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Teal
01-31-14, 09:14 PM
Here are some of our reef tank occupants (:

Rabbit fish
http://iceroadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-Hx4ZDHr/0/M/i-Hx4ZDHr-M.jpg

Blonde naso tang - She was a camera hog! lol
http://iceroadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-qncsTgG/0/M/i-qncsTgG-M.jpg

Leopard Wrasse
http://iceroadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-jVdC2ZK/0/M/i-jVdC2ZK-M.jpg

Matted filefish
http://iceroadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-LKLHMwh/0/M/i-LKLHMwh-M.jpg

True percula clown fish
http://iceroadphotography.smugmug.com/photos/i-TWdh59B/0/M/i-TWdh59B-M.jpg
psychocircus
01-31-14, 09:32 PM
I was under the impression filefish are not reef safe and rabbitfish are hit or miss. beautiful animals either way
Teal
01-31-14, 10:01 PM
Thank you (:

I am entirely new to this. The tank came with the boyfriend LOL But from what I understand, they are both hit or miss. So far, we haven't had any problems! The filefish is the most recent addition (my doing), under the condition that if he DID start nipping at important things then he'd have to go. I haven't observed any nipping, thankfully! He chows down on pellet food (but not flake), so maybe he is staying full enough to not need to mess with anything in the tank? At least, that's a common theory from what I've read lol
psychocircus
01-31-14, 10:04 PM
a full fish is less likely to bother the corals. and I'm assuming this tank is very large, which should "spread out" the nipping making negative impacts on coral less likely. :] just my 2 cents
Jinxygirl
02-01-14, 04:05 AM
I love your clown fish, we had 3 clown fish for awhile and I named them all Nemo lol.. I'm ridiculous.
Trent
02-01-14, 06:46 AM
Nice looking fish!
UwabamiReptiles
02-01-14, 07:46 AM
Good looking fish! I hope to have one of those rabbitfish when I get my tank up and running. I like the look of them better than the foxface rabbitfish.
TheFrogman
02-01-14, 07:51 AM
Beautiful, I wish I could keep them, I tried and was unsuccessful.
Teal
02-01-14, 12:49 PM
a full fish is less likely to bother the corals. and I'm assuming this tank is very large, which should "spread out" the nipping making negative impacts on coral less likely. :] just my 2 cents

Sounds good to me! That fits with what I've read.

I love your clown fish, we had 3 clown fish for awhile and I named them all Nemo lol.. I'm ridiculous.

Thanks!

Lol! I haven't named the clowns.. We have two pair; the others are Snowflake. I actually don't prefer the orange ones.. I like maroon clowns the best.

Nice looking fish!

Thank you!

Good looking fish! I hope to have one of those rabbitfish when I get my tank up and running. I like the look of them better than the foxface rabbitfish.

Thanks!

I know what you mean! I'm not a fan of the foxface either.

Beautiful, I wish I could keep them, I tried and was unsuccessful.

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that! I am hoping I am successful with my predator tank I'll be putting together when we move the reef to a bigger tank. I'll have help, but I'm still nervous because aquatics aren't my specialty lol
swolek
02-01-14, 02:53 PM
Nice :). Hopefully the filefish doesn't eat your coral, I have heard that's one of the easier species to keep satisfied.

I did saltwater for many years before I had to move. I miss it!
sharthun
02-01-14, 08:45 PM
Beautiful fish Teal!
shaunyboy
02-01-14, 10:53 PM
you have some beautiful fish there mate

thanks for sharing


cheers shaun
Teal
02-02-14, 09:41 AM
Thanks y'all ^.^

I hope so too, swolek! I'm pretty attached to the little fella lol
IW17
02-03-14, 08:10 PM
What size tank is it? I keep angels in my reef tank and have no issues. More often than not as long as you keep them fed they will keep away from your corals. But then occasionally you get a fish that just won't take the hint lol.
Teal
02-03-14, 09:17 PM
Don't quote me, but I believe it's a 130? We just got a larger tank to upgrade to, and with the sump tank sizes and other critter tank sizes... I am not a numbers person, so they all just get jumbled in my head haha

lol yeah, I can imagine some fish are just going to wreck some stuff no matter what you do! Luckily, it doesn't appear my "Sesame" (filefish) is one of those.
IW17
02-03-14, 10:23 PM
Very cool. I have a 60 gallon reef now and I am waiting till after I move to upgrade. Were still looking at houses so I'm not sure what size yet. I'd like to go 6x2x2 minimum, but I'll have to see how much space I have to work with. If I ever get my phone working I'll post pics of mine.
Pareeeee
02-06-14, 12:01 PM
Great pics. I'm so jealous. A saltwater tank just isn't in my budget I'm afraid.
SnoopySnake
02-06-14, 01:15 PM
Nice! That leopard wrasse is amazing!
Teal
02-07-14, 01:03 AM
Very cool. I have a 60 gallon reef now and I am waiting till after I move to upgrade. Were still looking at houses so I'm not sure what size yet. I'd like to go 6x2x2 minimum, but I'll have to see how much space I have to work with. If I ever get my phone working I'll post pics of mine.

Our upgrade is a 5x2x2, 150g. I'd love to see pictures of your reef!

Great pics. I'm so jealous. A saltwater tank just isn't in my budget I'm afraid.

Thanks! My boyfriend has put (too much) a lot of money into the hobby, learning as he goes lol

Nice! That leopard wrasse is amazing!

Thanks! He just brought home a black leopard wrasse that is STUNNING. I can't wait until he comes out of hiding so I can get pictures!
psychocircus
02-07-14, 08:56 AM
Our upgrade is a 5x2x2, 150g. I'd love to see pictures of your reef!



Thanks! My boyfriend has put (too much) a lot of money into the hobby, learning as he goes lol



Thanks! He just brought home a black leopard wrasse that is STUNNING. I can't wait until he comes out of hiding so I can get pictures!

Whether you're an expert or learning as you go, chances are you're spending "too much money" in this hobby lol. No way around it, if you want to be successful.

I hear those leopard wrasses are a little tough to care for at first. wish you guys the best of luck!
Hurrok
02-07-14, 09:36 AM
Very nice tank you have set up! I've always wanted to have a saltwater set up but haven't had the opportunity to yet, but definitely something I'd like to have in the future! Nothing beats the colour and variation, I could stare at a tank all day....beats a tv any day!:)
Teal
02-07-14, 09:11 PM
Whether you're an expert or learning as you go, chances are you're spending "too much money" in this hobby lol. No way around it, if you want to be successful.

I hear those leopard wrasses are a little tough to care for at first. wish you guys the best of luck!

Lol I think that's probably any animal-related hobbies >.<

The leopard wrasse is doing great, and the black leopard came out today! I'm hopeful that the black will be fine. Usually the first few days determine if it's going to get eaten or not lol

Very nice tank you have set up! I've always wanted to have a saltwater set up but haven't had the opportunity to yet, but definitely something I'd like to have in the future! Nothing beats the colour and variation, I could stare at a tank all day....beats a tv any day!:)

Thanks! I love watching the tank.. There is so much going on! It was better though, before I started feeding the fish... They'd ignore me and go about their business before, but now they just want food from me ): lol