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[Jay Rea]

pearlscale butterfly

pearlscale butterfly

Does anyone have any experience with the pearlscale butterfly? I have a 75g setup with 2 clowns, a small sailfin tang, and a sixline wrasse along with some xenia, mushrooms and an assortment of small polyps. I was thinking of this fish to finish off the stocking of my tank.

 

[snorvich]

Does anyone have any experience with the pearlscale butterfly? I have a 75g setup with 2 clowns, a small sailfin tang, and a sixline wrasse along with some xenia, mushrooms and an assortment of small polyps. I was thinking of this fish to finish off the stocking of my tank.

They are not reef safe, but not as badly as some. Your sailfin tang may chase.

 

[cbm369]

Transfers to a new tank

Transfers to a new tank

First, let me say I love this website. So much information!

I currently have 55g Fowlr tank that around 10+ yrs old. It currently has a Yellow Tang (3yrs), a Blue/Green Chromis (3yrs), Yellow Watchman Goby (5+ yrs) and a false percula clown (7+ yrs). I have nothing but snails (mixed varieties) for my clean up crew.

Just recently purchased a 125g (72*18*24) tank. I plan on it becoming my display tank and using the 55g as my sump setup. 72" T5 Lighting on the new tank. Coralife 220 skimmer.

On to the fish I am thinking of adding:

1- Chevron Tang
1- Foxface Lo
1- Heinochus Black/White Butterfly
3- Dispar Anthias
3- spotted cardinalfish

Thinking of adding several peppermint shrimp also. I may also add a bubbletip anemone for the clown, once new tank is established.

What do you think?

Thanks for the help

 

[snorvich]

First, let me say I love this website. So much information!

Terrific. We try to please

I currently have 55g Fowlr tank that around 10+ yrs old. It currently has a Yellow Tang (3yrs), a Blue/Green Chromis (3yrs), Yellow Watchman Goby (5+ yrs) and a false percula clown (7+ yrs). I have nothing but snails (mixed varieties) for my clean up crew.

Avoiding crabs is an excellent idea. Snails are better by far; you might consider a fighting conch or two

Just recently purchased a 125g (72*18*24) tank. I plan on it becoming my display tank and using the 55g as my sump setup. 72" T5 Lighting on the new tank. Coralife 220 skimmer.

On to the fish I am thinking of adding:

1- Chevron Tang One of my favorite fish; your yellow will have issue unless you add him after the Chevron is established
1- Foxface Lo This will make three grazers; may be an issue unless you supplement with Nori
1- Heinochus Black/White Butterfly
3- Dispar Anthias I prefer Carberryi or Resplendent
3- spotted cardinalfish

Thinking of adding several peppermint shrimp also. I may also add a bubbletip anemone for the clown, once new tank is established.

Adding shrimp as cleanup crew members is a good idea; consider cleaners as well

What do you think?

Thanks for the help

Always glad to help

 

[MHG]

A leopard wrasse is not a coris wrasse. What is the question?

Sorry I work for the Government... And Reef Central is probably worse...

LM Goby...Lawn Mower

 

[snorvich]

Sorry I work for the Government... And Reef Central is probably worse...

LM Goby...Lawn Mower

Ah, Lawn Mower Blenny. I would never have figured that out from LM Goby. The Sailfin/Algae Blenny is notable for its unique looks and winning personality. With a mottled tan color, oversized eyes, and typical body shape of the Blenniidae family, Salarias fasciatus adds visual appeal to any marine aquarium. But despite its tendency to grow to an impressive 5" in size in the home aquarium, the Sailfin/Algae Blenny remains peaceful, active and, therefore, fun to observe. If you have other herbivores, be sure to supplement with nori.

Also referred to as the Jewelled Rockskipper, Lawnmower, or Rock Blenny, the Sailfin/Algae Blenny is native to the reefs across the Indo-Pacific. Like other Blennies, the Sailfin/Algae Blenny will perch on live rock, hide in caves, hop across the substrate, and graze on microalgae. Therefore, it requires a larger system with a variety of live rock and rockwork. Minimum tank size is 30 gallons, if other herbivores, make it larger.

The Sailfin/Algae Blenny is peaceful towards other fish unless the tank mate is similar in shape or appearance to the blenny. It is best to house the Sailfin/Algae Blenny singly unless kept in a larger aquarium and the two are a mated pair. Beware of adding other fish that will be perceived to be in the same ecological niche. It is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral and clam mantles.

The Sailfin/Algae Blenny does best in well-established aquariums with large amounts of natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with vegetable matter, spirulina, and herbivore preparations.

 

[windyridge]

With your help I have chosen the Tomini Tang for my 92G corner and I would like to add a neon goby to help keep it clean. Will the neon goby have a problem with the yellow goby which is only about an inch long?

 

[windyridge]

Snorvich, my lawnmower blenny is going back to the LFs after eating my blue star polyp, and starting in on my Kenyan tree, favia and palys. They aren't all good reef additions. Mine is a pig and eats a lot of what I feed the fish, meaty stuff included and I always have algae on a clip for it. It still messes with my corals even with a fat stomach.:furious:
I Googled to see if anyone else was having this problem and sure enough there are people out there having problems with them. I think it's hit or miss for reef tanks.

 

[snorvich]

With your help I have chosen the Tomini Tang for my 92G corner and I would like to add a neon goby to help keep it clean. Will the neon goby have a problem with the yellow goby which is only about an inch long?

