Recent content by AquaErik

Here are some updated replies posted on the other site: http://www.reefbuilders.com/2009/02/28/ ... lams-full/

I guess what I am trying to say here is that the idea of "Secret suppliers" is not really a valid issue when you are talking about any volume that actually matters. You are assuming that there are overseas suppliers in developing countries that are looking for more ways to move their specimens...

I believe most of the replies on this board are referring to US wholesalers and the majority of retailers in the current market do not deal directly with suppliers in developing countries/island nations.

So is everyone referring to US wholesalers? and the idea that there are secret suppliers in the US that other retailers do not know about?

http://www.rfcexpress.com/lawsuit.asp?id=35523 and anyone willing to download the case complaint for $9.99 can do so. Not sure what would keep anyone from finding this information.

Yeah a 10 min Fresh Water dip and 1 hour of acclimation could be more of your problem than whatever suppliers you use.

I do not get it, maybe I missed something. But are we not raising expectations by starting a post about a rare bicolor with pictures?

Awesome looking specimen Steve! Look forward to seeing some more PNG goodies soon. Keep up the great work. -Erik Aqua Marines

http://video.intheloop.ivillage.com/pla ... oid=222740 Here is the link to the segment Race mentioned. Erik Aqua Marines

The Choats wrasse are famous for being infected with gill worms. I believe Baensch makes mention of it in his marine atlas as well. Could be part of the problem. -Erik Aqua Marines

I have had quite a few specimens in my warehouse lately from 2" to 4" max. All in great condition, eating, clean, and healthy. The remaining specimens on 104th street were all in perfect condition. They came from Bali suppliers but original point of origin is hard to determine. There has...

Awesome, I hope it works out. If anyone can make something happen down there it would be Steve. -Erik Aqua Marines

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showt ... genumber=1 Some people never learn it seems like, I wonder if we can expect a similar experience to the last time Clarions were "legally" brought in. -Erik Aqua Marines

Sea dragons have been breed in captivity here in the US since 2002, starting at the Long Beach Aquarium http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... ragon.html In the 5 years after the initial breeding numerous other successful attempts were made at other locations including the Tennessee...

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/1 ... index.html Tonga shipments not coming in any time soon -Erik Aqua Marines