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  1. lirpa

    Picasso Triggerfish

    I am interested in getting one of these. Some places say they are semi agressive. Others say they are good for a fish only tank. I have 2 clown fish, a marine betta, 3 cardinalfish, and 2 cleaner shrimp. (And my hermitcrabs and snails). Ive got LR and LS, but no reef elements in my tank. Its a...
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    individual vs species personality

    Ever get a fish that was the total opposite of the described personality? Everyone told me to stay away from a marine betta as they are very shy and dont do well in c=ommunity tanks. I love them, and bought one anyway. He is so beautiful. Always out on display in the front of the tank, and is...
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    ? for Ophuria

    Thanks for the input!
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    ? for Ophuria

    Thanks for responding to my last post. You said you disagreed with my classification of the fish. I am very new at this. The description on this site for the lemonpeel is peaceful, and the scott michael book said it is only aggressive tward other angels, or once it becomes established. Since you...
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    help, fighting fish :(

    I also have 2 clown fish, a sixline wrasse, a longnose hawkfish, scooter blennie, and the betta. The angel was going to be my last. Any other suggestions for a better (but still colorful) final addition? Thanks alot
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    help, fighting fish :(

    Ive had a marine betta fr 2 months now, and decided to make a final addition to my tank. (55 gallon) I bought a lemon peel angel fish. I did some research on both, and both were labeled as peaceful, hardy fish. I noticed today that there are some large pieces of the betta's tail missing. I can...
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    spirorbid worms

    It is still fairly new. Set it up in Jan, and started in with fish in April. Thanks!
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    spirorbid worms

    Whats the best way to get rid of spirorbid worms? Is there any permanemt removal?
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    testkit discrepency

    My usual test kit was running low ( saltwater master drops). I borrowed some dipping strips from a friend (mardel). After using the strip I got a nitrate value of 40ppm, which is super high. I was surprised as last week I was at 0 on the drops. I used some of the drops I had left, and got a...
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    Finding mia fish

    I got a sixline wrasse the same day, and that fish is doing fine. So I basically need to be looking at the tank at the right time to see it??
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    Finding mia fish

    I added a diamond goby to my tank almost 3 weeks ago. I have not seen it since I put it in. What, if there is, is te best way to find it to make sure its still alive and kicking?? Being a newbie, Id like the reassurance thats it still alive before I get another fish
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    How often should shrimp moult?

    I have only had my blood shrimp for 2 weeks and it has already molted once.
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    shrimp tip

    To those that have been in the hobby for a while, this posting is useless. However, I just wanted to give an fyi to the newbies, like myself. I bought a blood shrimp about 2 weeks ago. I came home today to find red pieces and antennae all over the tank. I immediately got upset and assumed...
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    greedy fish

    How do I ensure all of the fish in the aquarium get food without overfeeding them? I have one fish that gobbles up all the food. What should I do to make sure the little guys get some too? Too much food = extra ammonia, = bad!
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    chocolateship seastar

    I have read in a few previous posts that people's cc seastars have eaten their snails. Should I reconsider purchasing one?
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    coral beauty vs fire angel

    Does either of these fish have any major advatages or disadvantages over the other? I can not decide between the two.
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    coral beauty vs fire angel

    I am interested in getting an angel for my tank. I have all peaceful fish. These fish are both so pretty. Does one have any major advantages or disadvantages over the other?
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    salinity discrepency

    I have been told by my lfs to keep my salinty around 1.020 to prevent some fish diseases, like ick. I currently have it at 1.023, and have been told in a few posts this is too low, and 1.026 is better. I plan on having fish only, plus my snails and hermit crabs. Is .026 better, or .020?? Why...
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    First fish suggestions

    Tank set up was in January, so its been going for a while. My cleanup crew has survived for a week now, so I am ready for my first fish. Best suggestions in your opinion? I have a 55 gallon, sg 1.023, 60 lb lr and 20 lb ls. Second question, do I go to the fish store that set me up with my lr and...
  20. lirpa

    first additions

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