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05/04/2010, 09:07 AM
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upgrade to 55g
Hello, (first post so go easy on me!
 )I just upgraded from a 29g to a 55g and right now i have the following: 1x emerald crab 3x tiny red hermit crabs (don't remember the exact name) 1x zebra hermit 3x peppermint shrimp 1x Royal Gramma 1x Perc Clown 1x Firefish The 55g just looks a little barren on life so I would like to add just a few more things, what would you think about these? 1x Flame angel 1x sixline wrasse 3x chromis I could live without the chromis if need be, I like to keep the bioload as low as possible Thanks for your input! |
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05/04/2010, 09:12 AM
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Additions look good except the firefish will be toast. All of those can be agressive and the firefish would be picked on a lot.
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05/05/2010, 01:02 AM
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The chromis are going to pick on each other. Save them and you the trouble and just go with a single fish.
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05/05/2010, 01:43 AM
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Pick a more peaceful wrasse than the sixline. And you will probably end up with two or one chromis, like sunfishh said. Why not a pair of flame angels? and a fairy or flasher wrasse (if you have a lid)? Maybe a sunburst anthias?
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05/05/2010, 04:55 AM
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Yes, the sixline will harass the firefish until it hides and starves. chromis will winnow down to 1 or a pair. But go slowly, you just upgraded, give your tank a chance to mature.
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05/05/2010, 03:28 PM
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Thanks for the input! I have no intention to rush this along, I'll change the sixline to a flasher. I've always had a strong sentiment for catering to the species that were first into a tank so I don't want to add anything that would go after the firefish.
Thanks again! |
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05/05/2010, 03:34 PM
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Oh, one more thing, would there be any particular order I should add things?
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