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MarkusII
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Hello "Son of a Devil" 
thanks for the laugh and that you somethimes seem to have related problems with your country name. But really it is funny (?) to go as "far" as France and a lot of people do not know your country but put you down under....
Well basic education has not yet reached mature levels - which me really makes sad in todays computer environement where the world has got so small.
Achilles: well never kept one, is only what I heared. I have a Leucosternon in the 660G tank I take care of but never would have put him in. It was a Shop who did it before I took over - and I always feel a little uncomfortable with the fish although he looks top.
Anthias: I would go for more. Anything below 10 is nothing in a bigger tank (I have at present 9 in a 253G but will stock up as soon as the remaining Chromis vridis have got to their lifetime end.
I would at least go for 10 of each and the squamipinnis at least 40!!!! - that is around one per 40G
For the cardinals it could be ok.
look here on page 2 for some not so good pics of the tank:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1167472
regards
Markus
thanks for the laugh and that you somethimes seem to have related problems with your country name. But really it is funny (?) to go as "far" as France and a lot of people do not know your country but put you down under....
Well basic education has not yet reached mature levels - which me really makes sad in todays computer environement where the world has got so small.
Achilles: well never kept one, is only what I heared. I have a Leucosternon in the 660G tank I take care of but never would have put him in. It was a Shop who did it before I took over - and I always feel a little uncomfortable with the fish although he looks top.
Anthias: I would go for more. Anything below 10 is nothing in a bigger tank (I have at present 9 in a 253G but will stock up as soon as the remaining Chromis vridis have got to their lifetime end.
I would at least go for 10 of each and the squamipinnis at least 40!!!! - that is around one per 40G
For the cardinals it could be ok.
look here on page 2 for some not so good pics of the tank:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1167472
regards
Markus
RonMidtownStomp
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I'm curious what size tangs you plan to start with. The average size of a tang I see diving in Hawaii is 10-15", and you have opportunity to pick a pair or two of large tangs. One of the other large tanks has a pair of ~12" Nasos that are awesome.
I was practically stunned the first time I saw a school of ~30 10-16" Nasos while diving.
Ron
I was practically stunned the first time I saw a school of ~30 10-16" Nasos while diving.
Ron
Brad, your webcam is very nice! And thanks for the feedback on the achilles. What is that big silver dory-looking fish?
Marcus, your tanks looks great... I will take your advice and up the number of anthias.
I am very surprised that you get the "Kangaroo comment" within the EU!
Ron, I will try to get the tangs at about 1/3 their adult sizes and let them grow into their environment (and allow the tank to slowly adapt to their bioload).
30 Nasos would be quite a sight!
I am almost convinced that I could handle a pair of N.lituratus and a pair of N.Vlamingii if I drop a few of the others...
Oh, and I am avoiding Z.flavescens out of a desire to stick with Breat Barrier Reef / Coral Sea species.
Marcus, your tanks looks great... I will take your advice and up the number of anthias.
I am very surprised that you get the "Kangaroo comment" within the EU!
Ron, I will try to get the tangs at about 1/3 their adult sizes and let them grow into their environment (and allow the tank to slowly adapt to their bioload).
30 Nasos would be quite a sight!
I am almost convinced that I could handle a pair of N.lituratus and a pair of N.Vlamingii if I drop a few of the others...
Oh, and I am avoiding Z.flavescens out of a desire to stick with Breat Barrier Reef / Coral Sea species.
Untamed12
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I'm glad that camera worked for you. It can be pretty inconsistent.
"Big, silver" would be the Lookdown...
However..."dory-looking" would suggest Blue Tang with yellow tail...which would be a better description of my Atlantic Blue Tang that is transitioning between being mostly yellow to mostly blue. Here's an older photo...he's more blue now.
Fish'R'Friends7
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This is Going to be INCREDIBLE. Tagging Along.
Brad, your lookdown looks great... and yes, it was the lookdown I was referring to. Never seen one in a reef tank before... they look like they eat other fish... I do notice that you don't have anything too small in there. I assume you have no problems?
Elliott, I meant to say thanks for the link. I have read the thread in full... impressive to say the least.
Elliott, I meant to say thanks for the link. I have read the thread in full... impressive to say the least.
As any tang, achilles personalities very from fish to fish,
Ours now is about 8" with streamers and he's a big puppy dog, he did chase around our moorish idols when we put them in but overall he eats right out of your hand.
I like your idea of buying the tangs small and letting them grow into your tank. If you add them all at once they will figure out the pecking order as they grow up. Many tangs will also diffuse the aggression away from a single fish generally. If you feed well you'll be amazed at how fast they can grow.
Most problems arise from adding a new fish to an already established territory, and often the fish is killed before the aggressor is satisfied that he has submitted enough and is not a threat.
Ours now is about 8" with streamers and he's a big puppy dog, he did chase around our moorish idols when we put them in but overall he eats right out of your hand.
I like your idea of buying the tangs small and letting them grow into your tank. If you add them all at once they will figure out the pecking order as they grow up. Many tangs will also diffuse the aggression away from a single fish generally. If you feed well you'll be amazed at how fast they can grow.
Most problems arise from adding a new fish to an already established territory, and often the fish is killed before the aggressor is satisfied that he has submitted enough and is not a threat.
jnarowe
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Diablo...I would be careful about the vlamingis and other large fish. I know they are really cool, and usually very personable, but the size issue can bite you int the butt. Your tank is more than double the size of mine, but I can tell you that when I put in a 12" ABT, it made my tank look small, and re-confirmed my belief that we have to be very careful about the size of fish we keep.
Also, now I am taking down my tank, and no one here can take that fish.
Also, now I am taking down my tank, and no one here can take that fish.
Beaun
It's pronounced Bone
I think that a tank that size could house 1 Vlamingi, as long as you dont have many other large tangs in there. you have a huge list of tangs, what I would suggest is limiting the variety and stick with a few select. I love orange spot filefish, they are one of my favorite species. They have a pair (at least) of them at Altantis Marine World in Riverhead, NY. They are very cool to see.
jnarowe
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I also meant to mention that "pairs" of tangs can result in problems. I go with either 1 or 3+. My observations have pointed to pairs wanting to fight it out, but every fish and every tank is different.
And BTW, tangs can get along great. I have quite a few. For me, I feel the very high quality food I feed and ample "sleeping" quarters keeps the attitudes healthy.
And BTW, tangs can get along great. I have quite a few. For me, I feel the very high quality food I feed and ample "sleeping" quarters keeps the attitudes healthy.
