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Help me Decide.....Chalice Tank


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    Mike - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default Help me Decide.....Chalice Tank

    With my wife leaving me my head has been all over the map. I am picking up the tank tomorrow and getting it on the stand and at least plumbed.

    Livestock wise it is going to be tight for a while. I want to get the pyramids and a few other interesting fish. Coral wise I am torn. I want to really do a dedicated species tank and I love echinophyllia as much as acropora now.

    I think the echino's may be a little easier to keep and not get aggravated as easily. The Acropora are way more sensetive plus come with the risk of all the pest.

    I want to decide before I start moving on finalizing the lights. I actually just made up my own mind. I am going to do Echono's.

    Are there any pest associated with them that anyone knows of???
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    demonclownfish - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    i dont know of any pests for them? but great choice on the pyramids

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    Mike - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Those and some other accent fish
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    I think your making a good choice going with chalices. I have been having troubles with my sps lately and I'm overall tired of having to micro manage the tank so much. Meanwhile my lps and nems are doing great. While I LOVE acros, I will be only adding in interesting chalice from here on out, or perhaps some of the neat new nems.

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    The chalice tank is a good choice. Very stress free and beautifull!

    No clue on the pests....

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    I vote acros! Mostly because I am an addict and partly because everyone else has said chalices.

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    Mike - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sir Patrick View Post
    The chalice tank is a good choice. Very stress free and beautifull!

    No clue on the pests....
    I need something to relax too that is not high maintenance. Just want to chill and enjoy.
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    i have heard of chalice eating starfish. a hitchhiker type that comes with live rock. I wish I had more details on them, from what I know you need a starfish eating shrimp to try to get rid of them. besides that chalices are great, kinda pricey but very nice non the less.
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    NO live rock in my tank all Marco rock and dried out again.
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    Mike, I've been getting into chalices more and more lately, you'll have to drive around the lake and come grab a freebie. Sent you a PM.

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