pictures of some of my critters <3

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Swisswiss, Mar 8, 2013.

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  1. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I know I asked about the raccoon butterfly before thinking it was another type of angel...that's what it is correct? Have you found it to have any problems with your corals? I love those fish and used to have one in my FO and it was a great swimmer and very hardy........they had one at the LFS the other day and I was apprehensive about whether they were reef safe....

    Very nice pictures! I love the pic of the clown in the anemone!
     
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  3. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    i have not seen him nibble coral polyps, he does target creatures living in the rock crevasses however, im assuming this could be anything from amphipods to small feather dusters and sponges. this is valid for both the singapore angel (haetodontoplus mesoleucus) and the copper band butterfly (Chelmon rostratus)
     
  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    How long have you had them, and what types of food do they get? IMOPE, most fish that have specialized diets and are not receiving proper nutrition won't eat very well (if at all), at least not for long.

    FTR, I've had my Cleaner Wrasse for almost a year, now. He's grown to nearly twice his original size, and he's plump, healthy, and very active. I feed my tank Ocean Nutrition Formula One and Prime Reef flakes, and there's definitely something in both that he really loves. Needless to say, I'm very pleased. :)
     
  5. Swisswiss

    Swisswiss Caribbean Reef Squid

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    I seem to be having success by making my own fish food. The clowns iv had for years the others haven't been in the tank a full year yet Singapore is about half way there