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[Ryan]

Thanks for the compliments subman. Any chance you know where fish was harvested? I am looking for a Hawaiian Flame as I have heard they have the most Red.

Looking for something like this.

[Myka]

Are you aware that dwarf angels will often pick at corals? Some will take a liking to certain corals, and will kill them from nipping. They are hit and miss in reef tanks. Some leave the corals alone completely, some nip at only some corals, and some are holy terrors! Some will also be fine in the reef for a long time before they start coral nipping.

[Ryan]

Ya Myka I understand. I wanted to introduce it now than have it added with all my corals and have to rip it all apart to get the fish out.

My thoughts are to put the Flame in then add corals. If I find there is a problem I will move the corals into a protected area until I can make it back into the city and maybe trade it for somthing else.

[Myka]

Have you taken a look at other species that are better suited or are you really set on a Flame? I really like a few of the dwarf angels too, but I like my corals (and clam!) better. I also think your tank is a bit small for a Flame. I wouldn't put one in a tank smaller than about 30 gallons, and i think yours is 20 if I remember correctly?

Check out this website for other ideas: http://www.nano-reef.com/fish/

Personally, I think your tank would be perfectly suited to a Jawfish, and then maybe an Orchid Dottyback. Or a shrimp/goby pair instead of the Jawfish...?

[subman]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Thanks for the compliments subman. Any chance you know where fish was harvested? I am looking for a Hawaiian Flame as I have heard they have the most Red.

Looking for something like this.

They were Hawaiian i'm 99% sure.

[Myka]

Actually...here is a much bigger list: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...howtopic=74703

They do list Flame Angels on the 20g list, but they also have Maroon Clowns on the 20g list...so take it with a grain of salt that's for sure!!!

I'm just trying to give you other options. It's a pain in the butt to capture fish out of a tank, not to mention stressful on the fish. In the end it's your call. They are nice looking fish.

[JDigital]

Originally Posted by Ryan

So If I use the 14K bulbs could I suppliment with the Actinic and still get good growth rate?

You could probably run front to back: Actinic-14K-10K-Reef Blue (or another Actinic), and that would yield good growth, and give you a nice color to the tank..

[Ryan]

I am pretty set on the flame. I will be upgrading in the near future. I am hoping to find a smaller one. I looked at a Pygmy (Cherub) but really like the flame. I think the Flame will be a great fish to add a splash of red to the tank.

Thanks sub man do you remeber the cost? I think they were about $70 OR $80 at AI when I was in there a few months ago.

JDigital thanks for that I will definatly have to keep my eyes open. Is there a difference in quality between bulbs? Are the T-5's they sell at Petland (thats the only store in GP that sells T5) the same as a ATI, or URI?

[subman]

I think the were $60 but can't say for sure.

[Ryan]

Alright thanks for the heads up.