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snorvich · 07/20/2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by newb2reefn

I actually started with the 14g biocube you can probably get 5 or 6 small fish in there before you run out of room. From what I've been told, seahorses are best kept by themselves or pipefish since they are slow swimmers and will starve if kept in tank with other fishes.

Which does not make it proper or right. Keeping 5-6 fish in a 14 gallon tank is bad practice. In any case, this thread is an expert thread not a discussion thread. We value your contribution elsewhere on reef central but not here. Thanks for your cooperation.

Virtuoso · 07/20/2011, 05:08 PM

So I have had my 90g (40g sump w/ refuge) cycled for almost 3 months now, and it seems like I am constantly refining my fish list, which is a good thing. Right now I have a Spotted (Pajama?) Cardinalfish, and 2 Ocellaris Clownfish. The Spotted Cardinalfish is a very boring fish, and picky too. I am not sure if it is just my fish's personality, or if that is normal for them. I have a Yellow Watchman Goby in quarantine for another 2 weeks, after which I am going to get him a Tiger Pistol Shrimp to hopefully pair with. After that, I was thinking of the following -

Diamond Watchman Goby
Scopas Tang
Mandarin Dragonet

I would wait until my tank is at least 12 months old before the Mandarin, but I am not sure about the Diamond Watchman Goby. I want to make sure he has enough to eat and does not compete with the Mandarin.

Thanks again for your help.

snorvich · 07/20/2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Virtuoso

So I have had my 90g (40g sump w/ refuge) cycled for almost 3 months now, and it seems like I am constantly refining my fish list, which is a good thing. Right now I have a Spotted (Pajama?) Cardinalfish, and 2 Ocellaris Clownfish. The Spotted Cardinalfish is a very boring fish, and picky too.

Unfortunately, that is an accurate assessment. I am not real wild about them either. More active nocturnally though.

I am not sure if it is just my fish's personality, or if that is normal for them. I have a Yellow Watchman Goby in quarantine for another 2 weeks, after which I am going to get him a Tiger Pistol Shrimp to hopefully pair with. After that, I was thinking of the following -

Diamond Watchman Goby I don't think two watchman gobies will get along

Scopas Tang I would recommend against as these get to be one foot rather quickly. I would suggest looking at Ctenochaetus tangs such as a chevron (which I like a lot)
Mandarin Dragonet

I would wait until my tank is at least 12 months old before the Mandarin,

Waiting is a great idea. Ideally you should consider a refugium

but I am not sure about the Diamond Watchman Goby. I want to make sure he has enough to eat and does not compete with the Mandarin.

Thanks again for your help.

samdaman · 07/20/2011, 07:58 PM

20 Gallon Tall Nano Reef W/ 20 Gallon Sump:

1 Yellow Candy Basslett
2 Seahorses. (If not A Good Idea)
1 Blue Flasher Wrasse ^^

snorvich · 07/20/2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by samdaman

20 Gallon Tall Nano Reef W/ 20 Gallon Sump:

1 Yellow Candy Basslett
2 Seahorses. (If not A Good Idea)
1 Blue Flasher Wrasse ^^

I think a Candy Basslet would be exquisite in a species tank. A flasher wrasse needs a larger tank. Unfortunately I cannot assess the viability of seahorses but feeding them would require work.

partydiver · 07/20/2011, 08:18 PM

In 28 cube now a percula clown. What about a black percula(I can get today), cardinal, and a clown goby?

snorvich · 07/20/2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by partydiver

In 28 cube now a percula clown. What about a black percula(I can get today), cardinal, and a clown goby?

If you are going to add to an existing clown, be SURE it is very small. Otherwise, you may have a problem. Cardinal may eat the clown goby.

Rembee · 07/20/2011, 08:39 PM

Steve,
What advice do you have for a Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish for a 90g?

snorvich · 07/20/2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rembee

Steve,
What advice do you have for a Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish for a 90g?

I like them. Not totally reef safe, but if you have sufficient grazing for them, you should be fine. Be sure to feed with veggies. NO OTHER foxface or rabbit fish with them, however.

Rembee · 07/20/2011, 08:57 PM

Thanks Steve, I have another question.... where in my fish list would you recommend introduction of a Onespot Foxface?

1 - Lawnmower Blenny
1 - Yellow Watchman Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1 - Coral Beauty Angel
1 - Green Mandarin Dragonet
1 - Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)
2 - True Percula Clownfish

ddavefish · 07/20/2011, 09:42 PM

28 Gall JBJ with Standard lighting and filters.
Current occupants
Small clown (nemo)
Small 6 line wrasse
Coral shrimp
Emerald crab
and CUC

Want to add a watchman Goby/Small to tank

Lots of live rock and sand
If something has to go it might be the coral shrimp?

