Alright, so I've been thinking, and the blennies I liked look nothing like the "real" blennies... The blennies I like are the scooter blennies, however, since they are difficult to care for, and I haven't found any real blennies that look like them, I was thinking, instead of a blennie, I like the gobies about the same... Could I keep one of the smaller, easier gobies instead of a blennie?
Could someone help me out?
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Alright, cool, I've taken a fancy to the orange spotted goby, and I wonder if he would fit into the mix? Two clown fish, one orange spotted goby? Oh, and about the refugium/sump, can I get one of those going later? And would he require a tiger pistol shrimp? I would like to load this tank up with the cool stuff and I think it will be cool with the mix I've chosen, however, I want it to work right lol... So I know the equipment I will need, here are the animals I would like...: I would like to have the two clowns, the orange spotted goby, the fifteen blue hermits and/ or snails, and possibly a tiger pistol shrimp for the goby...
Orange-spotted gobies are pretty cool. Because you've got the time, make sure you know exactly what you want, and that the store gets those fish at least occasionally. If you get a shrimp goby, don't let the store try to tell you that they'll only go with a shrimp they've paired with and charge you extra.
We have a scooter blenny/dragonet, but he was at the store a long time and eating prepared foods. They're slow eaters, so probably wouldn't go well with clowns (who are pushy pigs).
We have a scooter blenny/dragonet, but he was at the store a long time and eating prepared foods. They're slow eaters, so probably wouldn't go well with clowns (who are pushy pigs).
Alright, thanks, I knew that, which was why I switched to the goby... I can't wait... Tomorrow, I think I'm going to go price my rock and equipment if I can... I'll keep you guys posted! 
Thanks, can't wait to get it set up... Even though they don't need one, I think I'm going to get a pistol shrimp anyway just to see the symbiotic relationship... Little extra work when it comes to feeding, but totally worth it!
Thanks, can't wait to get it set up... Even though they don't need one, I think I'm going to get a pistol shrimp anyway just to see the symbiotic relationship... Little extra work when it comes to feeding, but totally worth it! oh, and btw, I like the percula ones cause they look like the version of clown fish I know of... Are these easy, or hard in terms of clownfish? I like their color pattern so if they are easy I will get them, if not, I'll get an easier yet similar looking one like oclaris... (Don't know how to spell it srry)
Going to have Dad's friend help me out with setting this thing up as well, he knows a lot about it... He has two systems set up at home, one reef, one larger, more predatory tank... I don't really know when I'll go looking for the equipment, hopefully sometime later in the week. I'm also going to be getting a couple of books to help with it too, just for refference, or if I forget something, or get stuck... Keep you posted...
the orange spotted gobie if it is the one I am thinking about is a sand sifting sleeper gobie....they are great fish but tend to be jumpers so make sure you have a tight fitting lid. They are not shrimp gobies and will not pair with a shrimp......I think there are orange spotted shrimp gobies which will pair up.Just make sure you get the right shrimp for the gobie....interesting shrimp gobies are yellow watchman gobies also, fairly common and easy to get.
Hello once again! I have a question about a protein skimmer I found on marine depot... I'm not sure if it would be good for my aquarium and I'm not sure if it would be good at all... It's only 39.99 dollars atm and I'm not sure... It's called the Azoo Mignon Skimmer Hang On Back Power Filter, is this a good protein skimmer? If it is I want to buy it, seeing as it would be a key piece of equipment, and if I can buy it now for cheap that would be awesome. Is it a good deal? Here's a link to the product page at marine depot.
Azoo Mignon Skimmer Hang On Back Power Filter
Tell me if it's a good deal...
Azoo Mignon Skimmer Hang On Back Power Filter
Tell me if it's a good deal...
Definately not what you want to buy. This will not do much for you except waste electricity. Even a SeaClone 100 would be bettear than this, but I would recommend an AquaC Remora hang on skimmer for your tank. They're a little bit more expensive but you can usually find a good deal on a used one on Ebay.
Alright, thanks, I'm glad you told me that lol, I'll look around at petco... Like I've said, my Dad's friend is like an expert at salt water aquariums, so I'm gonna ask him to help me find my equipment when I go out for it... Thanks, I'll keep you guys updated!
And sadly no, there is no society whatsoever near me... Closest one is in Tampa, and that's miles away... I'm thinking about starting one myself once I get really good, but... LOL... That's one of the reasons I'm here...
And sadly no, there is no society whatsoever near me... Closest one is in Tampa, and that's miles away... I'm thinking about starting one myself once I get really good, but... LOL... That's one of the reasons I'm here...