| Author |
 Topic Search  Topic Options
|
heather 
Guest
Joined: October 18 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 13
|
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote  Reply
 Topic: Reefs
Posted: October 18 2005 at 6:01pm |
|
Are there any types of fish that you should not have with a reef? What kinds should I avoid when setting up a fish tank?
|
|
heather
|
 |
Crazy Tarzan
Guest
Joined: September 12 2003
Location: Riverton, WY
Status: Offline
Points: 1681
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: October 18 2005 at 6:40pm |
|
There are many types and many exceptions to the rules. You should
research each fish that you would like to have and figure out if you
can meet it's needs, along with the needs of the other organisms in
your tank.
|
|
Was that in there yesterday? Casper--WY windier than ?
Down to a 20, soon to double or nothing
|
|
Adam Blundell
Presidency
Joined: June 24 2002
Location: Davis County
Status: Offline
Points: 18526
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: October 18 2005 at 7:46pm |
Best to start with simple common fish and work from there. I'd recommend any of the common hobby books like Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Fenner. I'm not home, but when I get back you can borrow my copy.
Also local stores can help out a lot here.
Adam
|
|
Come to a meeting, they’re fun!
|
|
heather
Guest
Joined: October 18 2005
Location: United States
Status: Offline
Points: 13
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: October 19 2005 at 2:35pm |
|
Thanks, Adam. I'll have to do that.
|
|
heather
|
|
Mark Peterson
Paid Member
Joined: June 19 2002
Location: Murray
Status: Offline
Points: 21437
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: October 20 2005 at 2:32am |
|
IMO, selection of fish, coral, and invertebrates to place in a reef tank is secondary to providing a healthy environment for them. If you are new to this hobby I suggest you ask the question, "What are the best ways to set up a reef aquarium?" You will get a host of recomendations here. Then you can choose the one that fits you and your budget and avoid the common mistakes made by people who only get a few spare words of advice from the busy clerk at the LFS.
|
Reefkeeping Tips, & quick, easy setup tricks:www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244 Pay it forward - become a paid WMAS member 
|
|
Summertop
Presidency
Joined: August 28 2003
Location: South Jordan
Status: Offline
Points: 3272
|
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: October 20 2005 at 9:30am |
 Mark Peterson wrote:
IMO, selection of fish, coral, and invertebrates to place in a reef tank is secondary to providing a healthy environment for them. |
I agree. However, putting in fish that will eat corals is not providing a Healthy environment for the corals. The same can be said for fish. With fish, if other fish harass them, they get stressed which can lead to ick or other parasitic attacks.
|
|
===========
Shawn Winterbottom
|
|
