Black Tangs, Male Rhomboid Wrasse, Crosshatch Triggers, etc

[Domboski]

We are ready to release some of our first quarantined and aquarium adjusted fish. Feel free to post here or PM with any questions. Delivery is available to LI and NJ for free as long as we can make logistics manageable. Each type of fish will have its own post with pertinent information.

Golden Rhomboid Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis)
$250 for MR Donors and $300 for everyone else.

General Information:

Common Name: Golden Rhomboid
Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus rhomboidalis
Max Size: 3.5?
Reef Safe: Yes
Collection Location: Christmas Island
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75G
Compatibility: Will be a great tank mate for a reef tank. Be sure to have plenty of places for the wrasse to hide/sleep.
Diet: Plankton feeder

Detailed Information:

This wrasse has been in our care for over two weeks. It has been eating Hikari Marine-S pellets and frozen mysis shrimp. It has been treated with praziquantel. This fish has showed no signs of illness or parasite infection. Has been a model citizen and adjusted quickly to aquarium life.

This fish is guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Black Tangs (Zebrasoma rostratum)

$350 for MR Donors. $400 for everyone else

It is difficult for me to take pics of these guys in my tank. If you happen to see the specimen we donated to the raffle yesterday we have two more. One is a tad smaller and the other is about an ainch larger. Here are the best pics I could take (sorry).

General Information:

Common Name: Black tang
Scientific Name: Zebrasoma Rostratum
Max Size: 10”
Reef Safe: Yes
Range: Christmas Island
Care Level: Easy Same care guidelines as other members of the Zebrasoma family
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 100 gallon
Compatibility: Will do fine with all fish except other members of the Zebrasoma family.
Diet: Black tangs are herbivore’s and should be fed accordingly. Marine Algae’s and a vegetarian marine fish food is recommended. You can supplement with some meaty foods such as mysis shrimp.

Detailed Information:

Current Tank Conditions: 78 ?F, sg 1.020 and PH of 8.3
Size: About 3” from tip of nose to end of tail
Current Diet: Formula I Pellets, Formula II Pellets, Hikari Marine-S pellets, New Life Ther-A Pellets and Mysis Shrimp
QT Method: Fish was treated with hyposalinity and praziquantel. Previously it was held in a copper system. This fish has not showed any signs of disease or parasites.
Current Tank Size: 120 gallon

We recommend a minimum tank size of 120 gallons for this fish at its current size. A varied diet is best. The feeding regimen currently is a mix of Formula I and Formula II pellets with mysis shrimp in the morning. Hikari Marine-S is fed in the evening. Twice a week a sheet of Nori is added to the tank for additional algae consumption.

This fish is guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Crosshatch Trigger Pair (Xanthicthys mento)

$450 for MR Donors and $500 for everyone else.

General Information:

Common Name: Crosshatch Trigger
Scientific Name: Xanthicthys mento
Max Size: 11[FONT=&quot]″[/FONT]
Reef Safe: Yes but with caution
Collection Location: Hawaii
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 125G
Compatibility: Shouldn’t have any problems with other fish but may fight with other triggers
Diet: They should be feed a diet of meaty foods and herbivore foods.

Detailed Information:

These beautiful triggers have been on a diet of cocktail shrimp, Hikari Marine-S Pellets and a mix of Formula I and II medium sized pellets. They also were eating frozen mysis and Ther-A. They have been QT'd for over two weeks in hyposalinity and paziquantel. They have adjusted to aquarium life quite well. They do like to hide so a large aquarium with plenty of rock is recommended. They are in a community tank and have not had any issues with other fish. Each trigger is about 7-8" long.

These fish are guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Dragon Moray Eel (Muraena pardalis)

$750 for MR Donors and $800 for everyone else PENDING SALE

VIDEO EATING: http://s121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/Domboski40/?action=view&current=Picture4096.flv

General Information:

Common Name: Dragon Moray Eeel
Scientific Name: Muraena pardalis
Max Size: 32”
Reef Safe: NO
Collection Location: Hawaii
Care Level: Expert Only
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75G
Compatibility: Like most moray eels, the Dragon Moray will eat fish and inverts.
Diet: Carnivore

Detailed Information:

This fish has been in our care for over two weeks and has eaten every other day from day two. It aggressively eats cocktail shrimp and squid. We recommend that you vitamin supplement their diet just as you would any raw fish eater. We will provide a two months supply of vitamins and information where to purchase them on your own. This Dragon Moray is only 17". It is rare to get them that small.

