kroniclove
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Oooo one more question... how do you guys feel about black sand for the tank??? i have black background and kind of want to try out the black sand..thanks
60gallon almost ready..Need stock advice
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I don't think carbon needs to be run constantly, only if you suspect the tank has been "toxined" by the boxfish, although it may be a good idea just incase you aren't there to catch it, should it get stressed enough to do so.
Carbon can be activated by rinsing under warm water until the water coming off it is not cloudy black, and all the dust has been washed off. You will probably hear it crackle, thats the sound it makes when you activate it.
I'm not sure on size of the dragon wrasse, as you may be pushing it bio-load wise, but also if you didn't know you may want to consider your aquascaping situation. The nickname for a dragon wrasse is the "rockmover" wrasse as they quite literally have the ability to bulldoze over your liverock and rearrange it constantly to their liking when they get larger. This may or may not be a stress factor to the boxfish, if its a risk you're willing to take. Personally, I think the dragon wrasse gets quite boring and plain looking as an adult, but to each his own.
Carbon can be activated by rinsing under warm water until the water coming off it is not cloudy black, and all the dust has been washed off. You will probably hear it crackle, thats the sound it makes when you activate it.
I'm not sure on size of the dragon wrasse, as you may be pushing it bio-load wise, but also if you didn't know you may want to consider your aquascaping situation. The nickname for a dragon wrasse is the "rockmover" wrasse as they quite literally have the ability to bulldoze over your liverock and rearrange it constantly to their liking when they get larger. This may or may not be a stress factor to the boxfish, if its a risk you're willing to take. Personally, I think the dragon wrasse gets quite boring and plain looking as an adult, but to each his own.
Triggerman1964
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Boxfish need to go into an extremely peaceful tank.They are very hard to keep.One of my fav's but I never had any luck with them.
The toxin issue is way over exaggerated.I had one die when I went to hawaii,and all that was left was his armor plates.The tank was fine.It is a voluntary decision for the box to protect itself.
The toxin issue is way over exaggerated.I had one die when I went to hawaii,and all that was left was his armor plates.The tank was fine.It is a voluntary decision for the box to protect itself.
kroniclove
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you guys are getting me very excited with box fish. thanks
