Emperors of R2R (pomacanthus imperator)

[Projects with Sam]

So far, I've found that when I keep a clip of red nori and feed him angel frozen cubes, and I've removed the offensive corals, Timmy's coral nibbling has ceased. I do however notice that he has started Rage-charging the school of Chromis, I think just to see them scatter; he always grunts afterwards. Its pretty funny; he doesn't stand a chance of getting them.

 

[watdachuck]

Toledo Zoo and Aquarium - Ohio.

Jay

Can we get a photo oh them in the display?

 

[watdachuck]

Had to share this one…

 

[Jay Hemdal]

Can we get a photo oh them in the display?

Sorry, I retired from the aquarium last year and I don’t get to that building very often now…
Jay

 

[Projects with Sam]

Stop eating my __________ corals Timmy!

 

[blaxsun]

Here's our guy - we got him in January. So far he's proving to be reasonably reef safe (I think he might be cleaning out a few patches of a rather ugly plain zoa in the tank which is fine with me). His favorite snack seems to be TLF SeaVeggies Red.

 

[watdachuck]

More BoTom....how's your King ya'll???

He's trying to get a cleaner shrimps attention in the photo btw.

 

[Projects with Sam]

Here's our guy - we got him in January. So far he's proving to be reasonably reef safe (I think he might be cleaning out a few patches of a rather ugly plain zoa in the tank which is fine with me). His favorite snack seems to be TLF SeaVeggies Red.

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beautiful fish! My Timmy also loves the red nori

 

[Derrick0580]

The last emperator I had was around 20 years ago. I added it to my 220 fowlr and within 30 minutes the yellow tang I had killed it. When I flushed the dead body I also flushed the live yellow tang! If I had only known the tang which I bought on sale for $9.99 would some day be selling for over $200!!!! Smh

 

[blaxsun]

The last emperator I had was around 20 years ago. I added it to my 220 fowlr and within 30 minutes the yellow tang I had killed it. When I flushed the dead body I also flushed the live yellow tang! If I had only known the tang which I bought on sale for $9.99 would some day be selling for over $200!!!! Smh

lol. I'm laughing with you here, not at you.
I picked up a yellow corris wrasse for $40 to satisfy the "yellow" component of my reef tank.

 

[Zionas]

What size was it brought in and how big is it now?

 

[watdachuck]

What size was it brought in and how big is it now?

Are you asking me?

 

[Zionas]

I meant to ask @Jay Hemdal about the one he’s had since 2014

But yeah, how big is yours and how long have you had it? @watdachuck

 

[watdachuck]

Haha cool. BoTom was purchased in December 2018 from LiveAquaria DiversDen. He is about 7" now.

 

[Zionas]

I see. xD Do you see yourself rehoming this guy?

 

[watdachuck]

Yes I do. In fact planning a much larger tank as a kitchen dining room divider directly above this one.

That is 2 years out for construction, but he should be just fine until then.

 

[Dbichler]

Update on my guy he’s about 5.5-6” and yellowing of tail is finally complete.

 

[Zionas]

Would you consider a large angel that you can keep permanently in a 210? Something along the lines of a Majestic, Gold Flake, Blue Line or Flag Fin.

 

[Wen]

Crafting some Emperor treats today...

Seafood mix stuffed shells, lol!
Clams, mussels, silversides, mahi, scallops, krill, nori slivers, roe, laced with AngeLixer food soak.

 

[Blue Cheese]

Crafting some Emperor treats today...

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Seafood mix stuffed shells, lol!
Clams, mussels, silversides, mahi, scallops, krill, nori slivers, roe, laced with AngeLixer food soak.

Gotta be honest,I’m kinda of jealous,they look delicious