These fish are guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Elegant Coris Wrasse (Coris venusta)

$25 for MR donors and $30 for everyone else. PENDING SALE

General Information:

Common Name: Elegant Coris
Scientific Name: [FONT=&quot]Coris venusta[/FONT]
Max Size: 7.6”
Reef Safe: No
Collection Location: Hawaii
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 100G
Compatibility: Will do fine with most fish but don’t house with shrimp or crabs.
Diet: This fish eats a meaty diet such as mysis shrimp and small crabs.

Detailed Information:

As with the other fish this one has been in our care for over two weeks. It has been treated with praziquantel and hyposalinity. The coris has been eating frozen mysis, Hikari Marine-S, Formula I and Formula II pellets. It has also stolen cocktail shrimp from the Triggers This fish is nearly full grown at about 5.5-6". You must have a sand bed and I'd recommend at least 3".

This fish is guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Yellowbarbel Goatfish (Parupeneus chrysonemus)

$25 for MR Donors and $30 for everyone else.

General Information:

Common Name: Yellowbarbel Goatfish
Scientific Name: [FONT=&quot]Parupeneus chrysonemus[/FONT]
Max Size: 8 ”
Reef Safe: No
Collection Location: Hawaii
Care Level: Easy
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 120G
Compatibility: Will eat shrimp and maybe small fish.
Diet: Carnivore

Detailed Information:

The goatfish has been treated with praziquantel and hyposalinity. It eats pretty much any pellets or shrimp I put in the tank. It is in a community tank and has been great with the other fish. However, shrimp and really small fish will be eaten. Goatfish are considered cleaners to me as they will "sniff" out and eat any food that may have fallen into crevices or dead spots. This fish is roughly 5" long.

This fish is guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Domboski]

Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides phthirophagus)

$20 for MR Donors and $25 for everyone else. SOLD!!!!

General Information:

Common Name: HWI Cleaner Wrasse
Scientific Name: [FONT=&quot]Labroides phthirophagus[/FONT]
Max Size: 4”
Reef Safe: Yes
Collection Location: Hawaii
Care Level: Difficult
Tank Conditions: 72-78?F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 75G
Compatibility: Will get along with all fish. You will need to watch out though for fish that might eat them.
Diet: Pellet, Flake, and Mysis shrimp

Detailed Information:

This beautiful fish has been treated with praziquantel and hyposalinity. The fish has been in our care for over two weeks. Right now it is only eating Hikari Biopure Frozen Mysis. Great addition to any reef tank. It does need a lot of live rock to "sleep" at night.

This fish is guaranteed for 7 days starting from the minute it is picked up. To receive a refund or a replacement fish you must provide the deceased fish frozen in tank water and a separate sample of your display tank water.

Paypal is accepted. I'll respond to your PM with the address if requested. Paypal fee will be added to the cost.

 

[Slamajamajama]

wow guys nice work...didnt c a price for this...interested.....Elegant Coris Wrasse (Coris venusta)

 

[ming]

If the Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse starts eating pellets, LMK and I'll take it!
I'm too lazy to feed frozen often enough

 

[Domboski]

wow guys nice work...didnt c a price for this...interested.....Elegant Coris Wrasse (Coris venusta)

Thanks Mike I updated that post with a price.

 

[Domboski]

If the Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse starts eating pellets, LMK and I'll take it!
I'm too lazy to feed frozen often enough

I will you lazy son of a........ J/K. I'll keep you posted.

 

[ming]

I will you lazy son of a........ J/K. I'll keep you posted.

On the bright side, you if the fish comes to my tank, they won't be swallowed by another fish, unlike *AHEM* :lol:

 

[Slamajamajama]

Elegant Coris Wrasse (Coris venusta).....MINE!

 

[Slamajamajama]

On the bright side, you if the fish comes to my tank, they won't be swallowed by another fish, unlike *AHEM* :lol:

LMAO

 

[Domboski]

On the bright side, you if the fish comes to my tank, they won't be swallowed by another fish, unlike *AHEM* :lol:

:theyareon

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

Very Nice fish.....Best of luck......:splitspin...Like the detailed description as well...

 

[fernandokng]

Wow, I really like how you guys post all the information relating to a fish. KUDOS to you. I wish more vendors would do that, so I don't have to run in circles to try to find information about a particular fish.

 

[aznt1217]

damn I want that hawaiin cleaner but I had bad luck in the past.

Dom where are all the fish housed? In your house?

 

[wallysworld]

Dom,

ygpm on the
Hawaiian Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides phthirophagus)

Thanks,
Walter

 

[Domboski]

Thanks guys!

Yes Ted all of these fish were housed in my house :lol2: After you and HOV were over all of my corals were removed from the 120 and I set up a couple of smaller tanks. Now I will have to break everything down for when I move next month :tired: It is alot of work but well worth it.