Fish Recommendations and Order of Introductions - 28g --> 65g

Dash · #1 04-10-2021, 06:11 PM

The bta’s stay small, right? Multiply quickly?
I ended up with 30-50 of them, and while they were very pretty and didn’t move all over, I finally re-homed them and got a rainbow that was bigger with longer tentacles. (Also don’t split as much thank god). Not saying that’ll do the trick for you, but it worked for me. Might be a good time to do that while you’re setting up new tank

Dresden · #2 04-10-2021, 07:54 PM

Yes, good feedback, I have been considering not moving any of my BTAs into the new tank. I think I have 10 or 11 now

Dresden · #3 04-13-2021, 01:44 AM

I've read some threads that Banggai Cardinals may eat small gobies. Few pics of a Firefish and a Tailspot that were eaten. I might skip the Cardinals now.

Maybe the 3 firefish. Is a RSM 250 big enough for 3?

Dresden · #4 04-16-2021, 06:07 PM

After doing more research, I would not try to put 3 Firefish in a RSM 250. I may get 1 Purple Firefish though.

davidcalgary29 · #5 04-21-2021, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dresden

After doing more research, I would not try to put 3 Firefish in a RSM 250. I may get 1 Purple Firefish though.

They're gorgeous fish. I put one in my Evo, and just love looking at it. The return flows are so high in my own RSM C250, though, that I'm afraid that it would have just been batted around in there.

I just have a multicolor angel and two captive-bred orchid dottybacks in my 250. I have a lawnmower blenny and fairy wrasse that'll be joining them after they finish quarantine.

Are your water cooling fans still working? Mine aren't, and I can't find replacement parts for them. Big Al's still has fan hoods, and I've picked some up. You might want to stock up if you need parts, as they're disappearing fast, and Red Sea has been REALLY unhelpful with the general questions that I've thrown at them about this system.

Dresden · #6 04-24-2021, 05:51 AM

I picked up the RSM c250 used and no hood. So far I've been happy with the progress and shouldn't need any official RSM parts.

Bought much cheaper return pump replacements, a bit strong though.

I really hate maintaining two tanks while I wait to take down my Nano Cube 28g. I need to find a Royale Grammar and a Leopard Wrasse before I can move over my 2 clowns and Damsel.

Not sure what to do with all the RBTAs I have as well :|

davidcalgary29 · #7 04-24-2021, 07:04 PM

I'd check with New Dawn Aquaculture in Edmonton for the Royal Gramma; Mitchell may have one for you.

The Marine Experience, also in Edmonton, had a Leopard Wrasse listed a few weeks ago -- perhaps they still have it.