Reef Discussion

[jashay]

interesting. I have 1 from very small, around a cm or so give or take a few mm. now about 4cm, it has never been agessive or any other problems. the only reason I got it though is because the missus wanted one. i would of preffered to put that to some corals :D

 

[Dr. Schell]

You have to remember that the damsels are a HUGE family of fish and include all of the the Clownfish and Chromis. A relatively peaceful damsel, with beautiful coluration is Talbots Damsel. These are relatively inexpensive and rarely become an issue in the aquarium.

Here is a link to a picture of Talbots Damesl:
http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=t...0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&biw=1688&bih=849

 

[rosechaser]

They look great, are they available?

This is the chromis I was looking at
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15 1634 113&pcatid=113

Very nice blue...not sure if they are available?

 

[Dr. Schell]

These fish are from the carabian. Just like the royal grammas, if you could get your hands on one, its cost would be expensive.
Talbots damsels are commonly availible in Australia and generally sell for about $15.

 

[jashay]

those Talbots are a nice damsel! havent seen them around before. the blue reef chromis is nice too. shame it would be so expensive. what I was saying is there is a lot of other options for blue coloured fish out there :D

 

[Dr. Schell]

if you tank is established, you could try a blue linkia starfish. Mine has thrived with little attention. Feeds on detritus and the occasional bit of food that the fish, nassarius or shrimpo do not get.

 

[jashay]

how do the linkia starfish go with moving around, as in do they know stuff over alot?

 

[Dr. Schell]

no, the creep over things, but do not knowk them over

 

[jashay]

awesome!

I did have one in a little nano, went to my brothers shop and was sold. been wanting one or two again as they are cool and not overly expensive, I think I got mine for around 12 bucks.
might have to get the LFS to get some in. dont want massive ones though. which type would be best? say growth to around maybe 3 inchs? tops?

 

[Dr. Schell]

Fromia indica stays relatively small and is bright red. Is quite hardy and does not eat coral

 

[Tang]

Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis cyaneus) is from the Atlantic so chances are an importer would be able to source them.

The unfortunate part is that they will probably be $50-70.

That's one expensive chromis!

 

[MTG]

Those atlantic chromis look much better then the normal ones we see avaliable. its not as dear as some anthias:confused: lol