Backdrop to the Frag Swap

[nanoreefer22]

Hey Kris how does your longnose hawk do with your crabs and shrimp?

Chief,
These tanks are the ones at Pratt Institute (Where the nexts swaps being held). I'll let Randy (Prattreef) answer that one, cause to be honest I've got no clue :lol:.
-Kris

 

[prattreef]

Chief,

I've had this hawk for nearly a decade and I can't remember it ever being a problem of any kind. They do have a reputation for taking out shrimp, and for jumping, but this has not been my experience with this individual. Of course, now that I've said this, she will most likely turn into a depraved maniac over night and wreak havoc in my reef followed shortly by a suicidal plunge to the carpet

Hard to beat this fish for character, worth the risk in my opinion.

Randy

 

[prattreef]

Since we're trying to get you to lay down some $, thought I'd give this a bump for some added incentive. Randy

 

[ezee]

Randy,

I have been looking for this thread!

Just as an FYI to all. Randy has some of the most awesome corals I have seen. That includes an acro with a famous lineage from Europe, a beautiful LPS not usually seen in most tanks and a gorgeous fast growing hammer larger than a basketball!

One of the tanks that Randy has is going on 10 years (with fish that are 10 years old ) and is healthy as heck. Beautiful fish specimens, pink tailed trigger, healthy large tangs and a seahorse tank. Not to mention half a dozen+ clams, including a 7 in crocea.

Randy uses an assortment of lighting (geisman 14.5K, reeflux 10K, etc.) and those who want to see the differences in configurations can get much checking it out.

Thanks,

E

 

[SlamaJama]

very, very, sweet...shouldnt this be on tank thread?
and if this is for frag swap, wat is avail?

 

[prattreef]

I think it is on the tank thread from awhile back. As far as frags go, I haven't decided yet. See anything you like? It might be a fly by the seat of my pants, fresh cut on the spot kind of deal... I do have home field advantage RD

 

[cali_reef]

Nice looking tanks!! Good job on the pictures Chris:approve:

Randy, How long you had that butterfly in the picture? Does it nip at the corals or clams? what is the scientific name of it?

 

[prattreef]

Thanks Cali. The butteryfly is a spot fin ( sorry don't know the scientific name) from the Caribbean... actually caught off LI by the fine folks out at Atlantis. I introduced it as a means of Aiptasia control and have rotated it around my tanks for about a year. It is great for this purpose, and definately goes after these pests first, BUT it is a nipper on zoanthids, some SPS and most recently a clam --- he is gone now Though he nips, he never really damaged anything badly, more of an annoyance. So, I would say reef safe for limited periods of time if there is a good reason to introduce one i.e. aiptasia. The good news is they are very easy to catch when you need to. Just put a small piece of rock with an aiptasia on it into a net and they will swim right in in short order.

Randy

 

[Rborgia]

Nanoreefer22,

What camera / Lense are you using?

Nice Pics!

Rich

 

[SlamaJama]

omg, might pee myself..

 

[prattreef]

Just not in my tank ok... its already cycled!!!

 

[SlamaJama]

ok, ill list, lmk avail/cost/size
p5 first photo
p8 second photo
p10 first and second photo, also that deep blu 1 behind piece in second photo
tyvm,
mike

 

[prattreef]

First the good news-- I NEVER charge for frags--trades only.
The bad, well not really bad, but I can't comment on availability at this time. Some pieces of some of the corals you indicated will definitely be available.
When you get here, make me an offer I can't refuse If I change my mind--- more like get it together-- and pre-cut frags, I'll remember your early interest. If you want to stop by in advance some time, that can probably be arranged too.
Randy

 

[nanoreefer22]

Pierce, Thanks

Rich(Rborgia), Thanks . The camera is a Kodak LS743. It's a point and shot camera and all the pics were without tripod. Lets just say I got really lucky that day :teeth:.

Randy,
If your cutting any millis Let me know. I'll pay you a visit this coming Friday if your around to drop off the Exit. We can talk trades .
-Kris

 

[Rborgia]

Rich(Rborgia), Thanks . The camera is a Kodak LS743. It's a point and shot camera and all the pics were without tripod. Lets just say I got really lucky that day :teeth:.

yeah... really nice shots... I have a Canon Rebel Digital XT, good lense, and still can't get shots like that... I guess I need RTFM...

 

[Deanos]

very, very, sweet...shouldnt this be on tank thread?
and if this is for frag swap, wat is avail?

It was in the Tank Thread forum; I moved it temporarily here to add some more spice to the Frag Swap. :flower:

 

[SlamaJama]

i c...the "frag swap pics" thread wasent spicy enough??
well, if brother dean needs it kicked up a notch, then, BAMM!
we will...:fishhit:

 

[cali_reef]

Pierce, Thanks

Rich(Rborgia), Thanks . The camera is a Kodak LS743. It's a point and shot camera and all the pics were without tripod. Lets just say I got really lucky that day :teeth:.

NP..

Don't start drinking because you will loose the steady hands for nice macro shots:lol:.

 

[nanoreefer22]

NP..

Don't start drinking because you will loose the steady hands for nice macro shots:lol:.

LMAOO!! Tooo funny, this gave me the only late night laugh!!!:givebeer: I feel off my chair a little plese:help: :smash:

 

[SlamaJama]

wow, had a great trip out to Pratt whr the frag swap is going to be held...met randy, awsome reefer, fits rite in with all us down to earth (water) reefers..his tanks have beautiful pieces to drool over, i really felt like a kid in a candy store...

thxs much randy, ill post some pics of the frags u generously gave me...top notch fella.
i feel bad, too nice a guy to have to endure being a jet fan...lol
c u @ swap...
mike