How about a nice pretty duncan 
yorkieUK's 4ft Glass Box (170 ltr UK / 45 gal US)
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How about a nice pretty duncan
Yeah, a Duncan would fit in well.
Hi everyone 
As usual, I've thrown myself in at the deep end :drown: with some new livestock.
Di will be happy to know that I have a Green Mandarin (not sure if it is m/f yet, still very small
).In addition to the Mandarin, I've also got a pair of Cubicus Boxfish (yes, I know they can be poisonous when stressed
, but my Sea Hare hasn't been stressed so I figure these won't be either 
afterall, mine is a peaceful tank:hug1
plus a pair of Yellow Banded Pipefish.I've also bought four small Acan frags.
Sorry about the quality of the photos.
Hi Oxy.
I had a spare 16 Ltr tank which I have set-up as a live-food tank.
It's got a mixture of Copepods, Baby Brine & Mysis in it.
I inject them into natural holes throughout the live-rock and the fish hunt for them naturally.
I've been keeping an eye on them and all are finding them and feeding on them.
With your background in Marine Biology, I'd welcome any comment or suggestions.
Cheers,
Wayne.
Oxylebius
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If you haven't already, check out Paul B's chronicle, he has both the Mandarin and Pipefish, and he has devised ways to feed them that you may be interested in. Both fish are known to eat live foods only, though over time the Mandarin might take to other foods. These fish will be a little more demanding of your time if you want to keep them fed, as you are aware since you are already cultivating live food for them.
Yeah, I've followed Paul's thread since last year. I also follow Di Kay and remember following the progress of her mandarin.
I'm not wanting to go down the route of training them to eat from a pot with mesh over the top (not that there is anything wrong with that), I'm happier watching my fish behave naturally, seeking-out their food as they would in the natural environment.
I still welcome all advice and comments, as it is good to have alternative views and methods to consider.
I'm not wanting to go down the route of training them to eat from a pot with mesh over the top (not that there is anything wrong with that), I'm happier watching my fish behave naturally, seeking-out their food as they would in the natural environment.
I still welcome all advice and comments, as it is good to have alternative views and methods to consider.