Sent the wrong fish! Will have to rehome..

[toadstool_paradise]

Not sure if my Royal Gramma would accept another basslet, it's only a 55.

Definitely risky, royal gramma tend to be more aggressive especially with other basslets.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Here’s the pretty boy enjoying a cave!

 

[kevgib67]

Boy, someone close to Woodstock GA is going to get a beautiful fish!

 

[dennis romano]

Worldwide Corals has a L. swalesi for sale $150.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Worldwide Corals has a L. swalesi for sale $150.

Tempted to see if I can get a refund on my order and then buy that one, thanks for letting me know!

 

[Griev]

I'm in Marietta and could take him, I've got a 200.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

I'm in Marietta and could take him, I've got a 200.

It’ll be a month before I decide to rehome him but I’ll keep you in mind!

 

[jabberwock]

I am in Woodstock. Just got wiped out by ich. I have a 25 gallon lagoon. I am interested for sure. Tank is looking great , but fishless, I need to stay fallow for awhile. Edited to add that I do have a 15 gallon set up that I could temporarily home the fish while I finished "fallow".

 

[toadstool_paradise]

I am in Woodstock. Just got wiped out by ich. I have a 25 gallon lagoon. I am interested for sure. Tank is looking great , but fishless, I need to stay fallow for awhile. Edited to add that I do have a 15 gallon set up that I could temporarily home the fish while I finished "fallow".
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Aw I’m sorry to hear that! That’s the reason I bought quarantined fish already. Your tank is beautiful! Currently torn between that lagoon or going up to the 40 gallon. I’ll keep you in mind!

 

[Tamberav]

Tempted to see if I can get a refund on my order and then buy that one, thanks for letting me know!

Be sure to QT it. Saw a complaint this week about WWC fish coming in with uronema.

What about getting one directly from the diver:

Swissguard Basslet - Peppermint Basslet

Peppermint Bass, also called Swissguard Bass, Lipropoma rubre, is a somewhat rare bass found throughout the Caribbean and occasionally in the Florida Keys. They are usually found in deeper water, and usually hidden in the deep, dark recesses of the reef. They are probably more common that we...

www.kpaquatics.com

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Be sure to QT it. Saw a complaint this week about WWC fish coming in with uronema.

What about getting one directly from the diver:

Swissguard Basslet - Peppermint Basslet

Peppermint Bass, also called Swissguard Bass, Lipropoma rubre, is a somewhat rare bass found throughout the Caribbean and occasionally in the Florida Keys. They are usually found in deeper water, and usually hidden in the deep, dark recesses of the reef. They are probably more common that we...

www.kpaquatics.com

Yeah I read that and decided against buying from WWC lol. And my first Liopropoma Rubre came from KP and lived 4 years before I had to rehome him due to moving! Sadly they don’t have the Liopropoma Swalesi I want. Great quality fish from there though for sure.

 

[Tamberav]

Yeah I read that and decided against buying from WWC lol. And my first Liopropoma Rubre came from KP and lived 4 years before I had to rehome him due to moving! Sadly they don’t have the Liopropoma Swalesi I want. Great quality fish from there though for sure.

oh my bad, my brain is fried.. I got them mixed up.

Ya I love KPA fish.

I used to be able to buy some other reef fish from divers in other areas on ebay like green banded gobies but those days are over

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Awww... He'd be a good replacement for my royal gramma. Lmk if you're planning a trip to Texas, lol!

 

[toadstool_paradise]

oh my bad, my brain is fried.. I got them mixed up.

Ya I love KPA fish.

I used to be able to buy some other reef fish from divers in other areas on ebay like green banded gobies but those days are over

I got my old L.rubre from them (my profile pic) for like $80 back then when I couldn’t find them anywhere else and he was as healthy as a horse and never QT’d him haha..loved that fish! Got some awesome gorgonians from them too.

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Update: my boyfriend has named him Pico (de gallo) and wants to keep him, so we MAY upgrade the tank and see if he might tolerate the Swalesi basslet when it comes if each have their own territory. Will attach a pic as well as a few videos of him eating and exploring for those who care

 

[toadstool_paradise]

I am in Woodstock. Just got wiped out by ich. I have a 25 gallon lagoon. I am interested for sure. Tank is looking great , but fishless, I need to stay fallow for awhile. Edited to add that I do have a 15 gallon set up that I could temporarily home the fish while I finished "fallow".
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Are you still fishless? I think your fallow period should have ended a few days ago! Sadly my new swalesi basslet hates my Swissguard and REALLY beat him up good. If you still are looking for a beautiful fish, let me know. He’s in my spare tank recovering for now.

 

[jabberwock]

Are you still fishless? I think your fallow period should have ended a few days ago! Sadly my new swalesi basslet hates my Swissguard and REALLY beat him up good. If you still are looking for a beautiful fish, let me know. He’s in my spare tank recovering for now.

Wowzers, got your PM, yes, I am in!

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Wowzers, got your PM, yes, I am in!

Just replied! Thanks!

 

[jabberwock]

Pico (de gallo) is doing great! Thanks, again!

 

[toadstool_paradise]

Pico (de gallo) is doing great! Thanks, again!

Aww thank you so much!! I’m glad to hear that!