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Old 09-14-2003, 02:15 PM
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Default The pros and cons of reef fish

Doesn't it seem like there's some problem or other with any fish you keep? Here's the list of problems I've encountered with different reef fish and how I rate them on a scale of 1 to 10;

Damsels: They're aggressive little monsters who harass other fish endlessly. (my vote; 0)

Clowns: they bite when you put your hand in the tank. (I've discovered a solution to this; I wear tank gloves whenever I put my hands in the tank - for about 6 weeks. The clowns learn that biting doesn't work, and they stop trying). (my vote; 8)

Anthias: they need a constant supply of micro life (copepods, etc) to thrive. So, they only do well in mature systems. (mv; 8)

Wrasses: they're hyper little boogers and they eat or harass shrimp. (at least some of them do). They also hide out a lot, so you don't get to watch them. (mv; 7)

Tangs: they poop massive amounts and then eat it. Ewwww. And, you have to feed them several times a day, so they can poop even more. (mv; 7)

Butterfly fish: not reef safe. (mv; 5)

Angels: not reef safe. (mv; 2)

Mandarins: specialized diets and they die after a few months from starvation. (mv; 0)

Gobys: Some of them hide out and disturb the SB, but mostly they're pretty good reef fish. (mv; 7)

Blennys: Great fish, but they peck at corals. (mv;8)

That's about it for fish I've had; What your vote for various fish?
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