pgreefs 72gal mixed reef thread

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  1. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I never started a thread since I've been documenting my tank on my blog. The link is in my signature if you're interested.


    I bought some new fish and a coral this weekend. Thanks to tatted4ever for the info on a LFS I never knew about. Local is kind of a leap since it is 45 minutes away but the drive was worth it.

    The three fish I bought are:

    A male anthias. I've never been good at names of people. Fish are no different. I wish I could remember what type this was. Please post if you know.
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    A male blue throat trigger. No pic since he is in hiding. Here is a pic from wetwebmedia.com. I've been assured they are reef safe and will likely not go after my cleaner shrimp. He may go after my hermits though. I only have a few and they're approaching old age any way.
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    A radiant wrasse. Not long after he was introduced he dove into the sand between some live rock leaving no trace except a plume of dust. I haven't seen him since so here is a picture from liveaquaria.com
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    Finally, a maze brain. I've been wanting one for a long time. It's about 3 inches across.
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  2. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Latest FTS.
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  3. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    cool fish and good lookin brain coral.
     
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  4. bioreefdude

    bioreefdude Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    looking good i like the male blue throat trigger i always thought they weren't reef safe awesome picks
     
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  5. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    My first impression was Lyrtail Anthias, but I am starting to doubt myself. Definitely not Maldives.

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    That's what I get for doubting myself. Lyretail Anthias, Figi variety
     
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  6. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I agree. The pictures look pretty close. The owner didn't call it a lyretail. He must have called in squampinnis. I remember a q being in the name. Thanks and k+
     
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  7. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Ahh anthias! Beautiful!! I'm jealous. Love the new fish!!
     
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  8. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I've always wanted a trigger. I remember reading somewhere about a reef-safe trigger. I couldn't remember the name but when I saw it it looked familiar so I asked.
     
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  9. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Thanks. I hope he'll eat. He kind of just looked at the food tonight. Seemed to go after it a little but I don't think he ate any. I fed only an hour or two after introducing him so that is to be expected.
     
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  10. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Oh I'm sure he'll be fine - he looks really healthy! You should post more pictures of him. ;D;D

    I'll be waiting for an update on how he's doing bc I plan to get one for my 90.
     
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