Inhabitants for Biocube HQI

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Guy, Dec 12, 2010.

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  1. Guy

    Guy Spaghetti Worm

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    I'm going to be setting up a Biocube HQI and want to know what fish would go well in it. :) I do want a Flame Angelfish, but that's going to be added last due to it's aggressiveness, does anyone have suggestions for tank mates? I'm thinking about a pair of Onyx Perc. Clownfish, but I want them to have appropriate space to swim. Don't want the tank to be too crowded.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    It is good your thinking the appropriate number and size of fish that your tank safely allow.

    I have a nano tank so I have done some different stocking variations over the years. For nanos I like

    Gobies
    Clowns
    Firefish
    Cardinals
    Royal gramma
    Some blennies.

    After attempting to keep dwarf angels in a nano I always eventually ran into difficults with bullying or nipping the corals and clams, but that is just my experience.

    Congradulations on the upgrade.:)
     
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  4. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    +1 to Corailline's post -
    I would also add that Sixline Wrasses are pretty good for small tanks. Are known to be less likely to jump than most wrasses and are really peaceful. Not to mention they are really attractive fish!!!

    I also LOVE royal grammas!!!
     
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  5. Guy

    Guy Spaghetti Worm

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    I've had dwarf angels, and I've never had a problem... As long as I added them last. I did have one Sixline before. He disappeared and I never say him again. He didn't jump, but I never found anything. Thankfully, they have a Biocube fish saver now. :D prevents jumping.
     
  6. little reef boy

    little reef boy Plankton

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    I was going to put a flame angel in my tank to but then I looked into it and it could erupt you peaceful reef community.