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Generally, got to introduce/make sure some fear factor to induce schooling. Else when feel safe they won't school.

Tangs are territorial but we see them school in open ocean (I just watched Maldives reef on YouTube and can literally see Adult PBT school together).

Schooling - must be the kiasi factor

Bully/Fight - must be the kiasu factor

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Generally, got to introduce/make sure some fear factor to induce schooling. Else when feel safe they won't school.

Tangs are territorial but we see them school in open ocean (I just watched Maldives reef on YouTube and can literally see Adult PBT school together).

Schooling - must be the kiasi factor

Bully/Fight - must be the kiasu factor

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Agreed..ocean r big n even fish like bump head parrotfish, barracuda, etc school together..

For our small ocean @ hm, I believe must get smaller fish then they will school together to guard against bigger fish..cheers

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Nice.......

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Very nice school of fire fishes !!!!!!!

 

But if tank is having Angels, does that mean that the Fire Fish school will get freaked out & die ?

i'm not sure if angels will freak them out or not as i do not have.

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Very nice may I know what's the feeding pattern like? And what u feed them. Thanks

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You should perhaps consider some of the dartfishes in the genus Ptereleotris, as most form schools. Aside from Chromis, I've found Neopomacentrus species good in schools (and not at all aggressive). Another relatively peaceful damsel to consider is Lepidozygus tapeinosoma - though perhaps not an easy one to come by. (I've mostly seen it offered for sale as a Pseudanthias!)

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Ive been looking for a school of the dwarf dartfish,Aioliops Megastigma. It would be perfect for my 2ft nano. Although many of those who keep them mentioned they are very sensitive and touchy.

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Ive been looking for a school of the dwarf dartfish,Aioliops Megastigma. It would be perfect for my 2ft nano. Although many of those who keep them mentioned they are very sensitive and touchy.

I have not heard any long term success stories. Would be good to know...

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Princess anthia I got 4pcs frm AC & they seem to be schooling even in my nano tank.

Hi Bro

I'm contemplating to have a school of anthias. I understand the care level for Princess anthias range from moderate to difficult. Are your anthias already feeding? If they are, what food do you feed them?

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Lights just off not long ago I took pictures again my rbta don't like it haha. I feed them pellets & cyclopeeze I will normally crush the pellets when I feed the princesses. My PT & BT don't like tiny pellets.

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Very nice school of fire fishes !!!!!!!

But if tank is having Angels, does that mean that the Fire Fish school will get freaked out & die ?

That's what happen to mine. i used to have 10+ fire fish a few and they do school together everytime. But, they are always freaked out by my big tangs and angels when they swim very fast or aggressively. Eventually, non of the fire fish survived.


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That's what happen to mine. i used to have 10+ fire fish a few and they do school together everytime. But, they are always freaked out by my big tangs and angels when they swim very fast or aggressively. Eventually, non of the fire fish survived.

Ah ...... That is sad.

Sigh ... I guess we have to make choices went it comes to community vs captivity.

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Purple Queens Need Very Friendly Tank Mates..Needs Multipel Feedings

I have 3 But Got Washed Out After The Partial Crash..

I Notice They Love Dim Lighting..

But if you are A New Reefer..Be Ready for them.. TUKA Anthias A.K.A Pink Queen Anthias Need A Mature Tank To Thrive..

Those Firegoby"s Would be nice..

If You Plan To Go Anthias..There are some Alternative Species..

1: Diapar's

2:Lyretail's

3:Hutci's

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I just add 5 purple queens from marine life to my tank. See if they school with my dispars

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James

Reviving my reef tank :

Crystal glass 53" x 22" x 17" rimless (inclusive of 12"x22"x17" IOS)

Life Reef HVS3-24 with mazzei venturi

ATI Sunpower 8 x 39w T5 (4 x Blue plus, 2 x Aqua blue special, Coral plus)

ZET Light 3 x 3w LEDs moonlight

Arctica 1/3 Hp + 1/4 Hp back up

Vortech mp40w x 3 + Jebao wp25

Eheim 1264 x 3 + water blaster 5000

Vortech back up battery

TLF-150 + Rowaphos

Activated carbon

Kamoer 3 channel + CaCl2 + NaHCo3

150L Refugium with DSB, miracle mud, cheato

2ft T5 x 2 light tubes for refugium

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I just add 5 purple queens from marine life to my tank. See if they school with my dispars

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Yes They Might.. its A Good Idea To Have A Matured Shoal Of Anthias..Beacause New Anthias Will Monkey See Monkey Do...

Good Luck On Your Queen! :)

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300Gallons of Pure Goodness! >Dimensions 6x2x2 (Foot)

1: Maxspect 160 Watt qty-2

2: Vortech MP 40 Wes

3:Jaebao WP40 qty-2

3: Skimz Becket Skimmer/ Ehiem 1260

4: Dymax XC 900 Calcium Reactor

5: American Pinpoint PH Controller

6: Iwaki MD 55 And MD 70 (Return)

7: Hydra Aquatics FR45 Reactor

8:Hailea 10HP Chiller

R2R forum->>>http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/photography-forum/154896-ashwins-reefing-photography.html

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You should perhaps consider some of the dartfishes in the genus Ptereleotris, as most form schools. Aside from Chromis, I've found Neopomacentrus species good in schools (and not at all aggressive). Another relatively peaceful damsel to consider is Lepidozygus tapeinosoma - though perhaps not an easy one to come by. (I've mostly seen it offered for sale as a Pseudanthias!)

 

Tony

would love to get a school of ptereleotris grammifica.

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Happy Reefing,

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