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by rusticfox
Sun May 18, 2025 12:31 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: identifying the fin nipping culprit
Replies: 3
Views: 4

Re: identifying the fin nipping culprit

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 ...
by rusticfox
Sat May 17, 2025 8:21 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: setting up a fish only tank
Replies: 12
Views: 42

Re: setting up a fish only tank

Love the tank plan, Scott - go all out and make it a stunning reef setup, the dimensions are perfect for it.
by rusticfox
Sat May 17, 2025 4:59 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: setting up a fish only tank
Replies: 12
Views: 42

Re: setting up a fish only tank

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.
by rusticfox
Sat May 17, 2025 12:38 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: setting up a fish only tank
Replies: 12
Views: 42

Re: setting up a fish only tank

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 ...
by rusticfox
Fri May 16, 2025 12:38 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: advice for a 180l setup
Replies: 3
Views: 14

Re: advice for a 180l setup

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 ...
by rusticfox
Fri May 16, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: Introducing a new fish to a tank with a damsel.
Replies: 3
Views: 15

Re: Introducing a new fish to a tank with a damsel.

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 ...
by rusticfox
Wed Apr 23, 2025 9:45 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A nickname i'd rather not be called
Replies: 11
Views: 106

Re: A nickname i'd rather not be called

Yeah, you're not wrong, it's indeed a juvenile fuzzy dwarf lion, cute little guy.
by rusticfox
Wed Apr 23, 2025 8:26 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A nickname i'd rather not be called
Replies: 11
Views: 106

Re: A nickname i'd rather not be called

Spot on ben, got the ID correct, female bellus swallowtail angel indeed
by rusticfox
Wed Apr 23, 2025 5:12 pm
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A nickname i'd rather not be called
Replies: 11
Views: 106

Re: A nickname i'd rather not be called

Maybe we've got a case of mistaken identity here, think the signs are pointing to a young fella, those rings on the pecs are giving it away.
by rusticfox
Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: Saltwater Fish
Topic: A nickname i'd rather not be called
Replies: 11
Views: 106

A nickname i'd rather not be called

Time flies, right... my little one's growing up fast. I'm getting that feeling, an upgrade is on the horizon, lol...