Invert for fish replacement in fishless frag tank? (Looking for nutrients)

nuxx · 09/24/2015, 02:33 PM

Hey everyone...

Sort of a weird question here...

Is than an invert that exists that will be a decent replacement to fish in a frag tank?

Mainly looking for the added nutrients from feeding / waste that fish provide to coral.

Trying to keep my frag tank fish free and allow it to act as an invert and coral QT tank for 3 months since the last thing was added to ensure no fish parasite comes into the display from a coral or invert.

Any ideas?

Dmorty217 · 09/24/2015, 03:36 PM

Sea apple. The other option is a mantis shrimp, but not sure how you feel about that

nuxx · 09/24/2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmorty217

Sea apple. The other option is a mantis shrimp, but not sure how you feel about that

LOL yeah kind of thought of a Mantis, but feel he'll defeat the reason I'm QTing inverts lol

Sea Apples pretty dirty?

Dkuhlmann · 09/24/2015, 04:55 PM

Sea hare?

Sounds Fishy · 09/24/2015, 05:40 PM

How about a reef lobster.I don't think they are too large.

09/24/2015, 02:33 PM	#1
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Invert for fish replacement in fishless frag tank? (Looking for nutrients) Hey everyone... Sort of a weird question here... Is than an invert that exists that will be a decent replacement to fish in a frag tank? Mainly looking for the added nutrients from feeding / waste that fish provide to coral. Trying to keep my frag tank fish free and allow it to act as an invert and coral QT tank for 3 months since the last thing was added to ensure no fish parasite comes into the display from a coral or invert. Any ideas? __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

09/24/2015, 03:36 PM	#2
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	Sea apple. The other option is a mantis shrimp, but not sure how you feel about that __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

09/24/2015, 04:55 PM	#4
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Sea hare? __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

09/24/2015, 05:40 PM	#5
Sounds Fishy Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 532	How about a reef lobster.I don't think they are too large. __________________ Blue Spotted Ribbontail Stingray.Zebra Moray Eel.Aqueon 210 gallon,Trigger Ruby Elite 36 gallon sump