Help finish stock (New Additions 3/10/13)

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by diverdan, Mar 7, 2013.

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  1. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    I absolutely love Midas Blennies! I am going to pick up my new one today after work. They are really cool fish and I love the fact that they look like eels when they swim.

    My previous one was always active and used to swim with the other fish in the tank.
     
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  3. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I really don't know what I'm going to add yet. I definitely know I want to look into a few wrasse but have to look through the DIY cover threads.
    Thank you all for the helpful suggestions. Gives me something to think about when I hit up the lfs.
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    with the 125, I would probably add another tang, what about a tomini or mimic or kole? I love my goby/pistol combo.....Hawkfish are also pretty active and nice colors...
     
  5. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Thanks for the info, I never thought about another tang. Something to seriously consider.
    I don't know much about hawkfish so I will look into them and see what I can do.
    Thanks again. So many choices its hard to decide. Like other decisions I am going to carefully weight all my pros and cons to each addition.
    You can only plan so much though. I think once you pull the trigger its up to nature and each individual to decide whether they are happy and if they like their room mates. The most we can do is to plan accordingly, make smart choices and give them the tools they need for success. (Wow, if corny isn't the right word I don't know what is, practicing my father speeches and lessons).
     
  6. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Hey everyone. I just wanted to share a couple of new additions that I got this afternoon.
    Trio of Zebra Barred Dartfish
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    One of them immediately went and hid. But the other 2 stayed out to play.

    The other addition was a Black Ocellaris Clownfish
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    I lost my female about 3 months ago, she jumped out of a tiny opening where my return line came in.
    I was able to find a juvenile today and he was perfect. He almost immediately took to my existing clown. He displayed his submission to Her (existing changed to female only after a couple months)
    She was at one point protecting him from the other tank mates.
    After the lights went out he spent a while swimming around and then just a few minutes ago I saw this.
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    It's hard to see I know but she allowed him to host the same power head anemone where she resides. I am stoked that they are getting along so far. We will have to see what the future holds in store for this new couple.

    Also picked up this frag. I was told it was a watermelon birds nest.
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    It is not 100% open yet. The bad news is, my bicolor angel decided that he absolutely loves sps now and will not leave it alone. He want to nip nip nip. Looks like I will be catching the bicolor tomorrow.

    I think the Zebra Dartfish are super cool. They are real active and very peaceful.
     

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    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Update: just got a call from my wife and everyone is happy. Clowns are still together and the zebras are all good.
     
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  9. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    Got home today and all the zebras are swimming together and the clowns have paired nicely. So happy everyone is happy.