Time for a New Fish!!

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Harlequins? I've never heard of a harlequin eating LPS, solely starfish, they won't even take frozen food but coral? Lol

    I think 5 fish in a 29 is pushing it, I would say 3 is safe. One clown, a six line, and maybe a watchman goby
     
    Va Reef, Jul 29, 2015
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Seen several cases right here on 3Reef. Any critter that isn't receiving adequate food supply will usually turn on something for nourishment... :p
     
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  3. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Learn something new every day here, always thought they were specific eaters, like nudibraches.
     
    Va Reef, Jul 29, 2015
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Usually they are, until they get hungry and there are no sea stars to munch on. :) Same with Peppermints- once Aiptasias are gone, they will go for other nems (personally had them attack ball-tip, rock flower, and small bubble-tip nems) as well as some LPS corals. That's why I'm against adding a pred to eliminate a pest, or worse, adding one for convenience with no intention of providing it's specific natural food source.
     
    Mr. Bill, Jul 30, 2015
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  5. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    I use to have cleaner shrimp that would take the food right out of a torch coral, causing stress
     
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  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    ^^^That is the beauty of this hobby :)
     
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  7. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    Here is the new addition the the Cube!!! Black ice clown. "Hermaine". image.jpg

    I really like the Markings! Of course thoughts and comments are welcome!!! Thanks!
     
    Hoopastank, Aug 1, 2015
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  8. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    nice! get some food in him quick
     
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  9. Hoopastank

    Hoopastank Spaghetti Worm

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    ;)Ate like a pig!!
     
    Hoopastank, Aug 1, 2015
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  10. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    very nice! congrats!
     
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