Reef log/Diary

[Catpicklesdog]

Well I thought it was about time I put some up-to-date photos on. This month is quite a special month, as I have now had my cleaner Wrasse (Badger) for 3 years. From all the reading I've done, this actually seems to be unusal as they don't usually last long in captivity. As much as I love him though, I won't be replacing him as I now understand better, the purpose they serve in the wild!

Let's start with the birthday boy - Badger


Candycane


Anchor coral


Ever growing, indestructible Leather toadstool!!

Before



Now


PinkTail Trigger


And yes I can keep a shrimp with a Trigger


maroon clownfish (evil little fish)


Yellow Tang (sees trigger off no problem - she's still the queen of the tank!)


The ever photogenic Grumpy!


lamark's Angel


sun coral


pagoda coral

 

[GregAW]

Looks great!

 

[BToast]

3 years? Wow Cat, great job!

 

[Catpicklesdog]

Considering he leapt out once (was actually pushed by a sixline wrasse) and landed in some dried salt a couple of months back, I'm quite chuffed he's lasted this long. He's also taken a couple of vacations down the overflow for a brief stay in the sump a couple of times!

 

[IsaacMTSU]

That Sun Coral pic is AWESOME! Your tank has come a long way too! VERY NICE!

 

[GregAW]

Cat, those photos are just awesome!!!! I can hardly wait to get started on setting up and then populating my tank! When or where can I see a whole tank shot?

 

[Catpicklesdog]

thanks guys. Just need to save up for a decent SLR camera, to help inprove things!!!

 

[GregAW]

thanks guys. Just need to save up for a decent SLR camera, to help inprove things!!!

Get a digital, they are cheap!

 

[AC2020x]

wow nice tank, though no update in a while, I hope to have a fraction of what is in your tank!!!-- Also where was the auction thing you used to get your zoas?? were they cheap? I just bought my first 2 days ago for $40 and there pretty nice, i'm hoping they spread!

 

[Almondsaz]

CPD: your tank looks beautiful. I can't believe that you have had badger for 3 years, that is unusual. Does he take some special care or food? The photographs are terrific, thanks for sharing! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you and your tank for 3 years of care and hardwork.