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The Fish Finder
02/03/2009, 05:45 PM
I am currently setting up a cool water (68-74F) FOWLR. The reason i am going this way is because two fish i want to keep need those water temps. But i am having trouble finding other fish that will do fine in those temps. Dose anyone here have any suggestions? The two fish i will be getting is a spices of anthias and a spices of butterfly. The tank will be a 75G RR with a 40G sump.

Umbriel
02/03/2009, 07:19 PM
If you can afford them, check out the ornate trunkfish on Diver's Den:

http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=55404

http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=55485

fender4string
02/03/2009, 07:38 PM
the catalina goby is a cool water goby and looks pretty sweet too. I'm not sure what temperature they do best at though so you'd have to check that out.

The Fish Finder
02/03/2009, 08:11 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14311809#post14311809 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Umbriel
If you can afford them, check out the ornate trunkfish on Diver's Den:

http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=55404

http://liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=55485



ooooo nice. I though they were colder water but i was wrong. And cheap too. Thanks for the suggestion. More suggestions are welcomed

The Fish Finder
02/03/2009, 08:14 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14311953#post14311953 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by fender4string
the catalina goby is a cool water goby and looks pretty sweet too. I'm not sure what temperature they do best at though so you'd have to check that out.



Family: Gobiidae
Range: Gulf of California, Eastern Pacific Ocean
Size: Up to 2 inches
Diet: Carnivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: Yes
Tank Conditions: 68-75ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Moderate
Reproduction: Egg Layer


Another great suggestion. I am now starting to feel really great about this tank i am doing. I was really happy about doing the tank because of the two fish i wanted but i wasn't to sure what else i can do. More fish please :)

karaim
02/03/2009, 10:18 PM
If you go with bigger, more aggressive fish, the Garibaldi Damsel is a big, bright, coldwater damsel.

The Fish Finder
02/04/2009, 02:56 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14313347#post14313347 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by karaim
If you go with bigger, more aggressive fish, the Garibaldi Damsel is a big, bright, coldwater damsel.

They are a very nice fish but to aggressive for this tank. I rate them as one of the top 10 most aggressive fish available in the trade.

coolwaves
02/05/2009, 12:53 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14317998#post14317998 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by The Fish Finder
They are a very nice fish but to aggressive for this tank. I rate them as one of the top 10 most aggressive fish available in the trade.

Actually, accounts vary widely on this issue. It seems that sex, age, aquascaping (availability of hide-outs), or simply individual personality have some impact on aggressive behavior. There is no doubt, though, that they dislike others of their kind in their proximity (with the notable exception of mates). More than once I was stunned watching video of this species near its territory in the wild as they seemingly didn't even notice fish of other species (at least smaller ones) that passed through their turf. They even tolerate the presence of their own kind, provided they are juveniles with blue spots; perhaps most of the aggression is between older, conspecific males, who are under the constant threat of losing prime real estate to one another. In any case, I believe it's at least possible to successfully include this species in your system, provided you get a small juvenile, that you create one or more suitable hiding places for every specimen, and that you add the garibaldi after the other specimens have fully settled into the aquarium. It may not hurt to ask the dealer to observe the available garibaldi stock and select a more passive individual.
There are probably some available at www.reefhotspot (http://www.reefhotspot.com). I ordered one from them a few months ago, and aside from some apparent shock during the first few days (they hold them in their tropical systems, and I run mine in the 50's F), it's doing great. Also, if you're considering invertebrates, here's a fairly rare temperate anemone that would be perfect at your temperature for a very good price: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=56082.
Good luck on you project.
(BTW, what species of butterfly and anthis are you looking at?)

fender4string
02/05/2009, 09:14 PM
I have to bump this thread because this tank sounds like it's gonna be sweet and I want to see pictures of it :D.

Suggesting the catalina goby spent my coldwater knowledge lol. There's a lot of fish experts on here-no more suggestions guys/gals?