How do I make reefapooza corals and fish live for 24+ hours in bag.

[DoggoThePuffer]

Are there any fish in the tank now?

Yes, a dogface puffer
Green spotted puffer
Yellow spot damsel
And a pajama cardinal but he might be sold to a person I know that wants it.

 

[Oberst Oswald]

If you can't do it all in 1 day it would be wise not to bother with the fish. This is not the kind of show that sells fish and you are better off getting them from your local fish store. Selling coral is what this show is about and since you have to ask Dad to drive 4 hours I'm going to assume you are not loaded with money to buy the very best high end corals the show has got to offer. So Sunday is your best bet to get the most for your money... there will be plenty left of very nice coral to buy. Most of the people selling the corals will not coddle you. The frags will be placed maybe in a cup and put in a double plastic bag if you are lucky. Oxygen, heat packs and Styrofoam coolers will not be given. Your money will be spent and gone fast. Even so the corals will make it home in a climate controlled car no problem. Be selective on the corals you buy, when home be sure to dip them, learn about each one and where their proper place is going to be in your tanks. Take your time at the show, enjoy all its got to offer, and buy your stuff near the end. I'll bet you might even get some freebee's here or there.

 

[cmcoker]

he said it’s pointless since the only new thing are speakers....

The speakers have the most valuable thing there, knowledge and experience... you can ship about any coral or fish straight to your house so take advantage of those speakers.

 

[themcfreak]

Based on your other thread, I would recommend not getting anything at this show, until your tank is better cycled. Patience sucks when there is a show involved, but it will be better for the livestock in the long term if the tank is 100% cycled, no issues/potential parasites on existing fish, etc.

 

[DoggoThePuffer]

Based on your other thread, I would recommend not getting anything at this show, until your tank is better cycled. Patience sucks when there is a show involved, but it will be better for the livestock in the long term if the tank is 100% cycled, no issues/potential parasites on existing fish, etc.

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

 

[DSC reef]

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

There's no telling how long it will take to cycle, there's no set time. You already said you were not adding anymore livestock in your other thread did you not? Will you please listen and take the advice given to you? You lost a fish you cared so much about then ignored everyone and bought another puffer. Please slow down and STOP adding livestock to your tanks. We're trying to help you. There's always another show.

 

[themcfreak]

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

It *might* be cycled, but @DSC reef is right. There is no way to know how long it will take. You could still go to see critters/corals. Listen to speakers (they are very helpful, I have watched several on YouTube). You could look at equipment, see what other people are doing with their tanks. There are a lot of reasons to go other than buying livestock.

 

[themcfreak]

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

Also.. why would you "need" to get fish and coral there? Surely there is a reputable source closer than 4 hours away from you for after your tank is cycled and ready to go?

 

[DSC reef]

It *might* be cycled, but @DSC reef is right. There is no way to know how long it will take. You could still go to see critters/corals. Listen to speakers (they are very helpful, I have watched several on YouTube). You could look at equipment, see what other people are doing with their tanks. There are a lot of reasons to go other than buying livestock.

+1 one of the reasons I like going to shows is for the speakers.

 

[themcfreak]

+1 one of the reasons I like going to shows is for the speakers.

Right? I have learned a lot from the speaker videos. I'm in Texas, but one day, I will make it to one of these coastal shows

 

[DSC reef]

Right? I have learned a lot from the speaker videos. I'm in Texas, but one day, I will make it to one of these coastal shows

Reefapalooza Orlando puts on a great show

 

[SandJ]

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

But you still have disease (ich?) in your tank, plus your Tank seems to be fully stocked already.
And to answer your question about why go if not to buy fish or corals... My daughter (16 years old) and I have been in the hobby for 3 years. We have been to 2 MACNAs (one our reef club hosted) and our first RAP in Orlando this year. We have brought home 11 corals, all from RAP and spent about $100 on them (mostly mushrooms).
We go to:
*talk with the vendors
*hear the speakers...in an one hour lecture you can gain decades of knowledge. Take notes and treat them like a class. Even if a lecture does not pertain to your tank now, someday it may.
*get our hands on the products and see them for ourselves
*talk with vendors about their corals and learn more about them
*Free samples are always fun
*Make friends...you will see the same people year after year and the shows start to feel like a family reunion
*ooh and ahhh over fish that we may never own, but still appreciate their beauty and gain some knowledge about these beautiful creatures.
*pick up a product that may be hard to find locally and save on shipping
*and sometimes we end up winning in the raffles from individual vendors (my daughter won a $200 Joe Knows Corals gift card).

 

[cmcoker]

I’m adding nitrifying bacteria so it will be cycled in a month. But I need to get fish and corals there otherwise why else would I go?

To hear the speakers and LEARN!

But if the only reason you are going is to buy animals... then dont go. Wait and Go next year, if you are still in the hobby maybe you will have learned some husbandry and have a plan about going, other than "I NEED to buy"

When you go to a show, frag swap, LFS you should know:

What fish are you looking to buy, have you researched them or planned a stocking list? Buying what catches your eye is not the way to go..
How will you quarantine or deal with disease or infections?

What corals are you wanting to buy? Did you get a light yet? Have a good understanding of water chemistry? Have test kits for alkalinity, calcium, magnesium? Does your flow match the corals need?

Think about what you are doing, before you do it. Make a plan based on research, and be patient. Then you won't constantly be in panic mode and this hobby will be more enjoyable.