full of fish, it's coral time

Discussion in 'Coral' started by levi, May 16, 2010.

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i dont care what people say. i have yet to see a really agressive dwarf lionfish.

    you oughta be good dude.

    where are you located? maybe some of us on here could help you with some corals.
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Make sure you run carbon with the leather/toadstool, and make sure that the torch isn't in the path of the flow past them, 'cause torches tend to be sensitive to chemical warfare.
     
  4. levi

    levi Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    to be honest, i think im the only brit on here lol
     
  5. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    Your coral list looks fine, just be careful of the type of Acanthastrea you are getting. A lot of them are very aggressive and can eat other coral within several inches so make sure you give them a good amount of room to grow into without encroaching on other coral's territories. The Acan Lordhowensis are much more peaceful though, I personally would stick with them as opposed to the maxima/rotundoflora/echinata.
    I also agree with the carbon comments, it's a good idea on any tank IMO but especially with toadstools/leathers, although I think SPS are more sensitive to them than most LPS or other softies.

    Also, how big is your tank, any tank big enough for those tangs may not be adequately lit with only 1 150 watt MH light I wouldn't be sure you're going to have enough light just yet. Have you looked at other successful (>1yr old) tanks and the lighting they are using on the same size tank?
    You don't have anything that is super high light in your coral stocking list yet but it's something to be aware of.
     
  6. levi

    levi Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    it is a corner aquarium, so it isnt really that longg
     
  7. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    Oh OK, so you might run into issues with aggression from those tangs then, just be prepared. You also may have issues with excess nutrients from all of those fish once they grow up a bit, just keep an eye on it.
     
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  9. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    Gallonage? Measurements? Shape?