LR/Reef

[scoobydoo]

When I'm researching fish and it says reef safe, does "reef safe" mean live rock or just corals? Thanks.

 

[yamaha16bw]

I think by saying Reef safe it would mean Live Rock and Corals cause it wouldnt be much a reef without the two.

 

[scoobydoo]

Is everything safe with just Live Rock with no corals?

 

[tizzo]

Not if feather dusters, bristle worms, sponge, coraline, or any other valuable hitchhikers come with the rock. There are fish that will eat your live rock down to bare rock.

 

[scoobydoo]

So if a fish says "reef safe" I'm okay with LR. I have a couple of feather dusters too. I'd still be okay if it said "monitor with corals and I have none?

 

[yamaha16bw]

I would say yeah just watch your feather dusters. What kind of fish are you looking to get?

 

[scoobydoo]

I'm looking at either a flame angel or a coral beauty. Which is better?

 

[yamaha16bw]

Both are great fish and will work with coral setups but you must keep an eye on them. I like the look of the flame angel better but the coral beauty is considerd better for reef setups.

 

[gregvabch]

i had a flame angel and he loved eating feather dusters as well as some star polyps i had, beware of dwarf angels if you're planning on getting corals.

 

[coastie55g]

i just picked up a coral beauty myself.. and a rather large one at that.. probably to about his potental in growth.. hes a bit shy.. dont know how hes doing as of right now cause im stuck at work till monday morning.. i hopes he is doing good.. cant wait to see him on monday