How big of a tank?

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Suggestions?

  • Red saddled anthias (Pseudanthias flavoguttatus) - Trio.
  • Fathead/Sunburst Anthias (Serranochirrhitus latus) - Single.
  • Yellow Assessor (Assessor flavissimus) - Single.
  • Helfrich's Firefish (Nemateleotris helfrichi) - Single
  • Candy Basslet (Liopropoma carmabi) - Single.
  • Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) - Pair.
  • Orange Spot Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) - Pair.
  • Longfin anthias (Pseudanthias ventralis) - Harem.
  • Ghoul Stingfish (Choridactylus multibarbus) - Single.
  • Flashing tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi) - Single.
  • Erectus (Hippocampus erectus)
  • Reidi (Hippocampus reidi)
  • Barb (Hippocampus barbouri)
 
You got some things on that list that I dont see being compatible. I wouldnt put the seahorses in. The stingfish can take out a bunch if those, If be worried about the mandarins the most. As far as having multiple kinds of anthias I think you need a good size tank to minimize aggression over territories, maybe a 180-200.
 
I have the stingfish. He can't eat the fish on my list. The seahorses I already have in with the anthias.

Everything will be grown out to adult size first. I have groups of them in different tanks... some are alone.

These are all super timid fish. There is a chance some may need to be pulled if they turn out to be too mild. I'm a little iffy about the ventralis and a harem may be too much. The red saddles really pick at each other hard.... I'm not sure what will happen when they meet the ventralis.

Besides the ventralis, I'm not sure who will be the next bravest.... probably the seahorses.

I'm really nervous about this. There's been a whole lot researching and collecting gone into this. Some of these guys won't be easily replaceable. I'm going to have a heart attack when I start to put them in.
 
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The only problem I see is that you need non-turbulent flow for seahorses and with a tank the size that will really hurt your ability to create adequate flow for the system to stay healthy.

I would say 125+ in terms of size for those anthias.
 
Seahorses require low flow areas, not a low flow tank. We've gotten away from that recommendation in the last few years. I've got mine right now in a system with a closed loop.

Does anyone keep a harem of ventralis?
 
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I am not an expert on all of the fish you are wanting to keep. I suspect, however, that you will need to create a longish tank which has various types of ecosystem, or at least, based on my diving experiences, that would seem logical. If it were me, I would try for a 220-240 gallon tank which has a sheltered end protected by rock; this area should have many grasping points. Additionally, it should have a higher flow area for the anthias, one where the current runs on a natural seeming schedule.
 
Thinking of trying this tank shape by Philippe Grosjean. It's suppose to be about 175g.

PhilippeGrosjean.jpg
 
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Might be cheaper to just do a tank that is 4ft tall instead of a custom like that. Keep a full sps garden up top with high flow, and the bottom will be low light low flow with all sorts of areas in between.
 
Renee, I have no idea what the anthias need, but that is a very cool tank, really lovely.

If I were you, I'd keep the ghoul in its own, dedicated display. That is such a unique specimen, I'd hate to see it get lost (or worse!) in a big tank with many fish.
 
Lisa, you just reminded me we have a 40g cube that we picked up.... but never set up. Maybe he can go in there. He hates fish, he may indeed try to hide. We were just talking about this.

We are moving in 2010. The final move. I'm finally going to have my fish room and the tanks just the way I want them.

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I like it; it is essentially what I was recommending.
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Ummm... don't expect my tank to look as nice as the one above.... he's done a mighty fine job of it. But it would indeed make your suggestion possible.
 
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It seems like the stand would have to be perfect for it, otherwise any stress on the 'L' would be much worse then if it were a standard square shape.

Also, I wasnt saying they needed low flow, but rather non-turbulent flow. But with a shape like that L, you would have areas that I'm sure they would enjoy.
 
Would it help to use a foam sheet?

It's been a lot of work collecting these guys and I'm nowhere near done.... I wouldn't want to find them in a puddle on the floor.
 
seahorsedreams said:
Suggestions?

  • Red saddled anthias (Pseudanthias flavoguttatus) - Trio.
  • Fathead/Sunburst Anthias (Serranochirrhitus latus) - Single.
  • Yellow Assessor (Assessor flavissimus) - Single.
  • Helfrich's Firefish (Nemateleotris helfrichi) - Single
  • Candy Basslet (Liopropoma carmabi) - Single.
  • Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) - Pair.
  • Orange Spot Filefish (Oxymonacanthus longirostris) - Pair.
  • Longfin anthias (Pseudanthias ventralis) - Harem.
  • Ghoul Stingfish (Choridactylus multibarbus) - Single.
  • Flashing tilefish (Hoplolatilus chlupatyi) - Single.
  • Erectus (Hippocampus erectus)
  • Reidi (Hippocampus reidi)
  • Barb (Hippocampus barbouri)
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Wait... so you want to keep all of those fish in one tank?
 
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