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[CAPT_Dave]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Hermit crabs kill snails for their shells. So you would eventually be providing expensive meals for the hermits.

LFS recommended Emerald Crabs as part of initial Clean-up Crew. I've seen others post here that they do not like crabs in reef tanks. Thoughts?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by CAPT_Dave

LFS recommended Emerald Crabs as part of initial Clean-up Crew. I've seen others post here that they do not like crabs in reef tanks. Thoughts?

Emerald crabs may or may not eat bubble algae. In general, other than filter feeding crabs, acropora crabs, or pocillipora crabs, I do not favor crabs of any sort.

[KCD1803]

I need some help. I am preparing a clean up crew line up for a 90 gallon corner reef.

I keep hearing people say hermit crabs will eventually kill off all of my snails, so what's the point in putting in a mix? Wouldn't it be better to just do one or the other. Also I see hermit crabs will eat polyps, are they referring to coral polyps?


Right now I was thinking a mix of about 50 snails w/ maybe just 6 hermit crabs to mix it up a bit


What do you think?


Thanks !

[CoralNerd]

75G fish swim room tank, good skimmer and what not.

How many Ignitus Anthias females can I put in with the group below?
I read somewhere the tank should be 75g for one Anthias, and if adding more than one the tank should be another 50g =125g.

1) Purple Firefish
1) Yasha Goby
1) Yellow Watchmen
1) Pistol shrimp
1) Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
2) Yellow Corris Wrasse

T.Y.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by KCD1803

I need some help. I am preparing a clean up crew line up for a 90 gallon corner reef.

I keep hearing people say hermit crabs will eventually kill off all of my snails, so what's the point in putting in a mix? Wouldn't it be better to just do one or the other. Also I see hermit crabs will eat polyps, are they referring to coral polyps?


Right now I was thinking a mix of about 50 snails w/ maybe just 6 hermit crabs to mix it up a bit


What do you think?


Thanks !

This thread is about marine fish compatibility so the question is off topic. However, I always suggest snails or hermit crabs for the reason mentioned but not both.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by CoralNerd

75G fish swim room tank, good skimmer and what not.

How many Ignitus Anthias females can I put in with the group below?
I read somewhere the tank should be 75g for one Anthias, and if adding more than one the tank should be another 50g =125g. That would be my recommendation as well.

1) Purple Firefish
1) Yasha Goby
1) Yellow Watchmen
1) Pistol shrimp
1) Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
2) Yellow Corris Wrasse

T.Y.

Otherwise, the plan is fine.

[LeRenard]

36 gallon bow front. AquaC Remora Skimmer, 40lbs LR, 3" of sand, 3 gallon HOB refugium.

1 percula clown
1 firefish
1 royal gramma

and potentially either 1 six line wrasse, 1 watchman goby+shrimp pair, or a second percula (I've read conflicting views that 2 is better than one and that 2 are more territorial than one and a problem in a tank this size). My feeling is four from that list is probably "comfortable" and 5 might be pushing it.

Other things I'd like to keep eventually: Zoas, Yellow Colony polyps, a brain or donut coral, and/or potentially an RBTA, but I haven't worked out if there will be room for any of that. CUC of Ceriths, Nessarius snails and potentially a blue leg hermit or two (my wife wants some, I prefer the idea of snails only I think). Maybe a skunk cleaner shrimp if I don't get the watchman goby+shrimp pair.

Thoughts and suggestions very much appreciated, I'm new to this and winging it.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by LeRenard

36 gallon bow front. AquaC Remora Skimmer, 40lbs LR, 3" of sand, 3 gallon HOB refugium.

1 percula clown
1 firefish
1 royal gramma

and potentially either 1 six line wrasse, 1 watchman goby+shrimp pair, or a second percula (I've read conflicting views that 2 is better than one and that 2 are more territorial than one and a problem in a tank this size). My feeling is four from that list is probably "comfortable" and 5 might be pushing it.

A second percula would be fine and/or the watchman goby/shrimp would work. I would avoid the six line wrasse.

Other things I'd like to keep eventually: Zoas, Yellow Colony polyps, a brain or donut coral, and/or potentially an RBTA, but I haven't worked out if there will be room for any of that. CUC of Ceriths, Nessarius snails and potentially a blue leg hermit or two. Maybe a skunk cleaner shrimp if I don't get the watchman+pistol pair. I would pick snails or hermits but not both

Thoughts and suggestions very much appreciated, I'm new to this and winging it.

[NySharkBait]

Can I ask why people generally go with 2 clowns rather then 1?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by NySharkBait

Can I ask why people generally go with 2 clowns rather then 1?

