Aiptasia eating nudibranch group buy

[bencozzy]

CaveManNOhio and i are putting this togather so if you want in on this pm me or him

also if you would like a single one this is the best way to get it(saves shipping and cost less for the nudi as well)

and as for the way he wants to do payment im not sure yet but he will probably post it a little later

we are hoping to do this in the next week or so

thanks
ben

[bencozzy]

if we get a order of atleast 24 the price will be around $14 after shipping is added on

ben

[bencozzy]

Brian says he would be willing to take payment when you pick up yours or you can paypal him

ben

[CaveManNOhio]

I would be willing to pay for every thing up front, then every one can pay me at delivery. If you like you could even use Pay Pal to pay for your part of it.

I'm looking at least 4 for my self now. 3 for my tank and one for the Refug.

[xdusty6920]

2 probably for me. how does the nudibranch to gallon ratio go again?

[bencozzy]

depends on how dense the aiptasia are, and also how much you want them to bred the dense the adults are the more they will meet and breed.

id say 4-8 for a 75g would be good remember they will breed in your tank as well.

ben

[CaveManNOhio]

The fewer in the tank the longer it will take.

[thebrian]

But you have to have plenty of aiptasia, or else they won't breed, and will just die.

[bencozzy]

yes aiptasia will need to be in your tank, usually you get these if theyre to many to use joes juice on them.

ben

[Jordan55]

NOTE- I don't want any......


but what happens when the aptasia is all gone? What do you they feed on then?

[bencozzy]

you sell them to someone with aiptasia, acquire more/culture your own, or they starve to death. Aiptasia are there only food source.

ben

[bencozzy]

oh and as a note to above post-

some sites say that if they are in your tank and you have a breeding colony that the will thin out the aiptasia and as it gets thin the colony dies back, and as aiptasia grow back colony grows back as well(thats if they dont get all of them)

ben

[bencozzy]

and here is a link to were we are going to get them from http://www.berghia.net/ Has good info. about them on this site as well

ben

[miaminemo]

Hey,

Im already in the red, but would like to get a few of these.. Would you guys take LR as payment? Say like $3/lb?

If not, Ill hope one of you has luck breeding and talk to you when i have more cash..

[ronc98]

Do these guys majano's too? I might be interested in one of these

[bencozzy]

they dont eat majano, they have a speciality diet aiptasia only:D

ben

[jakano]

I would be in for two of them.

[bencozzy]

so far we have:

me-2
caveman-4
jakano-2
xdusty-possible 2
aguabeast-??

and if we anly get a order of 12 together pricing will be about $16/ea.

LMk so i can get you on the list
ben

[CaveManNOhio]

I'm waiting to hear from aguabeast. I will talk to him at the store today when I go in for supplies.

[Reefbone]

Here is a nice article (http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-01/ac/feature/index.php) on them if anyone is interested.

[capncapo]

You may be able to save a few buck here if they have enough.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=416417

[bencozzy]

thanks for the links

capncapo-on the last page his price has gone up to $15/ea. plus a box charge and shipping, he actually will cost more but thanks for the help. Have you ordered from him before?

thanks
ben

[capncapo]

No I haven't. He's local and I know several locals who have.

If you read through the tread, it seemss like most everyone is very happy with their purchase from him. I didn't notice the price change though. Looks like I'm going to have to go into the nudi business.

[bencozzy]

just got a tank so i can culture aiptasia, so now we dont have to worry about them starving

i can probably use the tank to breed them in as well

so now if you want to get them but dont have aiptasia but would like it for a pet ive got you covered

note-it will probably take three wks to get a good aiptasia population going

FWIW
ben

[CaveManNOhio]

That's really cool Ben. They do look very cool and I would like to keep mine happy and full.

[Reefbone]

This place (http://www.berghia.net/marketprice.html) has 24 for 11.50 each.
- No Shipping charges - That's $276 dollars to you and me.

[bencozzy]

actually they charge shipping usually around $30-$37(its overnight through DHL)

thats the place we're looking to order from

[bencozzy]

we are waiting until friday and then getting ready to order, so dont feel rushed

thanks
ben

P.S. be sure to pm me or caveman to make sure your names on the list and to tell us how you want to pay for it

[bencozzy]

i was at phishys and asked if the nudis breed would he buy the young, he said yes if it gets going good

so im breeding mine

FWIW
ben

[xdusty6920]

i dont have many aips and they are right in a specific area. i think i get them all with juice and sure enough i find a couple little ones later. i just want to be rid of them but dont have a tank full of them. i think 2 will work, ill try to place them in the direct area and hopfully they wont wonder off because they are all in that one area and no were else. so how much are they gonna be?

