It's a learning experience. Some things work, some don't.
Reefmack's RSM 130
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It's a learning experience. Some things work, some don't.
kyley
Active Member
Hey Terry, I found an old post of yours in a different forum showing your then new *blue* "green clown goby" - do you still have that fish? Did it stay that blue color? That was a cool looking fish! 
I've been thinking about getting a green clown goby myself (such a tiny little thing - can't add much to the bioload!), but heard it can be a bit hard to get them to eat. Take care,
--Kyle
I've been thinking about getting a green clown goby myself (such a tiny little thing - can't add much to the bioload!), but heard it can be a bit hard to get them to eat. Take care,--Kyle
Hi Kyle. That may have been a picture I was posting on behalf of someone that couldn't figure out how to post pictures. I do remember the very blue clown goby, but it wasn't mine. I've only ever had the green ones. Yes - they stay small and won't add much bioload. Cool little fish. Mine darts out of the corals in the 130 to grab food - both of the ones I've had (one in a small tank) have always eaten well with no problems.
redsea reefer
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+1 ^ Also good to see the Mandarin doing well...
David Shaw
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Looking good Terry
Nowellsy SNR
Active Member
Great new addition Terry
Hi Tammy. Flame Angels are indeed very bright - about the brightest red I can think of. The Flame can be difficult to get a good picture - very active fish and constantly in and out of several caverns that go through my rock. Yep the serpent star is too big to conpletely hide anywhere LOL!
The Mandarin has been pretty much on his own these days and is finding enough to eat, between the foods that fall to the bottom and pods in the tank. If he's like Eddie's he may also be eating the micro serpents as well. I find a lot on them as well as amphipods, etc. in my filter sock, so the pods, etc. must be doing a good job of multiplying in my 3 year old tank. I guess that's why Mandarins are usually recommended only for very mature tanks. With ORA soon to release tank bred Mandarins that should really help.
The Mandarin has been pretty much on his own these days and is finding enough to eat, between the foods that fall to the bottom and pods in the tank. If he's like Eddie's he may also be eating the micro serpents as well. I find a lot on them as well as amphipods, etc. in my filter sock, so the pods, etc. must be doing a good job of multiplying in my 3 year old tank. I guess that's why Mandarins are usually recommended only for very mature tanks. With ORA soon to release tank bred Mandarins that should really help.
thebeast1011
Member
Hey Terry
A few months ago my lfs had a Mandarin and I was thinking of getting it. The guy there told me they where very difficult to keep and probably would not survive. Never mind trying to sell a fish to someone when you don't think it will live. Have you found it to be very hard to keep? It looks great in your tank.
A few months ago my lfs had a Mandarin and I was thinking of getting it. The guy there told me they where very difficult to keep and probably would not survive. Never mind trying to sell a fish to someone when you don't think it will live. Have you found it to be very hard to keep? It looks great in your tank.
Hi JJ. I really wouldn't advise getting a mandarin unless you want to target feed it (and hope it eats) or if you want to be buying live pods frequently. I've been lucky with mine so far, maybe because the tank is getting old now, plus I periodically add live pods. ORA has been raising tank bred mandarins and they should start showing up soon. I'm guessing they will cost more, but if they readily eat other foods it would be worth it.
