A must have in any reef tank!

[volcano]

I just got a trio of Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes).  They are almost identical to Heniochus acuminata and they are not reef safe.  Heniochus acuminata is what originally got me in to marine aquariums.  However, since they were coral consumers, I had to pass.   Then I came across a good deal on a trio of bannerfish and had to buy them.   They were in my QT for 3 days.  They ate like champs and had no visible signs of parasites. (granted, I know that means nothing).  Either way, I put them in my display and they acclimated immediately.  My cleaner wrasse checked them out, but seems to be leaving them alone.   Hopefully, that is a good sign that they are parasite free.  I have to say, a trio of bannerfish in my display really make the tank look stunning.  My wife even approves!   

I will post images when the day lighting is on tomorrow, but these are by far the coolest fish in my tank!

[Travis8896]

How big of a tank do u have to have for a single and then for a trio I only have a 90 gallon would that hold a trio

[ohioreef]

How big of a tank do u have to have for a single and then for a trio I only have a 90 gallon would that hold a trio

Nope.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+25+3111&pcatid=3111

[Travis8896]

How true is the rating on this because I know sometimes they rate it extremely high

[volcano]

How true is the rating on this because I know sometimes they rate it extremely high

I know someone who has a trio in a 90 gallon.  They seem to be doing very well.  However, mine are in a 150.

[Travis8896]

Ok would they do good by themselves?

[volcano]

Ok would they do good by themselves?

Well, they're considered "schooling bannerfish".   Therefore, I would assume they do best in groups.

[ohioreef]

Aren't you pretty well stocked already, Travis?

[Travis8896]

Well my blue hippo died so I'm looking for another fish and u can always add one more so  long as their not to big lol but I'm getting close to being maxed

[volcano]

Well, crummy pic...but here you go:

[Travis8896]

It didn't go up and because their schooling fish does that mean u have to have more than 1?

[Twizted1]

That Tomini is still looking good.

[Boonjob]

That the tomini I am thinking of?

If so, nothing is gonna kill that little #&*$

[Twizted1]

That the tomini I am thinking of?

If so, nothing is gonna kill that little #&*$

Thats the one. About how old is that guy now?

[volcano]

It didn't go up and because their schooling fish does that mean u have to have more than 1?

Just because it's a schooling fish, doesn't mean you need more than one.  However, I think they acclimate better in a group.  Plus, it's recommended to add members of the same species at the same time to prevent fighting.

Thanks - Twisted!  That's the tomini.  It's an awesome fish too!  It eats algae off the glass, circulation pumps, etc.  It's a great fish for algae control.

You're right Boonjob.  It's one tough fish.  My yellow tang beat it up pretty badly at first.  So I put them in QT for several weeks and added the tomini back to the display first.  A few days later added the yellow and they never scrap with each other now.   

[Twizted1]

That's how I ended up with it. It got beat up by a pbt. Lol and Cody got rid of it for being a bully. Ironic don't yea think?

[Boonjob]

I didnt get rid of him for being a bully, he just was, he went with my tank when i sold the 80... He was abully in that tank because he was the biggest... he killed two kleins.

[volcano]

I didnt get rid of him for being a bully, he just was, he went with my tank when i sold the 80... He was abully in that tank because he was the biggest... he killed two kleins.

That's crazy, he is a very peaceful fish in my tank.  My yellow is the boss, but has chilled out since I removed a PBT.   

[Boonjob]

He was with a sailfin, and did fine, but once the sailfin moved tanks he became obnoxious.. He needs that bigger fish to keep him in check.

[Steve]

Well, crummy pic...but here you go:

Those are sweet brother. I need a bigger tank I just can't talk my wife into giving up the couch

[Travis8896]

Sweet fish one question what's the red coral directly under the yellow tang?

[volcano]

Sweet fish one question what's the red coral directly under the yellow tang?

If you are talking about the one under the yellow tang, on the sand bed, that is a trachyphyllia.


Thank you Steve!  I can't imagine why your wife would want a couch over a fish tank.   

[Travis8896]

Ok ya that's the one I was talking about it has a nice color to it

[lazylivin]

THose look great together.

[bbtm64]

I have the same problem, Steve lol

[charlieweaver]

Really nice fish there.  I'm missing my tank so bad. But in 27 weeks ill be done with training and will get my first station where ill be for a few years and will deffently be starting another.  But on a much larger scale than last time.  so its worth the wait!!   

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[The WuSue]

I might have to look into getting a set when I get back. They just look so happy.

[volcano]

Ok ya that's the one I was talking about it has a nice color to it

Thanks, it's a very pretty coral.  There is another trachyphyllia to the right of the tang on the sand bed.  It has even better color and it's rare.  My thanks go to Brian (Lazylivin), for hooking me up with those 2.

I might have to look into getting a set when I get back. They just look so happy.

Definitely look into getting some.  They are really cool looking fish!  LiveAquaria has the schooling bannerfish for $69.00 each.  I almost purchased a trio of the Red Sea Bannerfish, but the price scared me off starting @ $159.00

Congrats, CharlieWeaver!  Hopefully, you get a 400 gallon wall tank and share pics!

[charlieweaver]

400 that's tiny. Lol.  How bout 750+!!  That is what I dream of getting. Lol but deffently I will be hooking yall up with pics once I start buying and building.   

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[volcano]

400 that's tiny. Lol.  How bout 750+!!  That is what I dream of getting. Lol but deffently I will be hooking yall up with pics once I start buying and building.   

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That would be awesome!  My buddy Dave @ vivid aquariums put an 800 gallon in his store and spent a massive amount of dough for it.  It is a real beauty to see in person!