[bencozzy]

it will be 15.50/ea. if we only get 12 lot order.

ben

[bencozzy]

ok heres the list:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-2
caveman-4
myself-5

and the price is $15/ea., ill pm everyone listed to make sure they are still in.

and caveman would you email the company to see if they will have enough to fill our order and see when they will be ready to ship out.

thanks

[CaveManNOhio]

Got word back from Larry, where we are purchasing these and right now it's looking like a late Sept. date for delivery. The last count I have is 15. I was talking with Nancy(wife) and we both agreed that to save a little more money I'm going to go ahead and order the 24 count. Since it is looking like it will be close enough to the frag swap I will take the extra 9 with me and try to get rid of them there for the same price we will be paying for each one.

[CaveManNOhio]

Another up-date from Larry. Since I will be ordering the 24 count and I'm wanting to take any left overs to the frag swap he will have them boxed and here to us 9-30-05, they will also be well fed. And the best news of all is there is NO CHARGE for boxing and shipping. So they will be $11.50 each.

CaveMan
:smokin:

[bencozzy]

thats really good news.

since the price came down ill take 2 more, which puts me a 7 total.(1 for the 20g, a pair for the 10g, and 2 pairs for culturing):D

[formanbob]

is this still on,,, what do i have to do?

[bencozzy]

yep they will be here the 30th, how many do you want?(i think well have 7 left over)

and you will pay when you pick up

[CaveManNOhio]

Hello All,

Just to follow up I got another e-mail from Larry. The order is confirmed to be delivered on Sept. 30th. I think aguabeast will take 2 more, I will call him and find out. I know he told me he would want 4 if we were going to get them at the lower price.

[CaveManNOhio]

Hello All,

With the purchase of the Berghia nudibranches coming up I just want to confirm the list below. I will be paying for them next Friday 9-16-05. They will be delivered 9-30-05. My plan is to get them to everyone at the frag swap. If you are not going to be at the swap then we need to make other plans. You can pick up or I will meet you some where, including your home. I just need to know how you are going to pay. If you are going to use Pay Pal I would like to have the money paid there on the day of delivery. Also I would like to get these little creatures to their homes as soon as possible. If you want you can PM me or e-mail me bbenton@columbus.rr.com

Thanks
CaveMan

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5

[bencozzy]

i got your money, so i can pay you when ever.

how do you like the avatar and personal text above it?(inspired by you:D ) i think its funny and sadly true!

[CaveManNOhio]

LOL Ben

[bluehippotang]

bencozzy

If you have any nudibranch left that are not spoken for I would like to purchase one. Will you accept cash? I can pay and pick up at the swap on October 1.

[CaveManNOhio]

Hey bluehippotang,

I will except cash and I can put you down for one. Ben has been helping with this, I'm the one handeling the ordering and money end of it. They are $11.50 each.
So the list is now like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1

CaveMan
:smokin:

[mc-cro]

If you are still taking orders, I would like to pick up 2 of them at the swap. PM me to let me know where to paypal.

thanks
Micah

[CaveManNOhio]

The list is now up-dated. mc-croI pm'ed you. Thank you for getting in on this.

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2

[bluehippotang]

CaveManNOhio

Thanks, I will have cash for you at the swap.

[CaveManNOhio]

Some one stopped by the house today and we got to talking about this group buy and he wants one. So we are now down to 3 available.

[pappasmurf]

I'll take two

[pappasmurf]

Cavemannohio Pm Sent

[CaveManNOhio]

New list up-date

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2
pappasmurf-2
vance-1

Leaving 1 left. So if it continues to grow I will need to know ASAP so I can get a hold of Larry with berghia.net to add to the order and to make sure that he can add to it.

[CaveManNOhio]

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
formanbob-at least 1 waiting on word back.

So as it stands the 24 are gone if your name is not on the list and you are wanting any please be sure to contact me as soon as possible.

Thanks
CaveMan

[CaveManNOhio]

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
formanbob-at least 1 waiting on word back.
sammie-2

Total=25 sold
2 on reserve for formanbob
Grand Total 27

I still haven't heard from formanbob to know exactly how many he want's. I was able to get a hold of contact and increase order to add sammie in. I added three more, so I can cover formanbob if he wants two of them. I already had him counted in to the 24 count.

[79Yota]

I would definitly be in the market for 1. I found apt. hiding in my tank.. Bastards.

[CaveManNOhio]

Let me see what I can do 79Yota. If formanbob doesn't let me know what he wants, there will be those two available. Also I may be willing to give up one of my four to cover you.

But I will see if we can make it 28.