Two juvenile clowns will sexually differentiate into a bonded pair of clownfish. Under reasonable circumstances they will breed. Behaviorally people seem intrigued by the situation; some choose to raise the fry. I personally do not keep clownfish but have in the past.

[NySharkBait]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Two juvenile clowns will sexually differentiate into a bonded pair of clownfish. Under reasonable circumstances they will breed. Behaviorally people seem intrigued by the situation; some choose to raise the fry. I personally do not keep clownfish but have in the past.

You're money Steve. Thanks for all the time and help.

[Cujo13]

Hi Steve, I have a 95 gallon frag tank, 60" x 30" x 12". I will be setting it up in the next month or so. Would like to center it around a Mandarin that will be added after 9 months. 100 gallon sump shared with a 140 that has a healthy pod collection. Will be adding 100 lbs. of live rock and a shallow sand bed. Idea being limited pod eaters so the Mandarin can feast.

Added in this order:

Firefish
Tanaka pygmy wrasse - not sure how many pods these guys eat.
Clown Goby
Blue reef Chromis
Percula Clown Pair, one small one large
Mandarin, after 9 months.

Thanks in advance.

Gary.

[eeyore357]

In quarantine
Pair of ocellaris
Juvenile Yellow tang

Wanted list. Tangs will be purchased as juveniles
Blue hippo tang
Blonde naso
Clown tang
Achilles tang (maybe?)
Purple dottyback
Blue spot watchman goby
Fathead sunburst anthia
Bicolor angel
Coral beauty
Flame angel

180Gal, 6'x2'x2' , 100lbs reef saver, 60lbs pukani, seachem matrix in sump, 35gal sump, super reef octopus 3000 int skimmer,

Thanks in advance!

[LeRenard]

Thanks Steve!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Cujo13

Hi Steve, I have a 95 gallon frag tank, 60" x 30" x 12". I will be setting it up in the next month or so. Would like to center it around a Mandarin that will be added after 9 months. 100 gallon sump shared with a 140 that has a healthy pod collection. Will be adding 100 lbs. of live rock and a shallow sand bed. Idea being limited pod eaters so the Mandarin can feast.

Added in this order:

Firefish
Tanaka pygmy wrasse - not sure how many pods these guys eat.
Clown Goby
Blue reef Chromis
Percula Clown Pair, one small one large
Mandarin, after 9 months.

Thanks in advance.

Gary.

Should be ok.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by eeyore357

In quarantine
Pair of ocellaris
Juvenile Yellow tang

You have some tangs that require a larger tank but in my opinion you will not be able to sustain that number of algae grazers in that sized tank (5 tangs plus 3 dwarf angels)

Wanted list. Tangs will be purchased as juveniles
Blue hippo tang needs a larger tank
Blonde naso needs a larger tank
Clown tang needs a larger tank and is a very difficult fish in the best of circumstances
Achilles tang (maybe?)
Purple dottyback aggressive
Blue spot watchman goby
Fathead sunburst anthia
Bicolor angel
Coral beauty
Flame angel

180Gal, 6'x2'x2' , 100lbs reef saver, 60lbs pukani, seachem matrix in sump, 35gal sump, super reef octopus 3000 int skimmer,

Thanks in advance!

[eeyore357]

What size tank do you recommend for those tangs?

[ryguylears]

Was thinking of getting a small puffer because I have heard they can be playful and interactive. I have a 45g corner tank. Any suggestions?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by eeyore357

What size tank do you recommend for those tangs?

Absolute minimum would be an 8 foot tank. For the naso tang, ideally a 10 foot tank if combined with the others.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by ryguylears

Was thinking of getting a small puffer because I have heard they can be playful and interactive. I have a 45g corner tank. Any suggestions?

You might check out this. However, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons.

[NySharkBait]

Let's try this again.

29g Biocube

2 Snowflake Clowns
1 Royal Gramma
1 Dracula Goby
1 Blue Dot Jawfish

[Cujo13]

Thank you for your time and expertise.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by NySharkBait

Let's try this again.

29g Biocube

2 Snowflake Clowns
1 Royal Gramma
1 Dracula Goby
1 Blue Dot Jawfish Needs cooler temperatures and a larger tank with special substrate conditions

[NySharkBait]

We're gonna find a solution here.

Ok....

2 Snowflakes
1 Royal Gramma
1 Dracula Goby/Yellow Watchman
1 White Banded Possum Wrasse

29g Biocube

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by NySharkBait

We're gonna find a solution here.

Ok....

2 Snowflakes
1 Royal Gramma
1 Dracula Goby/Yellow Watchman Either but not both
1 White Banded Possum Wrasse

29g Biocube

Bingo!! Sounds good.