West Coast Tropical Marine pool order

[changhsu]

Hi everyone!

In support of the local business of our good friend and hoping to coincide with the ORA pool order, let's see if we can get enough orders to qualify for free shipping at $75. If it seems good for everyone, let's meet again at the O St aquarium at the same time the ORA order comes.

a) Chang $11.80
b) . . .
c) . . .

Thanks to all again!

[user48953]

I can contribute about $13.60 to the pool.

huy

[Undergrad]

If we can reach the $70 mark, I'll contribute ~$10.

Arlan

[bzzbee2]

Hi everyone.. i can contribute about 15.

tony

[changhsu]

Thanks guys!

We're almost there, we just need one or two more orders. :)

Marc, how are you doing? Hope everything is ok with you, saw your post on BARE. Just wondering, is it possible to get more selection on your website? Thanks!

-chang

[mhazel]

How soon do you need the order in? I'm interested in a couple items.

Thanks!

[changhsu]

As far as I know, no one is in a hurry. :)

Regarding the other questions, I guess we could order once we pass the $75 mark and we'll set up a meeting time that is convenient for everyone. Is O St Aquarium still a convenient place for everyone?

Thank all of you for your interest!

-chang

[Izsabelle]

HI!

Well, I've been busy buying stuff and setting up my tank for my new seahorses, but I think I'll need some snails and a few shrimpies.

When will we need to place the order and what are the details on pickup?

[Izsabelle]

Oh, by the way, I don't mind hosting the order. I'm home everyday unless there's a dr's appt for that day.

And O street is a good place to meet.

[bzzbee2]

well... heres what i want for my order... a small yellow tang, and 8 mexican turbos. when ever your all ready to order let me know....

[Undergrad]

Sounds like we may just have enough... Maryann and Izsabelle, how much do each of you plan on contributing?

Arlan

[bzzbee2]

I am willing to spend a few dollars more if needed. We need to get a list of what everyone wants up here so we can add things up.

[reefnovice]

Is this still going on? Can I order some snails, hermits, crabs, and shrimps?

[Izsabelle]

hmm..at least 10$. I just need more nas snails.

[bzzbee2]

rEEFNOVICE yea this is still going on.. just post what you want and how many. like below

1 Small Yellow Tang
8 Mexican Turbo Snails

Total = $20.40

[Marc Daniels]

Chang-

Business wise were doing better than we had expected at this point, and it's due in part to the great local support we've received...so thanks to everyone.

We recently added an expanded Live Rock selection. I will be adding more livestock items in the near future. I know that sounds like a broken record, but I've been trying to work and nurse a back injury at the same time...and jusy have not been able to sit the long hours that it takes to add additional livestock. Also, we took 50 holding tanks out of commision in order to add an additional 100. We should have the 50 back into commision very soon, along with the additional 100.

Until then, if there is anything special that you're looking for, please don't hesitate to ask.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

I am looking for a PAIR of gold stripe maroon clowns. Although i probably would not get them in this order... im looking to add them some time at the end of may.

heck.. we could have a monthly or bi-monthly order like this. that would be cool.

[mhazel]

I'm going to order some more snails, and maybe a coral...just need to look at the website to see what is available.

Thanks!

[reefnovice]

Hi, I would like to order the following:

1 small cleaner shrimp $12.5
1 emerald crab $ 3.5
8 astrea snails $ 6.4
8 cerith snails $ 6.4
8 nassarius snails $ 6.4
8 nerite snails $ 6.4

Total: $41.6

How do I pay for them? Do I pick them up at the next MARS meeting? Thanks in advance. :-)

[changhsu]

Wow! Thanks to everyone for their response!

Good to hear from you again, Marc! Yes, we're all looking forward to the expanded selection.

Liz, I actually had the same exact thought because I'll be busy in the bay area these few days and it will be a GREAT help if you could host the pool order again. You did a great job last time, I'm sure everyone will be happy for you to host this order. :)

OK folks, Liz (Izsabelle) will be the coordinator again this time.

Thanks!

-chang

[Marc Daniels]

bzzbee2-

I'm personally not a big fan of wild caught clowns. The tank raised are much healthier and do so much better in the long run. We do see the tank raised every now and then...but one of the problems with the gold stripe is that it doesn't have the gold stripe until about a year old. This makes it an expensive fish (compared to other clowns) to tank raise, so I don't think a lot of places are breeding them in the numbers they are other fish. Same with the true perculas, they take a year to reach marketable size, and unlike most clowns which lose stripes as they mature, the perculas grow into their 3 stripes. So a 6 month percula is to small to sale and may only have 1 or 2 stripes, or a variation.

I would look to pick up tank raised gold stripes from two sources, this way you assure that they are not directly related. I know that John Hardman at www.clownfishdirect.com has tank raised gold stripes offered at $16.99, but they are still too young to have the gold stripes yet.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

Yea. thats cool. I will check them out. I agree with you on the tank raised. they are much easier to keep. My most recent addition is a RBTA. Tank raised. dang thing looks awesome and is doing great.

