Possible fish for my tank

Weld and Water · 07/09/2017, 04:20 PM

I have been snooping around the forums for quite a while and finally decided to join up. The knowledge that is shared here is amazing. My question is.... i have a jbj 45 gallon RL series cube. Its been up and running for a little over 4 months. I currently have one ocellaris clownfish in the tank. I went to the LFS today and they talked me into a lyretale anthias. I got home and acclimated her. She seems to be doing great and i can manage the amount of feedings she needs but i keep reading she needs to be in a much larger tank. Should i remove her or will she be ok as a single in the tank.
I appologize for such im sure a redundant question but im still fairly new and should have researched before i bought her.

Thanks in advance for any and all help

ericp351 · 07/09/2017, 09:40 PM

They need a much larger tank unfortunately. The people at the store you purchased it at should know what size tank that fish requires. Not good.

Weld and Water · 07/10/2017, 05:51 AM

Thanks for your reply eric. Ill be taking her to another LFS that will give her what she needs. I appreciate the help.

hartin461 · 07/10/2017, 07:06 AM

a blenny would do well in your tank. I have a starry blenny with tons of personality and cleans algae off rocks constantly..

Weld and Water · 07/10/2017, 07:26 AM

Just looked at one and the look spectacular. I will deffinately swap out the anthias for one i appreciate the advice

Valentini89 · 07/10/2017, 02:30 PM

Go to liveaquaria.com and check out the valentini puffer. It has alot of character and it's coloring is nice too. Also the way it swims is unique.

Weld and Water · 07/10/2017, 02:59 PM

Would they be reef safe. Not doubting you man just dont wanna wake up to my corals being munched on haha

mcgyvr · 07/10/2017, 03:07 PM

never buy anything based on the word of an employee (or a single member here).. plain and simple..

Do you research first..multiple sources of knowledge.... then buy smart..and enjoy..

pick a fish YOU like.. and one that works for your specific tank/situation,etc...
liveaquaria is a great site to browse and read/learn.. start there..

Valentini89 · 07/10/2017, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Weld and Water

Would they be reef safe. Not doubting you man just dont wanna wake up to my corals being munched on haha

They aren't supposed to be reef safe but I have 2 with some coral and so far all they do is nibble once in a while. It's not like they destroy corals or anything. I don't know about other larger puffers though. I agree though, you should research each fish and get it because YOU want it.

Weld and Water · 07/10/2017, 05:09 PM

Thank you all for the advice i seriously appreciate it. Ive learned my lesson on this one. Ive decided to go with the helfrichi firefish and the yellow watchman goby. Both are very beautiful fish. Again i appreciate all the advice it just makes this forum so much better

heathlindner25 · 07/10/2017, 05:15 PM

Wrasse are nice.

Valentini89 · 07/10/2017, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weld and Water

Thank you all for the advice i seriously appreciate it. Ive learned my lesson on this one. Ive decided to go with the helfrichi firefish and the yellow watchman goby. Both are very beautiful fish. Again i appreciate all the advice it just makes this forum so much better

I have a firefish, nice addition to any tank, although they are fast and jumpy. I advise a lid if you don't have one already.

Weld and Water · 07/10/2017, 09:16 PM

Ill deffinately make sure i have a lid for the firefish. I appreciate everybody's help and advice!

Weld and Water · 07/11/2017, 04:01 PM

Ive got some bad news guys. The Lyretale passed away. Ive tried for several days to capture her with no luck and come home today to try my hardest to get her out and to a bigger tank and shes was dead. Just sad. I know part of this is my fault for not researching like should have and i accept that but the guys at the lfs should have filled me in on that tid bit of info though. Just wanted to update everyone but i bring bad news. HUGE lesson learned

07/09/2017, 04:20 PM	#1
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Possible fish for my tank I have been snooping around the forums for quite a while and finally decided to join up. The knowledge that is shared here is amazing. My question is.... i have a jbj 45 gallon RL series cube. Its been up and running for a little over 4 months. I currently have one ocellaris clownfish in the tank. I went to the LFS today and they talked me into a lyretale anthias. I got home and acclimated her. She seems to be doing great and i can manage the amount of feedings she needs but i keep reading she needs to be in a much larger tank. Should i remove her or will she be ok as a single in the tank. I appologize for such im sure a redundant question but im still fairly new and should have researched before i bought her. Thanks in advance for any and all help

07/09/2017, 09:40 PM	#2
ericp351 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 451	They need a much larger tank unfortunately. The people at the store you purchased it at should know what size tank that fish requires. Not good. __________________ "But seeing that this is a 44 magnum, the most powerfull handgun in the world and will blow your head clean off. You've got to ask your self a question. Do I feel lucky? Well do ya punk?" Current Tank Info: 120g 48X24X24 40g sump, Iwaki md55rlt return w/penductors, Tunze streams, MRC MR-2 skimmer, 1/4 hp chiller, 2 X 250 de. mh, T5 actinics, MRC CR2 calcium reactor, 130lbs lr, 2" sandbed, SPS dominated with some LPS, softies and clams. No longer set up.

07/10/2017, 02:30 PM	#6
Valentini89 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bay county, Fl Posts: 624	Go to liveaquaria.com and check out the valentini puffer. It has alot of character and it's coloring is nice too. Also the way it swims is unique. __________________ I have 1 1/2 years experience in this hobby. Take my advice with that in mind. Current Tank Info: 26g bowfront QT tank, -- 150g tall = http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2671045

07/10/2017, 03:07 PM	#8
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	never buy anything based on the word of an employee (or a single member here).. plain and simple.. Do you research first..multiple sources of knowledge.... then buy smart..and enjoy.. pick a fish YOU like.. and one that works for your specific tank/situation,etc... liveaquaria is a great site to browse and read/learn.. start there.. __________________ Who me?

07/10/2017, 05:51 AM	#3
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Thanks for your reply eric. Ill be taking her to another LFS that will give her what she needs. I appreciate the help.

07/10/2017, 07:06 AM	#4
hartin461 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: northeast Posts: 145	a blenny would do well in your tank. I have a starry blenny with tons of personality and cleans algae off rocks constantly..

07/10/2017, 07:26 AM	#5
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Just looked at one and the look spectacular. I will deffinately swap out the anthias for one i appreciate the advice

07/10/2017, 02:59 PM	#7
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Would they be reef safe. Not doubting you man just dont wanna wake up to my corals being munched on haha

07/10/2017, 05:09 PM	#10
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Thank you all for the advice i seriously appreciate it. Ive learned my lesson on this one. Ive decided to go with the helfrichi firefish and the yellow watchman goby. Both are very beautiful fish. Again i appreciate all the advice it just makes this forum so much better

07/10/2017, 05:15 PM	#11
heathlindner25 Moved On Join Date: May 2012 Location: flowery branch georgia Posts: 3,644	Wrasse are nice.

07/10/2017, 09:16 PM	#13
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Ill deffinately make sure i have a lid for the firefish. I appreciate everybody's help and advice!

07/11/2017, 04:01 PM	#14
Weld and Water Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 53	Ive got some bad news guys. The Lyretale passed away. Ive tried for several days to capture her with no luck and come home today to try my hardest to get her out and to a bigger tank and shes was dead. Just sad. I know part of this is my fault for not researching like should have and i accept that but the guys at the lfs should have filled me in on that tid bit of info though. Just wanted to update everyone but i bring bad news. HUGE lesson learned