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professor toby
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lol thank you snorvich- what would survive with a lionfish?
chrismc2011
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Currently in the planning stages of a 75g mixed reef, with 15g sump. I've had a marine tank a few times before, however always had to dismantle them. This time I'm in a postion to make it permenant so I'm trying to get something that I will be happy with long term.
When I tried last I wasnt aware of the internet resources, and just had to take lfs advice. This meant I had to learn from my mistakes (including a clown trigger).
Would you mind commenting on my current desired fish list (in order of additon).
1. Amphiprion ocellaris - Ocellaris Clownfish x2 (mated pair)
2.Dendrochirus brachypterus - Fuzzy dwarf lion (I know you dont comment on aggresive tanks so I'm aware comment is bioload only.)
3. Chelmon rostratus - Copperband butterfly (9-12 months old tank I'm happy to stock slowly and plan on keeping reefugium in sump)
4. Centropyge loriculus - Flame Angel
If I have room in the tank I would also like to add one or two of the following (I dont want a heavy load)
a. 2nd flame angel (at the same time as a pair)
b. Siganus unimaculatus - One spot foxface
c. Paracentropyge Multifasciata - multibar angel (would be added between the CCB and flame)
advice welcome
When I tried last I wasnt aware of the internet resources, and just had to take lfs advice. This meant I had to learn from my mistakes (including a clown trigger).
Would you mind commenting on my current desired fish list (in order of additon).
1. Amphiprion ocellaris - Ocellaris Clownfish x2 (mated pair)
2.Dendrochirus brachypterus - Fuzzy dwarf lion (I know you dont comment on aggresive tanks so I'm aware comment is bioload only.)
3. Chelmon rostratus - Copperband butterfly (9-12 months old tank I'm happy to stock slowly and plan on keeping reefugium in sump)
4. Centropyge loriculus - Flame Angel
If I have room in the tank I would also like to add one or two of the following (I dont want a heavy load)
a. 2nd flame angel (at the same time as a pair)
b. Siganus unimaculatus - One spot foxface
c. Paracentropyge Multifasciata - multibar angel (would be added between the CCB and flame)
advice welcome
Not much. They will eat, or try to eat fish up to 2/3 their size. In any case I do not provide commentary on aggressive fish. We do, however, have a forum for that.
If I recall correctly, there are three species, all of which share similar behavioral characteristics. While uncommon, I do see them for sale with reasonable frequency.
Tickyty
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I am looking to add 3 small Pajama cardinals to my tank as well as 2-3 small Hippo Tangs. This is a mixed reef system in a 90 gallon tank. All of my corals are frags with the exception of the Wellso. Looking for any suggestions as to compatibility. I would also like to add an angel some time soon but know that most are not reef safe, any suggestions on this species?
My current tank has the following inhabitants:
2 small yellow tail damsels
1 small/med blue fin damsel
1 small/med Hippo Tang (intend to catch and place in sump prior to introducing the other 2)
Coral Banded star small
Green Serpent star Large
2 Peppermint shrimps
As for corals I have the following:
Frog Spawn
Hammer
Wellso Brain,
Zoas
Favia
Umbrella
Star polyps
My current tank has the following inhabitants:
2 small yellow tail damsels
1 small/med blue fin damsel
1 small/med Hippo Tang (intend to catch and place in sump prior to introducing the other 2)
Coral Banded star small
Green Serpent star Large
2 Peppermint shrimps
As for corals I have the following:
Frog Spawn
Hammer
Wellso Brain,
Zoas
Favia
Umbrella
Star polyps
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Gagonzalez
Reef Fanatic
This is what I am looking at for my 28g JBJ Nano:
All Snail CUC from Reefcleaners.com
2 Peppermint Shrimp
Would like to add the following fish. Would it be ok and in what order would I add them?
1 - 2 Firefish
1 - Long Nose Hawk
1 - Royal Gamma
1 - Clown
1 - Coral Beauty
Will also starting adding Corals down the road 2-3 months. Mostly Softies and LPS.
Suggestions?
Thanks
All Snail CUC from Reefcleaners.com
2 Peppermint Shrimp
Would like to add the following fish. Would it be ok and in what order would I add them?
1 - 2 Firefish
1 - Long Nose Hawk
1 - Royal Gamma
1 - Clown
1 - Coral Beauty
Will also starting adding Corals down the road 2-3 months. Mostly Softies and LPS.
Suggestions?
Thanks
Gagonzalez
Reef Fanatic
Would I be able to add a Harlequin Sweetlips in place of the hawkfish?
they get huge and eat most of their tank mates. Perhaps better research would be in order.
Gagonzalez
Reef Fanatic
Sorry. Just thru it out there without researching. :headwallblue:
jamesbaur13
Apsiring Alhcohlolic
Hi Steve, I have a 120 (4' reef) currently stocked with the following...
Chevron Tang (4.75")
Powder Blue Tang (3")
2 Occ Clowns
2 Bartlett Anthias
1 Dispar Anthias
2 skunk shrimp
gratilla urchin
crocea clam
I'm thinking of adding 3 wrasses and QT'ing all 3 together in a 20L if it's doable...
Radiant
Cosmetus
Solar
The Powder Blue is very well behaved. He doesn't go after a thing.
The Chevron on the other hand... he can be a bossy SOB. He does go after the PBT and the clowns. He charges them, but he's never harmed them. He just wants them out of his "zone" which can at times be the whole tank.
Any issues with the new stock?
I'm thinking it's safe to say the Chevron is going to go after the new wrasses, that's why I'm thinking adding 3 simultaneously would work to an advantage... let him spread the "love" a little.
As for QT'ing 3 wrasses simultaneously... I'm hoping this will help with the solar, as I know they can tend to be more aggressive.
Chevron Tang (4.75")
Powder Blue Tang (3")
2 Occ Clowns
2 Bartlett Anthias
1 Dispar Anthias
2 skunk shrimp
gratilla urchin
crocea clam
I'm thinking of adding 3 wrasses and QT'ing all 3 together in a 20L if it's doable...
Radiant
Cosmetus
Solar
The Powder Blue is very well behaved. He doesn't go after a thing.
The Chevron on the other hand... he can be a bossy SOB. He does go after the PBT and the clowns. He charges them, but he's never harmed them. He just wants them out of his "zone" which can at times be the whole tank.
Any issues with the new stock?
I'm thinking it's safe to say the Chevron is going to go after the new wrasses, that's why I'm thinking adding 3 simultaneously would work to an advantage... let him spread the "love" a little.
As for QT'ing 3 wrasses simultaneously... I'm hoping this will help with the solar, as I know they can tend to be more aggressive.
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As you have figured out, C. solorensis is the higher risk. I would suggest tank transfer of all three, hoping to diffuse that potential problem. Otherwise, the Chevron may chase but I do not anticipate long term issues. The cosmetus is a sand sleeper.
Cymonous
My Clown Attacks Me
Are you saying I can only have two fish in my tank? Or will the additional Royal Gramma be fine?
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