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07/17/2007, 12:53 PM
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Recovering Detritophobe
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Cary, NC
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So whats the deal with helfrichi firefish?
Hey all,
Over the past few years these have come down in price and are low enough for me to actually consider them now. Have heard that they are colder water fish and they do not last longer than a few months in reef tanks. Can anyone confirm this? Are they more fragile than regular firefish? Has anyone kept them long term successfully? Thanks, Mike
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If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles |
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07/17/2007, 01:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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i'll tag along on this, i too am considering firefish.
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07/17/2007, 04:15 PM
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Premium Member
 Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Arvada, CO
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i have them in with a purple and regular firefish. doing great!
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Is there such thing as a big enough tank? Tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1969509 Current Tank Info: 360 Gallon AGE tank, Radion lighting, mp60 pumps and lots of equipment |
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07/17/2007, 04:15 PM
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COMAS Rocks!
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They come from much further depths than the typical red and purple firefish, thus, a colder area. This would make them more fragile in a reef system. I have never owned one but would like to so I've done a tad bit of research into them. I've not heard of them only lasting a few months, but if kept at warmer temps i could see this as a possiblity.
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58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011 |
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