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Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by starfish2217, Jul 11, 2011.

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  1. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I REALLY love starfish lol its kinda why im in this hobby
     
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    This isnt true. first of all a BC 14 is about 18" long and 12" wide. Second of all, there are different fish that require different things. Firefish and gobies dont need a whole lot of room. As long as the firefish each have their own "Bullet hole" they should be fine. But i might hold off on the goby/shrimp pair due to bioload.

    I really wish there was a reef safe starfish for a 14 lol
     
    Va Reef, Jul 12, 2011
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  3. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    Id rather have the pistol/ goby pair than more fire fish and a reefsafe starfish for a 14 gal would be ideal haha
     
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  4. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    you sure? fosters and smiths says its 15x15.5x17which also includes the back area because the RC tank volume calculator says it's 17 gallons.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    and if you want reef safe starfish try looking for micro brittle stars!;D
     
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  6. starfish2217

    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have a cute little micro brittle star in my DT I have seen him twice now. I don't know where to get more! haha they are cute though
     
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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    I have one. -.- i've measured it many times, including the back are its 18"l and 16" wide
     
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  8. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Starfish, I've been looking around and apparently red fromias would be a cool choice for a FOWLR tank too. Thay can also be in reefs in bigger tanks, it's just that in smaller tanks, theres a risk of them going for corals, due to a lack of food.
     
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    starfish2217 Horrid Stonefish

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    I have always wanted a red fromia they are gorgeous I have a couple pics of them in my album, go look!! I ordered one from my LFS and I think they got in a dalmation.. it was all beat up. and missing legs looked like a goner .. so I never got him... :(
     
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    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    How much do they charge? Theres a specialty store that charges 30$ for each red. While they're all in good condition, i'd rather just give an asterina steroids and paint it red. LOL. I'm so cheap sometimes.

    Definitely gonna take a look though!

    I think the one in your album is a mardled red sea star, the red fromias im looking at don't get bigger then 3" across apparently, and they're solid redish orange.
     
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