Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank

reefgurl86 · 05-11-2008, 05:05 AM

Hello all,

I recently was lucky to find this great looking and very unique 70 gallon acrylic tank.

I don't want to do another full reef tank as I have three already.

I thought maybe doing a specimen only tank for a active critter that can be maintained in captivity.

I know its rare for most reefers to ever someone to choose there tank for them so here is your chance.

I am open to ideas on what type of unique critter I could put in this tank.

I am also super open to equipment needs suggestions to keep such a critter.

Thanks and Hope to see some great replies.

Thanks
Shelly

ps.this is the tank before its was buffed out- Looks great now!

lcstorc · 05-11-2008, 08:15 AM

Well I would do seahorses in a heartbeat. You just have to make sure the tank can be kept at the proper temp 72-74. If you can manage the temp then go for it.

Triggerjay · 05-11-2008, 08:22 AM

I would go for either a jellyfish tank, or an octopus tank... But I hear neither live too long..Or like Lynn says, go with sea-horses..

Jason

funkpolice · 05-11-2008, 10:38 AM

Jelly fish would be awesome. If I had the cash, I would have jelly fish. They need a pretty trick flow setup, and cold water.

bill

goldenmean · 05-11-2008, 10:58 AM

They are not very actice but
I say an angler of a frog fish. They are just too cool!

naperenterprise · 05-11-2008, 11:12 AM

I think the Sea Dragon would be a great specimen along with the Sea Horse's. But I also think they are a protected species and I never seen them sold for many many years.

But they are a beautiful creature.

lcstorc · 05-11-2008, 11:32 AM

I believe Sea Dragons are protected. I know they are very difficult to keep if not illegal. You could try pipefish with the ponies but I believe all are wild caught so you would need to be extra careful if you introduce them with captive bread seahorses.

panmanmatt · 05-11-2008, 12:31 PM

I would be more inclined to go with an angler or similar fish in a tank like that. The bubble would give them a ledge area to perch on. Also they are rather sedentary so the lack of swimming room wouldn't be much of a concern for them.

I'm not sure of the dimensions of that tank, but more than likely seahorses would stay towards the back as they like a lot of vertical room. A bubble doesn't allow for very much swimming room.

reefgurl86 · 05-12-2008, 03:33 AM

I was first thinking abut horse shoe crabs as I can give them my local aquarium when they get too large.

But I am thinking more of now setting the system up for a mantis.

Any thoughts-

05-11-2008, 08:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,459 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank Well I would do seahorses in a heartbeat. You just have to make sure the tank can be kept at the proper temp 72-74. If you can manage the temp then go for it. __________________ 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.

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Triggerjay Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 1,989 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank I would go for either a jellyfish tank, or an octopus tank... But I hear neither live too long..Or like Lynn says, go with sea-horses.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

05-11-2008, 10:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
funkpolice Scopas Tang Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orland Park IL Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank Jelly fish would be awesome. If I had the cash, I would have jelly fish. They need a pretty trick flow setup, and cold water. bill

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goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,062 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank They are not very actice but I say an angler of a frog fish. They are just too cool! __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

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naperenterprise Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 795 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank I think the Sea Dragon would be a great specimen along with the Sea Horse's. But I also think they are a protected species and I never seen them sold for many many years. But they are a beautiful creature. __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ Go check out My Chronicle

05-11-2008, 11:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,459 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank I believe Sea Dragons are protected. I know they are very difficult to keep if not illegal. You could try pipefish with the ponies but I believe all are wild caught so you would need to be extra careful if you introduce them with captive bread seahorses. __________________ 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.

05-11-2008, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
panmanmatt Acropora Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Waretown, NJ Posts: 1,904 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank I would be more inclined to go with an angler or similar fish in a tank like that. The bubble would give them a ledge area to perch on. Also they are rather sedentary so the lack of swimming room wouldn't be much of a concern for them. I'm not sure of the dimensions of that tank, but more than likely seahorses would stay towards the back as they like a lot of vertical room. A bubble doesn't allow for very much swimming room. __________________ The mind is like a parachute, it only works when opened. (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")

05-12-2008, 03:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
reefgurl86 Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Suggestion for active and unique critter for specimen only invert project/tank I was first thinking abut horse shoe crabs as I can give them my local aquarium when they get too large. But I am thinking more of now setting the system up for a mantis. Any thoughts-

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