hello fellow reef lovers

aquaholic33 · 02-13-2006, 06:37 PM

Hello my name is danny. For about 10 years I breeded arician cichlids. After thanksgiving of this year we had a mayor storm move our way and ended up killling 80% of my fish. it took 3 days to get the electric back on. After the loss I closed down my 12 tanks and decided to keep my 180 and turn it salt. So far I have 1 yellow tang,3hippo tangs, and some damsels. I am looking for some live soft corals and zoo's for the ank now. I think i want just acouple more clowns and a foxface and then just hook it up with zoo's and zenia and other corals. If anybody wants to help out a begainner with some stuff let me know. I'll pay for shipping or pick up if your near raleigh.

Nice to meet you all.

BoomerD · 02-13-2006, 07:36 PM

I suspect, (if it hasn't happened yet), that you're going to have some SERIOUS aggression issues with 3 hippo tangs in the same 180. They may do OK when they're small, but generally, tangs of the smae species, or similar body shapes, DON'T get along for any length of time. Having multiple tangs in a 180 isn't difficult, but you have to mix up the genera and families to avoid aggression. I'd get rid of 2 of the 3, and maybe get a kole tang, or one of the other Ctenochaetus sp. tangs. Pretty non-aggressive, and perhaps the best algae grazers in the entire tang family.

aquaholic33 · 02-13-2006, 10:45 PM

thanks for the input. If you were me what other fish would you add?

mattie · 02-13-2006, 11:05 PM

welcome

boomerD is right about the tangs......
there are so many fish
i would recommend buying a book or 2 becouse most books say that in the aquarium setting tangs are aggresive towards same species
i am always surprised about the misinformation given at fish stores and i know it's not intentional but you can't get the best help for $6hr so invest $20 on a good buck that list's the fish and i would also tell you to get abook on the reef tanks in general it will save you so much time and money if you make real knowledgable decisions. before you take action.
have fun reefing

Witfull · 02-13-2006, 11:20 PM

and dont forget your best source of information,,,ReefSanctuary~

welcome to RS

Craig Manoukian · 02-14-2006, 01:00 AM

Welcome, welcome, welcome! Kudos for being a good sport and open to suggestions. I've learned that a little planning and feedback will go a long way to eliminating 20/20 hindsight. That can be very expensive in this hobby. Witful is right, you can do yourself a huge favor by taking advantage of all of the information on this site. Not to grandstand, but you might find this helpful on the tang issue:

So you want a tang?

How long has your saltwater tank been set-up and what equipment are you using? A picture would be fabulous Danny! TIA

Gina · 02-16-2006, 06:37 AM

Welcome, we would love to see some pics of our 180!

Woodstock · 02-16-2006, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gina

Welcome, we would love to see some pics of our 180!

Ditto~

octavian · 02-16-2006, 07:19 PM

holla, danny.

Little Luey · 02-22-2006, 03:36 PM

Welcome to the sanctuary

addict · 02-22-2006, 05:21 PM

Dang, this one got by me...

Welcome Danny!

cheeks69 · 02-22-2006, 06:39 PM

Welcome to RS Danny !
If the Hippos or Regal Tangs are young enough it's very possible that in time you can have one dominant male with two females. How is their behaviour are they aggressive towards each other ? What about size, is it the same or is there a discrepancy ?

Rougiem · 02-22-2006, 07:27 PM

Welcome to RS!

02-13-2006, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
aquaholic33 Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	hello fellow reef lovers Hello my name is danny. For about 10 years I breeded arician cichlids. After thanksgiving of this year we had a mayor storm move our way and ended up killling 80% of my fish. it took 3 days to get the electric back on. After the loss I closed down my 12 tanks and decided to keep my 180 and turn it salt. So far I have 1 yellow tang,3hippo tangs, and some damsels. I am looking for some live soft corals and zoo's for the ank now. I think i want just acouple more clowns and a foxface and then just hook it up with zoo's and zenia and other corals. If anybody wants to help out a begainner with some stuff let me know. I'll pay for shipping or pick up if your near raleigh. Nice to meet you all.

02-13-2006, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers I suspect, (if it hasn't happened yet), that you're going to have some SERIOUS aggression issues with 3 hippo tangs in the same 180. They may do OK when they're small, but generally, tangs of the smae species, or similar body shapes, DON'T get along for any length of time. Having multiple tangs in a 180 isn't difficult, but you have to mix up the genera and families to avoid aggression. I'd get rid of 2 of the 3, and maybe get a kole tang, or one of the other Ctenochaetus sp. tangs. Pretty non-aggressive, and perhaps the best algae grazers in the entire tang family. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

02-13-2006, 10:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
aquaholic33 Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers thanks for the input. If you were me what other fish would you add?

02-13-2006, 11:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
mattie RS Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Torrance CA Posts: 522 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers welcome boomerD is right about the tangs...... there are so many fish i would recommend buying a book or 2 becouse most books say that in the aquarium setting tangs are aggresive towards same species i am always surprised about the misinformation given at fish stores and i know it's not intentional but you can't get the best help for $6hr so invest $20 on a good buck that list's the fish and i would also tell you to get abook on the reef tanks in general it will save you so much time and money if you make real knowledgable decisions. before you take action. have fun reefing __________________ www.reef-care.com

02-14-2006, 01:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,352 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Welcome, welcome, welcome! Kudos for being a good sport and open to suggestions. I've learned that a little planning and feedback will go a long way to eliminating 20/20 hindsight. That can be very expensive in this hobby. Witful is right, you can do yourself a huge favor by taking advantage of all of the information on this site. Not to grandstand, but you might find this helpful on the tang issue: So you want a tang? How long has your saltwater tank been set-up and what equipment are you using? A picture would be fabulous Danny! TIA __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-16-2006, 06:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,834 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Welcome, we would love to see some pics of our 180! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

02-16-2006, 07:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
octavian Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 83 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers holla, danny. __________________ 46g bow, 50/50 CF, Eheim Classic 2215, Red Sea Prizm Deluxe, Seio M620, Coralife TURBO-TWIST 3X - 9 watt U.V. Sterilizer, 18lbs LR 50lbs dead, Caribsea Arag-Alive reef sand, 8-10 tiny blue legs, 1 red, 2 emeralds, 3 turbos, 1 HippoTang, 1 Clark Clown, 1 "Nemo" clown, 1 seabe anenome. Setup Nov 05.UPDATE>>>Huge Orange Sun Coral Colony growing on a clam, 4lbs more LR, and a Yellow Watchman who prefers the top of the rock heap instead of sand.

02-22-2006, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Little Luey Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 432 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Welcome to the sanctuary __________________ Little Luey 20Gal, 30 lbs. Live rock. 1 yellow goby 1 firefish 1 rainsford goby 5 turbo snails 1 feather duster 1 devil's hand leather 1 sea grass colony 2 Zoantoids colonies

02-22-2006, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Dang, this one got by me... Welcome Danny! __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

02-22-2006, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,855 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Welcome to RS Danny ! If the Hippos or Regal Tangs are young enough it's very possible that in time you can have one dominant male with two females. How is their behaviour are they aggressive towards each other ? What about size, is it the same or is there a discrepancy ? __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

02-22-2006, 07:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rougiem Ichthy Inquisitor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggest Little City In The World Posts: 2,902 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: hello fellow reef lovers Welcome to RS! __________________ "Apes don't read philosophy." "Yes they do Otto, they just don't understand it." Intial School Tank Set Up and Progress

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