[Undergrad]

Looks like we got enough! Lets get this rolling...

Reefnovice,
As soon as Liz sets up our group order (thank you again Liz!), she'll PM each of us the group order code. Then go to http://www.wctropicalmarine.com and place your order like you would if you weren't part of a group buy, but don't forget to put in the group order code when you check out. HTH.

Arlan

[Izsabelle]

Hi Folks!

I started it up again. I hope nobody minds?

I asked the cutoff be next Monday.

I'll post the info as soon as Marc replies.

Thanks.

[Izsabelle]

POOL ORDER INFO:

Two things you need, first is the pool number and second is the discount code.
For all orders placed that will be shipped as part of this pool, please tell them to put "pool14675" in the comments field during checkout.

To get the 5% off, they need to enter "5off" in the Discount Coupon field of the checkout.

They will still be charged shipping individually if the orders are under $75. But, we will look at the order collectively, and will not charge their credit cards for the shipping amounts. Example: If we have a charge for $65 + shipping, we will only settle it for $65 not the full total. This is the only way that we can credit back the shipping at this time..

Cutoff Date: Monday, April 19 (no orders will be accepted Tuesday the 20th, so they have until Monday at Midnight)

Ship Date: Wednesday, April 21 for delivery Thursday, April 22 (I'll be out of town the 21st & 22nd in case there are any last minute issues)

POOL ORDER # --- pool14675
DISCOUNT CODE--5off

If you have any questions just PM me.

Thanks.

[Izsabelle]

Marc,

If I order bangaii cardinals is it possible to ask for a male and female pair?

[Marc Daniels]

Liz-

There are not any clear cut ways to sex the Bangaii's. There are supposed guidelines...look at the jaw, or the top fin, etc. But none are guaranteed to determine the sex. The only sure fire way I know is to buy an existing proven pair, or buy a group and then see which ones pair off.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

I just added my order. total after 5% discount was $26.98

1 small yellow tang
12 marg. snails
1 Yellow clown goby.

i cant wait!!

[bzzbee2]

so whats up... has anyone else put in their order with WCT yet?

[Marc Daniels]

I've already received two orders, and your currently at the $70 mark.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

Cool.. I was thinking about adding a clown. How young are your maroon gold stripes? Im looking to get the smaller ones. do you think i woiuld have a problem putting in more than one.. i would suspect that eventually the more dominat one would stress the hell outa the other one. but i have been doing some reading that said if theres 3 or 4. then the stress is spread over the remaining fish, and it has less ill effects on the fish.. though im not sure if this is true.

[Marc Daniels]

The GS Maroons don't get the gold in their strips until about a year old...so they're at least that old, and they are small. The problem with doing the 3 or 4 fish route is what do you do wih the extra fish once the female/male mature and get big. I've successfully paired Maroons by going the intimidation route...basically you get two clowns that are so different in size that the smaller one won't even consider resisting and immediately submits to the MUCH larger fishes advances.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

Yea, i was reading on that.. if it came to the point when i had the couple paired off, i probably always find a local friend that would want the others, or if necessary trade in to lfs for credit. Im looking for another local place that has some small ones, so i could mix up the herd.

[Marc Daniels]

Checkout www.clownfishdirect.com for tank raised GS Maroons. His are still too young to have the gold stripe, but it's a great price and the tank raised are much healthier in the long run t han wild caught.

Marc

[bzzbee2]

Yea, i have checked them and am seriously looking into it. Do you have to worry about inbreeding with fish? the one big problem with buying on line is that i dont like getting nailed with shipping. i just might have to bite the bullet here. maybe there may be some fellow sacramento area reefers that would like to order with me..

[Izsabelle]

I'm ordering this weekend! I just have to decide what I want..

I keep changing my mind.... I want this..and that..and this..oh no..maybe I want that instead.!


hah!

[bzzbee2]

yea i have a feeling i will be adding more... i just have to do some bills first.

[changhsu]

I just made my order. Thanks to everyone for making this possible! :)

-chang

[brentp]

I just ordered 6 chromis and a Citron Gobie. Thanks for heading this up again Izsabelle.

Brent

[bzzbee2]

Hey Mark, How should i go about changing/adding to my order? I wanted to add about 10 Mexican turbos....

[Marc Daniels]

Just go in like you did last time and order them on-line. Then I'll remove the shipping and add them to your shipment.
Marc

[bzzbee2]

sweet thanks.

[Undergrad]

My order is in.

Marc,
Has anyone picked up that bluespotted jawfish yet?

Arlan

[Marc Daniels]

Arlan-

I have several of the Bluespots still available. I have had several orders since placing them on-line, and all have shipped just fine except one. They are notorius jumpers and should only go into a tank that is covered with minimal open areas for them to go "carpet surfing".

