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ade
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Hey J that is a great book but you are right on doing your own evaluation. A book will say not reef safe just because the fish will eat fan worms and some inverts. People thought that I was crazy for placing triggers in my reef tank many many years ago. I had looked at that fish when I first started because of how is swims and color pattern. A panther grouper is a sweet looking fish when it is 2" but get big fast and eats a lot. I don't think that everyone is trying to bash you. A sweet looking fish that is not normally kept in a reef system. I hope he does good for you.
cayenne
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Yep, that's the book. They have an identical one for inverts as well... As Ade mentioned you have to take the reef compatibility rating with a grain of salt. Every fish has it's own personality, some may be problematic, some may be fine.
The best use of a book like that is to be able to do quick spot checks on temperament, compatibility, and maximum size.
The best use of a book like that is to be able to do quick spot checks on temperament, compatibility, and maximum size.
Oh I didn't think you guys were bashing at all...I take alot of things with a grain of salt usually. I am usually at the fish store for maybe an hour or more before I make any choices because i like to study the patterns of the fish i usually want.
Its like they say pistol shrimp and gobies have that symbiotic relationship....well i got both and the goby goes nowhere near the shrimp. Rather odd I find the hippo tang and the 6 line hang out with the pistol alot under his rock.
I guess that book would come in handy for determining size and what not of certain fish...but if i get one and he just doesn't fit the environment, i give him to someone who will take care of him. I believe my spotted Mandarin still lives at mike's house to this day.
I do know one thing....no Damsels for me!
The wife just took a shot of the tank a while ago and got some rather great pics....
Its like they say pistol shrimp and gobies have that symbiotic relationship....well i got both and the goby goes nowhere near the shrimp. Rather odd I find the hippo tang and the 6 line hang out with the pistol alot under his rock.
I guess that book would come in handy for determining size and what not of certain fish...but if i get one and he just doesn't fit the environment, i give him to someone who will take care of him. I believe my spotted Mandarin still lives at mike's house to this day.
I do know one thing....no Damsels for me!
The wife just took a shot of the tank a while ago and got some rather great pics....
J. Montgomery
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Looking good :thumbsup:
Virginia Reef
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Oh yeah! That's the coral that my tank needs. It's the new bluish/purplish with green polyps sps thingamajig.
J. Montgomery
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I have something similar looking that I just call a blue tort. Where did you get it?
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