Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel?

TheSaltwaterKid · 05-31-2008, 10:13 AM

Are they a nice community fish and reef-safe? One of my fishes just died and I would like to replace him after a few weeks and was thinking of this fish because they're so brilliant blue and yellow but wanted some info first.

Tru2nr · 05-31-2008, 11:11 AM

reef safe yes will they get aggressive as they mature absolutly they get very territorial as well

TheSaltwaterKid · 05-31-2008, 11:37 AM

His potential tankmates include a Starry Blenny, Flame Hawk and a False Percula Clown...would adding a Starkii to that mix be asking for trouble (he would be the final fish added)?

dobejazz · 05-31-2008, 01:19 PM

That sounds like a lot of fish for a 29g the 3 fish you have all get to be fairly large for a nano as it is

rmlevasseur · 05-31-2008, 01:21 PM

I can't say about Starkii, but if you want a peaceful damsel I'd highly recommend the Canary Damsel. They are solid yellow. I purchased mine from LiveAquaria and it has been great. Eats anything, very active, and hasn't harassed a thing. You can see him on my thread.

Tru2nr · 05-31-2008, 01:25 PM

yeah sounds like your at your max even tho damsels are small when u buy them they can get rather large

TheSaltwaterKid · 05-31-2008, 02:21 PM

I'm definitely adding one more fish. I try to make sure the fish I buy don't exceed 4" when fully grown.

lcstorc · 05-31-2008, 02:52 PM

There is a reason they are called DAMN SELS.
Also I agree about the bioload. Either get smaller fish or don't get another. Remember the fish grow and what you have will quickly strain your tank.

TheSaltwaterKid · 05-31-2008, 05:54 PM

Maybe an Orchid Dottyback would be a better choice? Four fish isdefinitely the max for me and I do skim 24/7 plus if I up the water changes to weekly instead of monthly I believe this would also be beneficial in combating a heavy bioload.

lcstorc · 05-31-2008, 06:04 PM

Definitely up the water change frequency and volume. Skim wet.
You may be somewhat ok now but I would be worried as the fish grow. That is where you may have a problem.

TheSaltwaterKid · 05-31-2008, 07:00 PM

I believe a 5 gallon water change per week on a 29 gallon tank would be sufficient don't you? What about skimming wet, what does that mean (forgive the temporary loss of knowledge...I know I've heard it before and most likely done it but can't think what you mean at the moment)? Also, what about an Orchid Dottyback instead of a Starkii?

05-31-2008, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheSaltwaterKid Limpet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? Are they a nice community fish and reef-safe? One of my fishes just died and I would like to replace him after a few weeks and was thinking of this fish because they're so brilliant blue and yellow but wanted some info first. __________________ Tank: Oceanic Biocube 29 (Justin) Mixed Reef Lights: Current Sunpod 150w HQI Skimmer: Tunze DOC 9002 MaxiJet 1200 Return Pump 1 Hydor Koralia Model 1 Powerhead 2 Hydor Koralia Nano Powerheads Tank: Oceanic Biocube 14 (Ann) Clownfish Reef Lights: Nanotuners 3.24 72w PC Mod Skimmer: Oceanic Biocube MaxiJet 900 Return Pump Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 2nd Chamber Refugium Mod

05-31-2008, 11:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tru2nr Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,169 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? reef safe yes will they get aggressive as they mature absolutly they get very territorial as well __________________ My 55g Chronical of addiction... Mistakes Have been made in the past.....still trying to clean up from them in the present....mistakes will be made in the future.....so what do we do?...... we party until we make another mistake!!!! WARNING: Corals in Tank, Add Crabs at own risk

05-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheSaltwaterKid Limpet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? His potential tankmates include a Starry Blenny, Flame Hawk and a False Percula Clown...would adding a Starkii to that mix be asking for trouble (he would be the final fish added)? __________________ Tank: Oceanic Biocube 29 (Justin) Mixed Reef Lights: Current Sunpod 150w HQI Skimmer: Tunze DOC 9002 MaxiJet 1200 Return Pump 1 Hydor Koralia Model 1 Powerhead 2 Hydor Koralia Nano Powerheads Tank: Oceanic Biocube 14 (Ann) Clownfish Reef Lights: Nanotuners 3.24 72w PC Mod Skimmer: Oceanic Biocube MaxiJet 900 Return Pump Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 2nd Chamber Refugium Mod

