[frankandmaura]

Tank is 125 gal...

Also...

Who knows anything about Oriental Sweetlips?

The LFS has them and they look cool, but I am not sure if they are ok. Most websites say add with caution to a reef tank.

 

[Casey]

Sure I have them together they are friends.

 

[frankandmaura]

Ok thanks, I am thinking about getting one of each...also, some shrimp, some snails, and a few crabs (arrow crab, mabe a few hermits) - have any suggestions on good cleaners?

 

[JennM]

Tang and foxface are fine.

Sweetlips aren't reef safe. And they get huge. 86 cm according to Fishbase.org - that's about 2 1/2 feet. They are also tricky to keep - juveniles often won't eat. Once they're eating they usually do OK but I wouldn't put one in a reef - and you'd definitely need an exit plan for it.

Jenn

 

[Casey]

I only use snails the crabs always kill my snails. Shrimps are great additions also.

 

[frankandmaura]

Thanks Jenn and Casey.

Casey...have you had problems with arrow crabs? I'll stay away from the hermits...

 

[Hardhead Cat]

Foxface and tangs get along fine, in my 135 they did well together, no problems. The sweetlips are lovely fish but not a good candidate for a reef tank.

HHC

 

[Casey]

No I have tried that kind but have heard they are ok.

 

[Junkzoo]

Ditto on the foxface n tang,,,got em here, and no problems with either of them,,,,,

 

[Geoff]

arrow crabs can be problematic. they eat everything that is small and wiggles. so if you like feather dusters than do not get an arrow crab. they can also be aggressive towards other crabs in the system.

G~