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juice79
07/26/2013, 01:15 PM
I have a 210g (7ftX24X24") that is all softies and LPS. Pic below

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/gallery/files/1/0/7/7/3/img_20130619_190109.jpg

I got into this hobby becuase I like the fish more than the corals so I think I want to continue in that direction. I want to add more angels and non reef safe wrasses etc. Not looking to add predatory fish.

Tank is all leathers and softies (colts, toadstools, palys, shrooms, xenia, gsp), LPS (hammers, frogs torches), and some gorgs. I do not have any fleshy brains, acans or clams.

I think I will have to remove all the LPS (hammers, frogs torches), what are your guys thoughts?

tylersarah
07/26/2013, 01:34 PM
How do you keep your sand so beautiful?

Allmost
07/26/2013, 01:51 PM
If it was me, I would let the corals grow more, and then introduce more none reef safe fish like angels and butterflies ... this way if/when they do munch on corals, it would not be that noticeable.

hammers and torches are fine with most of angelfish ... at least in my case :)

none reef safe wrasses would make a mess and kill and eat your cleanup crew ... those Id avoid , or try to :)

juice79
07/26/2013, 04:29 PM
If it was me, I would let the corals grow more, and then introduce more none reef safe fish like angels and butterflies ... this way if/when they do munch on corals, it would not be that noticeable.

hammers and torches are fine with most of angelfish ... at least in my case :)

none reef safe wrasses would make a mess and kill and eat your cleanup crew ... those Id avoid , or try to :)

That pic was actually taken right after I turned the lights on...the coral colonies I have are actually decent sizes and fill the tank up very nicely

I would hate to put angels in and lose corals I could have given to a fellow reefer

zachfishman
07/26/2013, 08:13 PM
Remove anything you'd mind losing. If you want to try certain corals with new additions, you can always frag out before hand. Just remember removing any fish from a reef can be awfully difficult.