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by Velorum
Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:08 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: My onyx lagoon zoa garden
Replies: 8
Views: 6173

Re: My onyx lagoon zoa garden

My local shop gets their premium zoas and palys from top breeders like WWC, then they frag and auction them off. The prices are super low, until I jump in and bid - it's like nobody knows what they're looking at, so they just wait for me to set the value.
by Velorum
Wed Mar 12, 2025 1:22 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: My onyx lagoon zoa garden
Replies: 8
Views: 6173

Re: My onyx lagoon zoa garden


How high-end are you looking to go with your zoas? You can find some solid options on the forums, but if you're willing to splurge, buying directly from the breeder's site is the way to go. Are you looking for some tried-and-true starter zoas or diving straight into the deep end with some CB ...
by Velorum
Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:46 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: My onyx lagoon zoa garden
Replies: 8
Views: 6173

Re: My onyx lagoon zoa garden

You just missed out on the World Wide Corals 24-hour live sale - their zoa and paly selection was insane. I managed to snag some Pinky & the Brain, Mambo Jambo, Rainbow Sakuras, Magicians, Kedds Reds, and an Illuminati - prices were ridiculously low compared to what I've seen online, and I couldn't ...
by Velorum
Sun Feb 23, 2025 3:41 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: seeking assistance with stocking
Replies: 9
Views: 4845

Re: seeking assistance with stocking

I'd advise against the flame angel, to be honest. Firstly, they're really pricey. Secondly, you need to provide them with a lot of algae or they'll start eating your corals - I came across an article in PFK that highlighted this issue. Apparently, one flame angel completely destroyed a reef tank. If ...
by Velorum
Wed Dec 25, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback
Replies: 11
Views: 6614

Re: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback

In my experience, you can snag some great deals on high-end zoas. My local fish store, for example, occasionally runs auctions for fragged zoas and you can get them at a steal since there aren't many bidders.
by Velorum
Wed Dec 25, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback
Replies: 11
Views: 6614

Re: Is old school coral keeping making a comeback

The zoa naming trend has definitely contributed to the hype, and in a way, it's been beneficial for the hobby as a whole. I mean, it's probably driven up prices, but at the same time, it's generated a lot of interest in reefing, which is a plus. Sellers have definitely benefited from it, that's for ...
by Velorum
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:41 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: damsels of the andamans
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

Re: damsels of the andamans

Changed my mind on these now, decided to go with something else.
by Velorum
Sat Feb 24, 2024 2:47 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: damsels of the andamans
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

Re: damsels of the andamans

Yeah I was thinking of getting around 4 or 5, that way they can school together and look even better in the tank.
by Velorum
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: damsels of the andamans
Replies: 5
Views: 1363

damsels of the andamans

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting some new fish and I'd love to know if they'd work well in my reef. Specifically, I'm wondering if they'd be compatible with my current tankmates: a Bristle tooth tang, two ocellaris clowns, a shrimp goby, a convict blenny, a six line wrasse, a Scotts fairy wrasse, and ...
by Velorum
Tue Oct 10, 2023 4:30 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: spotted shark sightings
Replies: 1
Views: 613

Re: spotted shark sightings

pics would be awesome, thanks for the enthusiasm, flynix, jaws sounds like a real character