What would you do?

myerst22 · 07-25-2008, 10:31 PM

I have been trying to add my final fish to this display but have run into some problems. At first I wanted to get a small dragon moray. I paid one of the better on-line retailers for the eel with hope he would get the eel in a week or so. Well The week went by and the date of when the eel was to arrive continues to be pushed back time and time again. It has been well over a month and thinking the eel is not going to come. I completely understand that these eels are almost impossible to get. So here is what i am contemplating.

Should I wait for the dragon moray?

Or what I am leaning towards a Wrought Iron Butterfly.

Or thinking of getting both of these guys from LA.
Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den® - Prognathodes marcellae
Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den® - Bodianus paraleucosticticus

cheeks69 · 07-25-2008, 10:44 PM

If the Eel doesn't come then the Wrought Iron Butterfly would be my suggestion although I'd have to check if these are corallivores or not.

brandon · 07-25-2008, 11:30 PM

the angel will eat your corals

myerst22 · 07-26-2008, 01:20 PM

It's a Fowler. Hopefully I will get some info by the 30th. Thanks, Tim

Witfull · 07-26-2008, 01:24 PM

id wait for the Dragon!

Irishrose302 · 07-26-2008, 01:29 PM

i also would wait for the dragon eel.

Have you already paid for this eel?

myerst22 · 07-26-2008, 04:20 PM

Well I am going to wait for the Dragon. Yes I have already paid for the ell over a month ago. The distributor I am getting it from said his Japanese supplier has the eel, but is waiting to ship the eel when he has enough fish to fill a the box. I was told he should receive the eel on the 30th and then he is going to hold it for a week or so and make sure its eating and all that good stuff. Just a bit frustrating as I paid for the eel over a month ago and have no eel. Guess that is to be expected when trying an almost impossible eel especially a small one. So I am going to continue to wait patiently and keep my fins crossed. thanks, Tim

Witfull · 07-26-2008, 08:11 PM

waiting is good,,,,or you could impulse buy one for 2500$,...whats waiting worth to you?

myerst22 · 07-26-2008, 11:19 PM

Where is there one for 2500. Not that I would ever think to pay half that price? Thanks, Tim

Witfull · 07-27-2008, 02:17 PM

ive seem them as low as 1800 for juvi's and up to 3K for full adult. but thats landed in house cost, and you can see it before buying.

Frankie · 07-27-2008, 02:22 PM

Agreed. The dragon is the way to go!

myerst22 · 07-28-2008, 05:41 PM

Well the dragon is "supposed" to land in the states on the 30th. We will see. I am not worried about the quality as this distributor gets some of the best stock out there. Just worried that I going to keep getting a later date on when the eel is supposed to arrive. So we will see. I''ll keep you updated. Thanks, Tim

nikkipigtails · 07-28-2008, 06:31 PM

Yeah, I'd definately wait for the dragon. He's freakin cool!

BigJay · 07-28-2008, 08:23 PM

that eel is stellar! I really need to get away from this site. So many temptations!!

framerguy · 07-28-2008, 09:16 PM

Yep, wait for the awesome eel! Let us know when it arrives and pics ASAP.

07-25-2008, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
myerst22 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	What would you do? I have been trying to add my final fish to this display but have run into some problems. At first I wanted to get a small dragon moray. I paid one of the better on-line retailers for the eel with hope he would get the eel in a week or so. Well The week went by and the date of when the eel was to arrive continues to be pushed back time and time again. It has been well over a month and thinking the eel is not going to come. I completely understand that these eels are almost impossible to get. So here is what i am contemplating. Should I wait for the dragon moray? Or what I am leaning towards a Wrought Iron Butterfly. Or thinking of getting both of these guys from LA. Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den® - Prognathodes marcellae Drs. Foster and Smith Diver's Den® - Bodianus paraleucosticticus __________________ IF YOU SEE THE FISH IN MY AVATAR YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. Frank Lloyd Wright

07-25-2008, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,032 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? If the Eel doesn't come then the Wrought Iron Butterfly would be my suggestion although I'd have to check if these are corallivores or not. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

07-25-2008, 11:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
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07-26-2008, 01:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
myerst22 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? It's a Fowler. Hopefully I will get some info by the 30th. Thanks, Tim __________________ IF YOU SEE THE FISH IN MY AVATAR YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. Frank Lloyd Wright

07-26-2008, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Irishrose302 Midas Blenny Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cary, NC (MI native) Posts: 114 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? i also would wait for the dragon eel. Have you already paid for this eel? __________________ ~15+ years hobbiest 150 g mixed reef with 75g sump: ACJR, 2 - 250w HQI DE MH, ASM G-3 Skimmer, 25g refugium, CA reactor w/Co2 tank, 1/4 h chiller,

07-26-2008, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
myerst22 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? Well I am going to wait for the Dragon. Yes I have already paid for the ell over a month ago. The distributor I am getting it from said his Japanese supplier has the eel, but is waiting to ship the eel when he has enough fish to fill a the box. I was told he should receive the eel on the 30th and then he is going to hold it for a week or so and make sure its eating and all that good stuff. Just a bit frustrating as I paid for the eel over a month ago and have no eel. Guess that is to be expected when trying an almost impossible eel especially a small one. So I am going to continue to wait patiently and keep my fins crossed. thanks, Tim __________________ IF YOU SEE THE FISH IN MY AVATAR YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. Frank Lloyd Wright

07-26-2008, 11:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
myerst22 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? Where is there one for 2500. Not that I would ever think to pay half that price? Thanks, Tim __________________ IF YOU SEE THE FISH IN MY AVATAR YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. Frank Lloyd Wright

07-28-2008, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
myerst22 Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sag Harbor, NY Posts: 108 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? Well the dragon is "supposed" to land in the states on the 30th. We will see. I am not worried about the quality as this distributor gets some of the best stock out there. Just worried that I going to keep getting a later date on when the eel is supposed to arrive. So we will see. I''ll keep you updated. Thanks, Tim __________________ IF YOU SEE THE FISH IN MY AVATAR YOU NEED TO CONTACT ME ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!! I believe in God, only I spell it Nature. Frank Lloyd Wright

07-28-2008, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Manta Ray Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,010 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? Yeah, I'd definately wait for the dragon. He's freakin cool! __________________ No man ever reached excellence in any one art or profession without having passed through the slow and painful process of study and preparation. - Horace

07-28-2008, 08:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
BigJay Acropora Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 1,722 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: What would you do? that eel is stellar! I really need to get away from this site. So many temptations!!

07-28-2008, 09:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 4,074 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: What would you do? Yep, wait for the awesome eel! Let us know when it arrives and pics ASAP. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon mangrove/seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/reef-chronicles/31882-akwareum-too.html

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