My First Salty Build! 20g Long

[Evan West]

Supposedly the pygmy file fish from ORA is reef safe but literally no place seems to have them in stock!

 

[Lionfish Lair]

Isn't that always the way! I would wait for that one though. Make sure you sign up for LiveAquaria's email alert for when they get them in stock.

 

[reeferfoxx]

I've been looking for pygmys for over a year now, without luck...

 

[Evan West]

I've been looking for pygmys for over a year now, without luck...

Radial Filefish also seem to be a slightly safer bet than matted so that also might be an option. I wonder if ORA stopped breeding them?

 

[reeferfoxx]

Radial Filefish also seem to be a slightly safer bet than matted so that also might be an option. I wonder if ORA stopped breeding them?

I'm not a risk taker, in that fashion. Not in nano tanks. Maybe a large system. Corals will start releasing toxins if too much stress is put on them.

 

[Evan West]

I'm not a risk taker, in that fashion. Not in nano tanks. Maybe a large system. Corals will start releasing toxins if too much stress is put on them.

Yeah also a fair point, its a lot of money to mess around with. Might just stick to the original plan of clowns, goby, firefish.

 

[reeferfoxx]

Ok. Since it's in my nature to be impatient, I decided to email ORA about the filefish... lol. You're welcome. This is their response!!

"
Hello,



Thank you for inquiring about ORA aquacultured marine ornamentals. The Pygmy and Radial filefish are both currently in production. We have a decent number of Radial filefish in stock at this time. If you would like to provide us with your location, we can compile a list of ORA dealers in your area.



Best Regards,



Todd Gill

Senior Sales Representative

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

5470 Aquaculture Loop

Fort Pierce, FL 34946

t. 772.468.7008 x203

f. 772.468.7353



www.orafarm.com"

So, radials are available. Where? Not sure. Doesn't seem like they are online.

 

[Evan West]

Ok. Since it's in my nature to be impatient, I decided to email ORA about the filefish... lol. You're welcome. This is their response!!

"
Hello,



Thank you for inquiring about ORA aquacultured marine ornamentals. The Pygmy and Radial filefish are both currently in production. We have a decent number of Radial filefish in stock at this time. If you would like to provide us with your location, we can compile a list of ORA dealers in your area.



Best Regards,



Todd Gill

Senior Sales Representative

Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums

5470 Aquaculture Loop

Fort Pierce, FL 34946

t. 772.468.7008 x203

f. 772.468.7353



www.orafarm.com"

So, radials are available. Where? Not sure. Doesn't seem like they are online.

So they are breeding them, that at least is good!

 

[Wtyson254]

Radial Filefish also seem to be a slightly safer bet than matted so that also might be an option. I wonder if ORA stopped breeding them?

I got a pair from live aquaria last week, so far no problems

 

[reeferfoxx]

I got a pair from live aquaria last week, so far no problems

I retract that statement. It does look like a radial. Where they in divers den or regular listings?.

 

[reeferfoxx]

I retract that statement. It does look like a radial. Where they in divers den or regular listings?

 

[Evan West]

I retract that statement. It does look like a radial. Where they in divers den or regular listings?.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3353+3523&pcatid=3523

 

[reeferfoxx]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3352+3353+3523&pcatid=3523

Yeah I found it. Ironically they put radials on reef caution also. Guess i'll wait for the pygmys.

 

[Wtyson254]

Yeah I found it. Ironically they put radials on reef caution also. Guess i'll wait for the pygmys.

They put all filefish on "reef caution," however ORA states that they believe the radial and the Pygmy to be reef safe. Live Aquaria likely puts the "reef caution" label for legal reasons etc.

 

[reeferfoxx]

They put all filefish on "reef caution," however ORA states that they believe the radial and the Pygmy to be reef safe. Live Aquaria likely puts the "reef caution" label for legal reasons etc.

That is a good point too. Hmmph.. decisions decisions lol

 

[Evan West]

Well I couldn't resist, this guy was in the $5 bin at the LFS and I figured why not. Its pretty good for a $5 acan! Little early to add coral normally but everything has been stable for a few weeks. This was a no name acan so unless someone can ID it im thinking about calling it "Frozen Oranges".
Pictures dont do it much good ans the orange is actually much brighter than it looks in these.

 

[reeferfoxx]

The addiction begins!

 

[Evan West]

Its a real reef now!!!

 

[reeferfoxx]

Good job on removing the plug too.

 

[reeferfoxx]

As far as the color goes, it may change. I bought one that was red and now has turned green and orange with a hot pink center. Could take months for the colors to come out.