Re: Now confused about the fish!!

[John N. Gretchen III]

here is a compatibility chart,
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm

Ajay Malkani wrote:
> HI.
> My new marine tank is all set up. got all the stuff recommended. HUge
> trickle filter, tons of corals, live rock, protein skimmer, bio balls and
> all test kits to boot!
>
> Now guys confusing me abt which fish to keep. Seems there are 2 type of fish
> tanks. Aggressive and docile. If u start with one u cant shift to the other!
>
> So which one do I start with? and which fish do I start with and
> subsequently which ones can I add? seems i like some docile and some
> toughies but will have to take a pick. any pros or cons to either?
>
> Thanks a lot,
> Ajay
>
>

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John N. Gretchen III
Port O'Connor TX
http://www.tisd.net/~jng3

[Robert Rose]

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004, John N. Gretchen III wrote:

> here is a compatibility chart,
> http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm

Heh, I'd take this chart with a grain of salt.

I've got a maroon clown and a damsel together in my tank right, and
they're not very good friends. Previously there was another damsel in the
tank but the clown took him out (I think the damsel was goading him into
it tho).

I also have a monkey shrimp in there too and whenever he comes out of
hiding when the clown is awake the clown tries to eat him.

All of these animals the above chart says are fully compatible species. I
disagree. :)

-robert

[John N. Gretchen III]

The page does have a qualifying statement,
"Remember, no guarantees can be made about the compatibility or
incompatibility of any particular species of fish. Also, particular
species within a group of fish vary in temperament and may not
correspond with the guideline below."

Robert Rose wrote:

>>here is a compatibility chart,
>>http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm
>
>
> Heh, I'd take this chart with a grain of salt.

John N. Gretchen III
Port O'Connor TX
http://www.tisd.net/~jng3