Marc

[Bamm Bamm]

Wow this is great I'm going to have to wait and get in on the next order though...

[ArronAF]

Izsabelle,

Put in all the info you said to and put my order in! Can't wait to see how it all turns out. I bought the The 60c leaner total = 45.66 =) I am very excited!
Arron
Thanks again for including me =)

[user48953]

Marc.. How big (inches) are the different sizes of the cleaner shrimps (s/m/l)? i'm assuming they are the skunk type?

huy

[mhazel]

My order came to $11.20.

Thanks for organizing!
Maryann

[bzzbee2]

Mark, i didnt see if you sold Phytoplankton on your site. is this something that you have just not put up yet? or will you be selling this at all?

[Izsabelle]

Well, I placed my order in last night, more peppermints, nas snails and hermits.

My cerith snails have all gone to the greater reef in the ocean. I think I just didn't have enough algae for all the algae cleaners. But it seems my snails are all busy laying eggs. There are little white eggs all over my glass. I'm not sure which ones are doing it, but I did spot a few tiny baby snails in the tank the other day. They looked like the nerite snails.

Anyone else with baby snails??

[brentp]

I have hundreds of little white eggs on the glass that have a yellow yolk sack. If they are snails it should save me some $$ on clean up crews in the future.

[user48953]

Just placed my order..

Ever since I switched my refugium light bulb, my macros are growing like weeds.. there's some chaeto macro that needs to be trimmed soon.. it works great for nitrate reduction/control, but unfortunately my tangs don't like it.. they'd rather munch on caluerpa instead..

I see people selling chaeto online and ebay nowadays.. however i don't believe in selling macro since most of them probably got theirs free in the first place!

so if anyone wants any FREE chaeto, let me know.. i can bring it on Thurs to O street (same time as the pool pick up).. just like King's tickets, first come first served and supply is limited.. next month, i should have some feather and razor caluerpa too..

i would be happy to accept any different macro donation from those in a generous mood.. i've been looking for red gracilaria for my tangs.. :D

huy

ps.. my tank also has some snail eggs and baby snails (cerith?).. i caught a cerith in the act of laying eggs last week.

[bzzbee2]

Im definately interested in some. I will be setting up my fuge in a day or so so this will work out great. I dont have anything to trade yet. but im sure we can work something out...

[user48953]

bzzbee2.. got you down for some.

[user48953]

here's a pic of my fuge.. the feather caulerpa is in the front and the chaeto is in the back.. the razor is where the glare is.. the chaeto is full of pods.

[Izsabelle]

I do have chaeto, but I might want some if nobody takes any of the extra. I need more pods for my mandarin..

[sagitariuscbc]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by xdroccax
[B]Just placed my order..

Ever since I switched my refugium light bulb, my macros are growing like weeds.. there's some chaeto macro that needs to be trimmed soon..

huy-what light were you using and what light are you using now?

[changhsu]

Hi Huy,

I would love to have some macro from you too, I'm also trying to get my pod population going.

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Hi all,

I didn't receive any info about the pool order pick up, can someone please post it on the board so we can all see it?

I have two orders, for myself and a friend, I'm not sure if they will be combined together.

Thanks!

-chang

[Marc Daniels]

Chang-

We didn't combine your orders so it will be easier to give to your friend. I couldn't find the e-mail you sent me telling me who the friend was, but they'll be bagged along with everyone else.

Marc

[user48953]

huy-what light were you using and what light are you using now?

This exact spot light (http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=313318).. HD has it for $10 each or 2 for $14.. it's basically a 19w spiral pc inside a reflector.. at the same time i switched, i began lightly dosing iron as well.. so it could be the combination of both..

FYI.. i had a 20w spiral pc before that ran 24/7; hardly any growth.. now with the spot light, it only runs 12/7 (reverse the main lights).

[bzzbee2]

Just so ya all know.. Local hardware stores are selling those compact flourscent bulbs like that for .99, i believe it is through a program with PG&E. They have been advertising it on the radio now for a couple weeks... and Big Lots has the reflectors for .99 so you can do a really cheap setup for fuge lights here in sacto...

[ArronAF]

wow thanks for the info looking into setting up a fuge, doesn't look to be too tough. Thanks again always nice to save some cash =)
Arron

[Izsabelle]

PickUp at O street this Thursday. How about 5:30 to 6:00?

Also, can someone stay a little later with the stuff? I have to leave a little after 6 and would love it if someone is willing to stay a little later for some of the folks who might be stuck in traffic?

[bzzbee2]

i will try to make it there by 6:00 and can stay till 6:30. It would be kinda nice to have a phone list for people to call if something happens and they cant make it.... When exactly is fed ex delivering? They deliver every day at 10:30am where i work which is just off I5 and garden HWY

after reviewing my order i am kicking myself... i wanted to get the mexican turbos.. and i clicked the margarita snails.. o well.. next time.

