Gettin rid of some fish -

jcoopergd · 05-27-2005, 01:05 AM

Well, the GF has finally accepted the fact that we are way overstocked, and need to lower our fish count. Partly due to the daily cynao removal, for the past two months.

Here's my question -

What fish should we part with? And anyone local want to buy those fish for a great price? (our LFS will give us 1/2 credit, and im not happy with them right now).

Here's what i have, and no flames please - the GF stocks the fish, dispite my warnings -

2 Black Clowns (1' each)
2 firefish gobies (1.25' each)
1 Purple Firefish (2')
1 Blue Hippo Tang (1')
1 Juvinele Sailfin Tang (1')
1 Diamond Goby (2')
1 Pink Stripped Goby (1.5')
1 Mandrain Goby (1.5')

Mind you - i do have lots of LR, so the easier they are to catch, the better....my first thought was the firefish, but they are quick.

let me know...

j

Newt · 05-27-2005, 02:05 AM

How big is your tank? I would say get rid of the Sailfin unless your tank is at least 100+ gallons. Otherwise I would agree, with getting rid of the firefish.

Woodstock · 05-27-2005, 03:27 AM

The firefish are so pretty!!

I vote to remove the tangs...they'll just get huge and are poopie machines.

Gina · 05-27-2005, 05:40 AM

I vote for the Tangs also. That is, unless your tank is large!

hunterd_67 · 05-27-2005, 08:04 AM

tangs, wheres local?

jcoopergd · 05-27-2005, 02:09 PM

Long Beach/Los Angeles

j

Witfull · 05-27-2005, 02:30 PM

i agree with the tangs,,, unless its a shoal tang and you have a 200+ tank

jcoopergd · 05-29-2005, 12:57 AM

well, i think some of my fish read this forum, cause i had 2 attempted suicides today -1 firefish, and my purple firefish both jumped - i dont quite know why, as they have been doing just fine for 6 + months. The purple firefish was saved....but spike, the firefish was not so lucky..

i did a water change this AM< and i filled the tank up a little higher than i normaly do, but other than that i have no idea why they jumped...

all the parametersd checkd ok 2 hours after the WC......what else causes a jumpy goby?

j

corvettephreek · 05-29-2005, 01:09 AM

the only thing that bugged mine were either 1) too hot or 2)grumpy and hungry.... sorry to hear about that, I hope all others do well....

Witfull · 05-29-2005, 06:54 AM

firefish are renowed carpet surfers, they spook easily and a dart~~ i had some and would find them in the overflow, or in the sump cause they took to the air.

KimPossible · 06-06-2005, 07:58 PM

Coop, which fish did you part with????

Craig Manoukian · 06-07-2005, 12:26 AM

Bump,

How big is your tank? Tangs and Mandarin Goby if less than 100 gallons. TIA

jcoopergd · 06-09-2005, 12:45 PM

Well, one firefish is gone - and so far, no other fish have been parted with - after vacation we will part with the tangs - ive known all along they are not good for our tank size (no flames, it's the GF!!) after that, we'll see how things look.

craig: im ashamed to admit it, but only a 40 gal - i know Tang Police - but lets see those tang police go head to head with my Girlfriend!

j

Craig Manoukian · 06-09-2005, 01:33 PM

No police here, just concern for them critters!

jcoopergd · 06-09-2005, 01:39 PM

understood :-) I use this thread as education for my g/f -

j

:-)

05-27-2005, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
jcoopergd Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gettin rid of some fish - Well, the GF has finally accepted the fact that we are way overstocked, and need to lower our fish count. Partly due to the daily cynao removal, for the past two months. Here's my question - What fish should we part with? And anyone local want to buy those fish for a great price? (our LFS will give us 1/2 credit, and im not happy with them right now). Here's what i have, and no flames please - the GF stocks the fish, dispite my warnings - 2 Black Clowns (1' each) 2 firefish gobies (1.25' each) 1 Purple Firefish (2') 1 Blue Hippo Tang (1') 1 Juvinele Sailfin Tang (1') 1 Diamond Goby (2') 1 Pink Stripped Goby (1.5') 1 Mandrain Goby (1.5') Mind you - i do have lots of LR, so the easier they are to catch, the better....my first thought was the firefish, but they are quick. let me know... j

05-27-2005, 02:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	How big is your tank? I would say get rid of the Sailfin unless your tank is at least 100+ gallons. Otherwise I would agree, with getting rid of the firefish. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

05-27-2005, 03:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-27-2005, 05:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
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05-27-2005, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
jcoopergd Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	Long Beach/Los Angeles j

05-29-2005, 12:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
jcoopergd Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	well, i think some of my fish read this forum, cause i had 2 attempted suicides today -1 firefish, and my purple firefish both jumped - i dont quite know why, as they have been doing just fine for 6 + months. The purple firefish was saved....but spike, the firefish was not so lucky.. i did a water change this AM< and i filled the tank up a little higher than i normaly do, but other than that i have no idea why they jumped... all the parametersd checkd ok 2 hours after the WC......what else causes a jumpy goby? j

05-29-2005, 01:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
corvettephreek Torch coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: northern california Posts: 562 View Gallery Karma Komment	the only thing that bugged mine were either 1) too hot or 2)grumpy and hungry.... sorry to hear about that, I hope all others do well.... __________________ Will (aka Willy Stylez) Will Foley Rolling Audio Sacramento, CA Mobile audio and security solutions Advanced level MECP installer

06-06-2005, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,544 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Coop, which fish did you part with???? __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

06-07-2005, 12:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,708 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Bump, How big is your tank? Tangs and Mandarin Goby if less than 100 gallons. TIA __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-09-2005, 12:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
jcoopergd Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	Well, one firefish is gone - and so far, no other fish have been parted with - after vacation we will part with the tangs - ive known all along they are not good for our tank size (no flames, it's the GF!!) after that, we'll see how things look. craig: im ashamed to admit it, but only a 40 gal - i know Tang Police - but lets see those tang police go head to head with my Girlfriend! j

06-09-2005, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 15,708 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	No police here, just concern for them critters! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-09-2005, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
jcoopergd Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment	understood :-) I use this thread as education for my g/f - j :-)

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