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reepher315
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My tang is only a little guy rite now. I got him before doing proper research. Better than the 20 gal they had him in at petco... I do intend of getting a larger tank inthe near future. Hoping 120g 
My tang is only a little guy rite now. I got him before doing proper research. Better than the 20 gal they had him in at petco... I do intend of getting a larger tank inthe near future. Hoping 120g
Hopefully that will happen. In any case, I would not add any algae grazing fish to your existing tank.
reepher315
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Any suggestions foxface and algae grazers aside?
As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. I am, however, always happy to review stocking plan as long as tank size is also provided.
reepher315
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Cool Ill get back to you whn I have a plan
Hi Steve,
I'm in the process of ordering a new tank/sump to consolidate two tanks (one 2 years and one 18 months old). They both have a mandarin in them, both are doing well, eating frozen foods, pellets and copepods from the fuges I have running. My new tank is going to be a 240 (8x2x2) with a 180g sump (~70% is aside as the fuge).
I'm somewhat concerned that since both tanks have overlaps I may have issues: Overlaps:
2 mandarins may both be males (both eat pellets)
Front pair of occ clowns and the back tank has a pair of percula clowns. The front pair is larger than the back pair by about 30%.
2 starry blennies
Other inhabitants include: Flame angel, flame hawk, Naso blond tang, blue yellowbelly, diamond goby, orange spot goby, leopard wrasse, yellow wrasse, 3 pj cardinals, 1 Bengali cardinal, 4 pom pom crabs, 6 skunk shrimps. (all fish have been with me at least 12 months)
I'm in the process of ordering a new tank/sump to consolidate two tanks (one 2 years and one 18 months old). They both have a mandarin in them, both are doing well, eating frozen foods, pellets and copepods from the fuges I have running. My new tank is going to be a 240 (8x2x2) with a 180g sump (~70% is aside as the fuge).
I'm somewhat concerned that since both tanks have overlaps I may have issues: Overlaps:
2 mandarins may both be males (both eat pellets)
Front pair of occ clowns and the back tank has a pair of percula clowns. The front pair is larger than the back pair by about 30%.
2 starry blennies
Other inhabitants include: Flame angel, flame hawk, Naso blond tang, blue yellowbelly, diamond goby, orange spot goby, leopard wrasse, yellow wrasse, 3 pj cardinals, 1 Bengali cardinal, 4 pom pom crabs, 6 skunk shrimps. (all fish have been with me at least 12 months)
Thanks Steve. I have 8 RBTA to stick in the tank, they keep splitting on me, so maybe that will help if I spread them around. I'd had to get rid of either group, they are the "wife's fish." I think the mandarin in the back tank may be a female comparing it to the definite male up front. The flame hawk has been with the cleaner shrimps (3 of them) about 10 months, is it a matter of time or did I get lucky with this guy?
with the existing population, do you think firefish are going to have a problem if I add them when I first get the tank up? (forgot to ask earlier).
Kona26
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Fire fish addition..?
Fire fish addition..?
I am getting ready to add 2 firefish into my dt (bought at petco). I want to know if I am able to put 2 into my 125g long. I have 2 clowns 1 trigger 1 file fish. (i know about the trigger). I was told by the person at petco that she thought the firefish was a mated pair. How do I tell..? should I take one back or put both into my tank..? I have read that you should only have one unless they are a mated pair. thanks for any info.
Fire fish addition..?
I am getting ready to add 2 firefish into my dt (bought at petco). I want to know if I am able to put 2 into my 125g long. I have 2 clowns 1 trigger 1 file fish. (i know about the trigger). I was told by the person at petco that she thought the firefish was a mated pair. How do I tell..? should I take one back or put both into my tank..? I have read that you should only have one unless they are a mated pair. thanks for any info.
I am currently exploring the possibile pairing of a Fox Face and a Chocolate tang. They would be in a 5' 120. Cant find anything saying not to, but being similar shaped grazers gives me some worry.
+1 to djam's post. I've changed my plans several times due in part to this thread.
Redtack
+1 to djam's post. I've changed my plans several times due in part to this thread.
Redtack
It is always desirable to add firefish as early as possible. Unless you get really lucky, only one firefish will survive longer term.
The odds of two firefish coexisting long term is slim to none. It rarely works, although you may get very lucky. The odds of a mated pair at petco is not high. For that to be the case, they would have to be collected and shipped together.
75g mixed reef, 35g sump.
current occupants are:
2 longnose hawkfish
2 snowflake clowns
1 royal gramma
1 orange spotted goby
1 mccosker's wrasse
1 kole tang
i currently have a red velvet fairy wrasse in qt and, she has another 2-3 weeks to go before she's added to the dt.
what are your thoughts about a one spot foxface?
current occupants are:
2 longnose hawkfish
2 snowflake clowns
1 royal gramma
1 orange spotted goby
1 mccosker's wrasse
1 kole tang
i currently have a red velvet fairy wrasse in qt and, she has another 2-3 weeks to go before she's added to the dt.
what are your thoughts about a one spot foxface?
jim.ranger
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180 gallon mixed reef with 70 gal sump
Currently have 2 Ocelaris Clownfish and a Royal Gramma
Looking at a female Bellus Angel, Blonde Naso, Kole Tang and a Starry Blenny
Currently have 2 Ocelaris Clownfish and a Royal Gramma
Looking at a female Bellus Angel, Blonde Naso, Kole Tang and a Starry Blenny
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