05-31-2008, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,246 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? That sounds like a lot of fish for a 29g the 3 fish you have all get to be fairly large for a nano as it is __________________ Kelli

05-31-2008, 01:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
rmlevasseur Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,075 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? I can't say about Starkii, but if you want a peaceful damsel I'd highly recommend the Canary Damsel. They are solid yellow. I purchased mine from LiveAquaria and it has been great. Eats anything, very active, and hasn't harassed a thing. You can see him on my thread. __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

05-31-2008, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tru2nr Elegance coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,169 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? yeah sounds like your at your max even tho damsels are small when u buy them they can get rather large __________________ My 55g Chronical of addiction... Mistakes Have been made in the past.....still trying to clean up from them in the present....mistakes will be made in the future.....so what do we do?...... we party until we make another mistake!!!! WARNING: Corals in Tank, Add Crabs at own risk

05-31-2008, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheSaltwaterKid Limpet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? I'm definitely adding one more fish. I try to make sure the fish I buy don't exceed 4" when fully grown. __________________ Tank: Oceanic Biocube 29 (Justin) Mixed Reef Lights: Current Sunpod 150w HQI Skimmer: Tunze DOC 9002 MaxiJet 1200 Return Pump 1 Hydor Koralia Model 1 Powerhead 2 Hydor Koralia Nano Powerheads Tank: Oceanic Biocube 14 (Ann) Clownfish Reef Lights: Nanotuners 3.24 72w PC Mod Skimmer: Oceanic Biocube MaxiJet 900 Return Pump Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 2nd Chamber Refugium Mod

05-31-2008, 02:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,892 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? There is a reason they are called DAMN SELS. Also I agree about the bioload. Either get smaller fish or don't get another. Remember the fish grow and what you have will quickly strain your tank. __________________ 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

05-31-2008, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheSaltwaterKid Limpet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? Maybe an Orchid Dottyback would be a better choice? Four fish isdefinitely the max for me and I do skim 24/7 plus if I up the water changes to weekly instead of monthly I believe this would also be beneficial in combating a heavy bioload. __________________ Tank: Oceanic Biocube 29 (Justin) Mixed Reef Lights: Current Sunpod 150w HQI Skimmer: Tunze DOC 9002 MaxiJet 1200 Return Pump 1 Hydor Koralia Model 1 Powerhead 2 Hydor Koralia Nano Powerheads Tank: Oceanic Biocube 14 (Ann) Clownfish Reef Lights: Nanotuners 3.24 72w PC Mod Skimmer: Oceanic Biocube MaxiJet 900 Return Pump Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 2nd Chamber Refugium Mod

05-31-2008, 06:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,892 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? Definitely up the water change frequency and volume. Skim wet. You may be somewhat ok now but I would be worried as the fish grow. That is where you may have a problem. __________________ 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

05-31-2008, 07:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
TheSaltwaterKid Limpet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montpelier, VT Posts: 134 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anyone Have A Starkii Damsel? I believe a 5 gallon water change per week on a 29 gallon tank would be sufficient don't you? What about skimming wet, what does that mean (forgive the temporary loss of knowledge...I know I've heard it before and most likely done it but can't think what you mean at the moment)? Also, what about an Orchid Dottyback instead of a Starkii? __________________ Tank: Oceanic Biocube 29 (Justin) Mixed Reef Lights: Current Sunpod 150w HQI Skimmer: Tunze DOC 9002 MaxiJet 1200 Return Pump 1 Hydor Koralia Model 1 Powerhead 2 Hydor Koralia Nano Powerheads Tank: Oceanic Biocube 14 (Ann) Clownfish Reef Lights: Nanotuners 3.24 72w PC Mod Skimmer: Oceanic Biocube MaxiJet 900 Return Pump Hydor Koralia Nano Powerhead 2nd Chamber Refugium Mod

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