School fish?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by andyh10051987, Jan 28, 2009.

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  1. Isurus79

    Isurus79 Astrea Snail

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    Would you be able to elaborate on their feeding requirments? I have a 55 gal with 3 small Pseudanthias in the QT and would love to see what you do for feeding.
     
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I was lucky enough to have one male and one female lyretail that ate flakes but most won't accept anything but meaty foods so feeding frozen food is often a must. Some species require several small feedings a day so not only do you have to be dedicated but you'd also have to keep a close eye on your water parameters to make sure that you're not polluting your tank with all that food.
     
  4. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    my anthias love eating pellets that sink. all my fish love them really.
     
  5. Vancop

    Vancop Skunk Shrimp

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    I have 3 Chromis and they were a little skiddish at first ...but have taken to the tank very well, only down side i see is feeding the other fish in the tank...not much gets past them!! but very beautiful and look great under the lights !! they do stay together about 90% of the time.
     
  6. makinITwork

    makinITwork Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    For me, Cardnals. There are a few kinds and they will school. I have stayed away from damsels. I had them years ago, never again.
     
  7. RobK13090

    RobK13090 Astrea Snail

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    Im no longer a fan of damsels, you will know what i meen when the start stripping the fins of an innocent prized fish :angry:, not cool...............
     
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  9. Vancop

    Vancop Skunk Shrimp

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    Chromis are the least aggressive of the damsels.....so far mine have been very well behaved.....but then i'm still new to this hobby. They mostly stay away from all the rest...but do hog the food !! the rest being .....FoxFace, Bicolor Blenny, Coral Beauty, bicolor Pseudochromis and Sally Lightfoot crab