[user48953]

.99 cents ???!!!@#@$@%$ :mad2:

i'm gonna have to have to invest about $5 just in case these bulbs don't last long.. :D

[bzzbee2]

I got my bulbs from a hardware store on folsom.. i think it was called walker hardware.. they have a bunch of them right at the register.

[reefnovice]

I can be there at 5:30pm or earlier like 3pm. Do you prefer sooner or 5:30pm?

yvonne :-)

[Izsabelle]

5:30 is a good time for me. My hubby will be home to help me load all the stuff into the truck. I'm pretty big since the baby is due in a month and can't really lift things..because of my knees. They'll collapse or dislocate if I try to do anything too strenuous.
:(

Bzz, so you'll stay for possible late people?

The order comes through DHL and the last time they were at my place before noon.

Does someone have something super fragile that requires more care? If you do, let me know and we'll try to work something out.

[changhsu]

Hi all!

I think I'll be out of town Thursday, I might not make it back in time, but my friend Jason will be there to pick up both mine and his order.

Thanks everyone! :)

-chang

[bzzbee2]

yea i will try!

[Sardaukar]

If anyone is in interested in placing a group order some time next week, let me know. Will prolly need cleanup crew by then.

[Undergrad]

To whoever will be handing out the goods at 5:30 - 6:00pm, my wife will be picking up my snails and crabs for me. Her name is Rian. Thanks.

Arlan

[bzzbee2]

well i will be there from 5:30 to 6:00.. am i to assume we will be sitting out in our cars? whos driving what? im in a big green S10 pickup.

[Izsabelle]

I'm pretty easy to spot. I'll be the very pregnant asian girl standing around a grey tacoma truck.

My hubby will be with me too.

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

hey bzzbee, i saw that you order the wrong snails, how many of those did you order? if you dont want them i could take a couple off your hands and just pay you whatever you paided for them. let me know if you are interested. ooo by the way guys, ill be picking up cheng's oder along with mine tomorrow. ill be there in a red truck with my buddie.

[bzzbee2]

YEAA TRUCKS!!! i think i will keep them. i need all the crew i can get my hands on right now.

[user48953]

I'll be coming from Rocklin, so i'll probably be the last one there.. should be before 6pm though.. there will be chaeto for:

bzzbee2
jayson
izsabelle
changhsu

[Izsabelle]

Orders are here!

I've bagged them and labeled each bag like last time. It should be a simple pickup.

By the way, the list of what you ordered was not included so I had no way of double checking the orders. Please check your orders and email Marc if there were any mixups.

I'll see everyone at 5:30 at O street.

[bzzbee2]

Isabelle... i think my order was changed from margarita snails to the mex turbos... your PM box is full

[Izsabelle]

ok..made some space in my PmBox.

[Izsabelle]

By the way.. I might be a little late. My hubby might not make it home in time...But I promise to be there by 5:45 at the latest.

[Undergrad]

Wife just got home with our order. Looks like we got a dead coral banded shrimp with our order that we didn't order. If anyone is missing a coral banded shrimp from their order, looks like we may have gotten it by mistake, although it is dead :( . The rest of our order looks good so far. Thanks Marc and Izsabelle.

Arlan

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

hey undergrad, seems like you got my coral banded by mistake, too bad he's dead though. does west coat cover DOA?

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

oo by the way guys, did anyone get 2 extra cerith snails. i also got an extra turbo snail so if anyone is short on turbo snails i had 1 more than i ordered.

[ArronAF]

Well my entire order was here, but I also lost a shrimp =/ (Peppermint Shrimp) But everything else looks to be in great shape, so all in all not too bad.
Arron

[ReefRian]

I think they do replace DOA specimens. I also got an extra turbo if someone is missing 1 or 2.

Arlan

[user48953]

Well i guess shrimps are the victims of DOA this round.. my cleaner didn't make it either.. wonder if the warm weather is the cause??.. my emerald crab is looking good and all the snails (nass and margarita) are moving around..

BTW i received 6 nass and 6 margaritas.. ordered 5 and 5.. i know WCTM sometime packs extras.. if i have someone's order please let me know..

huy

[bzzbee2]

humm i didnt even count mine. everyting of mine is doing fine so far. clown goby, is hiding in rocks, tank is cruising around the tank, though i am a bit worried about it as my other fish is harrasing it once in a while. i also have someones macro. I believe its izabelles...

[Izsabelle]

My shrimp are ok, so are the hermits and snails.

I did notice the coral banded did not look good when I opened the package this morning. He was missing a claw and looked dead, but I wasn't sure if that was the case at the time.

The cleaner was in a similiar state as the coral banded. Both of these shrimp looked dead, but I was hoping they were just in shipping shock.

My peppermints are tiny and I hope my seahorses don't mistake them for a snack.. if they do..well that's one expensive meal.

