my 46 Gallon

[NateL]

One suggestion that I have heard from a lot of people is that the flame scalops dont live very long.

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by NateL

One suggestion that I have heard from a lot of people is that the flame scalops dont live very long.

Thanks that one is of my list

[justinl]

I would scratch the orchid dottyback. pretty fish but it can get mean. you know the naso will outgrow that tank... plan to upgrade or have someone who will buy it off you.

I would also skip the flame angel for the same reason you listed. a better dwarf angel is a coral beauty... not quite as prone to coral sampling, but still no guarantees.

Some people complain that their lawnmower blenny spills sand over all their corals which stresses them. just be aware of it.

hermits have come under fire lately... many people dont consider them reefsafe anymore. I dont. only ones that are even close to it though are the scarlets. some agree, some dont.

definitely skip the flame scallop.

as a general rule of thumb, i discourage sea stars in any but the most mature tank in the hands of a conscientious capable disciplined and experienced aquarist. lol unfortunately you dont qualify (and neither do i). maybe one day though.

[Mik_101]

Ya for the naso i know that he/she will out grow my tank so im gona eventuly trade it once it gets to big.

One problom with the dottyback my mom ABSULUTY LOVES THEM and i dont know if she will listen to me( )

Lawnmore maby off my list---more like probably

Hermits i dont know scarlrts defenetly

sea star latter on

thanks JustineL

[michika]

You may want to opt for a pair of shrimp, as their eggs are often a good souce of food for other inhabitants.

[Mik_101]

Originally Posted by michika

You may want to opt for a pair of shrimp, as their eggs are often a good souce of food for other inhabitants.

how often do the lay eggs?

[michika]

My pair seemed to do it about once every week or two. Its pretty cool to see.