Greg's 75g

[gregzz4]

Thanks for all the wishes everyone

After some deep thinking, I am going to try another tiny little guy, but this time we'll be matching the QT water to him, instead of him being in a bag all day, and then raising his Sg to match my QT

The plan is to drop the QT water on Friday to match his 'Store' Sg, then he will just fit right in

The Coris is coming from Oceanic, and Paul likes to keep his water @ 1.016
This was a surprise for me, and was a problem the first time I received a fish from them
Now that I know what I am dealing with, all is good

Pics to come this weekend

[zhasan]

1.016? isn't that a bit too low? From what I've read all around it should always be b/w 1.022 and 1.024.

Anyway, I'm excited for you! I'm sure this time will be a breeze!

Will you be setting up a new QT tank for this lil fella, considering you got the other three in there for another 5-6 weeks?

[albert_dao]

Originally Posted by zhasan

1.016? isn't that a bit too low? From what I've read all around it should always be b/w 1.022 and 1.024.

Anyway, I'm excited for you! I'm sure this time will be a breeze!

Will you be setting up a new QT tank for this lil fella, considering you got the other three in there for another 5-6 weeks?

1.016 is fine for fish.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by zhasan

Will you be setting up a new QT tank for this lil fella?

Nope. He'll go in with the other 3 and then the clock will re-start
I'd rather not QT a single fish as I find they get too stressed

Originally Posted by zhasan

1.016? isn't that a bit too low?

Albert is correct
From what I've read, having lower salinity for new fish is beneficial for them.
They require less energy to expel excess salt ( which SW fish do constantly ). This leaves them with more energy for healing, digesting, etc. They are less stressed so do better.
I wouldn't do it in a DT, but it's good in a QT when they are new


My B-day gift from my Wife arrived today



Seachem still tests 0ppm-ish, and the Hanna tests 0.05
With an error margin of +/- 0.04, it's hard to say for sure but I think my PO4 is under control

[zhasan]

I see.. thanks for clarifying that. Good to know for when I'll be setting up my QT tank.

Btw, Happy belated birthday!! and thats an awesome birthday gift!

[lastlight]

Orange back looks awesome. I was eyeing some the other day but have no place for one just yet.

[gregzz4]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Orange back looks awesome. I was eyeing some the other day but have no place for one just yet.

You need one in your new build
Great character, laid back. This one looks you right in the eye

[gregzz4]

New little Coris ate right away, and was staying out after lights out
Here's to hoping he does better than the sick little last guy

Orange-back started eating pellets today

Crappy pic for posterity