Well I was supposed to get confirmation that my Japanese Dragon moray landed in the states either on the 21st or the 22nd.  I know for the third time have been given a later date for the eel's arrival, the 30th of July.  So looking at some livestock available I came across a fish I always have wanted and may go with this one rather than the ell.  The new fish Is a Wrought Iron Butterfly.  A rare butterfly fish from Japan that is one of the hardiest of all the butterflys.  It also has one of the most unique color patterns, (at least that's what I think).  Here are a few pics of these Japanese beauties.  I'm going to sleep on it and hopefully decide tomorrow.  Is anyone reading this???????????   Is anyone out there??????  Am i talking to myself??????  They say people who talk to themselves are a bit crazy!!!   If you are reading this I am still a bit crazy.  Regards, Tim

New Blog and New fish

Hello all.  I am still getting used to the whole blog idea.  I have posted in many threads in many different forums,  but this is still very alien to me.  

An exciting day for me hopefully.  My Japanese Dragon Moray eel is supposed to land in the states today.  I have not heard from my source yet but I have paid in full and been waiting for this eel for almost a month.  Mind you these eels aren't the same price as a snowflake moray.  They tend to cost a bit more.  I will wait, and wait as this is one of my dream fish and they are extremely hard to come by.  I'll keep you posted.......

Om another note I sold my Rhinopias Frondosa to a local guy yesterday and I feel both of us got a good deal.  I know my fish is going to good home and I am happy about the price I got.  Rhinopias are a great scorpion fish that are pretty rare in the trade and very interesting to observe.  Hopefully the fish has found a good home.  Tim

Hello and Welcome to my Blog

Hello all.  I would like to invite all those who have interest in keeping marine animals in captivity.  I concentrate on keeping marine fish but have kept everything that can be kept in an aquarium.  From Sharks to Corals, shrimp to Sea stars, I have kept them.  Sometimes very successfully, other times with great difficulty.  

I would lie to use this discussion to help others to learn from my mistakes, other people's experiences to help us all try and understand the necessary husbandry skills to keep these animals not only alive but for them to thrive.  

I read and post on many of the fish forums throughout the web.  Such forums include, Reefcentral.com, Saltwaterfish.com, Refffrontiers.com, Reefsanctuary.com, and Reefs.org, just to name a few.  I find all of these sites provide a wealth of knowledge for the beginner to the most experienced aquarist.  

A little about myself.  I am 29 years old and have been keeping fish since I was 5 years, breeding guppies.  When I became 15 years I quickly got a job at the LFS, (local fish store) and began working there for over 8 years.  I was the manager of the department when I became 18 years old.  Having some really exotic freshwater and saltwater animals.  During the age of 18-25 I concentrated on reef keeping which I had my 155 gallon reef that first had soft corals and some LPS (large polyp stony coral).  Later I concentrated on SPS, (small polyp stony coral) which is the general progression of people who become very interested keeping corals.  Eventually I left the world of working in the aquarium industry which makes keeping fish much enjoyable.  Instead of keeping fish as a job it has become a way to relieve the everyday stress we all have to endure.  Currently I have a 180 gallon FOWLER  that contains the following fish.  Foxface, Christmas Emperor angel, Crosshatch Trigger, Borbonius Anthias, Tinker's Butterfly, and a Yellow-tail Moray.

In closing I ask that please feel free to as ANY question.  There are no dumb questions.  This is what I miss most about working in aquarium industry is teaching.  I now I won't have all the answers.  So I ask others to add there insight and experiences to help in educating others so that we all can keep these beautiful fragile animals thriving.  I than you in advance for joining me in this discussion and look forward to talking with you.  Regards, Tim