Need advice about corals

Lance · #1 10-25-2009, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

Hi to all that take the time to read this. I am new to CanReef and to saltwater but have had fresh water tanks for ever.

I have a 65 gal hex community tank & a 65 gal aggressive tank both with Rena XP2 filter, SeaClone 100 protein skimmer, UV sterilizer & moderate lighting. Both have live sand and rock. Both tanks have been up for 6 months and doing well.

I have several corals in the community tank but would like to add some to the aggressive tank. Livestock in tank at this point is a loin fish, yellow tang, valintini puffer, fox face lo, snowflake eel & a green star sea serpent. I have a few small snail's and 3 large hermit crab's as well. Going to add a picasso trigger, scribbled rabbitfish, niger trigger & a fire clown in the next few week's.

Can someone advise me of what coral's, if any, that I can put in my aggressive tank.

Those fish should be ok with corals. Large Angels are the ones to watch out for. You might want to re-think the two triggers in a 65 gal though.

Eyford01 · #2 10-25-2009, 03:37 AM

could be just me but that seems like alot of fish for a 65, i have a 55g with a 30 sump and i couldn't imagine stocking it so full, might be a good idea to get a few more opinions just in case, also i have heard rabbitfish may nibble on LPS and soft corals though i have never kept one i wouldn't know first hand

The Grizz · #3 10-25-2009, 04:01 AM

It does seem like a lot of live stock at the moment but I am planning on up grading to a much larger tank with in a year or sooner. I already have a 130 gal, 2 - 65 gal, 55 gal, a tall 40 gal hex, 2 - 30 gal, 15 gal hex & 10 gal. I never get over 1 1/2" of fish per gal. Just need to know about coral but thanks for the info on the rabbitfish.

Zoaelite · #4 10-25-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Grizz

It does seem like a lot of live stock at the moment but I am planning on up grading to a much larger tank with in a year or sooner. I already have a 130 gal, 2 - 65 gal, 55 gal, a tall 40 gal hex, 2 - 30 gal, 15 gal hex & 10 gal. I never get over 1 1/2" of fish per gal. Just need to know about coral but thanks for the info on the rabbitfish.

The 1 inch of fish per gallon rule is a landmark for fresh water, wouldn't use it with saltwater you might run into some problems. In a pred tank keep in mind you will be feeding quite a bit more, with more fish this will contribute to your nitrates/ Ammonia which will in turn stress your fish out. Stressed fish= Ich/ other conditions which can lead to a full tank crash. Be nice to your fish and give them some room

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OceanicCorals-Ian- · #5 10-25-2009, 04:58 AM

You can try mushroom corals and zoanthids.

Not to put a plug in or anything (I am though) but I have $10 dollar zoo sale on right now. You could try a few of those without having to lose a shirt or something like that.

Most of the fish that you have in there should leave it alone.

Cheers.

:P

The Grizz · #6 10-25-2009, 03:52 PM

Was on you site last night. Did not see any $10 zoo's. Can you point me in the right direction or send me some pic's with pricing.

OceanicCorals-Ian- · #7 10-25-2009, 06:49 PM

Hi,

Sorry, the website is on holidays at the moment. Refusing to get updated.

Below is the link for the Zoo sale:

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=56678

Please PM me should you have any further questions about the sale.

Thanks,

:P