Toddrtrex · 07/20/2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by partydiver

In 28 cube now a percula clown. What about a black percula(I can get today), cardinal, and a clown goby?

There actually isn't a black perc, they are often mis-named. If it at looks like the following it is actually an ocellaris.

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snorvich · 07/21/2011, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Rembee

Thanks Steve, I have another question.... where in my fish list would you recommend introduction of a Onespot Foxface?

1 - Lawnmower Blenny
1 - Yellow Watchman Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1 - Coral Beauty Angel
1 - Green Mandarin Dragonet
1 - Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis)
2 - True Percula Clownfish

Assuming a mature tank, the tomini and foxface together towards the end of the list. But be sure to QT.

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddavefish

28 Gall JBJ with Standard lighting and filters.
Current occupants
Small clown (nemo)
Small 6 line wrasse This fish will be problems
Coral shrimp Can and will take fish
Emerald crab When it gets hungry, will take fish
and CUC

Want to add a watchman Goby/Small to tank Should be fine

Lots of live rock and sand
If something has to go it might be the coral shrimp?

ddavefish · 07/21/2011, 05:58 AM

Thanks

I have heard the wrasse will be trouble when he gets older gut my wife loves him just like she likes the Zenia and shrooms I would like to get rid of.

Thanks for your input!

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddavefish

Thanks

I have heard the wrasse will be trouble when he gets older gut my wife loves him just like she likes the Zenia and shrooms I would like to get rid of.

Thanks for your input!

Yes, I know how that is. Still, I no longer have xenia and mushrooms.

Rembee · 07/21/2011, 09:43 AM

Steve, can or should a Lawnmower Blenny and a Goby be quarantined?
And if they can, do either one of them need special requirements in the QT?

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rembee

Steve, can or should a Lawnmower Blenny and a Goby be quarantined?
And if they can, do either one of them need special requirements in the QT?

In my opinion, all fish and actually anything wet should be quarantined. The only exception, at least for me, is mandarins.

Rembee · 07/21/2011, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

In my opinion, all fish and actually anything wet should be quarantined. The only exception, at least for me, is mandarins.

Will either one of them, (Blenny or the Goby) need any special requirements while in a quarantine tank with only a piece of live rock and no sand bed?

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rembee

Will either one of them, (Blenny or the Goby) need any special requirements while in a quarantine tank with only a piece of live rock and no sand bed?

Well the blenny is a herbivore so food must be provided. Other than feeding opportunities, no special treatment.

Rembee · 07/21/2011, 05:53 PM

Thanks Steve!

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rembee

Thanks Steve!

You are most welcome!

Sco · 07/21/2011, 08:34 PM

hi i have a 20 gallon long tank with 2 scarlet hermits, 4 nassarius snails, 2 astrea, 1 skunk shrimp, 1 percula clown, 1 blue devil damsel, 1 yellowtail damsel

wondering if i have room to add:

a sixline wrasse and/or blue neon goby?

thanks

snorvich · 07/21/2011, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sco

hi i have a 20 gallon long tank with 2 scarlet hermits, 4 nassarius snails, 2 astrea, 1 skunk shrimp, 1 percula clown, 1 blue devil damsel, 1 yellowtail damsel

wondering if i have room to add:

a sixline wrasse and/or blue neon goby?

thanks

A six line wrasse will add too much aggression. You have room for a neon goby, however. The damsels will present problems longer term. Did you use them to cycle your tank?

Sco · 07/21/2011, 09:14 PM

aww ic..i cycled my tank with a piece of shrimp...waited for 6 weeks. tested. then added the damsels..

07/20/2011, 08:39 PM	#4708
Rembee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 50 Phantoms Down Posts: 199	Steve, What advice do you have for a Onespot Foxface Rabbitfish for a 90g? __________________ A foolish man thinks he knows it all, a wise man never stops learning! Current Tank Info: 90G Aqueon DT, 4" DSB, 45G sump w/refugium and a ATS, ApexLite Controller, Eheim 1262 return, 2xKoralia 1400 evo's, 2xKoralia 750 evo's, 6xT-5 retro, Glass-Holes 1500 gph overflow, Ocean Pulse Wave Maker, Tunze Osmolator ATO, 2x150w Finnex Htrs.

