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Old 01/05/2008, 09:53 PM
Marko9 Marko9 is offline
My tank is too full
 
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What is your favorite fish?

I am looking into a new fish population for a new tank I'm planning and I have a few on my short list. They include a Sohal, a black and a yellow belly blue tang. What are some of your favs?

Thanks
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Old 01/05/2008, 09:57 PM
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I hope it is a large tank Mark as Sohal's tend to kill their competiton in tanks smaller than 240 IME sooner or later. I really like the wrasses such as the exquisite, xmas, linneatus ect. I also think that even though they are only 12 bucks on average the Mandarin might be the prettiest fish there is. I want details on your new system
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Old 01/05/2008, 09:59 PM
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In my tank... Tailspot blenny from cebu(sp?). I also like flame angels!-)
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:06 PM
Marko9 Marko9 is offline
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Hey Paul, I am looking into a 180. I am the "quote" process right now. I got a nice H&S skimmer for it, but it arrived cracked, so that gives me a little more time.

I am also a big fan or wrasses. I will be transferring my radiant and my leopard, but the six line will not make the new team.

I also love my school of lyretails; 1 male, 1 submale, and three females.

I am still undecided on my flamehawk and my black clowns.
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:16 PM
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I'm absolutely in love with the male blue-jaw trigger that I got at the Christmas party...he's like a puppy; so inquisitive and curious....loads of personality, all that and s he's absolutely beautiful to boot.
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:20 PM
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For larger tanks, I like Sohals or Vlamingi Tangs.

My personal favorite, that I can actually own, is a Red Sea Sailfin/Desjardini Tang.
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:20 PM
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My favorites are the Orange Shoulder Tang, Red Sea Regal, Vlamingi Tang, Potters Angel, and Leopard Wrasses.
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:34 PM
edsimmons edsimmons is offline
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I agree w/ Shiveley male blue-jaw trigger are awesome fish!
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Old 01/05/2008, 10:53 PM
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tangs are nice depend on the size of the tank...
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:18 PM
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Mark,

How about a pair of Hawaiian or Tongan Flame Wrasse? Those fish are amazingly beautiful.
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:28 PM
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Mark
when i set up my Elos 160 i am going to add a yellow belly blue tang.
how about a Scribble Rabbit
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:37 PM
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My current favorite is a tie between my bicolor blenny (for personality) and my sixline wrasse (for his wierd flashing at his own reflection dance). As for my ultimate fish, i'd have to say a passer angel. But since the passer is very, very, very rarely collected anymore i'll probably never have one.
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Old 01/05/2008, 11:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by wongkwp
Mark,

How about a pair of Hawaiian or Tongan Flame Wrasse? Those fish are amazingly beautiful.
I've had dreams about those down at RAP
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Old 01/06/2008, 12:03 AM
kdblove_99 kdblove_99 is offline
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I loved my flamehawk! SOld him when i thought i was getting out.

If you sell those black clowns please PM me, !

I had a Sohal in m y 180, He punked my red sea sailfin and yellow tang so i had to return him.

What about a Gem tang?
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Old 01/06/2008, 12:22 AM
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Blue Spot Jawfish are really cool.
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Old 01/06/2008, 12:42 AM
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There are so many with amazing color.
I guess if the 6 line didn't make the team, neither will a Strawberry Dottyback... these two are at the top of my list, but tend to be aggressive.
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Old 01/06/2008, 01:05 AM
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Barbara, I have a strawberry dottyback I will be selling. Let me know if your interested.

Since I've never had fish, my list is solely based on what looks cool to me, not on personality. and sInce threads are WAY better with pix....




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Old 01/06/2008, 01:08 AM
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Yep, My copperband is definitely on the new team. I have also been thinking of a red sea regal.
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Old 01/06/2008, 01:15 AM
Auntbeez Auntbeez is offline
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Barbara, I have a strawberry dottyback I will be selling. Let me know if your interested.
Thanks, I don't have room for another... I already have two.
I love their rich color.
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Old 01/06/2008, 01:16 AM
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I really like my Potters Angel, would love to have another Chevron Tang, and my unicorn is the Sunburst Anthias.

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Old 01/06/2008, 01:41 AM
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Mark, as far as smaller fish go, my Tailspot Blenny has an awesome personality and is beautiful. I also have a female solar wrasse who is awesome. Fairy wrasses are the best, reef safe and good looking. I'm planning on a crapload of fairy wrasses in my 150.....
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Old 01/06/2008, 02:37 AM
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I do love manderins also.

Anyone see any Black Occelaris
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Old 01/06/2008, 03:06 AM
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sohal's are my favorite. to bad i'll never have a tank big enough to house one. the 70g will get a herd (4-5) anthiasts and...
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Old 01/06/2008, 03:12 AM
JusTartedReefer JusTartedReefer is offline
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my favs are powder blues, sunburst anthias, orchid dottyback, mystery wrasse, onyx clown, bluespot jawfish, and potters angels
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Old 01/06/2008, 07:36 AM
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I just want my Interruptus pair back.
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