Author Topic: Tank livestock (Read 3346 times)

Reefpete · « **on:** January 27, 2012, 18:45:54 »

What are some of your suggested co-inhibitors for my Gramma?
Okay so here is the skinny...I've had a Royal Gramma in my aquarium for roughly a year and a half, solely. So to say that he was more than a little ticked off when I introduced some new fish would be an understatement. This aggression, was new and to be somewhat expected but I didn't imagine to this extent. He has bullied (to death) a pair of firefish, and a yellow clown goby.

I am open for suggestions...

Debating on getting someone to show him he's not that bada$$.
http://www.orafarm.com/products/fish/dottybacks/sunrise.html

Thank you

The WuSue · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2012, 18:53:06 »

The grammas and psydochromis that we've had wouldn't let anything new into the tank that wasn't double there size and had matching temperament. Tangs?

Reefpete · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2012, 18:57:46 »

Quote from: The WuSue on January 27, 2012, 18:53:06

The grammas and psydochromis that we've had wouldn't let anything new into the tank that wasn't double there size and had matching temperament. Tangs?

Not sure about tangs? Its only a 50 (36x18x18") with a decent amount of liverock.

The WuSue · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:40:23 »

Couple clowns?

Reefpete · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:45:38 »

Quote from: The WuSue on January 27, 2012, 19:40:23

Couple clowns?

Its been a thought...looking for a unique pair.

HUNGER · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:46:43 »

small angles should be fine any kind of gobys

Reefpete · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:48:21 »

Viggen · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:51:59 »

My cinnamon clown draws blood when I do h2o changes..... he's in a 210g. I would think some clowns would easily be able to take his attitude. Maroons are supposefto be some of the meanest however they are also ick /disease magnets.

Small yellow tang for a few years

micki · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:54:47 »

Maybe put him in time out in the sump and add the other fish. After a week add the grama?

Reefpete · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2012, 19:58:08 »

Quote from: micki on January 27, 2012, 19:54:47

Maybe put him in time out in the sump and add the other fish. After a week add the grama?

Hmmm...I would have to remove way too much live rock to catch him. Maybe I'll see about the clubs fish trap?

micki · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2012, 20:43:21 »

Quote from: Reefpete on January 27, 2012, 19:58:08

Hmmm...I would have to remove way too much live rock to catch him. Maybe I'll see about the clubs fish trap?

Well, there ya go!

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2012, 21:17:05 »

They typically guard a spot pretty well. I don't think it will go for the trap........ Can you put a divider in your tank. Let the two fish see each other, but not able to get to them.

When I put my Hippo tang in the tank, my RG would latch onto his belly and go for a ride. The tang really didn't care...... eventually it stopped. But I would avoid firefish with a RG.....the firefish is much to timid.

Reefpete · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2012, 21:24:09 »

Quote from: Wall_Tank on January 27, 2012, 21:17:05

They typically guard a spot pretty well. I don't think it will go for the trap........ Can you put a divider in your tank. Let the two fish see each other, but not able to get to them.

When I put my Hippo tang in the tank, my RG would latch onto his belly and go for a ride. The tang really didn't care...... eventually it stopped. But I would avoid firefish with a RG.....the firefish is much to timid.

I was questioning the effectiveness of the trap myself. It is a rather intelligent fish.

So, with your experience with the RG. What would you recommend as far as my next fish addition? Keeping in mind that its only a 50g.

Wall_Tank · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2012, 21:39:14 »

A Small Scopus Tang would be fine in a 50. Yellow, Brown

What do you have in the way of corals. A Small Angelfish would be okay too, unless your coral is too tempting for these guys.

Wrasses should do fine too.

Reefpete · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2012, 21:53:56 »

Quote from: Wall_Tank on January 27, 2012, 21:39:14

A Small Scopus Tang would be fine in a 50. Yellow, Brown

What do you have in the way of corals. A Small Angelfish would be okay too, unless your coral is too tempting for these guys.

Wrasses should do fine too.

No corals as of yet...just now getting ready to wrap up my lighting.
-I have contemplated an african flameback angel
-Also wondered about a six line wrasse
I'll look into the scopus as well. Thank you

Viggen · « **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2012, 22:27:25 »

also could do a blenny.... or hawk fish

tidepool · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2012, 08:21:58 »

If you are still looking for a pair of "unique" clowns - Jack's in Beavercreek has a pair of snowflake clowns that look pretty cool - going for $79 each which is pretty good for snowflake clowns - at least the pricing I have seen... you could always stop by on the way to/from the Ohio Reef Club meeting today

Reefpete · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2012, 17:26:23 »

Quote from: tidepool on January 28, 2012, 08:21:58

If you are still looking for a pair of "unique" clowns - Jack's in Beavercreek has a pair of snowflake clowns that look pretty cool - going for $79 each which is pretty good for snowflake clowns - at least the pricing I have seen... you could always stop by on the way to/from the Ohio Reef Club meeting today

Thanks for the heads up on the snowflakes, unfortunately I didn't see your posting until just now.

Quote from: Wall_Tank on January 27, 2012, 21:39:14

A Small Angelfish would be okay too, unless your coral is too tempting for these guys.
Wrasses should do fine too.

I'm debating between/a combination of African flameback angelfish, Splendid dottyback, and a six line wrasse. Dottyback last, I would think.
I may also omit the dottyback for...

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=791&cid=15

coral ranch · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2012, 18:07:05 »

I would maybe skip the dottyback. They get very agresive as they mature and just may turn the tables on the royal gramma. Some of the wrasse would do good as mentioned by walltank. Sixline,melanurus, secretive, mystery would all do well. I would be carefull on adding smaller fairy and flasher wrasses, they tend to get bullied.

Reefpete · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2012, 19:21:42 »

Quote from: coral ranch on January 28, 2012, 18:07:05

I would maybe skip the dottyback. They get very agresive as they mature and just may turn the tables on the royal gramma. Some of the wrasse would do good as mentioned by walltank. Sixline,melanurus, secretive, mystery would all do well. I would be carefull on adding smaller fairy and flasher wrasses, they tend to get bullied.

What are your opinions towards the african flameback?

coral ranch · « **Reply #20 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:52:48 »

They could nip corals but all and all I have had great luck with them. I think it would make a good choice

Reefpete · « **Reply #21 on:** January 29, 2012, 22:58:35 »

Quote from: coral ranch on January 29, 2012, 09:52:48

They could nip corals but all and all I have had great luck with them. I think it would make a good choice

Thanks Rich! I am really debating on getting one

I'm going to try to do some more research, and hopefully I'll get some more opinions.

Do you know anything/have experience with this damselfish?

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=791&cid=15

Viggen · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2012, 00:01:44 »

damselfish = aggressive

HUNGER · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:09:06 »

Quote from: Viggen on January 30, 2012, 00:01:44

damselfish = aggressive

+1

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