that’s pretty far south of me I live in a little town that’s a fishing community I don’t know anyone around my parts that’s into tanks would be nice to meet some reefers around me

 

[Raege]

Hoping your corals arrive and thrive.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hoping your corals arrive and thrive.

Thank you. Let me tell you. . . . . . . excited for arrival today and find this out (wasn't even notified in respect) as I thought something was wrong when it was reaching noon and no box.
That excitement has vanished. Couldn't care less if they stayed in Indiana. Feel like throwing the dang things in lake Michigan.
Not only did they not notify me, but said they would follow up with package status and get back to me. THAT NEVER HAPPENED EITHER. Heck, they got their money and as far as theyre concerned, when the box is delivered, they did their job !!! Payment was made for NEXT day, NOT the day after or when its convenient especially when stickers on box say " LIVE FISH".
Shows the stickers are a waste of time. Im not waking up any earlier than I have to as I did this morning. Like I said, not even a wee bit excited for arrival of order. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

 

[vetteguy53081]

FedEx arrived super early this morning and the driver noticed my tank thru picture window. She as I was explaining the situation was in awe. As she left, I felt heat thru the box. I opened box and to my shock (typical of Aqua SD packing), most corals were partially open (order was mainly fancy zoas) . They are acclimating right now and will be for close to 3 hours by My method. Im confident this order will be 100%.
Im still mad about fedEx inability to deliver on time but glad I didn't end up with a sour order. I really have a lot to do today and will find time to get these corals in and we all know. . . . there will be pics later today !

 

[Thespammailaccount]

FedEx arrived super early this morning and the driver noticed my tank thru picture window. She as I was explaining the situation was in awe. As she left, I felt heat thru the box. I opened box and to my shock (typical of Aqua SD packing), most corals were partially open (order was mainly fancy zoas) . They are acclimating right now and will be for close to 3 hours by My method. Im confident this order will be 100%.
Im still mad about fedEx inability to deliver on time but glad I didn't end up with a sour order. I really have a lot to do today and will find time to get these corals in and we all know. . . . there will be pics later today !

Yes post some pics zoa fan myself

 

[User1]

WELL . . . LOOK WHO CAME OUT OF THE CLOSET !! haven't SEEN HIM FOR 3-4 WEEKS BUT HE'S FAT AND OBVIOUSLY EATING.

SOMEONE WANTED IN ON THE PHOTOSHOOT. . lol

Marine Beta - very pretty fish. Interesting enough my Yellow Assessor does the same thing. I won't see him/her for weeks then suddenly it pops out from another nook/rock I've not seen before. I have a Marine Beta on my wish list. Love the color and markings.

In fact, three fish are grouped in my list due to similar color although not size:

Marine Beta
Starry Blenny
Bluegill Longfin (Plesiops Corallicola)

In any case great photos and update. Hope all is well with you!