Curtis Scott

Thanks Rob

I usually try to use it within a week. Wasn't able to do a WC last weekend and it been mixing for over a couple weeks. Would you guys recommend creating a new batch, or is ok to use?

Thanks guys!

Acquired them today (yesterday) from Centreville Aquarium, my fish took right to them. I have a 20g long I'm thinking of setting up for this. I've watched a video here - and it seems straight forward. Has anyone else on here done this successfully long term? If so please share your process. I think Paul B. has a video on this somewhere also? I can't seem to find it atm.

Testing with Salifert kit, I currently dose Brightwell Potassion to keep my potassium level around 425-450ppm. This supplement has had a noticeable impact on coral coloration. All my corals are brighter and deeper colored, especially the blues and purples. I'll have to look into the cheaper alternatives mentioned above when I run out of the BW Potassion.

I started putting together a list. One of the following: White Tail Bristletooth Tang (small, currently out of stock) http://www.liveaquar...&emailconf=3130 Kole Yellow Eye Tang (med 3-1/4" to 4-1/4”, might be too big for my tank?) http://www.liveaquar... 345&pcatid=345 One of the following: 3 x Black Axil Chromis (med) http://www.liveaquar...078&pcatid=3078 3 x Blue/Green Reef Chromis (small) http://www.liveaquar... 115&pcatid=115 3 x Kaudern's Cardinal, Captive-Bred (small) http://www.liveaquar...672&pcatid=2672 & 2 x Firefish, Purple (Indonesia) http://www.liveaquar... 173&pcatid=173 Six Line Wrasse (med) http://www.liveaquar... 375&pcatid=375 Tail Spot Blenny (currently out of stock) http://www.liveaquar...&emailconf=2229 Midas Blenny (small) http://www.liveaquar...23 83&pcatid=83 Ideally I would order everything at the same time, but with a couple fish not in stock, it might not be possible. I look forward to knowing what you guys think about the list. Any recommendations or other considerations?

I understand. Prior to my current set up I had sand. I like how clean I can keep my bare bottom tank and plan to stick with it for now. I'm just thinking of sixline because they don't require sand.

Yes, I'm starting over with fish. It does feel refreshing!

Since I posted this topic I’ve thought about starting completely over with stocking fish. My tang is getting too big and needs to be re-homed soon. The wrasse is beautiful and I’d love to keep him, but I could see him being a bully to new smaller fish. That being said, I’d like some guidance in determining what fish I should consider. What is the temperament of the purple and wrasse? Tang is mild mannered, but out growing the tank. Wrasse is always hunting and pecking the rocks and at times a bully when it comes to feeding them. He eats mostly at first then the tang. What is their size? Purple Tang is ~3.5” Wrasse is ~4”+ What does the aquascape look like? is it very minimalistic or looks of caves and under-hangs? There are many hiding places for small fish and 2-3 cave like areas for medium/larger sized fish. Check out a FTS here (bad pic) What motivates you to select a fish for your tank? Unfortunately, the fish I have are starting to out grow my tank. I would like to have more fish in general. What aspects of the fish do you enjoy most? Good reef mate, color, personality, and will it thrive in my set up. How often are you able to feed the LRS or other foods? I feed the reef frenzy once daily and use New Era Aquaculture 110gm MarineGrazers every couple days for the tang, but the wrasse picks at it too. How big is that fine sand container? 6x6 pyrex bowl about 3.5” tall with 2” of sand in it. .................................................................................................................................................................... The only fish I've thought would be nice to have is a small White Tail Bristletooth Tang and a good hunting wrasse, maybe a small six-line since they don't require sand. I also like schooling fish like dart fish and chromis (but I know these guys can be aggressive). Since I'm deciding to start over with stocking new fish, what do you guys think about the above and what else should I consider?

Apologies for the delayed response on this topic. I would love to have anthias. Sadly I know my feeding regiment might not be suitable for them to thrive. Thanks Marco! I'll get these questions answered and PM you ASAP. Thank you for the info on the bengai cardinals, good to know.

Thanks guys, good to know the algae is not from the rusty magnets. Maybe just high nutrients, I guess. I'll do a large water change and continue to run carbon, rowaphos, and poly filter.

He definitely loves to hunt, but I haven't ever seen him pick at my snails or crabs. He gets fed LRS Reef frenzy daily which keeps him fat and happy. He has a container of fine sand he sleeps in. While I know this isn't ideal, he is a very healthy and personable fish. Did you have any suggestions for new tank mates for them?