I think I was sold “Mini Micro Fish” (?)

[JumboShrimp]

I just received my first order of fish from Algae Barn. The website was very convincing, so I pulled the trigger on two Goldline Rabbitfish, and awaited the arrival of these “active, attractive [and] ravenous” fish. Here’s the rub: They are advertised as “Purchase Size: ~3” (length)”.

I know it might be hard to see from my photo, but if I consider them to be a hair’s breath beyond 1”, I would be being generous. (If they look like small Damsel size, they’re not. So imagine how tiny their mouths are— good thing I have not only brine, but “baby” brine on hand.)

I have a little experience, but if I manage to grow these things out to display tank size I’ll probably deserve some sort of an award. Anyway, ‘about 3” ‘ would have been worth the $100 per fish (shipped price). But these Mini Micro Fish? Wish me the best.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

I just received my first order of fish from Algae Barn. The website was very convincing, so I pulled the trigger on two Goldline Rabbitfish, and awaited the arrival of these “active, attractive [and] ravenous” fish. Here’s the rub: They are advertised as “Purchase Size: ~3” (length)”.

I know it might be hard to see from my photo, but if I consider them to be a hair’s breath beyond 1”, I would be being generous. (If they look like small Damsel size, they’re not. So imagine how tiny their mouths are— good thing I have not only brine, but “baby” brine on hand.)

I have a little experience, but if I manage to grow these things out to display tank size I’ll probably deserve some sort of an award. Anyway, ‘about 3” ‘ would have been worth the $100 per fish (shipped price). But these Mini Micro Fish? Wish me the best.

Hi there! We just got off the phone with Biota to ask them about their sizes that they ship out. They informed us that they are now shipping smaller (from 3" now to 1") as they had more requests for smaller rabbitfish. We do apologize for the inconvenience as we were not aware of the sizing change (since they are drop shipped) and we are going to update it correctly on our website. If you would please inbox us and send us your PodPoint account email we would like to give you some store credit for the inconvenience!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Now THAT sounds like some excellent customer service... I will be in touch. Thank you!

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Now THAT sounds like some excellent customer service... I will be in touch. Thank you!

We do our best to make sure all of our customers are taken care of! Thanks for choosing AlgaeBarn and we will keep an eye out for that message or you can also email us at [email protected]!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Good news— I ‘babied The babies’ day by day, and each is now in a 150-gallon tank with some big boys— like an adult Clown Trigger, Emperor Angel, French Angel, etc. They aren’t 2” yet, but I suppose the ability to raise their spines is keeping them from getting messed with/picked on.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Glad to hear they are doing well and growing!

 

[JumboShrimp]

These fish continue to be fast growers... this is 90 days from the photo in Post #1.

 

[DeniseAndy]

I love biota fish. Captive bred is better (IMO) and they grow fast. Wow, yours look great!

 

[AlgaeBarn]

These fish continue to be fast growers... this is 90 days from the photo in Post #1.

They are looking great! ;Happy Awesome to see that they caught up to the tangs in size!

 

[JumboShrimp]

Here’s an update— the boys are housed together in a 150-gal. and are getting big and doing well.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Here’s an update— the boys are housed together in a 150-gal. and are getting big and doing well.

They look happy to pose for the photo! haha Would you mind if we shared this on Instagram?- Do you have an account we can tag?

 

[JumboShrimp]

I don’t have an account but feel free to use the photo if that helps in any way.

 

[AlgaeBarn]

Hey thanks!!

 

[mfinn]

Here’s an update— the boys are housed together in a 150-gal. and are getting big and doing well.

Awesome job. Raising them from very small babies to big boys.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Nice
.good.job. both algaebarn and fish keeper!
-d