Tinker's vs. Declivis

[skibum9884]

So, I have the opportunity to purchase a declivis at a great price. From what I hear they're very hardy, and have even read an article on Reefbuilders about how slight nipping can actually be beneficial.

My question is, I see on LA's Diver's Den that the Tinker's is listed as reef compatible "with caution" and the Declivis says "No."

I figured these fish would be verrrrry similar in terms of being reef compatible. Should I hold off for a Tinker's? (or pony up the big bucks for the one on LA!)

Anyone have issues with them picking at SPS and some Acans to the point that they needed to be removed? I wanted to make sure there won't be any issues before I purchase and make a huge mistake (however understand there's always a risk).

Thanks for the advice!

[tcmfish]

They ARE going to be similar and the reef compatibility on LA is not always completely accurate along with their tank sizes ;) If you have a good deal on a fish you want and know the risk go for it!

[skibum9884]

having not seen either in person, does anyone feel the Tinker's is worth the extra money?

[euod]

It's all personal really. Tinkeri is more refined IMO so costs more.

[LobsterOfJustice]

I like the declivis more... more color. I have a source that quoted me $200 for one, I'm going to put one or two in my new 180.

Remember they like cooler water, 76 max.

[jmaneyapanda]

Personally, I like the declevis more too, but it is personal opinion. I recently sold my true blue Tinker to make room for a declevis pair.

[ccampbell57]

I have a pair of Declivis and love them. I like the Tinkeri too, but they usually come in much larger.

[LobsterOfJustice]

Never heard of a "true blue tinkeri", pics or description?

[jmaneyapanda]

Never heard of a "true blue tinkeri", pics or description?

He was "true blue"- never got sick, ate everything, freindly.....

er.....I mean he was LE Rare ultra Tinkers. For sale- $13,000.:lolspin:

[LobsterOfJustice]

huh, never heard that expression before

[jmaneyapanda]

I shouldve worded myself better. Sorry. FWIW:

http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/true-blue.html

[skibum9884]

can anyone comment on how they've been in reefs? what you keep, if they nip (which I would guess they do), and if they've done any damage?

[jmaneyapanda]

My Tinker was fine in my reef. Never an issue.

[nismo_32]

i have had both in a reef even with brains and lps and never touched anything it might just have been luck or individual fish. i had a mitratus, declevis, tinker pair and burgess without any problems. although my tinkers would eat my chalice if i fragged it and then put it right back into the tank. when i fragged i had to put the chalices in another tank for a day pr two before putting it back in the display...hope this helps.... good luck

[LobsterOfJustice]

He was "true blue"- never got sick, ate everything, freindly.....

er.....I mean he was LE Rare ultra Tinkers. For sale- $13,000.:lolspin:

Come to think of it, maybe that's what DD meant by that blue pair of potters LOL.

[4wheelvfr]

Come to think of it, maybe that's what DD meant by that blue pair of potters LOL.

Lol