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05-26-2009, 12:57 PM
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squid
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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New Tank Stocking
Just established a 33 long (48x12x12) and would like to make an aggressive single species (single fish) tank. I have thought about a frogfish or a dwarf lion. I would like to have some softies in the tank (to clear out my 75 for more SPS), and will leave out a cleanup crew if necessary.
I would like some feedback on my 2 choices listed. I do not want to have to persuade the tanks inhabitant to dine on non-live food. What fish would you all recommend?
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05-26-2009, 06:52 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
Posts: 4,762
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Blue spot jawfish
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Jason
My girlfriend says bigger is better, so I am going to build the biggest skimmer I can.
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05-26-2009, 11:07 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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 Welcome to TRT!!!
I would definitely go with a frog fish tank. Very cool creatures and great entertainment watching them fish for their dinner. |
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05-26-2009, 11:15 PM
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I <3 Fishies
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dallas,Texas
Posts: 819
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Quote:
Originally Posted by out2sea4ever
Just established a 33 long (48x12x12) and would like to make an aggressive single species (single fish) tank. I have thought about a frogfish or a dwarf lion. I would like to have some softies in the tank (to clear out my 75 for more SPS), and will leave out a cleanup crew if necessary.
I would like some feedback on my 2 choices listed. I do not want to have to persuade the tanks inhabitant to dine on non-live food. What fish would you all recommend?
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I would'nt label a blue spoted jawfish as agressive...unless mine was a weakling! I also agree on the frogfish.
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05-26-2009, 11:55 PM
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uber-stupid
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Biloxi, MS
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Lol I guess not. But still cool.
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My girlfriend says bigger is better, so I am going to build the biggest skimmer I can.
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05-27-2009, 02:42 AM
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I <3 Fishies
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Dallas,Texas
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Yea all jawfish are awesome!
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05-27-2009, 07:28 AM
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squid
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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Thank you all for your replies. I was leaning toward the frogfish, and you have made up my mind for me. Now it's time to save some cash for the wartskin angler that I have been wishing for. I will post some pics whenever I find the perfect fish.
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05-27-2009, 02:53 PM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
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Love to see the pics!
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05-27-2009, 09:24 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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I will definitely want to see the pictures of the one you get. Divers Den on Live Aquaria gets in some very interesting ones as well.
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05-28-2009, 07:39 AM
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squid
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Florida
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I have seen the ones in the divers den. I would prefer to purchase something that I can see in person and witness it eating. I have several LFS's that I will be visiting this weekend. Hopefully one of them will have what I am looking for.
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05-28-2009, 08:55 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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So far I have bought all of my fish from the LFS for the same reasons, although I have been tempted by Diver's Den a few times.
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05-30-2009, 05:33 PM
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squid
Join Date: May 2009
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I personally find Dwarf Lionfish to be very boring. Majority of the ones I've seen just like to "sit" in one spot until feeding time.
Ever consider puffers? They have a ton of personality and are way more entertaining.
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