fish for a reef? (i'm sure you've been asked this before)

[coral keeper]

tangs not only are prone to ick but also eat alot which is something to consider in a newly setup tank. Even in an established tank they can make a real mess.imo

[Yarr]

a few small yellow tangs ive read are good to put in a newlyish setup tank..

[Witfull]

Originally Posted by Yarr

a few small yellow tangs ive read are good to put in a newlyish setup tank..

that could be a battle royale~

[reeferman]

Sounds like a nice selection. Noticed that there wasn't too much info on the lawnmower blenny. They are an awesome fish and a must have for a reef tank (the will even eat algae off the glass). Before you purchase make sure that to see them eat (algae or flake) and pay special attention to their stomachs. If they are thin, do not purchase. Every one that I have had (including the present one that I have had for 2 years) eventually began to eat flake food. Peaceful fish and a must have for a reef tank.

As a rule of thumb I never purchase a fish without seeing it eat first and I NEVER buy a fish the day of arrival at a pet store.

Enjoy!

[wickjr]

Originally Posted by cheeks69

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4. Tank must be well established and have a minimum of a 100 lbs. of mature LR to maintain one Mandarin.

I am also thinking of adding a Mandarin down the road. I realize they eat only live pods. Will pods reproduce in the aquarium to a point where an established tank can support a single mandarin without the need for extra pods being raised? My tank is a 46 gallon with 100# of LR. I am a ways off from adding a delicate fish like a mandarin, and I'm looking at my options for adding a refugium anyway, but you can never do too much research.