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Just set up my new tank with a squirrel fish - had to get the pink one, my daughter insisted. I'm thinking of adding some coflakes, but I'm a bit worried they might not be the best fit. The tank the squirrel fish came from was a mess, so I'm hoping to do better. I've also got some snails and hermit crabs on the way for cleanup duty - they're cheap and won't break the bank if something goes wrong. Now I'm looking for ideas to jazz up the tank a bit. Also, does anyone know where I can find some saltwater ghost shrimp?

aerialist wrote: ↑Fri Jul 11, 2025 1:02 am Just set up my new tank with a squirrel fish - had to get the pink one, my daughter insisted. I'm thinking of adding some coflakes, but I'm a bit worried they might not be the best fit. The tank the squirrel fish came from was a mess, so I'm hoping to do better. I've also got some snails and hermit crabs on the way for cleanup duty - they're cheap and won't break the bank if something goes wrong. Now I'm looking for ideas to jazz up the tank a bit. Also, does anyone know where I can find some saltwater ghost shrimp?

Most good local fish stores sell saltwater ghost shrimp, where are you based? I'm assuming you're aware that your squirrel fish might see the hermit crabs and snails as a snack.

If you've got basic lighting in your tank, you could consider adding some zoas, xenia, or mushrooms to see how your squirrel fish reacts to them.

I'm in New Jersey, so I'll try to get my fish guy to hook me up with some little sets of zoas or xenia from his shrimp tanks. He's got some broken pieces of coral that have grown out a bit, so I'll see what happens. I figure my puffer will eat the crabs, but that's okay - they'll help clean up after the fish and keep the tank tidy for my little fluffnut. Has anyone ordered from those eBay stores that sell a bunch of crabs and snails? I'm thinking it might be cheaper than my LFS, but I don't want to end up with a bunch of junk.

I'm a bit concerned you're aware of how massive those Blue spot Puffers can get.

DarkFable9 said:

Crikey I hope you know how big those Blue spot Puffers can grow to..!!!!!!

Seffie x
ps unless you are talking about the little blue spot tobby