Good morning everyone! So far the rest of the fish are doing well this morning. The video really does not do the Zebra Bar Goby justice. He's got these beautiful little orange stripes running top to bottom across his body. I'm going to get them some kind of hide today while I'm out to make them feel more comfortable. Also the Scissortail looks much prettier IRL he's got a slight yellow line around his fins.
Just catching up to all the posts. To confirm:
1) did all these new fish come from the same vendor - Reef Beauties? I don’t know this vendor so can’t make an opinion on them overall.
2) how many total fish in the order?
3) you lost 2? One on shipping arrival day and one within 24 hours?
I consider that a very high percentage of DOA for fish that are very standard in the industry - even the wrasse if it’s coming from a good source.
Plus, you have no idea why they didn’t make it. Stress from shipping or disease or weak fish that wasn’t QT’d or observed long enough before shipping to you.
I know I’m the only one here who keeps posting “Debbie Downer” stuff to you - but I just want you to have success; especially since you just want to fill a tank and not wait.
Also, I would QT all fish first - that doesn’t mean chemically QT, just observe. And keep fish together from same vendor Separate from others if you get more than one order. Maybe ur already doing this - I went quickly thru thread so sorry if I missed.
Also, you might want to consider the big vendors when ordering quite a few fish (or even one fish). Their ethical practices are well established, shipping as well and DOA policies more solid . They will at least work with you.
Top Shelf Aquatics
World Wide Corals
Just my usual newbie 2c, I won’t be insulted if you go a different way. Clearly we have at least 50+ years of reefing experience here in Smorgasbord to weigh in - but they are more polite then me - hehe.