[changhsu]

Uh... my order was mixed up. I ordered:

3 hermits
2 margarita
2 cerith
1 emerald
1 peppermint

But I only got 4 cerith snails. :rolleye1:

Help, anyone!!!

***

Nevertheless, many thanks to Liz, Marc, Jason, and Huy, etc etc.

[Izsabelle]

Hey, Chang,

Contact Marc. If my memory serves me right.. Your order didn't include the peppermint or the crab. It seems like there was a big mixup with Marcs' partner.

Also, another person was suppose to get an order of fish, but it wasn't included in this order at all.

I think Marc is out of town, but I'd still email him today. Hopefully, he'll respond tonight.

And my peppermint shrimp are tiny.. I think one died.

[Izsabelle]

By the way, if we ever do this again, and who ever handles the arrival needs to make sure Marc sends a list of what everyone ordered.

The list was missing from the order this time. I think having a list helps determine who is missing what and what was labeled incorrectly.

In the first group order, one member had ordered a brittle star, but the star was mislabeled. Since Marc sent a list of the orders, I just relabeled it to the proper owner.

[user48953]

chang.. LOL.. sorry, but i could not help it.. :D

i can give you a margarita.. i got an extra one.

huy

[changhsu]

Hahaha! ROTFL!!! :rollface:

Alright then, let's set up a disaster donation for poor Chang, since we all have extras, pool together all your extra critters to replace the missing ones from my order. Yay!!! Just kidding. :)

Thanks again for your macro, Huy! Love it. :)

BTW, I just want to say, Marc's a great guy, very friendly, helpful and honest, so I'll continue to support this local business. His business is new, so there'll be a few bumps here and there, but we all wish him great successs!

OK, to make things easier and faster for everyone, please append your missing or DOA items to this list. Let's just have one list, so please copy, paste, and append this list when you post:

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1) Chang, missing:

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

2) name, missing/doa:
...
...

[Izsabelle]

Hey Chang..I'll donate!

I have a emerald crab that has been evicted from the main tank.

He's cute as a button but has a few nasty habbits.

1: Will find bristle worms and tear them in half. Then scatter the remaining pieces into the water column.
2: If a fish is near him, he will poke or pinch it till it moves. Seahorses were not happy with this guy!
3: He will also throw things at nearby fish. I caught him tossing bits of shell and dead mysis shrimp at the seahorses.
4: He eats the macroalgae, but wont touch bubble algae.
5: He eats coraline algae too.
6: Likes to rip up button polyps.

But he's cute! And you can have him!

:D

Hey..maybe it's Marc's evil plan to keep us ordering...We miss one item or one item dies in this order... so he gives us a replacement on our next order.. but we, the compulsive shoppers must buy more then just one thing.. maybe that's the evil plan? :p :D :p :rollface:

[ArronAF]

OK, to make things easier and faster for everyone, please append your missing or DOA items to this list. Let's just have one list, so please copy, paste, and append this list when you post:

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Chang, missing:

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA

1 Peppermint

[Izsabelle]

Chang, missing-

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA -

1 Peppermint

Izsabelle/Liz-

1 Peppermint died yesterday.

[user48953]

Izsabelle.. Just a reminder that Tony (bzzbee2) has your bag of chaeto..


Chang, missing-

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA -

1 Peppermint

Izsabelle/Liz-

1 Peppermint died yesterday.

Huy, DOA -

1 cleaner (skunk) shrimp

[bzzbee2]

well. so far so good with my goodies. although i think my goby might have got eaten... or should i say swam in the wrong direction.. my RBTA looked as though it ate something. and i cant seem to find the little guy.. but that anenome trys to eat everything. even snails....

I also have a Koran Angelfish that i am looking to unload! He dosent touch any of the corals in my tank, but he is kinda a pig, and him and the cleaner shrimp have taken control of half my tank. its cool to watch the cleaner hang on to the koran and do his work.... i really dont even remember how many snails i orderd. so far they are all doing fine.

[Marc Daniels]

Sorry, I was out of town for a few days.

Is the Missing/DOA list complete as follows:
Chang, missing-

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA -

1 Peppermint

Izsabelle/Liz-

1 Peppermint died yesterday.

Huy, DOA -

1 cleaner (skunk) shrimp

I normlly would have sent the itemized list, I was just in a hurry to get caught up before leaving town and forgot to do it. In the future the pool coordinator will receive the detailed list.

Marc

[brentp]

Marc,

My entire order was missing. I sent you an email this morning.

Brent

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

Is the Missing/DOA list complete as follows:
Chang, missing-

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA -

1 Peppermint

Izsabelle/Liz-

1 Peppermint died yesterday.

Huy, DOA -

1 cleaner (skunk) shrimp

Jason, DOA

1 coral banded shrimp
2 cerith snails

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

sorry made a mistake, coral banded is DOA and the snails are missing

[brettzki]

Ok, so when's the next pool order? Make is quick, Marc needs the business and I want to buy more things to go in my tanks!

