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ThRoewer · 08/04/2017, 04:14 AM

It's generally not an overly difficult fish to get to live in a tank - that is if you know how to pick one that hasn't been damaged by the supply chain.

Getting large ones is generally a good way to set yourself up for failure.

Small ones between 2 and 4 inches are IME the most likely to survive and thrive in a reef tank.

Larger ones I would only buy if I see them eating well in person - not just nibbling a bit but really digging in.

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08/04/2017, 04:14 AM	#5552
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	It's generally not an overly difficult fish to get to live in a tank - that is if you know how to pick one that hasn't been damaged by the supply chain. Getting large ones is generally a good way to set yourself up for failure. Small ones between 2 and 4 inches are IME the most likely to survive and thrive in a reef tank. Larger ones I would only buy if I see them eating well in person - not just nibbling a bit but really digging in. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...