PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Thanks Steve,

Also, my purple firefish just seems to hover in one spot in the tank. Is this normal behavior?

Yes, they are planktivores waiting for the next meal to float by in the water column. If they do not show this behavior most of the time, they are being intimidated and will starve to death.

 

[mluntz]

Yes, they will be a royal PITA. Pretty, though.

I guess my next question then is should he go back? I think I am leaning that way

 

[snorvich]

I doubt that they will take him back. But he is a terror. Your choice. Well beyond the scope of this thread.

 

[JiveWalker]

90 AGA, 20 g sump, abou 70-80 pounds dry rock, 1-2" fine aragonite, cycle just finished

Looking to add next weekend
Couple of snails
Couple of hermits
Couple of pound LR to seed the dry rock

No fish yet, want to let the LR cure in tank

 

[snorvich]

90 AGA, 20 g sump, abou 70-80 pounds dry rock, 1-2" fine aragonite, cycle just finished

Looking to add next weekend
Couple of snails
Couple of hermits
Couple of pound LR to seed the dry rock

No fish yet, want to let the LR cure in tank

Snails and hermits are somewhat mutually exclusive since hermits will kill snails for their shells.

 

[JiveWalker]

Snails and hermits are somewhat mutually exclusive since hermits will kill snails for their shells.

Hmmmm. Don't really want that. Sounds like I need to research a little more on crabs and snails. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Mark9]

Getting closer to fish time, cycle just beginning.
Have revised my fish list.
29G tank, 10G sump

Thinking of
Bicolor or Midas Blenny
Royal Gramma
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
2 Firefish

As much as i like the Hawkfish, i'll probably want to get a shrimp, so he's off the list.

 

[HUNTER1]

Hi there, I'm planning to get royal gramma and pair of clowns for my 20g high. Will this work? thanks

 

[snorvich]

Getting closer to fish time, cycle just beginning.
Have revised my fish list.
29G tank, 10G sump

Thinking of
Bicolor or Midas Blenny midas blanney will nip
Royal Gramma
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
2 Firefish only one will survive long term

As much as i like the Hawkfish, i'll probably want to get a shrimp, so he's off the list.

 

[snorvich]

Hi there, I'm planning to get royal gramma and pair of clowns for my 20g high. Will this work? thanks

A pair of clownfish really need 25 gallons or more so a third fish would not work

 

[HUNTER1]

A pair of clownfish really need 25 gallons or more so a third fish would not work

Ok I'll take the clownfish, thanks

 

[Matt21345]

I just added a snowflake clown to my tank. It is the largest fish in the tank at about 1.5-2 inches. My six line had went after it a couple times already and it is about 1-1.5 inches. Is this something I should worry about

 

[HUNTER1]

A pair of clownfish really need 25 gallons or more so a third fish would not work

Will a royal gramma, bicolor blenny and YWG work for 20g high? thanks

 

[snorvich]

I just added a snowflake clown to my tank. It is the largest fish in the tank at about 1.5-2 inches. My six line had went after it a couple times already and it is about 1-1.5 inches. Is this something I should worry about

Absolutely. Six line wrasses are aggressive and a problem. Especially in small tanks.

 

[snorvich]

Will a royal gramma, bicolor blenny and YWG work for 20g high? thanks

Should be fine.

 

[HUNTER1]

Should be fine.

Sounds good for my second option, thanks

 

[wouldukindly]

I have a 50 gallon with some bumble bee snails and a nassarius snail.

revised list of what i would like to get-
2 Kaudern's Cardinal, Tank Bred
1 Royal Gramma Basslet
1 Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred

thanks for any help or fish suggestions!

 

[snorvich]

I have a 50 gallon with some bumble bee snails and a nassarius snail.

revised list of what i would like to get-
2 Kaudern's Cardinal, Tank Bred For two, must be a male plus female
1 Royal Gramma Basslet
1 Ocellaris Clownfish, Tank Bred

thanks for any help or fish suggestions!

Except as noted, this will work

 

[Matt21345]

well I am going to keep an eye on my sixline over the next day or so. if it gives my new clown problems I will be bringing him to the store and they already said they would take him. if I do I would like to get a royal gramma. would this be a bad mix with the 2 clowns, green clown goby, and firefish.

other possible tank mates would be to replace 6 line if needed, please let me know what you think
- hector goby
- rainford goby
- pearly jaw fish
- mandarin goby
- Red Pygmy Possum Wrasse (I don't know if this is aggressive or not)
- Steinitz Goby
- Aurora Goby
- Zebra Barred Goby
- Diagonal Bar Prawn Goby
- pajama cardinal
- Ruby cardinal

 

[wouldukindly]

Except as noted, this will work

awesome thanks