[Sardaukar]

I will be ready to order cleanup crew in about 4 or 5 days. I plan on doing it through Marc at WCTropicalMarine. If you want to get in on the order, we can make a new thread for those interested.

[brettzki]

sounds good

[bzzbee2]

yea i might want a couple more things..

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

i want to get a couple things also

[brettzki]

Ya know another thing we can do is have one person pay for everything, that way it's all on the same order and then if the person that pays, we can pay pal them ... I don't know, just an idea ... sounds a bit more simple. Thoughts?

[user48953]

IMO, I like how the last couple of pool orders have been processed.. we each order individually and pay with our own CC/etc and specify the pool number.. then only the items are charged (no shipping).. the last mix up was a bump in the road of a new business and should be considered lessons learned.. but if you all want to change it, i'm fine with it too :)

i could use another emerald crab.. looks like the last one lost its battle with my fire shrimp :(

[Sardaukar]

Alright. Im thinking of placing the order something next week, like around wednesday. Why doesnt everyone go ahead and post about how much they want so we can make sure its over 75.00. My cleanup crew will be about ~22.

[brettzki]

I'm not sure what to order yet, but you can chaulk me down for at least 30.00 worth. Thanks.

[changhsu]

OK, it just occured to me that this is probably what happened to me and Jason's order.

I think my entire order is missing like brentp's. The ceriths I got actually belong to Jason's order, since he is missing his ceriths.

The weather is also getting warmer and warmer, so let's keep that in mind for the next shipment, I hate to see more poor critters DOA.

Thanks!

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

hey chang,
your a smart guy, i never thought of it that way. that makes alot of sence. o well, keep the snails chang, ill just pick some up on our next pool order, by the way guys, when is that going to be and will i be able to be reimbersed with another coral banded?

[Marc Daniels]

Well, it looks like we got everything screwed up...my apologies. For those that were missing items, or had DOA, if you participate in this next pool we will ship the missing/DOA items for free. Otherwise, please send me an e-mail at wcoastmarine@comcast.net and I'll refund your money.

Marc

[user48953]

Marc.. Thank you! :thumbsup:

When does everyone think we can try another pool order? the weather forecast for this week is hot, so keep that in mind..

also, would it be possible for whom ever gets the delivery to float the bags (with water) in their sump until the meet time? this should help stabilize the temperature a bit.

[bzzbee2]

i also think that we should try to arrange the meeting time around the delivery time... if thats possible...

[brettzki]

Lets place the order this Sunday, it's supposed to cool down into the 80's all next week. Sound like a plan? As for pickup, lets find out what date they'll arrive and we can all pick up at O Street Aquarium the day they arrive, I'm sure they won't mind us floating our bags for us, Dennis will be down with that. Let me know if that sounds ok and who's going to coordinate this ... probably should be the same person as last time? Thanks.

[bzzbee2]

well Ostreet didnt seem to be to thrilled that we were doing all that out in front of their place. at least thats the impression that i got. after everyone had got their stuff i went inside and got the 20 questions routine. and before we can place a group order like the last one, we need to set things up with mark again so we have the groupl order number and such....

[Marc Daniels]

All-

I would imagine that O Street wouldn't appreciate that they are being used as a meeting spot for people taking delivery of livestock from another source. I'm sure that, even as cool as Dennis is, they would never allow people to float bags from another source for safe keeping in their tanks until people could pick them up.

I frequent most of the local shops on a regular basis, and would like to avoid having any problems between myself and the folks at O Street. If it is at all possible, I would appreciate if you could find an alternative meeting location in the same area. Possibly the Starbucks 2 blocks away on Alhambra.

If it comes down to it, and you need somewhere to store the goddies until meeting time, I have a 150 gallon frag system with plenty of room to float bags in. I could them meet everyone at the predetermined location and time.

Marc

[Sardaukar]

Ya my nitrites are down to .5ppm and nitrates to 20ppm so I guess Sunday sounds about right for an order.

[changhsu]

Hi guys,

Since this thread is kind of stalling, I hope to get the ball rolling again.

1) Those who want to make new orders, please do so soon. Marc, would you please PM/email the following 4 people a new pool number?

Sardaukar
bzzbee2
brettzki
Jason

It is up to you guys to make sure that your order qualifies for free shipping.

**********

1) This is the latest DOA/missing list:

Chang, missing-

3 hermits
2 margarita
1 emerald
1 peppermint

Arron, DOA -

1 Peppermint

Izsabelle/Liz-

1 Peppermint died yesterday.

Huy, DOA -

1 cleaner (skunk) shrimp

Jason, DOA

1 coral banded shrimp
2 cerith snails

brentp, missing
entire order

**********

3) Marc, if you don't mind floating the bags in your frag tank, when is a good day for you to receive the order? It looks like next Wednesday is forcasted with a high of 73F. If we pick next Wed, when should the cut off date for the new order be?

