Can we all get along??

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by dowtish, Sep 17, 2011.

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  1. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Yeah lol, stupid tapatalk won't let me view the pics though. Is it a cube tank?

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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Crap was trying to edit and deleted. ::)I was assumng he was meaning the 90 gallon bowfront in his sig. Don't think he has two tanks so maybe he can clarify.
     
  4. SkyFire

    SkyFire Clown Trigger

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    I don't see any problem with your list saying that the tangs aren't that big and appear to be active and healthy.
    I may get slammed for my final stocking list on my 113g (which is nearly the same dimensions as a 120g, only 1" less in the depth), but I like you have done a lot of research and figuring out as to what to have and in what order to add them in. I'll also be keeping close tabs on them, the tank, corals and parameters while adding to be sure the system can handle the load at a maintenance level I wish to be at. I'm also keeping my rockwork fairly open to allow more swimming space while divying it up a bit for territory reasons.

    Seems that you like I put a lot of thought into it and ultimately it's your tank and are responsible for the life in it, not us, and as long as your fish seem healthy then I say that no one can say much.
    But on the other hand should something bad happen that has the majority of it's roots in your stocking list then you have no reason to expect much sympathy in your losses (this isn't directed to you personally, just in general).
     
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  5. insanespain

    insanespain Ocellaris Clown

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    Yeah I can't see sigs in tapatalk either. I just got a chance to watch the video he posted though. I remember seeing that tank before. It does look like a 90 bowfront. The fish look happy, the rockwork leaves swim room along with plenty of hiding spots, and the tank looks great IMO. I say a++ for a job well done. I like the frag rack too. It does look like a lot of fish but it doesn't appear to be a problem.

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  6. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    His tank is gorgeous. It is also a good example of the actual layout in peoples tanks making a big difference as far as swimming space.;)
     
  7. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Wow, slow down, dude. It was when I was trying to do the 75...don't be so quick to judge.

    Yes, of course tank dimensions are important; I agree. What i stated about tangs was my opinion and only that. I'm sure others noticed that, or at least should have assumed. I can suggest someone do something a certain way, but it's only that - a suggestion. I sure won't be telling them how to or not to run their own tank. If he wants the tangs in his tank, I don't have a problem with that as long as there are small, which they are. If the tangs were bigger, I might say something, but it's his tank, not mine. I can't make him do anything - and I'm not trying to. He asked for my opinion so that's exactly what I gave him.
     
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  9. JeremyW

    JeremyW Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sounds like a great mix, I always thought you had to have groups of at least 4 similar tangs so they wouldnt attack each other but every situation is different, Glad its working out for you!
     
  10. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    Wow, I missed the last few posts. This is has taken a turn that I did not intend. I understood what Seano was saying, and that he wasnt referring to his personal tank. But he did say he would put them in mine. :)

    I wasnt really asking or even questioning my fish selection specifically. I listed them because I was asked to. My intention was to share how well they have been getting along, and that by thinking out your livestock list ahead of time, that this can positively effect how successful reef tank can be. And if anyone else has has good or bad experiences with this.