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Old 11-22-2007, 03:37 PM
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Glad to see he pulled through.

A stress free healthy environment with perfect water is the best way to battle any illness, IMHO.

Great job!
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Old 11-22-2007, 04:20 PM
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Good to hear that it's recovering nicely for you. By the way, where did you aquire it. For the past few months there's been virtually no specimen available anywhere in a decent size (3-4"). You mind share how/where you got it?
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Old 11-22-2007, 04:34 PM
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He literally went to Hawaii to pick it up! Well, I suppose he and his family also kind of got a holiday out of it. http://canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=37164
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Old 11-22-2007, 11:17 PM
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I should clarify that my wife choose the location...... I only agreed and made the best out of it.
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Old 11-22-2007, 11:59 PM
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Yeah, but how many nights did you whisper in her ear "Hawaii, Achilles tang, Hawaii, Achilles tang, Hawaii......" while she slept?

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Old 11-23-2007, 12:42 AM
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Stunning fish Chin!!! WOW, and to have the opportunity to go there to get it! PLUS a vacation.....WOW!
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Old 11-23-2007, 12:55 AM
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Yeah....I'm starting to think that there's something to this! Pay for your Hawaii vacation by bringing a few dozen Achilles Tangs back with you? Hmmmm....*taps fingers together*
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Old 11-23-2007, 03:09 AM
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Yeah....I'm starting to think that there's something to this! Pay for your Hawaii vacation by bringing a few dozen Achilles Tangs back with you? Hmmmm....*taps fingers together*
Due to their poor shipping status, the store I bought them from packed 4 achilles per box in rather large BIG BAGS. They filled it about 1/3 and filled the rest with pure oxygen. This allowed the fish some swimming room and I believe this was a big factor why they arrived so healthy.

I brought back 11 med/small various types of fishes in two boxes. If you're planning on a few dozen, you're looking at 9-12 boxes
Oh and try to convince Customs that your 9-12 boxes are for your personal aquarium and not a commercial business

Another thing is this Known Shipper status in the US. Most airlines will not ship for you if you are not a Known shipper. SOME airlines will make exceptions for pets/live animals if they can open and inspect the box and contents. But in excess of 3-4 boxes, I don't believe they will ship for you because all the contents of the boxes need to be removed and each box inspected. They had no issues with two boxes but I would have seen some eyes rolling if I brought in 9-12 boxes. In all likelihood, they will turn you away because you will be considered a commercial "unknown shipper". Look into this Known Shipper status carefully..........
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yup Garlic works wonders man good score when I do my 48x48 cube after afghanistan I'm getting a powdewr brown and a achillies tang for the tnak they are my fav fishies....



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Old 11-23-2007, 04:51 AM
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Just kiddin, Chin...lol. I can't imagine the hassle of bringing back a couple dozen tangs....as you've highlighted
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