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200+ gallons was originally just a rough estimate and some of the species I was judging on potential size. It's good that people are noticing these two wrasses IMO though. Them along with Panther Groups and Emperor Snappers are the fish that are most often put in inappropriate sized aquariums. They're also the fish most commonly seen as cute little juvenilles. I'll make some notes on those two wrasses to reflect your concerns when I edit the list. As for the Harlequin Tusk, they reach a max. length of about 1' as far as I know and are probably less deserving of the list than the Red Corisa and Dragon Wrasse (I need to make some notes about the scientific names as well), especially when you consider their demeanor. I happy that people are having some problems with things on the list rather than things I missed. So far it seems that I was pretty thorough. |
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I'd appreciate any feedback on the Potter's Angel and the Blue Chromis. The Blue Chromis was once on the list and the Potter's is one I've thought about adding.
My experience with both fish has been that they don't fare well in captivity. I've seen suggestions that Blue Chromis need to be kept in groups, but even under those circumstances I've seen them die regularly and just generally look unhealthy even if they are surviving. I've never personally kept either fish so I was hesitant on adding them to the list. However, my experience with then at local fish stores is enough to make me consider adding them.
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centropyge multifasciatus do well from marshall islands. i always get them to eat. but the majority do poorly from indo.
most butterflies do well. those that should be completely avoided are the C. mulleri and C. ornatissmus, C. lunulatus, C. lineolatus. Pretty much any that eat coral. lol But most do well as long as they eat other food then coral. long nose hawkfish do extremely well in captivity, whether they jump or not? List is very very informative. I think you've covered almost everything! Someone will always have that one fish that is doing well to go against the norm though... But thats that makes the hobby interesting and hopefully we can learn something from that persons experience |
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Peter, I didn't see drangonettes on your list and I think that they should be added along with scooter blennies. Great job, by the way. Lisa |
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Are you talking about the standard blue chromis or the blue reef chromis?
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"Scooter Blenny (see Mandarin Dragonettes)" The grouping of those two could be a little better and I'll make changes next time I edit to fix it. |
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Thanks Peter for great lists!
...thought I asked before, but don't see post. - can I have your permission to post to another reef forum I frequent? Thanks, Scott
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The Butterflies are certainly incomplete on the list and I took the easy way out on that one a bit, but for beginner to intermediate hobbyists it's a good basic guideline. There are dozens of species that are incompatible for aquariums IMO, and there are some that will do pretty well that I did not mention. That's something I will work on eventually... I feel Longnose Hawks are labeled pretty well as it stands now. "Longnose Hawkfish (hardy fish but they are notorious jumpers and be careful with ornamental shrimp with all Hawkfish)" doesn't seem to go against what you just said. Thanks for the feedback. |
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I made this one tonight and you may also find it useful. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...5#post10293535 |
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I do not believe it does well it in groups. I may have a hyper aggressive individual, but it chased all others to their death. In fact, in all my SW and FW experience, it was the most aggressive attack I have ever seen. It is also one of the more dominant fish in my tank, far from "peaceful" in my book. It eats anything I feed and is a very interesting fish. It has some behavoirs that are really cool. |
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Peter, I think I have made the comment in the past that you rarely say something I don't like.
Great posts, bookmarked them both
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That sentence sounds really funny if you read it incorrectly! Great list!!! This will really help a lot of people in this hobby! |
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Originally posted by Peter Eichler [B][SIZE=3] Centropyge heraldi (almost always caught using drugs) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That sentence sounds really funny if you read it incorrectly! Dont knock it til you've tried it Great post Peter
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Thanks for the props guys.
HB thanks for the interesting info. I'd appreciate more experienes from people with Potter's and Blue Reef Chromis.
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I wonder where does the pineapple fish stand? I dont even know if its a warm water fish or not.
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FWIW, I would suggest adding the yellow-striped clingfish. They're really beautiful little fish and are very tempting, but difficult if not impossible to feed. Most waste away in captivity.
I have sad experience with this fish that I now understand to be typical. Liveaquaria says that they'll take meaty frozen foods, but mine refused to eat anything I offered, including live mysis, tiggerpods, cyclopeeze, and all manner of other frozen foods. I did not have an urchin in with him (ordered one but it didn't make it through shipping) so do not know if it would have made the difference. In any event, not a good fish for beginners.
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Hmm I have another anemone to add where do tube anemones stand? I have had mine for 7 years and it seems pretty hardy. But I was told these were cold water species but its doing find it my tank. Hmm what about hog fishes and other hawk fish?
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"Centropyge heraldi (almost always caught using drugs)"
are you refering to cyanide collection or something else? on a side note when i first read that I had a good laugh thinking" fish uses drugs" lol
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