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Old 07-19-2009, 05:15 AM
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How old is the system?

Mandarins/scooters are not very good for new tanks, except if they're already eating frzn. However, if you keep them with fast fish who eat up all the food quick, they can easily starve to death unless target fed regularly.

I have 6 yellow tangs in with my powder blue & my hippo/regal no problem.

I have a yellow & purple in with my powder brown (goldrim) & hippo in my other tank, no problem. Different shaped tangs from different families will usually be ok. Usually. No guarantees.

Lyretails (anthias in general) like multiple small feedings daily. Something to consider.

Love lawnmower blennies. Almost always have one in reef tank or its cousin, the black sailfin blenny. Midas blennies are even more beautiful.

Chromis will start off great, but often pick on the smallest. Mine haven't (knock on wood) but others have.

Firefish & gudgeons like very calm tanks with no fast swimming aggressive fish.

Cardinals tend not to swim around a lot. They find a calm spot & hang out there, almost motionless.

Hope that helps.

Anthony
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