Get well soon Steve!!! I was wondering what happened. Your thread is so long now that most of the recent questions I've had were answered in there, I just had to find it. Looks like there are plenty of vets here to hold down the fort while you get better. Good to see you're still in the hobby. Take care.
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Get well soon Steve!!! I was wondering what happened. Your thread is so long now that most of the recent questions I've had were answered in there, I just had to find it. Looks like there are plenty of vets here to hold down the fort while you get better. Good to see you're still in the hobby. Take care.
e048
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One type of tang per tank period
Don't think you can throw in a school of yellow tangs in your 135g I'm assuming that's the tank you mean
Powder Browns are ich magnets qt that guy for 8weeks min
Some tv shows throw in tons of the same fish but then again they aren't hobbysts they're businessmen
Don't think you can throw in a school of yellow tangs in your 135g I'm assuming that's the tank you mean
Powder Browns are ich magnets qt that guy for 8weeks min
Some tv shows throw in tons of the same fish but then again they aren't hobbysts they're businessmen
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can anyone give some input on this reef friendly Lamarck's angelfish?
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+413&pcatid=413
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+18+413&pcatid=413
ReefWhatYouSow
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Your fish list isn't far off from what mine is. I can start by suggesting that no matter what you decide to put into the tank make sure you take your time and start from least of aggression.
I have been adding fish in small groups and then giving enough time that my tank stays balanced, but not waiting so long that the fish want to kill the newcomers. I could just be lucky in that department thus far.
I started with the dartfish (scissor tail darts) and they have been real chill. They do jump, as do the wrasses, so a tight fitting lid is necessary.
I also tried the gobies but they got lost in my 210. I think they will get lost in yours as well. Some people say they stay in the front of their tank but mine did not. One even went down the drain and ended up in the sump. Couldn't catch him and he disappeared. If you had a smaller tank I would put them in there.
As others said, you need to be careful with the tangs to make sure that they don't kill each other. Pick one powder and either a purple or yellow. Powders are probably one of the fish that are more susceptible to ich, so prepare yourself.
All in all... A nice fish list. I will be adding a pair of clowns and a pair of Bangaii to mine. My goal is to have a mix of fish that stay around one area and then others that will swim all around the tank. Also some that hang at different levels of the tank and eat at different levels.
Good luck with your picks and remember to take your time!
ReefWhatYouSow
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If you want to be safer... Stay away from Angels. Notice that I said safer, cause you're never safe! Lol...
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Thanks for the input, I'm not sure what out of that list will end up in my tank....
shifty51008
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Something must of been off, all mine have been liveing great for 4 years, all active and pigs. I feed 4-5 times a day though.
shifty51008
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Those angels are reef safe, ive had one 10 years ago and did great. Swallow tails are also great in reefs.
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Ya I saw the swallowtail, along with the price tag :eek2::eek2:
shifty51008
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Lol, depends on if you get the regular swallow tails or the true japaneese masked swallow tails.
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shifty51008
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any angel in the "Genicanthus" type are reef safe.
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Well that price is better
CStrickland
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Im stocking a 120, and will prolly go with the lamarcks. Also, these lemon butterflys are intriguing
http://m.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+258&pcatid=258
They don't have the striking shape of the longnose, but they seem like a safer bet. Haven't been able to find much info tho
http://m.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+258&pcatid=258
They don't have the striking shape of the longnose, but they seem like a safer bet. Haven't been able to find much info tho
Thanks! A matted file fish may or may not be coral safe. I have one in each tank that is but many find they enjoy tasting LPS. However, some eat aiptasia, some do not. A complete roll of the dice for both of these variables. They are, however, really "cute".
e048
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Don't do angels I have been lucky with a coral beauty in my lps softies tank but I wouldn't do it if you plan on keeping lps brains or clams
My anthias were also doing great then suddenly poof they died everything else was and is doing great just anthias maybe it's my tank and competition for food or something
Anthias to me are like Xenia some people can't grow Xenia while others can't get it to stop growing
My anthias were also doing great then suddenly poof they died everything else was and is doing great just anthias maybe it's my tank and competition for food or something
Anthias to me are like Xenia some people can't grow Xenia while others can't get it to stop growing
Saltwaterw
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Indeed.. I read through a few dozen pages of that thread and got most of my answers on fish comparability that I was looking for.. Amazing how the same exact question was asked and answered sometimes as often as every 3rd or 4th post because people don't want to read the recent previous inputs.
