40 breeder TANG/Lion/scorpion/angler tank?

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  1. duoc9119

    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Thinking of my a good aquascape for Lionfish and Scorpions. They like ledges and caves and the like and I came across a cool scape from Youtube. I think I will do something similar for this tank and add a cave on the back of the protruding rock on the left and a do something similar to the right side as well.

    YouTube - ‪Reef Stock Aquascaping Competition Reefbuilders.com‬‏

    I think it is a must watch. It is something different than the big wall of rock in the center. And plus I think this scape will give the tank more of that predator look.
     
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    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I think my best bet now is Live Aquaria's Diver's Den. I haven't ordered anything from them yet so I would like to know your experiences ordering through Diver's Den.
     
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    I have ordered from LA/DD and they are A+ in my book. thatpetplace also has a nice selection of lions/anglers as well.
     
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    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I just don't really know how well scorpionfish and lions ship. Lol And holy moley the shipping! haha I wish I would have set the tank up as a lion/scorp tank way earlier.. My LFS had a nice sized frag tank in the middle of the dry goods/equipment section of the store that housed a rare rhinopias scorpionfish..

    But sad day, someone actually bought the whole dang tank! Whoever bought it got the tank and all of its contents. It was a good 100+ gallon shallow frag tank with lights and fully equipped sump.

    This tank will not be complete until I find me a yellow fuzzy and the rhinopias!
     
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    A fuzzy isn't a good tankmate for a Rhino..... it's a good meal.

    We have one. Beautiful fish.


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    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Aw bummer! I want one just for its rarity! haha and they are really cool fishes.
     
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    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Anything you would recommend as tankmates for a rhino?
     
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    duoc9119 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Dropped by many of the LFS to see if they could get me some rhinos and other fish I am considering. The bigger LFS will not try to order Rhinos, didn't even try calling their supplier, but can get me the larger species of Lions.. The smaller LFS, had a busy day and I was a helping hand, answering some of the customers questions and getting what they wanted, there was only two of us. They usually don't do orders, but made an acception and called multiple suppliers to track down Rhinos, Fuzzys, Mombassas, and other scorpions. Few were able to supply some of the Lions but only ONE was able to supply a Rhino but cannot guarantee they will get one if not any.

    The good news out of that is, the LFS will be able to special order Lions with relative ease, the Rhino will be ~$250 (pretty cheap from what I've read) but still not a guarantee the supplier will get any.

    Now to do laundry because I am running out of clothes.
     
    duoc9119, Jun 22, 2011
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