Fish selecting

Jaymann · 03/27/2007, 04:49 PM

I currently have a 46 gallon that I had a Ich take a couple of fish and now I only have a Maroon Clown and I was trying to decide on what other fish might work well.

I was thinking of:
Lawnmower Blenny
Mandrain Dragonet
Green Bird Wrasse
Tomato Clown

I currently have a (2)Peppermint Shrimp, (1) coral banded shrimp, Ritteri Anemone, and alot of coral.

Anyone see any problems or have any suggestions for fish?

shag26272 · 03/27/2007, 04:54 PM

I just got an African Flameback Dwarf Angel, awesome fish

Jaymann · 03/27/2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally posted by shag26272
I just got an African Flameback Dwarf Angel, awesome fish

Having any problems with him niping the coral? what do you mainly feed him?

Capt_Cully · 03/27/2007, 05:16 PM

I'd hold off on the mandarin for a while. let your pod population get going. I'd wait at least 6 mos on that, maybe even 12 before adding one. Other fish look ok, but tomato clowns can become bullies. Add that one last if you've got your heart set on it.

Jaymann · 03/27/2007, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Capt_Cully
I'd hold off on the mandarin for a while. let your pod population get going. I'd wait at least 6 mos on that, maybe even 12 before adding one. Other fish look ok, but tomato clowns can become bullies. Add that one last if you've got your heart set on it.

Dont think PODs should be a problem they are everywhere!!

Duddly01 · 03/27/2007, 05:55 PM

I wouldn't mix the clowns actually. Especially a tomato and a Maroon. They are both known for being bullies, and I would expect one to kill the other. Finding a new mate for the maroon would probably be your best option on a second clown.

Do you have a refugium set up for this system? If not a mandarin that is not eating prepared foods will decimate the pod population in no time in a 46 gal. Either set up a refugium or find a Mandarin that is eating prepared foods. I have found it easier to find spotted mandarins that eat prepared foods, just ask your LFS to test their current stock for you. The peace of mind is priceless in not having to worry about whether your little Mandy is going to starve to death because anything has caused your pod population to crash. Also, I believe that wrasse may eat pods as well, competing with your mandarin for food. The other fish should be a-okay.

Jaymann · 03/27/2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally posted by Duddly01
I wouldn't mix the clowns actually. Especially a tomato and a Maroon. They are both known for being bullies, and I would expect one to kill the other. Finding a new mate for the maroon would probably be your best option on a second clown.

I used to have a Tomato Clown that hosted in my Anemone and the new Maroon wants nothing to do with it is that normal?

shag26272 · 03/27/2007, 06:10 PM

Im feeding him Formula 2 pellets, I also feed cyclopleeze flakes and mysis shrimp. He prefers the Formula 2, and no problems with corals or my clam though I wouldnt be mad if he ate some of my GSP

03/27/2007, 04:49 PM	#1
Jaymann Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 50	Fish selecting I currently have a 46 gallon that I had a Ich take a couple of fish and now I only have a Maroon Clown and I was trying to decide on what other fish might work well. I was thinking of: Lawnmower Blenny Mandrain Dragonet Green Bird Wrasse Tomato Clown I currently have a (2)Peppermint Shrimp, (1) coral banded shrimp, Ritteri Anemone, and alot of coral. Anyone see any problems or have any suggestions for fish?

03/27/2007, 04:54 PM	#2
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	I just got an African Flameback Dwarf Angel, awesome fish __________________ .

03/27/2007, 05:16 PM	#4
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	I'd hold off on the mandarin for a while. let your pod population get going. I'd wait at least 6 mos on that, maybe even 12 before adding one. Other fish look ok, but tomato clowns can become bullies. Add that one last if you've got your heart set on it. __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

03/27/2007, 06:10 PM	#8
shag26272 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 3,088	Im feeding him Formula 2 pellets, I also feed cyclopleeze flakes and mysis shrimp. He prefers the Formula 2, and no problems with corals or my clam though I wouldnt be mad if he ate some of my GSP __________________ .

03/27/2007, 05:55 PM	#6
Duddly01 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Valencia, SoCal Posts: 648	I wouldn't mix the clowns actually. Especially a tomato and a Maroon. They are both known for being bullies, and I would expect one to kill the other. Finding a new mate for the maroon would probably be your best option on a second clown. Do you have a refugium set up for this system? If not a mandarin that is not eating prepared foods will decimate the pod population in no time in a 46 gal. Either set up a refugium or find a Mandarin that is eating prepared foods. I have found it easier to find spotted mandarins that eat prepared foods, just ask your LFS to test their current stock for you. The peace of mind is priceless in not having to worry about whether your little Mandy is going to starve to death because anything has caused your pod population to crash. Also, I believe that wrasse may eat pods as well, competing with your mandarin for food. The other fish should be a-okay.