What do you guys think if we pick up our orders at Marc's house? Perhaps we could set up a 1 or 2 hour window of time for pick ups? Is this ok with you and your family, Marc?

There are quite a few advantages to picking up our orders at Marc's house, eg bag floating, verification of DOA/missing items, longer window for pick up, etc etc. But he lives in Elk Grove, perhaps one person can volunteer to pick up all the north area orders while the rest of us in the south will pick up at Marc's house.

OK, hope I didn't miss anything.

Thanks everyone.

-chang

[brettzki]

Someone volunteer for the north side, I'm in Roseville, but I work downtown about a block away from O Street Aquarium ... ideas?

[Marc Daniels]

How about we do this...

1) The Pool Number is 84276
2) Rememebrto enter 5off in the Discount Coupon area to get the 5% off.

3) Cutoff to order is Monday, May 3 at Noon

4) Delivery will be Wednesday, May 5

5) I can meet everyone in the Mid-Town area. I just need all of you to decide on a time after Noon.

Marc

[changhsu]

Sounds great!

How about, let's meet at Capitol Aquarium? Hahaha, just kidding. :) :)

How about Starbucks between 5:30 and 6:00 PM? IIRC it is a couple of blocks south on Alhambra. Anyone remember the cross street? It has a big coffee cup on the roof.

I'm not sure what's causing all the DOA's, it would be nice to figure it out and avoid it as much as possible.

Thanks again Marc! :)

-chang

[Sardaukar]

Argg. I have a Stats test at 5:30pm (night class) on Wednesday. Is there anyway someone could hold my cleanup crew guys til latter in the evening? I think test would be done by 7:00ish and I could be up to Sacramento from Stockton by 7:45 at the latests. If not, could we do it on Thursday? Thanks a bunch.
-Ryan

[bzzbee2]

yea i will be outa town. i am heading down to Lancaster CA, for the SCCA Rim of the World Off Road Rally.... (http://rimoftheworldrally.com) I am a stage captian on this rally...... auctually i am the captian for the Super Special Stage... one of a couple side by side rally stages in the United states... so i will not be able to get anything till monday at the earliest... i will order some more goodies if someone will hold them in their tank for me.. i basically want some emerald crabs. and maybe something else.. i havent decided yet.. but it will be nothing big.

if your curious about the rally... its very simmilar to WRC rallying!

[Marc Daniels]

That sounds very cool!

Just to let everyone know, the Emeralds have been pretty scarce lately.

Marc

[changhsu]

Hi bzzbee2,

I'm not exactly sure what you meant, but I could try to hold your stuff if necessary. I live in Elk Grove. Let me know. :)

Wow, which car do you drive?!!! :eek1:

-chang

[Sardaukar]

As for the orders, I would be ok if we arranged someone to just ake my order home with them when they got theirs. I could come up to their hours by 8:00 at the latest. How does that sound - anyone willing to do it?

[bzzbee2]

unfortnately im not driving... I am a stage captian. kinda organizing the start lines, and timing controls... i cant quite afford a car. if i could i would be driving... i will be leaving on thursday at about 4am. and wont be back till monday... i might just wait till the next order.

[user48953]

It sounds like Wed may be bad for a few people.. what about Thurs or perhaps pushing it back until the following Tues?

Also, just to be sure we hit the free shipping mark.. could everyone that is going to be ordering this time post their estimated amounts?

Huy ~$15

[Sardaukar]

Thursday would be good - although I can still do Wed if someone is willing to pickup my order for me a few hours. And I think mine will be ~25

[Sardaukar]

Whats the status of the order? Is it just me and xdroccax are the only ones still confirmed.

[brettzki]

I live in Roseville and can hold anyone's order that doesn't mind picking up at my house. Sunrise & Douglas area. Email me if interested in my holding items. brett@snedeker.us - 30-40.00

[Sardaukar]

Alright well in that case, as long as you dont mind me showing up at your house at 8:00 that night I can do wednesday then. I guess I will place my order and be done with it! :D

[brettzki]

I get off work at 4:30pm and can get off a little early for that matter, either way I should be home by 5:30pm and goto bed usually by 10 - 10:30pm. So anyone can pick up their stuff between those hours, just be sure to email me so I know how many to expect and who's orders to pick up. Thanks.

[Sardaukar]

Aight I placed my order. It was for 20 bucks even. I hope we have enough :) I will send you an email brettzki about picking my stuff up.

[brettzki]

sounds good.

[brettzki]

Placed my order a few minutes ago, total was $68.40, thanks Marc. Any chance to use that 15off code in the future!? =)

PS- Marc, because there wasn't that much room, I want 7 of each of the 5 types of snails you have aside from turbo snails. Then 35 Red Mexican reef hermits, and 21 Blue Leg Hermits, thank you!!

