Our Journey To The Salty Side - Part One

[BigC]

Going by the feedback I'm getting from my fellow NIRC (Northern Ireland Reef Club) members the stock at STM is second to none, they go to the Open Day every year specifically for to buy rare and highly coloured corals. They have only just returned so my guess is that voulume of people through the shop recently may well have depleated stocks somewhat, Maybe you could plan another visit in say a months time to see if this is the case or better still have a word with the owners ear to see when their delivery days are. I'll be going over next year with the lads for a look see. (drunken weekend probably) LOL
I am awaiting the pics of both yours and Trods tank with the new acquisitions.
I dont think your lighting would be up to scratch to keep Acro's or SPS maybe need to look at MH for those.
Regards
BigC

 

[Trod]

Right here I am and as seffie says we've had great day, if not slightly expensive for me bought 3 new corals, 2 from STM, a lovely torch coral which is now a totally differant colour in my tank than shop but it is a gorgeous green, and a lovely orange zoa on a great piece of LR. Looks amazing then in world of fishes I purchased another zoa which is green, It is rather large but again I think it looks great
I have taken pictures but the are still not out fully so just a taster once they are happier I will hopefully get better pictures

 

[ben1987]

wow i really like all three of those

 

[BigC]

Both you lassies have really taken to these Sunday excursions lark even if they turn out to be rather expensive affairs.
Nice corals by the way Trod. Like to see the Euphyllia when its fully open. Keep the pics comming. A FTS might be needed.
Scrub the last bit I can see it above now. Nice tank comming along nicely.
Regards
BigC

 

[Trod]

wow i really like all three of those

Thanks ben, yes I am rather chuffed the orange zoa is amazing.

 

[Sapphire15]

Your tank is looking lovely, wished I lived in your area, you seem to find some great items, I have been to 2 different fish shops this weekend and found nothing!!

 

[Trod]

Both you lassies have really taken to these Sunday excursions lark even if they turn out to be rather expensive affairs.
Nice corals by the way Trod. Like to see the Euphyllia when its fully open. Keep the pics comming. A FTS might be needed.
Scrub the last bit I can see it above now. Nice tank comming along nicely.
Regards
BigC

Yes Our sunday trips do seem to be a regular thing, but its so much fun, really exciting walking into new shops for the first time full of anticipation
and of course the sunday lunches are a bonus, I had lamb by the way

Hopefully the Euphyllia will settle in quickly

The hardest thing is deciding where to put everything.

Had an arguement with one of my clowns, little terror took a bite out of me, how can something so small sting so much so had to get net out and hubby kept them pinned in corner

 

[Truck]

ouch you got stung! did it hurt very much can you compare it to anything

 

[Trod]

ouch you got stung! did it hurt very much can you compare it to anything

being stabbed with a sharp needle made me jump though good job I didn't drop LR which I had in my hand at time

 

[Truck]

what did you get stung by ? i dont read threads properly and am a noob to corals

 

[BigC]

Shrimps and Clownfish give you a nice little nip

 

[Trod]

Got bitten by clown fish, which stung, not by coral

 

[Truck]

clonw fish have the ability to bite? they have teeth or just a hard mouth

 

[seffieuk]

clonw fish have the ability to bite? they have teeth or just a hard mouth

They have teeth but you should see the teeth on my dracula goby - his name will give you a clue, blooming great big fangs

Seffie x

 

[Truck]

oh never new that. can they fetch blood?