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Anthony.Luciano710

Advanced Reefer
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Bronx 10461
hey i really want some pipe fish but not right now because im currently fixing a problem in my tank but in about 4-5 months do you think it will be able to survive in a 125 gallon sps reef. i just dont know because of the flow like would they be ok or im also thinking about putting a 20 gallon high tank next to the 125 gallon and plumbing in the same water. the only thing with that is like you said they need a 48 inch long tank.
Domboski said:
The Atlantic blue tang is pending sale. The pipefish eat mysis but they need a decent sized tank. What size is yours? I would say a 48" long tank at minimum or you risk them getting stressed and not eating.
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Domboski

Domboski

No Coral Here
Manhattan Reefs
Location
Montclair, NJ
Anthony.Luciano710 said:
hey i really want some pipe fish but not right now because im currently fixing a problem in my tank but in about 4-5 months do you think it will be able to survive in a 125 gallon sps reef. i just dont know because of the flow like would they be ok or im also thinking about putting a 20 gallon high tank next to the 125 gallon and plumbing in the same water. the only thing with that is like you said they need a 48 inch long tank.
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I would go with Banded Pipefish (Doryrhamphus dactyliophorus) instead. They do much better in reefs and can handle higher flow. :) They are easy to get so when you are close to ready just let me know.
 
wonderballz

wonderballz

Advanced Reefer
Manhattan Reefs
Location
Rockland County NY
Thanks for the Black Sailfin Dom. He is now acclimated and in the process of exerting his dominance in my tank. I guess he needed to after being the "little guy" in your tank. His first order of business was to hide and to scope out his tank mates. He then proceeded to chase my yellow watchman goby around and take every hiding spot until he found his favorite. He even got in the true percs face (the male, but not the female).

He's a gorgeous fish. Hopefully he settles down soon. He looks so good under the LEDs and can't wait to see him under the actinics. I will post pics when he feels a little more comfortable and swims around.
 
jr973

jr973

Advanced Reefer
Location
new jersey
Hey Dom that lineatus wrasse is amazing man next to my mystery there's no competition I'm very happy I bought him no regrets will look foward to doing buiseness with u again hopefully soon
 
Domboski

Domboski

No Coral Here
Manhattan Reefs
Location
Montclair, NJ
wonderballz said:
Thanks for the Black Sailfin Dom. He is now acclimated and in the process of exerting his dominance in my tank. I guess he needed to after being the "little guy" in your tank. His first order of business was to hide and to scope out his tank mates. He then proceeded to chase my yellow watchman goby around and take every hiding spot until he found his favorite. He even got in the true percs face (the male, but not the female).

He's a gorgeous fish. Hopefully he settles down soon. He looks so good under the LEDs and can't wait to see him under the actinics. I will post pics when he feels a little more comfortable and swims around.
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Awesome. I'm sure he'll chill :)
 
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