JasonH
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Just curious if I am just overly anal or suffer from a case of "Richard Craniumism"
If you found out a seller Photoshops their stuff they sell, "boosts" up the contrast or just alters the photo-(nono), how would that make you feel once you found out he/she did that-(flame)
Granted you don't have to buy from them anymore, but what of all the people that don't know, and if they did, would not buy from that seller.
Curious
I'm a little surprised to see so much discussion about croping or such. Obviously croping the size of a picture wasn't what was being discussed. I think we all understand the difference between honest and dishonest business practices.
The bottom line is that if I suspected that someone was misrepresenting their product, I wouldn't buy from them any longer. If I knew that someone was doctering their photo's, then I would state that in the feedback forum to make sure others were aware.
However, keep in mind that corals can look very different from tank to tank, for very legitimate reasons; different light spectrums, water conditions, water flow, etc. So, unless you know for sure that the photos were doctured, than I wouldn't risk falsly impuning someone's reputation.
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Yeah - I think the scale is taking it a bit far - and you have to worry about how much water gets on the scale, etc. I think you can do a subjective judging. The GOC committee can pick the top 5 and all participants can vote.
I do think it would be fun to branch out from zoos.
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If they stated that they didn't photoshop and they actually did, then I think that is grounds for waving a flag...otherwise, I think it is buyer beware...
DrMerle
I think unless they state that they DO photoshop (or otherwise edit) their photos, than it is inherently dishonest - not a case of buyer beware. If someone posts a picture and says that "this is what my product looks like" than that is what the item should look like - not an intentional and knowing misrepresentation.
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Wow - that's massive. I especially like the way he's struggling not to drop it while you sit back and hold the camera (laugh)
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I'm going to see if Joel is still building tanks
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Wow - you do like the short tanks. I'm going either 24 or 30 inches (I've already got dual 400W galaxies and 20K radiums in the box).
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You have excellent taste in fish.
Thanks. Now I just have to hope that he doesn't develope a taste for SPS. Although, if he starts eating zoos, I'll love him all the more.
Although, I think owning him rules out clams - and I was hoping to get one of those eventually.
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jason' date=' honestly, i love the dimensions on a stock 180, 72x24x24 roughly, a very nice size, and it will give you plenty of room to work with[/quote']
Alright, I'll check it out - thanks.
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just about everything ive ever read says that the large free swimmers like angels' date=' tangs and triggers need, at full growth, at least 6' tanks[/quote']
Agreed on the reading, but I think that's largely based on the old school 18" deep tanks. I think (again, my own logic) that a deeper tank changes that.
But, since I don't have the tank yet - it's a good time to have this conversation.
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Yeah, that's why I want to go with a deep tank. I always saw the really long and skinny tanks with LR pilled up to 6-12 inches from the front glass - and the fish would just swim in little laps all day - like sad little inmates pacing in front of the cell bars.
It seems to me that a shorter, deeper tank gives them more room. But I'm totally guessing there - and I'm grateful for the input.
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You think? I think room is room - really, I think being able to swim in 3 demensions would be better. But I don't really know.
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Current tank is just a 29gal. I've been getting ready (okay procrastinating) to upgrade to a ~150 - 48Lx30Dx24/30H (haven't decided on height).
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Pics updated
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As tempting as it is - don't correct too quickly. Rapid changes are worse than bad conditions.
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That's a crazy looking paly. Are those for real?
looks 'shopped to me.
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we want pics as soon as you get him in the tank' date=' and a full write up if you please about your experience with live aquaria.[/quote']
I took several pictures - which are unfortunately on the camera at home. I'll add pictures to this later, but had some time so I thought I'd reply.
Keep in mind this was a Diver's Den order, not from their regular stock. I don't know if there is any difference in the shipping process, but under their shipping info it mentions that the Diver's Den items ship from Wisconsin and other stock ships from California - so I mention it just in case.
So, I ordered 3 items. I ordered the Juvenile Blue Girdled angel (1 3/4 inch) - and as long as I was ordering, I got 2 acro crabs (clap).
I have to say that I was VERY impressed with the shipping.
-First, the box was HUGE and the shipping weight listed on Fed-ex was 18 pounds. Even if you allow a few pounds for the box and packing material, that's 5 pounds of water for each - tiny - creature. Here's a picture of the box and bags:
-Second, shipping was actually pretty cheap. The base shipping cost is only $35, with an extra $10 for morning delivery. There was no box charge.
-Third, boxing was perfect. It was shipped in a good Styrofoam cooler with 3 heat packs and filled with peanuts. Each creature was in a full black-out bag (top and bottom) and in six (6!) bags. The acro crabs actually shipped with a small live coral piece to hold onto! Again, all of this with no additional box charge.
That's what I can think of in terms of feedback on LiveAquaria, but let me know if you have any other questions.
I definitely believe in supporting local shops, and buy most of my livestock locally, but you have to appreciate ANY company that does it right. And LiveAquaria definitely did it right in this case.
Say hello to my little friend:
Not a great picture, but in the tank:
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These things are rabies factories - and losing a fear of humans is a symptom of rabies, so don't get too close!
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Reef safe?
Unfortunately, probably not. It's my favortite fish, so I want to try. My hope is that finding a juvenile will help - but that's complete conjecture on my part. I've never seen a juvenile available, so I jumped on it.
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Blue Girdled (Majestic)
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my new fish:
Now I have to get serious about that tank upgrade.
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I will start using the TMPCC cause I don't want to have to go through this again.
FYI... I do not believe that TMPCC kills red bugs. I treat with both Coral Revive (TMPCC is also a good choice) and Interceptor (separately, BTW) before introducing corals.
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I have a 75 gallon tank and I can only see it on two of my nice acropora colonies towards the front of the tank' date=' they are definitely on those two colonies so I suspect they might be on other frags.[/quote']
Yeah - I would assume they are widespread and treat the whole tank. If you saw them on a single frag that was just purchased, then it might be worth trying to dip that individual coral. Otherwise, I say just rip off the band aid and treat the whole tank.
In the future, I recommend dipping all corals in an Interceptor (and Coral Revive or TMPCC) bath before putting them in your aquarium.
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1-800-petmeds sells interceptor without a prescription.
Sorry to hear you got the bugs - but they are very easy to get rid of. Just be sure to follow the recommended treatment of three weeks (once a week for three weeks). And remember, it will likely kill all other crustaceans - crabs (including hermits and acro crabs), shrimp, and most of your pod population. So plan accordingly and remove what you can.
Read this link, great info:
If you want an atlantic fish in your tank, BUY IT NOW!
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No, but every other piece of scientific data does. At least the data that hasn't been fraudulently manipulated, flat out made up, or conveniently deleted.