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michaeldaly · 05/11/2006, 11:15 AM

My tank is a 65G Reef with soft and hard corals, and a GBTA.
Fish: Cinnamon Clown, Pyjama Cardinal, coral beauty and a Copperband.

How many more fish could my tank hold. Aslo any suggestions on suitable fish.

Bri Guy · 05/11/2006, 11:37 AM

Looks like you got some healthy fish! Maybe your next fish would be a bottom dwelling instead of another swimmer, maybe a jawfish or goby, blenny, or even a hawk, just some ideas.

MCary · 05/11/2006, 12:42 PM

Copper band is iffy.

michaeldaly · 05/11/2006, 12:47 PM

I have been thinking of a long nosed hawfish. Are they big jumpers as I have an open top tank

michaeldaly · 05/12/2006, 07:24 AM

bump

Willie_6 · 05/12/2006, 07:49 AM

Scooter Blenny. He is a favorite of a lot of people who see my tank. Not much color, but fun to watch. Will not jump.

austin552 · 05/12/2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Willie_6
Scooter Blenny. He is a favorite of a lot of people who see my tank. Not much color, but fun to watch. Will not jump.

Every tank should have one.

hairymushroom · 05/12/2006, 09:32 AM

That hawk will eat any fish or shrimp small enough to fit in his mouth , as far as stocking goes how about some goldies?

hairymushroom · 05/12/2006, 09:34 AM

Austin , i hope you dont have one in your 29G

michaeldaly · 05/12/2006, 11:28 AM

Thanks for your advise

utes2k5 · 05/12/2006, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by michaeldaly
I have been thinking of a long nosed hawfish. Are they big jumpers as I have an open top tank

My dad lost a Long nose when he jumped out of the open back of the tank. The Book MArine Fishes has the Longnose listed as a jumper. hope that helps

Costa Randy · 05/12/2006, 01:14 PM

I have a red spotted hawkfish and he is great.

leebca · 05/12/2006, 01:16 PM

Your mix of fishes require different foods and feedings. The hawkfish is a strict carnivore.

You might like to read this post for some feeding concerns. Whatever you choose, be prepared with the best foods, supplements and additives for your fish!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=785228

jimbo045 · 05/12/2006, 01:28 PM

Cool ya got a Copperband, I heard they are tuff. JD

austin552 · 05/12/2006, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by hairymushroom
Austin , i hope you dont have one in your 29G

Sure do. He eats everything. I give him algea tablets too.

michaeldaly · 05/13/2006, 07:01 AM

Thanks for your advise Lee

I have been feeding my tank a mixture of mysis, brine, bloodworms, daphnia, flakes, veggie flakes and pellets.
I have been using HBH 8 veggie flake, do you know if this is a good vegetable flake

leebca · 05/13/2006, 08:43 AM

You're welcome. My pleasure!

The contents of HBH 8 Veggie Flakes:
". . .spirulina algae, spinach, green pea, alfalfa, romaine lettuce, zucchini, kale, and carrot."

I'm not in favor of it. I know of no carrots growing in any coral reef or ocean. Same for kale, zucchini, etc. The only thing found in the sea on that list is spirulina. The rest are what I call 'artificial naturals.'

I'd choose marine algae (Ocean Nutrition, Two Little Fishes, etc.), Formula 2, or spirulina flakes over that product for my marine fishes.

Choose only brine shrimp that are gut loaded. Anything else is a loss of good money and too low in nutrition. Give up the use of Daphnia. Only feed bloodworms once or twice every 21 feedings. These are not sea foods and although they bring some nutrition to your fishes, they are not the right kinds of nutrition.

A fish that is 'ravenously' eating may not just be hungry, it may be trying to obtain the nutrition it needs but isn't getting from the foods being offered.

Aquarists often boast that, "My fish eats like a pig," but that isn't necessarily a good thing. It could be eating that way because it is starving for the nutrients not provided. Think about it!

05/11/2006, 11:15 AM	#1
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Fish List My tank is a 65G Reef with soft and hard corals, and a GBTA. Fish: Cinnamon Clown, Pyjama Cardinal, coral beauty and a Copperband. How many more fish could my tank hold. Aslo any suggestions on suitable fish. Last edited by michaeldaly; 05/11/2006 at 11:33 AM.

