Update on group order

[Delphinus]

Hi Bob, if you prefer not to use a CC then you & I can make some sort of agreement amongst ourselves. But I am not at home right now, can we touch base in a few days when I'm back in town? Thanks for your patience, I realize this is getting drawn out and must be frustrating for everyone else (trust me I am frustrated that I keep getting sent onsite ... these people have the mistaken beleif that I am somehow coherent and competent). I should be back in town (and back on track on this order thing) by Friday.

[spikehs]

Not to worry about the conches, I'll get em sometime!...I am starting to half plan an order for some time in the next 2months or so as i want to buy a rose bta - so maybe then we can all get some other stuff too!

[Bob I]

No problem, thanks Tony. I have thought about it, and have come to the conclusion your way is better. :eek: I am thinking about adding a coral, and dropping the cuke. So I will re contact Jayson, and pay for my stuff myself. Unfortunately to support this habit, I work between noon and 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, so it might be tough. I have been to Bow Valley and ordered the tank. It is supposed to be ready on Monday.

[Delphinus]

Hi Bob -- wow that's quick turnaround on the tank, I thought I read on ReefCentral it was like 3-4 weeks delivery. Were they somewhat helpful when you went there in person? I'm still undecided what I want to do in the long-term, whether a corner tank or a cube tank is better suited and I want to pick an "expert's" brain on the subject.

As for the delivery. Well if Sunday doesn't work we can do another day. I just thought I was holding things up. Another day is fine with me so long as it's cool with Alan too. I guess it's just the three of us now on this...

[AJ_77]

I would really appreciate if we could get this done, guys. Diatoms wait for no man. I want to get some snails in and stay ahead of these algae blooms.

Saturday or Sunday after 4 p.m. sounds like the target. Can Jayson deliver? Even if it's a little earlier in the day, by the time we get the order to our end of town and separated, Bob will be off work and could pick up his critters at my house.

Please tell me this is do-able.

Alan

[Delphinus]

Alan: Situation understood. Let me talk to Jayson and see what the options are. Unfortunately until I'm back in town my hands are kinda tied. I'm sorry -- wanna find me a different job? :D :D :D

[Bob I]

Okay Alan that sounds fine. Do the pickup, and I will go to your place after 4:00 to pick up. But now that we are this close let's finish it. BTW I received an email from Jayson who says that Nassarius are better for sandbed cleaning, so I will stay with them. As to what you call Diatoms (I probably call Brown Algae) don't worry that is common in a new setup, it will go away.
Tony, it is always better to talk to the guy who is in the know. I mentioned top Mitch about the possible lack of sticking to deadlines. He said there are two sides to every story. He said it would be done on Monday, and I should post that on the web. You can certainly talk to him about your project, and I :D am sure he will help you.

[Josh_22]

I was interested since you are all buying snails etc from saltwater connections if you might be able to help me pick an animal out that will help clean my DSB and but not distroy the good things in it like my sand star did.
Thanks
JOSH

[Bob I]

As to your sandstar destroying your DSB. Is that documented? I put my White SS in my refugium, and I see no fewer Amphipods etc. But back to your question. Nassarius Snails are recommended, as are Sand Sifting Cucumbers, and what are called Microstars. The snails and Cucumbers are available. You can still get in our order. [img]tongue.gif[/img]
Bob

[AJ_77]

Josh - you need multiple and various animals, based on the size and type of your tank. Read up on "reef custodians" and the like, and see what is offered for sale at J&L, SW connection, etc.

You may also need a detrivore kit. Jayson at SWC sells 'live' sand by the pound.

And, Bob has good advice. ;)

AJ