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What to get in trade-in
In a month or two I'm hoping to trade in my current fish stock (Clown, Three-Stripe Damsel and Sixline Wrasse) at Preuss (already got the 'ok' from them). I am torn between getting a smaller clown and an anemone or a Goby and shrimp pair. I want a centerpiece type of fish or pair. What is going to be happiest and most enjoyable in the long run? I'd welcome additional suggestions as well.
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by mrs.som; 09-21-2010 at 08:12 PM.
29 gallon Biocube: Stock equipment, SR3 Skimmer
Le Frog, Lawnmower Blenny
The Petries, Clarkii Clowns
Kermit, Emerald Crab
Leather Coral, Kenya Trees, Red Mushrooms
~More to come as budget allows!~
get a Picasso pair, and a RBTA. or get some Onyx clowns.Originally Posted by mrs.som
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Ooo, man I'm a newbie and those types of clowns are a bit out of my price range, though they are gorgeous! I'm looking about a $70 budget after my trade-in and the extra money I'll have to add.
Thanks for the input though!
29 gallon Biocube: Stock equipment, SR3 Skimmer
Le Frog, Lawnmower Blenny
The Petries, Clarkii Clowns
Kermit, Emerald Crab
Leather Coral, Kenya Trees, Red Mushrooms
~More to come as budget allows!~
maybe get some purple firefish. they're always cool too.
I would talk to fishtal about some picassos. then get a rbta. If funds are an issue...save up and get them.
I'd also recommend a yasha goby and pistol shrimp.
In a small tank it is hard to beat having the cool symbiotic relationships that those animals share. All would do well in a 29 gallon biocube...I know cause I have them right now.
Other cool fish I would recommend include ...the yellow canary (fang) blenny and a red elongated dotyback. Both are fairly small, fairly non-aggressive, and fun to watch because they are always foraging for food in the rock.
I would like to try one of the captive bred mandarins too...but haven't yet. Previously having one of these wouldn't have been possible in a small tank. But again, they are a little spendy.
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@EMUreef - firefish are gorgeous no doubt but what about personality? The last set I saw was just kind of hovering there.
@Jimsflies - thanks for the tip on the picassos, maybe I'll look into those guys for a Christmas present.
I do like the Canary Fang Blenny, saw one at Preuss last time and he/she definitely caught my eye.
The dottyback is pretty cute too.
I really appreciate everyone's input...you guys are so friendly, definitely gives me a good impression of Michiganders
29 gallon Biocube: Stock equipment, SR3 Skimmer
Le Frog, Lawnmower Blenny
The Petries, Clarkii Clowns
Kermit, Emerald Crab
Leather Coral, Kenya Trees, Red Mushrooms
~More to come as budget allows!~
I have a Yellow Rose goby pistol shrimp combo and I love them! Watching the goby feed the shrimp is one of my favorite feeding time experiences!
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I wouldn't put an RBTA in a 29 cube to save my soul. I suppose it can work but my RBTA's are both about 13" across. You would really limit your corals, and nems can and will move a little, or alot if they want to. In other words you will not be choosing where they choose to settle.
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@MizTanks - I am leaning toward that, both for price reasons and for lasting entertainment value.
@RMalone - Ooo, that is a bit big...though I guess it would be fine considering I want a centerpiece.
Decisions, decisions!
29 gallon Biocube: Stock equipment, SR3 Skimmer
Le Frog, Lawnmower Blenny
The Petries, Clarkii Clowns
Kermit, Emerald Crab
Leather Coral, Kenya Trees, Red Mushrooms
~More to come as budget allows!~
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