Swallowtail Angel

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by RemickJ, Jul 10, 2010.

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  1. kcbrad

    kcbrad Giant Squid

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    Gosh, just beautiful!!! Good write up too.
     
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  3. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Great work on the write up! You definitely have a great looking fish there!
     
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  4. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Thanks Everyone!! Right now the fish is about 3 1/2 inches.. Just so you have an idea on the size at this point. I know it can be tough to tell from pictures.
     
  5. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Quick Update- The Swallowtail is still doing great. Eating like a champ is has adjusted nicely to the tank. Still feeding Mysis and cyclopeeze. Fish has not bothered my corals or clam at all. Would highly recomend this fish for anyone looking for something a little different for their tank.
     
  6. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    I have one in my tank and no worries either. I QT'd him for a couple weeks to make sure he was eating good. He is in my main tank now and hanging with my orange shoulder who is about his size.
     
  7. RemickJ

    RemickJ Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Nice- How long have you had it? What are you feeding yours?
     
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Brine, Mysis, Seawead, Medical food, Reef Plankton.
     
  10. horkn

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    Yeah, these are truly reef safe and won't bother corals or clams.

    All genicanthus angels are totally reef safe due to them being planktivores and eating solely from the water column and not by picking at rocks and such.