I have lots of opinions, but mostly I just don't know.

I have a few tangs in a few setups. one being two yellows together, which from what I have read says i should not.....both for the size of the tank & that two yellows don't do well together.

How do I know my fish are happy, I don't, I know they all eat, I know they are all heathly by my standards, but they are in a glass cage, not captive bred (VERY firm supporter and purchaser) and really I don't know.

So I look to the experts, Michael, Fenner, etc. they are not perfect, but published.

I strive to create the best conditions for the species I encounter and wish to establish in my personal ecosystem.

Therefore,

I strive.


Wendell

Thanks for the replies everyone. Looks like one of my tangs is gonna have to go because this caulerpa problem is creeping pretty fast. I'll probably get rid of the kole tang, since it's the biggest fish in the tank and I don't really see it eating much algae. Now how am I gonna get him out? Hmmm....

Troy, just out of curiousity?? what do you have for tanks and fish?
Have a great day!

Here are my tank specs Chicki, I just updated the inhabitants section.

http://www.canreef.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2612

Bob, did I answer your question sufficiently or are you still upset with me? ;)

Actually - no :oops: I was not aware until I read it in Tullock's book, and he made no reference to the Lemonpeel.

I may not have mentioned that mine is in a tank that will soon be FOWLR. There are only a few soft corals in the tank, and he has no interest in them. It is a very engaging fish due to the blue ring around the eye, and I very fond of him.

It was meant as a FWIW that mine appears to eat Grape Caulerpa. I think he eats Valonia too, so I think he can stay here. :D :D

Tullock's book doesn't really have too strong a warning against mixing Centropyge spp. with corals and clams. The lemon peel is very beautiful, they've tried to tempt me many a time.

If you look to the experts, why do you have two yellows in box that is too small? I've not read Fenner's book but I know S. Michael wouldn't have told you it was alright.

My whole philosophy is; try follow your conscience to the best of your ability. If you're okay with it at the end of the day and you're within the law, power to you. I, or others, may not agree with you but that is just a topic for discussion.

PS: For the purpose of argument, there are enough facts out there to base an opinion on solid evidence.

PPS: I'm against tangs/surgeons being kept in home aquaria. I'm against the collection of pacific host anemones. I have both in my tank. Therefore, I'm a huge hypocrite. :P

Good decision Son,,

Reefraf do you have a pic of your tang or can you describe the colouring?

Hello Mason,
A little late into the thread and off the topic :? :D , but you mentioned having a bicolor blenny and a lawnmower. I was thinking of that combo in my 150g - they go good together? I have a Bicolor now, he's some character, fun to watch and likes to nip at my arm hairs when I'm cleaning :D sticking up for his territory I suppose :lol:
thanks Ande

I do have a pic, and I think I posted it here before. It is definately an A. Nigricans. And doing well physically. Mentally I think it's gone a bit loopy though....starting to circle around a corner. here is a pic

http://www.islandreef.ca/post/nig.jpg