I received a box of rocks today.
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There were about 5 different ones that were absolutely amazing looking. (non vendors) All current club members from our website/forum.
I spoke up too soon for my nem, there were 3 or 4 that were better looking for a better price that went for sale after I spoke for mine.
This time I'm waiting until the last few days before the frag swap and getting a different one that will go in the 50 cube.
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About time the Male found his place in the tank. Must be nice to see him settling in and not just freeswiming around the back left like he spent most of his time before.
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Super nice Caveman !Sometimes in reefing we deal with mysteries and frustrations. My tank certainly had its share of challenges in 2019. This new year has so far brought the opposite. This week the tank presented me with the kind of wonderful chain of events that define why I love this hobby. I will explain.
I mentioned the other day, after a week away, in the midst of neglect, my Bubble Tipped Anemone split. This was one of the pictures I shared.
The clone went to the back side of the anemone rock and appeared to wedge itself into three rocks. Today I decided to try and free the anemone from this spot and move it to the large left structure.
First I prepared myself
(I work in the tank with my shirt off. Deal with it, LOL)
My first bit of luck was that the clone anemone’s foot was only attached to the main anemone rock. It would have been much more difficult to remove her if she was stuck to multiple pieces.
After about 15 minutes of massaging her, she detached her foot and I had her in hand. Next I held her onto a secure spot with a small hole on the top left rock. She immediately grabbed hold and I let her go and watched.
Almost immediately, the big Mama Clownfish started going into the clone. Then she went back and forth between the two anemones. Pretty cool. Next, something amazing happened. The male Clownfish, who had ignored the original anemone for 5 months, started backing his tail into the clone anemone.
After a short period of acclimation he was swimming around happy in his new found home.
The Mama kept coming over still and for the first time ever, our two Clownfish were sharing an anemone. Amazing.
For the most part, the two Clowns spent the day in their respective anemones. The Mama in her usual spot on the right and the male in the clone anemone on the left.
After my daily sleep, I woke to find the clone had moved to a more secure spot about 4” to the left. The male Clown was still there and the tank looked beautiful.
I must say I am overjoyed with my tank these last couple of days. Clowns and anemones are why I have a reef. The anemone split brought a beautiful new creature into the tank. The move of that clone anemone went painlessly. Then, the male Clown finally found an anemone home. The two Clowns even seem to be getting along swimmingly and perhaps, a new love will form between them. I suppose my feelings are revealed as I write here, but I really cannot convey how much I love my tank right now.
The new nem looks awesome in her new spot.
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The day you showed them at their worst I could have wept for you!
The recovery is amazing and ongoing due to your care, my hat is off to you sir!
I love that coral!
I love having my guys back in my care, the aip file fish in my mate's tank decided lps mouths were tasty! Top left lost both mouths but has one back already.
;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;Hilarious;HilariousHmmm. Naked reefing, then anemone splitting. Coincidence.... I think not!
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That just gives me a happy. What a fantastic update!
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Thanks! All of our legs were sore today, LOL!
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Man that sounds like a great day!Amazing day with the kids. Climbed Bear Mountain, went to a small zoo with local wildlife, then induced a food coma with Indian food.
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Sometimes in reefing we deal with mysteries and frustrations. My tank certainly had its share of challenges in 2019. This new year has so far brought the opposite. This week the tank presented me with the kind of wonderful chain of events that define why I love this hobby. I will explain.
I mentioned the other day, after a week away, in the midst of neglect, my Bubble Tipped Anemone split. This was one of the pictures I shared.
The clone went to the back side of the anemone rock and appeared to wedge itself into three rocks. Today I decided to try and free the anemone from this spot and move it to the large left structure.
First I prepared myself
(I work in the tank with my shirt off. Deal with it, LOL)
My first bit of luck was that the clone anemone’s foot was only attached to the main anemone rock. It would have been much more difficult to remove her if she was stuck to multiple pieces.
After about 15 minutes of massaging her, she detached her foot and I had her in hand. Next I held her onto a secure spot with a small hole on the top left rock. She immediately grabbed hold and I let her go and watched.
Almost immediately, the big Mama Clownfish started going into the clone. Then she went back and forth between the two anemones. Pretty cool. Next, something amazing happened. The male Clownfish, who had ignored the original anemone for 5 months, started backing his tail into the clone anemone.
After a short period of acclimation he was swimming around happy in his new found home.
The Mama kept coming over still and for the first time ever, our two Clownfish were sharing an anemone. Amazing.
For the most part, the two Clowns spent the day in their respective anemones. The Mama in her usual spot on the right and the male in the clone anemone on the left.
After my daily sleep, I woke to find the clone had moved to a more secure spot about 4” to the left. The male Clown was still there and the tank looked beautiful.
I must say I am overjoyed with my tank these last couple of days. Clowns and anemones are why I have a reef. The anemone split brought a beautiful new creature into the tank. The move of that clone anemone went painlessly. Then, the male Clown finally found an anemone home. The two Clowns even seem to be getting along swimmingly and perhaps, a new love will form between them. I suppose my feelings are revealed as I write here, but I really cannot convey how much I love my tank right now.
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Also, what a great day with the kids!
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Great pics from the hike! Nothing like getting the next generation to fall in love with nature early on. The world needs more of that Bri. Love you and the kids.
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