Sanity check

rmay6850 · Nov 24, 2020

Alright here goes....

I have a mixed reef with a mix of SPS, Euphyllia, scolys, and Acans.

I have in the past (15 years ago)housed a Interruptis Angel with minimal nipping at corals. I have an opportunity to pick one up now at about 3” and really would like to try but am concerned my scolys, etc.... will make a great snack. I am in a position that I can feed frequently and nutritionally.
Thoughts?? Am I crazy?? Better half thinks so..

brmreefer · Nov 24, 2020

That's a gamble. Personally I would not. Considering the stress and pain of nabbing that Angel if it decides to go to the Darkside. Not worth it IMO.

Nanojoe · Nov 24, 2020

yeah thats a gamble i wouldnt take either.. Scolys price alone would be enough for me to turn away from the angel.

gentlefish · Nov 24, 2020

The problem here is that your better half already knows. How much do you enjoy “told you so” over the next 30years?

pcon · Nov 25, 2020

what will you want to keep more, the coral or the fish, if its the fish then send it and deal with the potential nipping, if its the coral then skip the expensive and delicate fish.

rmay6850 · Nov 25, 2020

gentlefish said:
The problem here is that your better half already knows. How much do you enjoy “told you so” over the next 30years?

That is a painful thought

rmay6850 · Nov 27, 2020

Well..........

Let the “I told you so” begin. I just placed the order, will be here tomorrow hopefully. Just made a batch of fresh food, I will try to keep his appetite focused on that.

gentlefish · Nov 27, 2020

Well, might as well live life to the fullest. After all it’s Christmas season, time of forgiveness, and Black Friday “you would not believe what good of a deal I got” Merry reefing!
PS reminds me that I may have bought something at the online fish store that may be delivered soon, but I forgot to confess, too.