Should not be a problem

 

[snorvich]

Snorvich, my lawnmower blenny is going back to the LFs after eating my blue star polyp, and starting in on my Kenyan tree, favia and palys. They aren't all good reef additions. Mine is a pig and eats a lot of what I feed the fish, meaty stuff included and I always have algae on a clip for it. It still messes with my corals even with a fat stomach.:furious:
I Googled to see if anyone else was having this problem and sure enough there are people out there having problems with them. I think it's hit or miss for reef tanks.

Theoretically they are herbivores. They will eat microalgae off of any surface. Sorry you are having the problem.

 

[jettex]

tangs?

tangs?

What about a yellow tang and a blue hippo in a 110 gallon tank?

 

[snorvich]

What about a yellow tang and a blue hippo in a 110 gallon tank?

Reef Central's recommended tank size for P. hepatus is 240 gallons. They grow large quickly.

 

[talwen]

I have a 125 gal 6feet long tank with 100# live rock that currently houses 7fish flasher wrasse firefish 2clowns yellow tang bluespot goby and foxface. I am wanting to finish off my fish with another tang and an angel or 2. Intended fish kole tang and either a swallow tail or lemarks angel fish. Please help me make the conscience decision.

 

[larrypoe]

first saltwater venture here for me :/....starting with a 55g stock lighting biowheel type pump and live sand....using limestone instead of LR and hope to have a pair of false pec clowns, hadens carpet, urchin. later I would add a 125+ with the sick lights, LR, CUC, false pec clowns, yellow and blue damsels, and others. the 55 would then be kept strictly for CUC I cant keep with corals....starfish,urchin,hermits.. and the only CUC in the larger tank being snails. by lifting the 55g to the same hight as the 125+ I would use reverse biowheels. one coming from main to 55 w only the bio stuff and no filter, the one coming from the 55 to the main filtered like normal. idea being dirty from main/clean back to main. sort of a refuge type deal. this way I can have the livestock i want and not have to worry about them not getting along.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 125 gal 6feet long tank with 100# live rock that currently houses 7fish flasher wrasse firefish 2clowns yellow tang bluespot goby and foxface. I am wanting to finish off my fish with another tang and an angel or 2. Intended fish kole tang and either a swallow tail or lemarks angel fish. Please help me make the conscience decision.

The yellow will not be happy with the introduction of any other tang. He may or may not get over it. Your yellow and foxface are both grazers and may feel cramped with the addition of a third grazer The genicanthus angels get a bit largish and are swimmers; the first will not be pleased about introduction of the second. So, in summary, there may be difficulty with your additions.

 

[snorvich]

first saltwater venture here for me :/....starting with a 55g stock lighting biowheel type pump and live sand....using limestone instead of LR

I recommend live rock despite it costing more

and hope to have a pair of false pec clowns, hadens carpet,

Remember the carpet will eat fish. Be sure you match the anemone with your clownfish and remember the carpet really needs a mature tank with good lighting

urchin. later I would add a 125+ with the sick lights, LR, CUC, false pec clowns, yellow and blue damsels, and others. the 55 would then be kept strictly for CUC I cant keep with corals....starfish,urchin,hermits.. and the only CUC in the larger tank being snails. by lifting the 55g to the same hight as the 125+ I would use reverse biowheels. one coming from main to 55 w only the bio stuff and no filter, the one coming from the 55 to the main filtered like normal. idea being dirty from main/clean back to main. sort of a refuge type deal. this way I can have the livestock i want and not have to worry about them not getting along.

This thread is really about fish compatibility, so I am reluctant to wade in on your tank strategy. However, I would not do it, it is very difficult to properly manage water flow and it does not really buy you much other than additional water volume. Best to pose the tank strategy on the general New to the Hobby forum for discussion.

 

[talwen]

The yellow will not be happy with the introduction of any other tang. He may or may not get over it. Your yellow and foxface are both grazers and may feel cramped with the addition of a third grazer The genicanthus angels get a bit largish and are swimmers; the first will not be pleased about introduction of the second. So, in summary, there may be difficulty with your additions.

So I noticed in your other posts you said absolutely not but in my you said it would be difficult. is this something you would try and just be prepared to remove the problem fish or would it be something you dont recommend at all?

 

[snorvich]

So I noticed in your other posts you said absolutely not but in my you said it would be difficult. is this something you would try and just be prepared to remove the problem fish or would it be something you dont recommend at all?

Since I have multiple large tanks, I have some option value. I have never had good luck with adding another tang or member of the same ecological niche (grazers) to an established yellow tang, even in a 350 gallon tank. But it seems as if I keep running into folks wanting to do so and hoping for the best and I hate to always be the one forced to advise against a combination. I would not do it; been there, done that, never again. The smaller the tank, the less probable a good outcome. I am not a fan of yellow tangs, but if I had to have one, it would always be the last fish added.

 

[talwen]

Since I have multiple large tanks, I have some option value. I have never had good luck with adding another tang or member of the same ecological niche (grazers) to an established yellow tang, even in a 350 gallon tank. But it seems as if I keep running into folks wanting to do so and hoping for the best and I hate to always be the one forced to advise against a combination. I would not do it; been there, done that, never again. The smaller the tank, the less probable a good outcome. I am not a fan of yellow tangs, but if I had to have one, it would always be the last fish added.

Thanks for the input I appreciate it. I think the best plan of action would be to convince the wife I need to get rid of the yellow tang in order to add more fish with better personalities and possible down the road get a smaller one as the last fish.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for the input I appreciate it. I think the best plan of action would be to convince the wife I need to get rid of the yellow tang in order to add more fish with better personalities and possible down the road get a smaller one as the last fish.

In my opinion that is a good plan. Have you looked at Chevron tangs?