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by fleeton
Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:21 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: adding new fish to my aquarium
Replies: 12
Views: 15

Re: adding new fish to my aquarium


I still think quarantine is a good call. You can keep an eye on the fish, make sure it's eating well, and if something does pop up, it's way easier to treat. No need to throw meds at it if it's not necessary, just quarantine and observe.


Having gone through a devastating ich outbreak that took ...
by fleeton
Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:16 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: adding new fish to my aquarium
Replies: 12
Views: 15

Re: adding new fish to my aquarium

I'm not a fan of preventatively medicating fish. Shipping already stresses them out, and throwing meds into the mix doesn't seem like the best approach to me.
by fleeton
Sat Jun 14, 2025 5:55 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: need advice as a new sw user
Replies: 6
Views: 11

Re: need advice as a new sw user

A goby and pistol shrimp combo would be perfect for your tank.

As for the scooter blenny, it's not entirely out of the question for a tank of your size, but there's a catch. In the wild, they mainly feed on copepods and other small crustaceans, so it's tough to replicate that in a small tank ...
by fleeton
Fri Jun 13, 2025 10:21 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A tang white spot headache
Replies: 14
Views: 37

Re: A tang white spot headache

I feel for you, BoldVoy, it's like this issue just won't quit. If this is indeed ich, you're already through one cycle. Given the tang's behavior, I'd probably give it another week. He's not showing any secondary symptoms, like lethargy or rubbing against rocks, so that's a plus. Just observe if it ...
by fleeton
Fri Jun 13, 2025 5:42 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: complete the missing information
Replies: 14
Views: 38

Re: complete the missing information

how about a small flasher wrasse, like a carpenters. also maybe a blenny or goby, like a neon goby
by fleeton
Wed Jun 11, 2025 12:48 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A 55-gallon aquarium setup
Replies: 7
Views: 19

Re: A 55-gallon aquarium setup

It really depends on the size of the juvenile trigger you can get. I've come across some at my LFS that were only about 2 inches long. At that size, it's likely to be around 3 years before they outgrow a 55g.
by fleeton
Sun Jun 08, 2025 9:06 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: compatibility of firefish
Replies: 2
Views: 26

Re: compatibility of firefish

In a 280 litre tank, I'd say it's definitely doable.
by fleeton
Sun Jun 08, 2025 7:38 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: is a protein skimmer necessary?
Replies: 4
Views: 23

Re: is a protein skimmer necessary?

A small HOB refugium would be a better investment in my opinion, it's something I'd consider over a protein skimmer for your tank.
by fleeton
Fri Jun 06, 2025 11:04 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Restocking my aquarium tank
Replies: 7
Views: 27

Re: Restocking my aquarium tank

Forget panther groupers, they're not that exciting. Miniatus Grouper is the way to go - perfect for a massive tank like yours. Having multiple full-sized lion fish would be incredible, but feeding them would be a nightmare, and I sense you're looking for something low-maintenance.

A Naso Tang would ...
by fleeton
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:58 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A fishy situation
Replies: 5
Views: 25

Re: A fishy situation

I'll second what rusticore said