New Pipefish tank - Corals?

1337 · 04/12/2011, 11:57 AM

I recently added a blue stripe pipefish to my 3g Picotope.
Its the only fish in the tank, of course.

I was curious about what kinds of corals would be safe to add to the tank?
I have some zoa's, and a couple small ricordias, but thats all for now.

Thanks!

namxas · 04/12/2011, 02:39 PM

A 3 gal pico is pretty tight for a flagfin, as these are swimming species. However, I know that bluestripes often come in very small, but I digress...

Rics may or may not be OK with a small flagfin, depending on the pipe's habits (whether it perches on coral) as a ric could definitely swallow a bluestripe. I'd be concerned about the constant proximity between fish and coral.

1337 · 04/20/2011, 12:39 AM

He only really seems to perch in the back in his little hiding spots. I keep the rics on the top of my rocks, and he's never swam up there.

Thanks.

04/12/2011, 11:57 AM	#1
1337 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 130	New Pipefish tank - Corals? I recently added a blue stripe pipefish to my 3g Picotope. Its the only fish in the tank, of course. I was curious about what kinds of corals would be safe to add to the tank? I have some zoa's, and a couple small ricordias, but thats all for now. Thanks!

04/12/2011, 02:39 PM	#2
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	A 3 gal pico is pretty tight for a flagfin, as these are swimming species. However, I know that bluestripes often come in very small, but I digress... Rics may or may not be OK with a small flagfin, depending on the pipe's habits (whether it perches on coral) as a ric could definitely swallow a bluestripe. I'd be concerned about the constant proximity between fish and coral. __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

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04/20/2011, 12:39 AM	#3
1337 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 130	He only really seems to perch in the back in his little hiding spots. I keep the rics on the top of my rocks, and he's never swam up there. Thanks.