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Forum: Reef Discussion 12/26/2005, 01:38 PM
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Posted By brianlena2000
Have seen it happen many times with CB shrimp.

Have seen it happen many times with CB shrimp.
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/12/2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By brianlena2000
They don't have a very good survival rate in...

They don't have a very good survival rate in captivity (problem feeders). Also, as already mentioned, they get huge (minimum recommended tank size is 200 gallons).
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/27/2005, 08:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 311
Posted By brianlena2000
A 29 gallon is far too small for a yellow tang. ...

A 29 gallon is far too small for a yellow tang.

By the way, "Marine Fishes" by Scott Michael is an excellent source for fish info/requirements.
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/20/2005, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 222
Posted By brianlena2000
Haddoni carpets are notorious fish eaters. They...

Haddoni carpets are notorious fish eaters. They are very sticky and pack a decent sting and are quite capable of eating a healthy fish.

However, grammas are well known for finding good hiding...
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/14/2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 101
Posted By brianlena2000
Nope. Naso tangs get way too big for a 75.

Nope. Naso tangs get way too big for a 75.
Forum: Reef Fishes 11/06/2005, 02:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,236
Posted By brianlena2000
IMO the sohal and the PB (both acanthurus species...

IMO the sohal and the PB (both acanthurus species and both naturally aggressive) are going to make it very difficult for you to have success with the achilles (an already challenging fish to keep)....
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/30/2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 94
Posted By brianlena2000
As you are finding out, pipefish do not compete...

As you are finding out, pipefish do not compete well with most other fish for food. You will more than likely continue to have problems with this as long as it is in that tank.

Pipefish usually do...
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/29/2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 203
Posted By brianlena2000
IMO/IME that would be a really bad idea in an sps...

IMO/IME that would be a really bad idea in an sps reef. While semilarvatus can be fine with many soft corals they will usually pick at stonies relentlessly.
Forum: Reef Fishes 10/28/2005, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 219
Posted By brianlena2000
Agreed. A 55 is far too small for a Sohal (even...

Agreed. A 55 is far too small for a Sohal (even the 180 will become too small).
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/25/2005, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 156
Posted By brianlena2000
IME lemonpeels are far more likely than most...

IME lemonpeels are far more likely than most dwarf angels to pick at corals. In fact, they are notorious for it.

Take a look here for more info:
...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 08/19/2005, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 159
Posted By brianlena2000
Many angels are notorious for picking at sharks.

Many angels are notorious for picking at sharks.
Forum: Reef Fishes 08/08/2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 211
Posted By brianlena2000
Not really. With time, the dogface will more...

Not really. With time, the dogface will more than likely destroy most corals in the tank.
Forum: New to the Hobby 08/04/2005, 12:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 95
Posted By brianlena2000
Go for the 240. IMO you will be much happier in...

Go for the 240. IMO you will be much happier in the long run (as will your fish).
Forum: Reef Fishes 07/21/2005, 01:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 791
Posted By brianlena2000
Lemonpeels are definitely one of the worst...

Lemonpeels are definitely one of the worst choices for a reef.

Take a look at this thread for some more info:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=633528
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/20/2005, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 285
Posted By brianlena2000
Yeah, definitely not reef safe. We used to have...

Yeah, definitely not reef safe. We used to have one in our live rock tank in our old retail store. They get huge and will go after other inverts and fish.
Forum: Reef Fishes 07/20/2005, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 180
Posted By brianlena2000
Bad idea with the seahorses. They belong in a...

Bad idea with the seahorses. They belong in a species only tank.

They aren't strong swimmers so they don't do well in the higher flow rates that reefs need and, as already mentioned, they will...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/19/2005, 08:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 197
Posted By brianlena2000
Probably the worst of the dwarf angels for a reef...

Probably the worst of the dwarf angels for a reef tank. They are very well known for nipping at all types of corals.

The following article covers some of the angel species and their success in...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/19/2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 870
Posted By brianlena2000
:thumbdown You definitely want to find a...

:thumbdown

You definitely want to find a new fish store then.
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/17/2005, 09:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 216
Posted By brianlena2000
Eyestripe surgeonfish is another name for it....

Eyestripe surgeonfish is another name for it. Most of the pictures on the internet are of adults. The juvenile coloration/markings are much different though (nowhere near as colorful).

Here are...
Forum: Reef Discussion 07/17/2005, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 216
Posted By brianlena2000
Based on that pic, Acanthurus dussumieri. They...

Based on that pic, Acanthurus dussumieri. They get very big (8ft tank minimum) and that pic shows their adult coloration.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 07/17/2005, 01:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 462
Posted By brianlena2000
Yes, they are not natural hosts for A. percula....

Yes, they are not natural hosts for A. percula. However, this pairing has been successful numerous times in captivity.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 07/17/2005, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 462
Posted By brianlena2000
A ritteri anemone is an absolutely horrible...

A ritteri anemone is an absolutely horrible choice for a first anemone. They are one of the most demanding anemones to keep and as already stated finding a healthy one can be difficult.

A BTA...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 07/10/2005, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 300
Posted By brianlena2000
Unfortunately a 90 gallon is too small for even...

Unfortunately a 90 gallon is too small for even the smallest species of sharks.
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/10/2005, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 179
Posted By brianlena2000
The short answer...no. A naso gets far too big...

The short answer...no. A naso gets far too big for a 75 gallon tank. Achilles tangs don't have a good track record in captivity. Those that do make it do best in a large tank with high/turbulent...
Forum: New to the Hobby 07/02/2005, 11:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 192
Posted By brianlena2000
IMO yes, they do get too big for a 120. IME they...

IMO yes, they do get too big for a 120. IME they definitely do best in a 6ft+ tank.
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