Top 10 Nano Reef FIsh - Page 7

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 12:56 PM

I do feed Nori now just for her and I'm stepping up feedings and also upping water change frequency. They eat algae and things off the lr...this one does anyway. I've just asked someone if she would eat cheato. If so, I'll start a refugium to grow it just for her...lol and for it's nitrate absorbing properties.

Been thinking about making a fuge out of an aquaclear 50...on my list of something to do for awhile now

Thanks, I hope she does well also.

iFisch · 10/04/2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Korrine

I do feed Nori now just for her and I'm stepping up feedings and also upping water change frequency. They eat algae and things off the lr...this one does anyway. I've just asked someone if she would eat cheato. If so, I'll start a refugium to grow it just for her...lol and for it's nitrate absorbing properties.

Been thinking about making a fuge out of an aquaclear 50...on my list of something to do for awhile now

Thanks, I hope she does well also.

The only "thing" I know that eat's Cheato is long-spine urchins.

You may want to invest into a skimmer.

If you don't know already, try to feed little amounts, frequently.

Good idea with the AQ50. I have one on my 14 with GFO and carbon.

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 01:49 PM

Thanks

I already have a skimmer.

powers2001 · 10/04/2009, 01:50 PM

Korrine, where are you in sodak? My mom was born and raised near Winner.

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 01:52 PM

I'm east river. By the east border. Quite a ways from winner. I'm not born and raised SD although my hubby is.

iFisch · 10/04/2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Korrine

Thanks

I already have a skimmer.

You should be fine. Have your NO3/P04's spiked to due increased feeding?

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 01:59 PM

probably but I do have rowaphos

powers2001 · 10/04/2009, 04:37 PM

How about those saltwater catfish? I haven't seen or heard of these in years. Does anyone know if they are suited for a nano? Seems to me they have a poisonous spine in their pectoral fin.

powers2001 · 10/04/2009, 04:48 PM

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All pygmy/dwarf angels have a 50/50 chance as being coral eaters.

Do you have coral in your tank now? Will you cautiously introduce coral and what are your plans there?

iFisch · 10/04/2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by powers2001

How about those saltwater catfish? I haven't seen or heard of these in years. Does anyone know if they are suited for a nano? Seems to me they have a poisonous spine in their pectoral fin.

Saltwater catfish!? Like the common ones caught in the ocean, or is there a special "reef" catfish?

iFisch · 10/04/2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by powers2001

Do you have coral in your tank now? Will you cautiously introduce coral and what are your plans there?

It is my understanding, that they and others, pick at coral, etc. because they are hungry, not because coral anger them or anything.

If properly fed, I believe they shouldn't pick at any coral. I don't know if "picking at coral" is genetic or not. If it is, then there's really nothing you can do.

powers2001 · 10/04/2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by iFisch

Saltwater catfish!? Like the common ones caught in the ocean, or is there a special "reef" catfish?

I remember 10 years ago when my dad was into reef tanks, there was a small reef catfish.

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 05:15 PM

If my memory serves me right, I think the catfish available now-a-days get pretty big.

Korrine · 10/04/2009, 05:17 PM

here ya go:

One Of A Kind

Plotosus lineatus is the only true Catfish that occurs in marine waters

http://www.aquariacentral.com/fishin...ne/swcat.shtml

cherubfish pair · 10/04/2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iFisch

The only "thing" I know that eat's Cheato is long-spine urchins.

Really...Have you experienced this? I would love something to eat my chaeto other than pods. If I had some urchins eating this I wouldn't need to harvest it as often. It would be nice to have something in my refugium.

cherubfish pair · 10/04/2009, 09:23 PM

How about a longnose hawkfish? They have a minimum tank size of 30 gallons.

According to liveaquaria.com

iFisch · 10/05/2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cherubfish pair

Really...Have you experienced this? I would love something to eat my chaeto other than pods. If I had some urchins eating this I wouldn't need to harvest it as often. It would be nice to have something in my refugium.

No, but there are MANY records of LS urchins doing so.

I wasn't aware pods eat cheato, or any hawkfish, for that matter.

Elysia · 10/05/2009, 01:19 PM

I think that cherubfish was asking about the longnose hawk as a good nano fish... to sort of get this thread back on topic.

I have not kept a longnose before, only have observed them at the LFS and read about them, but IIRC Scott Michael recommends a 55 gallon minimum for one. They can grow to 5" in length and have a large mouth that could swallow many good nano-appropriate tankmates. I think that your best bet for a hawkfish in <35 gallons is the Falco. Its the smallest hawk and the least aggressive. I have one in an Aquapod, and it does not appear to be unhappy or uncomfortable there. It is a bit of a glutton, though, so I suppose one should watch the water quality when adding a hawkfish. The tank my Falco is in has a lot of rock in it, which gives the hawk lots of places to perch and crevices to swim in and out of. A scarlet/flam hawk may be okay in a larger nano; I'm not sure how much those guys like to swim (seems like they might like a bit more room than, say, the Falco) or how aggressive one might be if kept in a smaller tank.

iFisch · 10/05/2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Elysia

I think that cherubfish was asking about the longnose hawk as a good nano fish... to sort of get this thread back on topic.

