The House of Orange

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If this meme wasn't posted from the toilet, I'll be disappointed.

 

[Fish Styx]

I approve. Honestly, I do my best work there.

 

[rmorris_14]

 

[RedoubtReef]

Okay, Team Styx, it's been a long f'n day. I still have some some more cable management to do, and a whole lot of coding on the Apex. That will need to wait until tomorrow though. For now, here's what it looks like so far. Pardon the mess:

looks great! nice work.

 

[Fish Styx]

looks great! nice work.

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm still fine tuning things, and of course being nitpicky (I'm my own worst critic), but overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

 

[RedoubtReef]

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback. I'm still fine tuning things, and of course being nitpicky (I'm my own worst critic), but overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.

A lot of people just throw money at things to fit a situation. I always like it more when people break out the tools and create something to make an idea a reality.

 

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A lot of people just throw money at things to fit a situation. I always like it more when people break out the tools and create something to make an idea a reality.

Some people have no money to throw at things. Egg crate baby! Right @crusso1993 ?

 

[RedoubtReef]

Some people have no money to throw at things. Egg crate baby! Right @crusso1993 ?

word!

 

[Fish Styx]

Pootie Tang (Convict) has started to turn into a little demon and, in a really weird turn of events, has started bullying my Yellow. This has led to the yellow being aggressive toward my lavender (Poon Tang). The harmony in The House of Styx hath been upended! So, I broke out the mirror and everyone is now busy bullying themselves.

Using The Mirror Trick To Combat Tang Aggression

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[Reeflix]

connies are supposed to be the "nice ones of the tang family"

 

[Fish Styx]

connies are supposed to be the "nice ones of the tang family"

Ehh, it's a common misconception honestly, because people generally don't have success with them long-term. All Acanthuridae are aggressive, just some to different degrees than others. I'm looking at you, Powder Blue! Once they (Convicts) get older, they can become super aggressive. Not always, as every fish is different, but when it happens it can get ugly. I'm hoping she cools her jets, as she is my favorite and I don't want to move her to another tank.

 

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connies are supposed to be the "nice ones of the tang family"

Ehh, it's a common misconception honestly, because people generally don't have success with them long-term. All Acanthuridae are aggressive, just some to different degrees than others. I'm looking at you, Powder Blue! Once they (Convicts) get older, they can become super aggressive. Not always, as every fish is different, but when it happens it can get ugly. I'm hoping she cools her jets, as she is my favorite and I don't want to move her to another tank.

This. I've always heard convicts can get fairly agressive as they age.

 

[Fish Styx]

connies are supposed to be the "nice ones of the tang family"

IME, I would say that that distinction would be held by Lavenders and Mimics. Generally speaking, of course, as once again all fish are different. Also, for note, two of the most beautiful Acanthiridae IMO.

 

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IME, I would say that that distinction would be held by Lavenders and Mimics.

Now I'm sad I didn't buy the Mimic the other day...

$60

 

[Fish Styx]

Now I'm sad I didn't buy the Mimic the other day...

$60

Their adult coloration is truly stunning.

 

[Fish Styx]

Now I'm sad I didn't buy the Mimic the other day...

$60

Looks like that little fella has pop eye.

 

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Only reason I didn't is because I'll be buying a Foxface this weekend. My wife isn't allowed to say no!

 

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Looks like that little fella has pop eye.

No, salt creep on the glass.

 

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I also almost brought home a Springeri Dottyback.