My new 600 gallon reef
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That's a good idea!!! My orange rabbitfish picked on the previous owners Acan's but hasn't touched a thing in my tanks so far. They get big fast!
Here is a pic of my orange spotted rabbitfish, it is definately different looking then yours Chuck. Your seems to be white with dark spots which is kind of odd? I have never seen one with that color pattern. Was it stressed a bit in the pic, or is that its normal look?
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Goodwin9
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You've got what I would call an orange spotted rabbit fish. Mine DOES NOT have those orange spots and didn't even when it was smaller. Just happens I kept the invoice from the shipment this fish came in on and it did call it an orange spotted.<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14088901#post14088901 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 46bfinGA
That's a good idea!!! My orange rabbitfish picked on the previous owners Acan's but hasn't touched a thing in my tanks so far. They get big fast!
Here is a pic of my orange spotted rabbitfish, it is definately different looking then yours Chuck. Your seems to be white with dark spots which is kind of odd? I have never seen one with that color pattern. Was it stressed a bit in the pic, or is that its normal look?
I've never done any checking to see if there is a variety called spotted rabbit fish.
Untamed12
New member
Thanks, I'm glad the cam worked for you. I have a build thread on another website, and there is a thread here with some tank pictures, so I won't hijack your thread with photos. I think I'll put a build thread on RC this spring as an 2 yr anniversary of the tank.
Here's a thread of some pics
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1404616
The Lookdown is a showstopper fish. Not interested in coral or inverts. I know that he will eat any smaller fish, but most of my other fish are too large for him. I'm concerned about my clownfish in the longer run. One theory is that if the lookdown grew up with those fish, he won't associate them as food. I suppose we'll see about that.
The most fun I had with him was when I added 6 coral gobies. I figured they would hide among the branches of the coral, but they were tank raised and lacked survival skills. The lookdown picked them off over about 1 week. I'm thinking of adding a school of chromis. I bet they school!!!
This is the fish we are discussing, for other's benefit:
Finally, I was speaking with a buddy about his orange spotted rabbitfish. He tells me that this is another fast growing, large fish. He feels it is outgrowing his 300 gallon tank.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14090701#post14090701 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Untamed12
Thanks, I'm glad the cam worked for you. I have a build thread on another website, and there is a thread here with some tank pictures, so I won't hijack your thread with photos. I think I'll put a build thread on RC this spring as an 2 yr anniversary of the tank.
Here's a thread of some pics
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1404616
The Lookdown is a showstopper fish. Not interested in coral or inverts. I know that he will eat any smaller fish, but most of my other fish are too large for him. I'm concerned about my clownfish in the longer run. One theory is that if the lookdown grew up with those fish, he won't associate them as food. I suppose we'll see about that.
Awesome fish. I skimmed through your build thread on the other canadian site a few days ago. I like all the gorgonians. Great job.
The most fun I had with him was when I added 6 coral gobies. I figured they would hide among the branches of the coral, but they were tank raised and lacked survival skills. The lookdown picked them off over about 1 week. I'm thinking of adding a school of chromis. I bet they school!!!
This is the fish we are discussing, for other's benefit:
Finally, I was speaking with a buddy about his orange spotted rabbitfish. He tells me that this is another fast growing, large fish. He feels it is outgrowing his 300 gallon tank.
Awesome fish. I skimmed through your build thread over the holidays on that other canadian site. I like all the gorgonians. Great job.
Reeftanks6
Active member
Great video Chuck. That is weird with the foxface though. I have never seen your type before but he/she is sure beautiful.
klasiksb
Active member
I have a Mccullochi Pseudochromis in my 60 gal. It is the most colorful fish I have or have seen in person, however I only get a glimps or two of it every day. 
I'm tempted to put is a wrasse just so he will be out harrassing it and I can see him more. I know, that's just wrong! Good luck with your new guy.
I'm tempted to put is a wrasse just so he will be out harrassing it and I can see him more. I know, that's just wrong! Good luck with your new guy.
Goodwin9
Premium Member
Thank you! I've got 10 or so wrasses in the tank so I'm not sure your idea works. How come all of the good looking fish hide? I should have known better...I have purple Pseudochromis in other tanks and I don't see them very often either. By the way, I looked up a picture of your Mccullochi Pseudochromis...very nice looking!<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14104092#post14104092 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by klasiksb
I have a Mccullochi Pseudochromis in my 60 gal. It is the most colorful fish I have or have seen in person, however I only get a glimps or two of it every day.
