Help me finalize my stocking choices

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Salty Marine, Apr 22, 2006.

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  1. Salty Marine

    Salty Marine Astrea Snail

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    I do plan on upgrading my tank but for now I prefer to be safe with my fish selection so no tangs even though I really want one.

    A pistol shrimp does a good job of protecting a goby from even a larger wrasse. My friend has a 75 gallon with a mystery wrasse and it still hasnt been able to munch on the goby and they have been in the tank for 2+ years.
     
    Salty Marine, Apr 24, 2006
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  2. jonathan

    jonathan Aiptasia Anemone

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    i would definitely skip out on the seahorse idea...too many variables in conflict with what livestock you want to keep in the tank.
     
    jonathan, Apr 25, 2006
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    I would go with a Wrasse. There are a ton of great reef and invert safe ones out there. They are great swimmers and tend to bring other fish out. Meaning a shyer fish will be out in the open more do to the wrasse being out. I think they figure is the Wrasse is swimming around it must be safe.

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Apr 25, 2006
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