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What are good fish to add to established tank
I have a small (30 gal.) mini reef set-up. This tank has been up and
running smoothly for over 1 year. There are the following in the tank: caulerpa algae, 3 dwarf hermits, 1 pincushion urchin, 2 peppermint shrimp, 2 dwarf feather dusters, 8 asst. snails, 1 neon blue goby, 1 red head goby and 1 blue damselfish. There is 35# of Lalo live rock, also. I have a 3-way filtration system, compact flourescent lighting and a small wave maker. My question is, what fish could I add that would be compatible with the present residents and conditions (lighting, etc.)? I would prefer something that is easy-moderate in care needs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Angel |
What are good fish to add to established tank
Hi Angel-
I'm relatively new to marine fish, but how about a dottyback or a 7 line wrasse? Wait for others to comment, but I've had good luck with these two in my tank. -Tom |
What are good fish to add to established tank
Def Lizard wrote: What are good fish to add to established tank Group: rec.aquaria.marine.misc Date: Tue, Sep 16, 2003, 12:42pm (PDT+3) From: (TomW) Hi Angel- I'm relatively new to marine fish, but how about a dottyback or a 7 line wrasse? Wait for others to comment, but I've had good luck with these two in my tank. -Tom ************************************************** **** Tom: IME's Dottybacks, although cute and brilliantly colored are extremely pugnacious and highly territorial, and will wreck havoc in a small tank. A 7 line wrasse may be OK, but they are invertebrate eaters and may wipe out a tank with copepods and amphipods that are food for other inhabitants. How about some Percula Clownfish or False Percula's? Colorful and peaceful (when kept singly or in pairs). Clark's Clownfish are also OK. Be careful when introducing any new fish to an established tank, as they may be harboring parasites that can devastate an established tank, especially a reef. Invest in one of those small ten gallon inexpensive set-ups sold at Wal-mart, etc. and establish a quarantine tank, and quarantine any new acquisitions for 3 weeks. Utilizing a air-driven corner filter box, you sandwich between two layers of aquarium cotton some sandbed gravel from your established tank, along with the water from that tank, and violå you have an instantly cycled Q tank. HTH http://community.webtv.net/deflizard/doc regards, John I like chalk bass not aggressive and very hardy |
What are good fish to add to established tank
I like the Chalk Bass, too. A very attractive fish, but unfortunately
they are not readily available in my area. So, I think I'll go with a pair of Percula's. I have a small hospital tank set-up which I keep around in case of emergencies (such as disease outbreaks, etc.), so that I can treat any sick fish without endangering my inverts and live rock. I'm going to use this as my quarantine tank. Thanks for the suggestions. Angel |
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