[Sardaukar]

Hmmm - will it count towards the free shipping since you did it on May 1st?

[brettzki]

Deadline was Monday ... so I imagine so. I HOPE so! =)

[Sardaukar]

Well - maybe it will since we put together the order well before the deadline. Dunno.

[brettzki]

Do you know anyone with a Harlequin Tusk in their reef tank?

[Sardaukar]

Ive heard they eat shrimp. I cant recall anyone with one in a full blown reef.

[changhsu]

Hi guys,

I'm sorry for being MIA for a few days. It's been really hectic for me and often times, when I get the chance to sit down and visit RC, the server is either busy or doing a backup, so I can't get in.

I hope everything is going fine. Sardaukar, I'm sorry to hear that this will conflict with your test. I'm in Elk Grove, if it is any nearer, let me know and I could hold your stuff. :)

Alright, thanks again for everyone's support. :)

-chang

[Sardaukar]

Ah Elk Grove - thats even closer! That sounds perfect man. Shoot me a PM with your address. I will prolly be up around 8pm. I will send a message to Marc letting him know you have permission to pick my order up.

[jayson_219@yahoo.com]

hey guys, if theres too much stuff for chang to hold i could float some bags for you guys too. i live down the street from chang

[user48953]

Just placed my order.. could someone confirm the pick up information?

thanks
huy

[Sardaukar]

Originally posted by changhsu
Sounds great!

How about, let's meet at Capitol Aquarium? Hahaha, just kidding. :) :)

How about Starbucks between 5:30 and 6:00 PM? IIRC it is a couple of blocks south on Alhambra. Anyone remember the cross street? It has a big coffee cup on the roof.

I'm not sure what's causing all the DOA's, it would be nice to figure it out and avoid it as much as possible.

Thanks again Marc! :)

-chang
I think the starbucks at 5:30 to 6:00pm is the plan. And its just some snails so I think chang can handle it. Thx though :)

[Marc Daniels]

The order is on it's way.

Chang-
If you're home tomorrow around Noon, I can just run yur stuff by, and also leave Ryan's since he is picking them up from you.

Huy-
I still plan to be at Starbuck's on Alhambra a block or two North-East of O Street. I'll shoot for 5:30, give or take a few minutes.

Marc

[Sardaukar]

Sweet! Sounds good.

[brettzki]

Awesome!

[user48953]

Great! see you guys tomorrow.

[brettzki]

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[Sardaukar]

Aight I just got in and im on my way up to Changs.

[brettzki]

I'm missing my blue leg hermit crabs.

[Sardaukar]

Picked my order up at Changs house about 8:30. Was a little surprised that they ship damp instead of in water. Since they weren't in water, I couldn't really figure out how to acclimate them so I just put them in the tank. They all seem to be alive and most of them are already moving around the tank. One of the species, I think its the nerites, have their shells covered pretty well in pink corraline algae - looks really cool.

[Marc Daniels]

Ryan-

Sorry, I forgot to give everyone acclimation instruction. Dry shipping is actually much healthier for the snails & hermits. ALl you needto do is float them for 15-20 minutes, and then releasedirectly into the tank.

Brett-
We often combine items in a bag to save shipping room on these large orders. Are you sure they were not mixed with something else, they are pretty small and may have looked like snails?

Marc

[Sardaukar]

Ya I thought about floating them but in the back of my mind I was thinking "what if all the water leaked out of the bag and they are supposed to to be submerged?". They had been floating in changs tank for a couple of hours so I just stuck them in. Looks like one of the snails isnt going to make it. 4 of long, cone shaped ones instantly buried themselves in the sand while the 5th one is still sitting motionless on the sand. Other than that everything looks healthy.

Oh and Chang gave me a couple of peices of Pulsing Xenia as my first coral. They are already pulsing in the bag as I drip acclimate them so I think thats a good sign :)

[brettzki]

Marc-
Yeah, there were 35 hermits, all red legged.

[Sardaukar]

1 of the Astraea's bit the dust, but since you shipped me 6 when I ordered 5 its all good :D

[brettzki]

Actually, Marc, now that I try counting the order looks ok. Sorry for the mistake on my part and thank you for the order. =)

[Marc Daniels]

Brett-

How is the fish doing? I am very glad that everything worked out.

Marc

[brettzki]

The clown is doing great, nobody's picked or picking on him so he's good to go and eating well. Thanks Marc.

[bzzbee2]

So when are we doing the next order? i want a clown!! or two.

my fish from the first order are doing great... well the tang is. the clown goby got a bit to close to my RBTA. i thinkl... i havent seen him in about a week.

[bzzbee2]

So whens the next order? i want to get a clown.

fish from the first order are doing great. although i fear my goby may have got to close to the RBTA, as i havent seen him in a week or so..

Mark, do you sell shells for crabs? there has been a wave of murders in my tank, and all my coraline encrusted snails have been brutally murdered for their shells...