05/11/2006, 11:37 AM	#2
Bri Guy Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 2,995	Looks like you got some healthy fish! Maybe your next fish would be a bottom dwelling instead of another swimmer, maybe a jawfish or goby, blenny, or even a hawk, just some ideas. __________________ For my birthday i got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out. (Steven Wright) Current Tank Info: 40BR w/ 250w 14K Phoenix + 192w PC, 10g fuge w/ 55w PC, 10g sump, Eheim 1250 return w/ SCWD, ASM Mini G skimmer, Gravity fed ATO, Kalk doser, 1/10 HP chiller, 1 Vortec + 3MJs, all on an AC Jr. - Born on date 8-06 Pics in gallery! + 55g FOWLR w/ macro

05/12/2006, 07:49 AM	#6
Willie_6 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,439	Scooter Blenny. He is a favorite of a lot of people who see my tank. Not much color, but fun to watch. Will not jump. __________________ 75 gal. reef tank in the making. Snails, Emerald Crabs, Scarlet Crabs,a cleaner shrimp. Midas Blenny, Scooter Blenny, ocellaris clown, Mandarin. Current Tank Info: 75 gal fish and rock, 432w 8 bulb T-5 lights, Deltec Skimmer MCE 600, 25 gal Fuge/Sump, Ro/Di from Buckeye Supply.

05/11/2006, 12:42 PM	#3
MCary Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hardin, Montana Posts: 3,142	Copper band is iffy.

05/11/2006, 12:47 PM	#4
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	I have been thinking of a long nosed hawfish. Are they big jumpers as I have an open top tank

05/12/2006, 07:24 AM	#5
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	bump

05/12/2006, 09:32 AM	#8
hairymushroom Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 315	That hawk will eat any fish or shrimp small enough to fit in his mouth , as far as stocking goes how about some goldies?

05/12/2006, 09:34 AM	#9
hairymushroom Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 315	Austin , i hope you dont have one in your 29G

05/12/2006, 11:28 AM	#10
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Thanks for your advise

05/12/2006, 01:14 PM	#12
Costa Randy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: OKC Posts: 76	I have a red spotted hawkfish and he is great.

05/12/2006, 01:16 PM	#13
leebca Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So. CA Posts: 2,902	Your mix of fishes require different foods and feedings. The hawkfish is a strict carnivore. You might like to read this post for some feeding concerns. Whatever you choose, be prepared with the best foods, supplements and additives for your fish! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=785228

05/12/2006, 01:28 PM	#14
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	Cool ya got a Copperband, I heard they are tuff. JD

05/13/2006, 07:01 AM	#16
michaeldaly Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Earth Posts: 2,009	Thanks for your advise Lee I have been feeding my tank a mixture of mysis, brine, bloodworms, daphnia, flakes, veggie flakes and pellets. I have been using HBH 8 veggie flake, do you know if this is a good vegetable flake

05/13/2006, 08:43 AM	#17
leebca Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: So. CA Posts: 2,902	You're welcome. My pleasure! The contents of HBH 8 Veggie Flakes: ". . .spirulina algae, spinach, green pea, alfalfa, romaine lettuce, zucchini, kale, and carrot." I'm not in favor of it. I know of no carrots growing in any coral reef or ocean. Same for kale, zucchini, etc. The only thing found in the sea on that list is spirulina. The rest are what I call 'artificial naturals.' I'd choose marine algae (Ocean Nutrition, Two Little Fishes, etc.), Formula 2, or spirulina flakes over that product for my marine fishes. Choose only brine shrimp that are gut loaded. Anything else is a loss of good money and too low in nutrition. Give up the use of Daphnia. Only feed bloodworms once or twice every 21 feedings. These are not sea foods and although they bring some nutrition to your fishes, they are not the right kinds of nutrition. A fish that is 'ravenously' eating may not just be hungry, it may be trying to obtain the nutrition it needs but isn't getting from the foods being offered. Aquarists often boast that, "My fish eats like a pig," but that isn't necessarily a good thing. It could be eating that way because it is starving for the nutrients not provided. Think about it!