Rock Beauty-Hello

ke2195 · 06-01-2007, 06:31 PM

I have just started my saltwater aquarium about 2 months ago. It has done well so far. I recently bought an Rock Beauty(it is very nice in color). The pet store forgot to tell me that she or he was going to get so large, she would eat all day and every live plant that I have if I allowed her to. Would anyone like to trade for some live rock or polyps. I have 50/50 lighting, so anything that would adapt!
Thanks alot for any help or comments!
Deanna

lcstorc · 06-01-2007, 11:26 PM

Welcome to RS.
All angels are a risk since they eat many things in our reef. I am about to move a flameback angel since he was found munching on my corals.
Always do your own research and don't depend on the LFS. Many are just out to make a buck without regard to the animals or their keepers. Some are good like the one I spend most of my money at, but you have to go informed so you can tell when they are trying to help or trying to just make a sale.

BoomerD · 06-02-2007, 12:53 AM

How big is your tank? That Holacanthus tricolor is gonna get pretty big...

Sadly, they don't have a great survival record, BUT, they CAN be kept...here's more info on them:
RockBeautyA

You mention that the LFS failed to give you information about them...sorry, while I'd LOVE to see better info from the LFS employees, it's been pretty rare over the years, and only in the better reef-specialty shops do you generally find anyone who really knows much about marine animals...that puts the responsibility on you to research all your fish purchases BEFORE you buy...that way, you know whether you have the right size and kind of tank, whether you can offer the right foods, etc...
Scott Michael's Marine Fishes is a great paperback book that I always kept with me when fish shopping. It contains lots of great info on most of the more common species, and makes a pretty good guide to your purchases.

ke2195 · 06-03-2007, 08:42 AM

Thanks, I think I have found a buyer for the Angle(Rock Beauty). Do you know of any corrals or polyps that will do well under 50/50 lighting? Thanks for your help! Deanna

ke2195 · 06-03-2007, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoomerD

How big is your tank? That Holacanthus tricolor is gonna get pretty big...

Sadly, they don't have a great survival record, BUT, they CAN be kept...here's more info on them:
RockBeautyA

You mention that the LFS failed to give you information about them...sorry, while I'd LOVE to see better info from the LFS employees, it's been pretty rare over the years, and only in the better reef-specialty shops do you generally find anyone who really knows much about marine animals...that puts the responsibility on you to research all your fish purchases BEFORE you buy...that way, you know whether you have the right size and kind of tank, whether you can offer the right foods, etc...
Scott Michael's Marine Fishes is a great paperback book that I always kept with me when fish shopping. It contains lots of great info on most of the more common species, and makes a pretty good guide to your purchases.

Thanks, I think I have found a buyer for the Angle(Rock Beauty). Do you know of any corrals or polyps that will do well under 50/50 lighting? Thanks for your help! Deanna

DrHank · 06-03-2007, 09:15 AM

I think that you've made a wise decision on selling the Rock Beauty. Unfortunately, as Boomer mentioned, they do have a rather poor survival rate in captivity. Another fish best left in the wild. Research is the key! Fortunately, with the internet, it is now possible for hobbiests to learn before they buy. There are many creatures that do well and live long and happy lives in our tanks with proper care. There are also many which should never be collected for the aquarium trade. Only by passing on the knowledge that we gain can we hope to help others from making costly mistakes.

You have come to the right place here at RS. The best advice that I can give you is to take your time, do the research, and if you don't understand or aren't sure, ask questions. Good luck and welcome to RS.

DrHank · 06-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Deanna, most low to moderate light requiring corals will do fine. Softies, mushrooms, and zoas. Keep in mind though that these types of corals do put a lot of toxins in the water so you should plan on frequent water changes and running carbon all the time. There are also some LPS that do well but remember, GO SLOWLY!

BoomerD · 06-03-2007, 12:35 PM

You don't tell us how much light you have, just that it's 50/50...more info please...also, how big is the tank, and what kind of filtration do you have?

sasquatch · 06-03-2007, 11:42 PM

Welcome to RS! Steve

06-01-2007, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
ke2195 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Rock Beauty-Hello I have just started my saltwater aquarium about 2 months ago. It has done well so far. I recently bought an Rock Beauty(it is very nice in color). The pet store forgot to tell me that she or he was going to get so large, she would eat all day and every live plant that I have if I allowed her to. Would anyone like to trade for some live rock or polyps. I have 50/50 lighting, so anything that would adapt! Thanks alot for any help or comments! Deanna

06-01-2007, 11:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello Welcome to RS. All angels are a risk since they eat many things in our reef. I am about to move a flameback angel since he was found munching on my corals. Always do your own research and don't depend on the LFS. Many are just out to make a buck without regard to the animals or their keepers. Some are good like the one I spend most of my money at, but you have to go informed so you can tell when they are trying to help or trying to just make a sale. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

06-02-2007, 12:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello How big is your tank? That Holacanthus tricolor is gonna get pretty big... Sadly, they don't have a great survival record, BUT, they CAN be kept...here's more info on them: RockBeautyA You mention that the LFS failed to give you information about them...sorry, while I'd LOVE to see better info from the LFS employees, it's been pretty rare over the years, and only in the better reef-specialty shops do you generally find anyone who really knows much about marine animals...that puts the responsibility on you to research all your fish purchases BEFORE you buy...that way, you know whether you have the right size and kind of tank, whether you can offer the right foods, etc... Scott Michael's Marine Fishes is a great paperback book that I always kept with me when fish shopping. It contains lots of great info on most of the more common species, and makes a pretty good guide to your purchases. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-03-2007, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
ke2195 Tunicate Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello Thanks, I think I have found a buyer for the Angle(Rock Beauty). Do you know of any corrals or polyps that will do well under 50/50 lighting? Thanks for your help! Deanna

06-03-2007, 09:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello I think that you've made a wise decision on selling the Rock Beauty. Unfortunately, as Boomer mentioned, they do have a rather poor survival rate in captivity. Another fish best left in the wild. Research is the key! Fortunately, with the internet, it is now possible for hobbiests to learn before they buy. There are many creatures that do well and live long and happy lives in our tanks with proper care. There are also many which should never be collected for the aquarium trade. Only by passing on the knowledge that we gain can we hope to help others from making costly mistakes. You have come to the right place here at RS. The best advice that I can give you is to take your time, do the research, and if you don't understand or aren't sure, ask questions. Good luck and welcome to RS. __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

06-03-2007, 09:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
DrHank Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,284 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello Deanna, most low to moderate light requiring corals will do fine. Softies, mushrooms, and zoas. Keep in mind though that these types of corals do put a lot of toxins in the water so you should plan on frequent water changes and running carbon all the time. There are also some LPS that do well but remember, GO SLOWLY! __________________ Doc Dr Hank's 210 Build: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nks-tanks.html

06-03-2007, 12:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,637 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello You don't tell us how much light you have, just that it's 50/50...more info please...also, how big is the tank, and what kind of filtration do you have? __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-03-2007, 11:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,917 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Rock Beauty-Hello Welcome to RS! Steve

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