I have not kept a longnose before, only have observed them at the LFS and read about them, but IIRC Scott Michael recommends a 55 gallon minimum for one. They can grow to 5" in length and have a large mouth that could swallow many good nano-appropriate tankmates. I think that your best bet for a hawkfish in <35 gallons is the Falco. Its the smallest hawk and the least aggressive. I have one in an Aquapod, and it does not appear to be unhappy or uncomfortable there. It is a bit of a glutton, though, so I suppose one should watch the water quality when adding a hawkfish. The tank my Falco is in has a lot of rock in it, which gives the hawk lots of places to perch and crevices to swim in and out of. A scarlet/flam hawk may be okay in a larger nano; I'm not sure how much those guys like to swim (seems like they might like a bit more room than, say, the Falco) or how aggressive one might be if kept in a smaller tank.

Falco's are probably the only fish I'd put in anything under 30g, unless you are getting a small flame.

Falco's are very unique fish.

Elysia · 10/08/2009, 02:38 PM

Just to update, I did not remember correctly about what Scott Michael recommended for the longnose hawk's minimum tank size -- his book actually says either 30 or 20 gallons (hmm, I still can't remember.) Still, that seems small to me. He lists the falco as minimum 15 gallons; I think that a 20 long or 24 square is more appropriate. That is just my opinion, though.

iFisch · 10/08/2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Elysia

Just to update, I did not remember correctly about what Scott Michael recommended for the longnose hawk's minimum tank size -- his book actually says either 30 or 20 gallons (hmm, I still can't remember.) Still, that seems small to me. He lists the falco as minimum 15 gallons; I think that a 20 long or 24 square is more appropriate. That is just my opinion, though.

Yes. I know two people with Falco's in a 14g, but it's just the Falco, a single clown and a goby.

I too wouldn't recommend a longnose in anything smaller than a 20l or 24g cube, like you mentioned.

cherubfish pair · 10/08/2009, 06:45 PM

How about we make this the thread of the month for November?

iFisch · 10/08/2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cherubfish pair

How about we make this the thread of the month for November?

What exactly are the rules?

Jim96SC2 · 10/14/2009, 09:49 PM

How exactly are puffers reef safe? LA says they eat inverts, so no shrimp, crabs, etc.

cherubfish pair · 10/14/2009, 10:06 PM

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What exactly are the rules?

I will ask in the Feedback and Questions forum.

10/04/2009, 12:56 PM	#151
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	I do feed Nori now just for her and I'm stepping up feedings and also upping water change frequency. They eat algae and things off the lr...this one does anyway. I've just asked someone if she would eat cheato. If so, I'll start a refugium to grow it just for her...lol and for it's nitrate absorbing properties. Been thinking about making a fuge out of an aquaclear 50...on my list of something to do for awhile now Thanks, I hope she does well also. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 01:49 PM	#153
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks I already have a skimmer. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 01:52 PM	#155
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	I'm east river. By the east border. Quite a ways from winner. I'm not born and raised SD although my hubby is. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 01:59 PM	#157
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	probably but I do have rowaphos __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 05:15 PM	#163
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	If my memory serves me right, I think the catfish available now-a-days get pretty big. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 01:50 PM	#154
powers2001 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 224	Korrine, where are you in sodak? My mom was born and raised near Winner.

10/04/2009, 04:37 PM	#158
powers2001 Moved On Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 224	How about those saltwater catfish? I haven't seen or heard of these in years. Does anyone know if they are suited for a nano? Seems to me they have a poisonous spine in their pectoral fin.

10/04/2009, 05:17 PM	#164
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	here ya go: One Of A Kind Plotosus lineatus is the only true Catfish that occurs in marine waters http://www.aquariacentral.com/fishin...ne/swcat.shtml __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

10/04/2009, 09:23 PM	#166
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	How about a longnose hawkfish? They have a minimum tank size of 30 gallons. According to liveaquaria.com __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

10/05/2009, 01:19 PM	#168
Elysia Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,718	I think that cherubfish was asking about the longnose hawk as a good nano fish... to sort of get this thread back on topic. I have not kept a longnose before, only have observed them at the LFS and read about them, but IIRC Scott Michael recommends a 55 gallon minimum for one. They can grow to 5" in length and have a large mouth that could swallow many good nano-appropriate tankmates. I think that your best bet for a hawkfish in <35 gallons is the Falco. Its the smallest hawk and the least aggressive. I have one in an Aquapod, and it does not appear to be unhappy or uncomfortable there. It is a bit of a glutton, though, so I suppose one should watch the water quality when adding a hawkfish. The tank my Falco is in has a lot of rock in it, which gives the hawk lots of places to perch and crevices to swim in and out of. A scarlet/flam hawk may be okay in a larger nano; I'm not sure how much those guys like to swim (seems like they might like a bit more room than, say, the Falco) or how aggressive one might be if kept in a smaller tank.

10/08/2009, 02:38 PM	#170
Elysia Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,718	Just to update, I did not remember correctly about what Scott Michael recommended for the longnose hawk's minimum tank size -- his book actually says either 30 or 20 gallons (hmm, I still can't remember.) Still, that seems small to me. He lists the falco as minimum 15 gallons; I think that a 20 long or 24 square is more appropriate. That is just my opinion, though.

10/08/2009, 06:45 PM	#172
cherubfish pair Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Libby, Montana Posts: 7,061 Blog Entries: 1	How about we make this the thread of the month for November? __________________ pairo chero Thanks for looking at my build thread and subscribe to it if you already haven't yet! Current Tank Info: thirty rimless

10/14/2009, 09:49 PM	#174
Jim96SC2 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 311	How exactly are puffers reef safe? LA says they eat inverts, so no shrimp, crabs, etc.