scottwhitson
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Are coral beauty's generally reef safe. I know that there are exceptions to every fish. What have been your experiences with them? Also would he be allright with a small yellow tang?
Coral beauty?
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scottwhitson
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That would be the problem, catching him if he did start.
xenon
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reefworm
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I think the term "reefsafe" is misleading, especially since it's used so often and seems to confer some sort of Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval on a species. Angels nip corals in the wild - it's simply what they do. Yes, there is anecdotal evidence of these animals "behaving themselves" in some reefs, but that is by no means an indication of what any other individual, even of the same species, will do. It's really too bad, because they're gorgeous fish - my favorites for shape and colors. I loved my coral beauty. It was a model citizen for over 6 months, then started nipping the open brain coral.
My new reef setup will not have any angels, much as I'm tempted to try "one more time." But there's no guarantee - even after months in your tank.
My new reef setup will not have any angels, much as I'm tempted to try "one more time." But there's no guarantee - even after months in your tank.
scottwhitson
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No I haven't but I will check it out thanks for the link. I have dial up so this could take a while.
spence0416
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I agree with Painbug. Always going over to coral giving a little peck. I haven't seen any real damage though
scottwhitson
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That's what I figured about a 50/50 chance. Thanks again for the info.
kayaaandjaden
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I was told to watch my CB to make sure he didn't nip at my zoas. Only saw him do it once, I fed him a he left them alone. And it may have just been curiosity, he hasn't done it since. As a precaution, I just make sure to feed him well.
uscharalph
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I've had no problem with mine. I've also got a Flame Angel. The Coral Beauty chased him around for 2 days and now the co-exist.
uscharalph
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9503414#post9503414 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by L and L
I have a Coral Beauty in my 100g Reef tank and it's been no problem for 2 years. I have a combination of all corals in my tank.
Well, here is a picture I just took. The Sarcophyton is getting borderline huge.Good thing I'm planning a bigger tank.
That's a beautiful picture Layne!
L and L
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Yeah, they can grow to 16".
I've got plans going on right now to have a glass 10'x2'x3' (450g) reef in-wall tank ... plus this 100g to be turned into a refugium.
It is a beautiful fish.
And I appreciate your concern. Good to have reefers like you around.
:thumbsup:
Thanks Ralph. It turns 5 years old in 3 weeks.
I've got plans going on right now to have a glass 10'x2'x3' (450g) reef in-wall tank ... plus this 100g to be turned into a refugium.
It is a beautiful fish.
And I appreciate your concern. Good to have reefers like you around.
:thumbsup:Thanks Ralph. It turns 5 years old in 3 weeks.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=9500907#post9500907 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by xenon
Have you seen Melev's Tucker Trapper?
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/tuckertrapper2.wmv
where the heck does he find the time???
scottwhitson
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I don't think that I am going to risk a coral beauty but I have to think about it. Maybe after I get a fish trap. Thanks again for the info.
reefredy75
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Mine has been a model citizen in my 75gal
