Fish that add to the ecosystem...

Cashda · 08/18/2013, 02:18 PM

I was given a piece of advice that I am trying to figure out how to exactly use to my advantage with my 65g reef tank. The guy told me (as I was buying my tank from him) that the secret is to make sure everything I put into the tank contributes to the overall ecosystem (including fish).

My question is what fish would contribute to the overall health of the tank?

Goss · 08/18/2013, 02:32 PM

In general:
-Some fish eat algae which is good. (Some Blennies and Tangs)
-Some fish eat parasites which is good. (Some Wrasses and Gobies)
-Some fish eat pests which is good. (Some wrasses)

But be careful because some of this fix are mean a$$holes that will beat up other fish.

It's a give and take thing.

Cashda · 08/18/2013, 07:22 PM

Thanks Goss

noobofthereef · 08/18/2013, 07:50 PM

And also some fish like watchman gobies will clean the sand.

xdiep23 · 08/18/2013, 09:29 PM

Just be careful with watchman gobies as they will sift through the sand so much that you may end up having your rock work shift if its not sitting directly on bottom glass. Also watch out for those sandstorms from them when they spit the sand out.

mikecc67548 · 08/19/2013, 02:26 AM

Yet they often times tend to starve to death

Quik Z06 · 08/19/2013, 03:29 AM

Most sand sifting stuff will end up starving since most tanks won't have the food to sustain them. Like goat fish and gobies.

08/18/2013, 02:18 PM	#1
Cashda Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 163	Fish that add to the ecosystem... I was given a piece of advice that I am trying to figure out how to exactly use to my advantage with my 65g reef tank. The guy told me (as I was buying my tank from him) that the secret is to make sure everything I put into the tank contributes to the overall ecosystem (including fish). My question is what fish would contribute to the overall health of the tank? __________________ "Don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them." - Fountains of Wayne Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 250

08/18/2013, 07:22 PM	#3
Cashda Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 163	Thanks Goss __________________ "Don't confront me with my failures, I have not forgotten them." - Fountains of Wayne Current Tank Info: Red Sea Max 250

08/18/2013, 02:32 PM	#2
Goss Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Valley Center, Ca. Posts: 222	In general: -Some fish eat algae which is good. (Some Blennies and Tangs) -Some fish eat parasites which is good. (Some Wrasses and Gobies) -Some fish eat pests which is good. (Some wrasses) But be careful because some of this fix are mean a$$holes that will beat up other fish. It's a give and take thing.

08/18/2013, 07:50 PM	#4
noobofthereef Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 148	And also some fish like watchman gobies will clean the sand.

08/18/2013, 09:29 PM	#5
xdiep23 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clearwater Posts: 113	Just be careful with watchman gobies as they will sift through the sand so much that you may end up having your rock work shift if its not sitting directly on bottom glass. Also watch out for those sandstorms from them when they spit the sand out.

08/19/2013, 02:26 AM	#6
mikecc67548 Registered Member. Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 472	Yet they often times tend to starve to death

08/19/2013, 03:29 AM	#7
Quik Z06 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 62	Most sand sifting stuff will end up starving since most tanks won't have the food to sustain them. Like goat fish and gobies.