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Rig up them lights to a timer, that way you'll save some hassle. Also consider gettin an auto top up unit, it'll help keep the tank stable while you're away.

If you're looking for something really rare, you might want to consider a cross hatch trigger or a fluxeon moray - they're definitely unique. The golden dwarf moray eel is another option, but be prepared for the cost, it's not cheap.

Another option could be to introduce a tankmate for your perc - either one that's noticeably smaller or a lot bigger. This might just do the trick, as they'll be more focused on each other, and they could even start to host in the tank, defending their own area rather than taking over the whole thing.

Nighttime fin nipping's definitely possible, could be our culprit's more active when the lights go out. A pic of the damage would be helpful, might give us a better idea of what we're dealing with. Beauties can get a bit feisty once they're established, but like I said, crabs can cause some nasty ...

Love the tank plan, Scott - go all out and make it a stunning reef setup, the dimensions are perfect for it.

Although they do come with a hefty price tag, those vortech systems are incredible pieces of equipment, definitely worth the investment in my opinion, lol.

Most of mine are out then, lol...
Given the space, I'd love to see a predator tank in there.
3 radiata lions would be awesome,
1 antennata lion would add some variety,
and a leopard moray would be a great addition.
A zebra moray would also work well,
and a blue line snapper would be nice, too ...

I'd say take some time to check out your local fish stores, see what really stands out to you. Just make sure to ask the staff if it's reef safe, most Lionfish aren't, but you'd be surprised what some places try to pass off as safe. Even if you're unsure, just throw a question up on here and we can ...

I recently added a pair of percs to my son's nano tank with a blue devil already in there, and it took about 20 minutes for the damsel to learn its place. Now they all get along just fine. I'm not surprised to hear that your larger maroon is asserting dominance over the smaller one - that's typical ...

Yeah, you're not wrong, it's indeed a juvenile fuzzy dwarf lion, cute little guy.