[CaveManNOhio]

Ok the list below is how I have it now. I have heard back from formanbob and he has decided it didn't want any after all. I had already made arrangements with Larry to make the order for 30 since I was starting to get some last minute request. 30 is the maximum we can get. So as it stands there are now 5 available.
If you would like to reserve one or more or change the amount you are ordering if you are on the list please let me know.

Thank You
CaveMan

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
sammie-2
79Yota-1

Total=25 sold
Extra=5
Grand Total 30

[CaveManNOhio]

Just another quick up-date. They have been paid for and will be here on the 30th. Larry with INSTAR is really going above and beyond for with this order. He sent me an e-mail letting me know if I send him a list they will bag them and put are names on them for easier hand out. If any one else ever hears of some one wanting these PLEASE be sure to refer them to Berghia (http://www.berghia.net/)

If any one see's any thing in the list that needs to be corrected please let me know.

Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4-Paid
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
sammie-2
79Yota-1

Total=25 sold
Extra=5
Grand Total 30

[CaveManNOhio]

Oh yea, if any one pay's with Pay Pal, and your RC name is not in-cooperated with the sender's name on your Pay Pal, could you please put your RC name in the special instructions area. Just to make it easier for me to keep my list up-dated.
Thanks
CaveMan
:smokin:

[neas235]

Do u have any left? If so I'll take 2.

[CaveManNOhio]

Hi neas235, we have four left. I did a recount on the list and realized I missed counted. Twenty-Six spoken for four extra.

[neas235]

Ok. Thk. Can U put me down for 2 of them?

[CaveManNOhio]

The list now looks like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-6-Paid
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
sammie-2
79Yota-1
neas235-2

Total=30 sold
Extra=0
Grand Total 30

[asnatlas]

Price is still $11.50 ea ?? If so I would like 8...

Shawn

[asnatlas]

Originally posted by asnatlas
Price is still $11.50 ea ?? If so I would like 8...

Shawn

Doh, I just saw where you stated 30 was max... :( I am day late and dollar short... Oh well...

Shawn

[CaveManNOhio]

The list now looks like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4-Paid
bencozzy-5
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
sammie-2
79Yota-1
neas235-2
asnatlas-2Paid

Total=30 sold
Extra=0
Grand Total 30

[CaveManNOhio]

Just a Paid up-date. Easier for me to keep track of.

The list now looks like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4 Paid
bencozzy-5 Paid
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
sammie-2
79Yota-1
neas235-2
asnatlas-2 Paid

Total=30 sold
Extra=0
Grand Total 30

[miaminemo]

if someone falls through on 1 or 2 let me know.. ill step in. Just came into some unexpected cash..

[bencozzy]

hey maiminemo

i can let you get one of mine, i just paid yesterday so will have to figure out how to pay or something.

LMK

[miaminemo]

pm'd ya

[79Yota]

Once all of my Apt. is all gone, I will probably put mine out on the market. Or sell it back to CaveMan at a loss. I will have to see if I can grow any Apt.

[CaveManNOhio]

Originally posted by 79Yota
Once all of my Apt. is all gone, I will probably put mine out on the market. Or sell it back to CaveMan at a loss. I will have to see if I can grow any Apt.

I would give you what you paid for it 79Yota :D , I just wouldn't let you make a profit off of me.;) . People helping People.

But I would be happy to buy it back if know one else wanted it first.

[CaveManNOhio]

Originally posted by CaveManNOhio
I would give you what you paid for it 79Yota :D , I just wouldn't let you make a profit off of me.;) . People helping People.

But I would be happy to buy it back if know one else wanted it first.
How about if no one else...... Stupid spell check, doesn't it know the differance.

Might as well do an up-date, Sammie backed out. Thank you sammie for letting me know.
His two may already be spoken for by asnatlas, I will let every one know after I hear from him.

The list now looks like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4 Paid
bencozzy-5 Paid
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
79Yota-1
neas235-2
asnatlas-2 Paid

Total=30 sold
Extra=0
Grand Total 30

[ronc98]

I should have jumped into this sooner. If anyone bails I would take one or two.

[CaveManNOhio]

Originally posted by ronc98
I should have jumped into this sooner. If anyone bails I would take one or two.

You got it ronc98, I will keep you posted. Also if any of mine should drop some kids I will hook you up. Now that we will have some in the area it should be a little easier for any one around here getting them if wanted. At least lets hope so.

[ronc98]

Thanks Caveman

[CaveManNOhio]

The list now looks like this:
Jakano-2
xdusty-2
aguabeast-4
caveman-4 Paid
bencozzy-5 Paid
bluehippotang-1
mc-cro-2- Paid
pappasmurf-2
vance-1
79Yota-1
neas235-2
asnatlas-2 Paid
ronc98-2

Total=30 sold
Extra=0
Grand Total30