07/20/2011, 08:57 PM	#4710
Rembee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 50 Phantoms Down Posts: 199	Thanks Steve, I have another question.... where in my fish list would you recommend introduction of a Onespot Foxface? 1 - Lawnmower Blenny 1 - Yellow Watchman Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair 1 - Coral Beauty Angel 1 - Green Mandarin Dragonet 1 - Tomini Tang (Ctenochaetus tominiensis) 2 - True Percula Clownfish __________________ A foolish man thinks he knows it all, a wise man never stops learning! Current Tank Info: 90G Aqueon DT, 4" DSB, 45G sump w/refugium and a ATS, ApexLite Controller, Eheim 1262 return, 2xKoralia 1400 evo's, 2xKoralia 750 evo's, 6xT-5 retro, Glass-Holes 1500 gph overflow, Ocean Pulse Wave Maker, Tunze Osmolator ATO, 2x150w Finnex Htrs.

07/20/2011, 09:42 PM	#4711
ddavefish Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Plant City Fl Posts: 417	Watchman goby 28 Gall JBJ with Standard lighting and filters. Current occupants Small clown (nemo) Small 6 line wrasse Coral shrimp Emerald crab and CUC Want to add a watchman Goby/Small to tank Lots of live rock and sand If something has to go it might be the coral shrimp?

07/21/2011, 09:43 AM	#4717
Rembee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 50 Phantoms Down Posts: 199	Steve, can or should a Lawnmower Blenny and a Goby be quarantined? And if they can, do either one of them need special requirements in the QT? __________________ A foolish man thinks he knows it all, a wise man never stops learning! Current Tank Info: 90G Aqueon DT, 4" DSB, 45G sump w/refugium and a ATS, ApexLite Controller, Eheim 1262 return, 2xKoralia 1400 evo's, 2xKoralia 750 evo's, 6xT-5 retro, Glass-Holes 1500 gph overflow, Ocean Pulse Wave Maker, Tunze Osmolator ATO, 2x150w Finnex Htrs.

07/21/2011, 05:53 PM	#4721
Rembee Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 50 Phantoms Down Posts: 199	Thanks Steve! __________________ A foolish man thinks he knows it all, a wise man never stops learning! Current Tank Info: 90G Aqueon DT, 4" DSB, 45G sump w/refugium and a ATS, ApexLite Controller, Eheim 1262 return, 2xKoralia 1400 evo's, 2xKoralia 750 evo's, 6xT-5 retro, Glass-Holes 1500 gph overflow, Ocean Pulse Wave Maker, Tunze Osmolator ATO, 2x150w Finnex Htrs.

07/20/2011, 05:08 PM	#4702
Virtuoso Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 727	So I have had my 90g (40g sump w/ refuge) cycled for almost 3 months now, and it seems like I am constantly refining my fish list, which is a good thing. Right now I have a Spotted (Pajama?) Cardinalfish, and 2 Ocellaris Clownfish. The Spotted Cardinalfish is a very boring fish, and picky too. I am not sure if it is just my fish's personality, or if that is normal for them. I have a Yellow Watchman Goby in quarantine for another 2 weeks, after which I am going to get him a Tiger Pistol Shrimp to hopefully pair with. After that, I was thinking of the following - Diamond Watchman Goby Scopas Tang Mandarin Dragonet I would wait until my tank is at least 12 months old before the Mandarin, but I am not sure about the Diamond Watchman Goby. I want to make sure he has enough to eat and does not compete with the Mandarin. Thanks again for your help.

07/20/2011, 07:58 PM	#4704
samdaman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,407	20 Gallon Tall Nano Reef W/ 20 Gallon Sump: 1 Yellow Candy Basslett 2 Seahorses. (If not A Good Idea) 1 Blue Flasher Wrasse ^^

07/20/2011, 08:18 PM	#4706
partydiver Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Windsor Canada Posts: 91	In 28 cube now a percula clown. What about a black percula(I can get today), cardinal, and a clown goby?

07/21/2011, 05:58 AM	#4715
ddavefish Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Plant City Fl Posts: 417	Thanks I have heard the wrasse will be trouble when he gets older gut my wife loves him just like she likes the Zenia and shrooms I would like to get rid of. Thanks for your input!

07/21/2011, 08:34 PM	#4723
Sco Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4	hi i have a 20 gallon long tank with 2 scarlet hermits, 4 nassarius snails, 2 astrea, 1 skunk shrimp, 1 percula clown, 1 blue devil damsel, 1 yellowtail damsel wondering if i have room to add: a sixline wrasse and/or blue neon goby? thanks

07/21/2011, 09:14 PM	#4725
Sco Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4	aww ic..i cycled my tank with a piece of shrimp...waited for 6 weeks. tested. then added the damsels..