??Mandrin Or 6 Line??

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  1. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ok. Im having a pod infestation going on in my 72g DT. Every night i can see them making dinner out of my Zoa's. Which would be better?
    I have heard the 6Line searches all over the rockwork for these little guys.
    While the Mandrin just stays near the bottom.
    Could i go with one of each?
    Or should i just stick with one?
     
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  3. TonysReef

    TonysReef Feather Duster

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    i heard Pods are mandrins main diet...what is your stocking list atm for your 72g.
     
  4. JJK

    JJK Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    either one will polish off your pods for you. The question is what will you do once that happens. If you want to have to keep replenishing your pods, either with a pod farm or bought live pods, get the mandarin. If you don't want the hassle, get the wrasse. Unless, of course, you like the look of one much better than the other.
     
  5. scubba.steve

    scubba.steve Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Stocking List.
    1 Ocalaris Clown
    1 Domino Damsel
    1 Firefish
    1 Coral Beauty
    1 Yellow Tang
    1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
     
  6. Otty

    Otty Giant Squid

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    That tank is not big enough food supply for both. I would go with the Mandrain because some 6lines get aggressive towards other fish.
     
  7. mattheuw1

    mattheuw1 Montipora Capricornis

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    +1 on the mandarin, not aggressive and they will eat all the pods. I have one in my 72 and my rocks keep him full. just make sure you build a couple of pod piles behind your rockwork so he always has a feast of pods waiting.