Luvmyreef's 180g Diary

al&burke

al&burke

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The anthias and your tank looks great. Some great shots you took. What kind are they I am still kicking the idea of getting a few for my 65 reef. I haven't added anything since my upgrade and this weekend I am setting up a QT tank in the basement. Hopefully a 20 gallon long will work for that.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks Al. They are dispar anthias. I had a hard time picking them out because all anthias are nice. They really add some color and movement to the tank. They rarely hide, and seem to get along with everybody in the tank.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Update: Well, I added the yellow tang this evening to the 180. He has had a small bump on his nose, that I was worried about, so I had kept him in Qt longer. Once he was noticed by the other fish, my sailfin tang went after him. He took the abuse for approx. 2-3 min and jerked back towards the sailfin. After that, the sailfin showed submissive signs towards him. But right before the lights went out, the yellow tang had taken up residence in the center cave and was being territorial towards any fish he spotted around the entrance. Lights are out now, so I will have to see how they are tomorrow. And I will take some pics.
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Well, he is still playing hide and seek with the other fish this morning. Pics are a little blurry, but you get the idea of where he has staked his claim. LOL. He does allow his little buddy, the flame angel to hang close to him though. So, I am keeping my fingers crossed that he gets used to everyone, and quits the shy guy game.

 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Well, he has been out swimming with the other fish. It would seem that the sailfin is now the dominant tang. He follows her around a lot. So, for now everyone has eaten and seem to be getting along good..YAY!!!!
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks Al. I still think it will be a few days before they are comfortable with each other. The problem is, they are the exact same size even though I tried to get a smaller yellow tang. The two cleaner shrimp get along great. I was even considering another one later on. It's funny though, everytime I stick my hand in the tank to move a coral or add something, look out....they both jump into my hand. The first time that ever happened, I about fell off my step ladder LOL....they are so fast, I never saw them coming LOL...
 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Just playing around with my camera today. Plan to get a new one soon, so hopefully my pics will get better. LOL.





 
luvmyreef

luvmyreef

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Thanks Al. It's an old kodak z650, set on a mode for flowers with no flash on. LOL. My pics look different from others I see on here, and I think mine are not as good. But, it will take me forever to pick a new one anyways lol. Oh, today I have killing some aptasia that keep popping up in the tank. What a job. I dont know where they came from, but this is annoying......
 
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