This could be good or very bad.

lcstorc · 10-05-2008, 07:01 PM

I am taking a huge risk and I know it but I have done everything I know to increase my possibilities of success and have been debating and waiting for a very long time.

Here is Sunshine.

Here is hopefully Sunshine's new friend or at least roommate.

Risky I know but I just have to try it. Not even really thinking about a pair though that would be incredible. If they can tolerate each other I will be thrilled.
I believe Sunshine is a girl and I think the new one is a boy. Who really knows but I did look carefully and tried to judge jaw size before buying. The new guy eats mysis like crazy and had another blue share an appartment for a few days until the LFS noticed.
Sunshine has never even been to the right half of the tank so my hope is either they will get along fine or at least each take half of the tank.
I don't know who is more scared me or the fish being acclimated.
I'll keep everyone posted but hopefully I will have nothing to report for a few days until I am convinced the worst of the danger has passed.

blue_eyes53813 · 10-05-2008, 07:02 PM

How cute... I hope they get along... Keep us posted..

BigJay · 10-05-2008, 07:03 PM

Best of luck!

sambrinar · 10-05-2008, 07:03 PM

Good luck Lynn, hope it goes as planned

goldenmean · 10-05-2008, 07:07 PM

How Sweet.
I hope they get along perfectly!
We will be wanting more pics after acclimation you know!

Nervoustime · 10-05-2008, 07:50 PM

Best of luck!!!

SeahorseBT · 10-05-2008, 08:18 PM

My fingers are crossed for you!

Octoman · 10-05-2008, 08:39 PM

Congrats!! I'll be following along, I hope Sunshine likes her new buddy!

lcstorc · 10-05-2008, 08:57 PM

New guy is still acclimating or at least hanging out in tank water. I am going to put him in the tank right after lights out and put him on the right side of the tank where Sunshine never goes. I gave Sunshine a new batch of rubble to keep her busy and a pile of rubble on the other side fot the new guy. He is gorgeous though.

caitrina · 10-05-2008, 09:15 PM

so when do lights go out? Glad to see that your lights are still on...lol...my little guy is all tucked in a rock now....oh I mean sarah...had fun today , Lynn, was good to see you...

lcstorc · 10-05-2008, 09:28 PM

Leave it to you to get me in trouble. We are just plain dangerous together.
Well I couldn't take it anymore so we put the new guy in the tank.
We put him on the opposite side from Sunshine (of course) and he went straight to the back corner. Within about 2 minutes he was spitting sand and digging a hole. So far he has ignored my rubble but he is surrounded by the walls of the tank and some of the rocks so hopefully he feels secure.
All of the other fish swam by to see what was going on but Sunshine never left her side of the tank. Se was out and looking around but never saw the new fish. Lights are out now and I am trying to stay away from the tank. Frank did take a couple of quick pics before we turned out the lights so here they are.

I'm staying away from the tank for now but will do a quick flashlight check before bed.

BarbMazz · 10-05-2008, 09:29 PM

Congratulations, Lynn! I know you've been going back and forth about this for months now. I hope everything goes smoothly for you!

caitrina · 10-05-2008, 09:31 PM

yeah we are dangerous together thats for sure. When I get things straightened out here we have to go on a short road trip...lol...Am glad things are going well so far.

Snelly40 · 10-05-2008, 09:51 PM

i think it will be great and i am excited for you!

cbrownfish · 10-05-2008, 10:59 PM

Good luck! I look forward to hearing updates as well.

10-05-2008, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	This could be good or very bad. I am taking a huge risk and I know it but I have done everything I know to increase my possibilities of success and have been debating and waiting for a very long time. Here is Sunshine. Here is hopefully Sunshine's new friend or at least roommate. Risky I know but I just have to try it. Not even really thinking about a pair though that would be incredible. If they can tolerate each other I will be thrilled. I believe Sunshine is a girl and I think the new one is a boy. Who really knows but I did look carefully and tried to judge jaw size before buying. The new guy eats mysis like crazy and had another blue share an appartment for a few days until the LFS noticed. Sunshine has never even been to the right half of the tank so my hope is either they will get along fine or at least each take half of the tank. I don't know who is more scared me or the fish being acclimated. I'll keep everyone posted but hopefully I will have nothing to report for a few days until I am convinced the worst of the danger has passed. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. How cute... I hope they get along... Keep us posted.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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Octoman 8 left feet... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Haven, CT Posts: 1,960 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This could be good or very bad. Congrats!! I'll be following along, I hope Sunshine likes her new buddy! __________________ Mark My tank thread... Octoman's 55 gallons of euphoria Tank build... 55 Construction

10-05-2008, 08:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. New guy is still acclimating or at least hanging out in tank water. I am going to put him in the tank right after lights out and put him on the right side of the tank where Sunshine never goes. I gave Sunshine a new batch of rubble to keep her busy and a pile of rubble on the other side fot the new guy. He is gorgeous though. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,700 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. so when do lights go out? Glad to see that your lights are still on...lol...my little guy is all tucked in a rock now....oh I mean sarah...had fun today , Lynn, was good to see you... __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

10-05-2008, 09:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. Leave it to you to get me in trouble. We are just plain dangerous together. Well I couldn't take it anymore so we put the new guy in the tank. We put him on the opposite side from Sunshine (of course) and he went straight to the back corner. Within about 2 minutes he was spitting sand and digging a hole. So far he has ignored my rubble but he is surrounded by the walls of the tank and some of the rocks so hopefully he feels secure. All of the other fish swam by to see what was going on but Sunshine never left her side of the tank. Se was out and looking around but never saw the new fish. Lights are out now and I am trying to stay away from the tank. Frank did take a couple of quick pics before we turned out the lights so here they are. I'm staying away from the tank for now but will do a quick flashlight check before bed. __________________ Peace LYNN Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

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BarbMazz Madame Klanganator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,054 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. Congratulations, Lynn! I know you've been going back and forth about this for months now. I hope everything goes smoothly for you! __________________ A Snail's Pace Beginning: an old lady's first reef http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...tml#post366161 ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~

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caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,700 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This could be good or very bad. yeah we are dangerous together thats for sure. When I get things straightened out here we have to go on a short road trip...lol...Am glad things are going well so far. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

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