Making a case as to why NOT to bring home a Regal angel

digital-audiophile · #1 03-21-2009, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Oh, but now we're offended anyway. Nyx is just pacing back and forth, I think she wants to bite you now!

Don't make me sic my cat on her!

Aquattro · #2 03-21-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

Don't make me sic my cat on her!

She loves cats. Raw or roasted, doesn't matter

digital-audiophile · #3 03-21-2009, 07:17 PM

See I told you they were mean dogs.. she wants to eat my cat

Aquattro · #4 03-21-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by digital-audiophile

See I told you they were mean dogs.. she wants to eat my cat

lol. Ya, mean like a kitten this one...

my2rotties · #5 03-23-2009, 11:14 PM

The Regal angel is still at the store after ten weeks. We have decided it is not in the best interest of the fish to ever consider him. I have offered him to a canreef friend with a well established tank and enough experience to give him the home he needs. She is thinking about it at the moment and doing her research on the fish... She already has angels and has had them for the long term.

If she declines I will offer him to another canreef friend with a well established tank. He is still safe and sound at the LFS and will not be in my tank, so people can calm down. He will be getting the best home possible.

Myka · #6 03-24-2009, 03:26 AM

I am glad to hear you will not be adding this fish to your reef.

my2rotties · #7 03-24-2009, 03:43 AM

Personally I never had any intention to add him to my reef... When I asked about making a case why NOT to add it, it was on behalf of making it a slam dunk as to why I did not feel right about adding him. I also expected the little trooper to be long dead to be honest. I canreef friend made mention that the regal was still at the store to my amazement.

This is why I asked about why it would not be a good idea. I guess when we write nobody can get a feel as to the tone in which we are asking the question.

I am not letting the fish go to the store and am currently trying to find a well established tank with a experienced keeper. I don't think the girl I offered him to is ready for him, so I am still looking for a home.

This little guy has lived in the store for over ten weeks. He beat bacterial and skin infections. The last thing I would do is bring him home to an uncertain future. I would never be able to live myself if he died and I know there is a big risk of that for angel species in my tank.

I know quite a few canreefers, and feel that if I put him up for adoption he will have the best chance at living a long life. If I take my store credit anybody can just buy him. I have a couple of weeks to find an appropriate home and he can stay at the store until one is found.

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Originally Posted by Myka

I am glad to hear you will not be adding this fish to your reef.

PoonTang · #8 03-24-2009, 03:47 AM

A good decision. Good for you. Sit back and enjoy your tank for a while, it is heavily stocked and still young. Even without adding anything else you are still going to have some uphill battles in the weeks/months to come. Sit tight and ride it out. Lots of good people here to help you out.

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Originally Posted by my2rotties

The Regal angel is still at the store after ten weeks. We have decided it is not in the best interest of the fish to ever consider him. I have offered him to a canreef friend with a well established tank and enough experience to give him the home he needs. She is thinking about it at the moment and doing her research on the fish... She already has angels and has had them for the long term.

If she declines I will offer him to another canreef friend with a well established tank. He is still safe and sound at the LFS and will not be in my tank, so people can calm down. He will be getting the best home possible.