updated dated fish list

ive always been a fan of dwarf angels (coral beauty, flame, lemon peel etc.). Could add Chromis, firefish, gobies etc... check out this link, it has a good selection of fish and gives basic care/descriptions of each.

Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

 

i like the angels and butterflies but heard they will pick at corals what is your opinion i really like the copperband butterfly and coral beauty

 

Butterflies are also difficult to keep... hard to feed and most don't do well in captivity. Plus you might have an issue since you plan on having a tang and they are similar looking. there are a few members here who have butterflies, so perhaps they can help with advice if your set on getting one. personally I have no exp. though. For angels... its hit or miss. i have a coral beauty, which ive heard is the least likely to pick at corals but again, this all varies per individual fish. basically, add a dwarf with caution, keep an eye on it. Also, as long as you keep them well fed they shouldn't (i use this word lightly) bother with corals.

 

I dont mean to discourage you at all with my warning about fish, kinda seems like im downing everything you want, but i just want to give you the best accurate advice i can so you can be successful...

 

We have an african flameback angel, they are rude lil guys, and he nips at corals, but we have a lot and he is little, so its worth it for us. I have always steered away from copperbands. It will be a hit/ miss thing for you. You will lose fish, its almost impossible not to lose a fish or coral. Yeah are you feeling the frustration yet? All the cool fish cant be kept together or cant be kept with corals.

 

I say get one leopard if you can find one that eats prepared foods and only if you can find one that eats prepared. I found one and it is now my most favorite fish I have ever owned.

 

little down but not really i am actually really glad to have signed up and ask these questions so i can get a straight answer from everyone that is what i want if i wont to be sold something i would go to a fish store lol thank everyone for there help so most likely 2 clowns true or false and a yellow tang will be fine others may vary from fish to fish? and one question i am setting up a ref when i do this set up and planning on lighting it for 12 hours at night with only my moonlights on the tank and during the day have my others come on which brings me to my question does that sound ok and i would like some advise on what to put in it live rock, deep sand bed, algeas etc. an copepods dont think i spelled that right but if i have them can i keep them in my ref and will they make it to my tank throught my mag 7 return

 

Thats what were here for Yes, it always varies from fish to fish as each tends to have their own personality. Not really sure if that lighting would work, i believe there should be some kind of a dark period, not to mention your electric bill would probably be outrageous running lights 24/7. you should def. have rock in there, whether you want to buy all live rock or buy some base rock and live rock is totally up to you. i dont know what your budget it. Sand bed in the display tank is again totally up to you, i have about 1.5"-2" in my display and 5" in my fuge. I also keep macro algae in my fuge, chaeto is a popular choice, i also have shaving brush and flame algae. Copepods are very tiny "bugs" that live in live rock. chances are you will have some hitchhike when you buy LR. Some people seed with copepods to build a large population of them to feed to certain fish (dragonets etc.) the reason for keeping them in the fuge is that some will make their way to the display tank but the ones in the fuge will be safe from predators and thus maintain a good population. there are many threads on here from many experienced reefers that can answer all your questions. i suggest taking some time to look through them concerning live rock, sand beds, copepods, algaes, lighting etc. as you can gather much more information then i could possibly type to you. Goodluck my friend!

 

In a 75, you'd be best to choose BETWEEN a wrasse and a mandarin. Unless you are willing to culture your own pods of course

 

thank you for the great reply and on my ref i would only light it from like 8pm to 8am with my moonlights with timers then they would go off an i would have my blue t5s come on 3 or so hours before my clear t5 and run the blue ones for 12 hours during the day and the clear around 6 to 8hrs do you think that would be ok along with i would be planning on a shallow sand bed in display and 4 or so inch in my ref thank you again for all your help