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In my 135 gallon I have a Yellow tang, a Whitetail bristle tooth, and a Bellus angel fish. I would like to add either a Gold Flake Angel or a Majestic Angel or maybe even a Scribbled or a Blue line Angel ( have not made my mind up yet). Is there any concern with aggression with the Bellus? Whichever I choose, it will be sub adult sized (2 to 3" max) and my Bellus is about 4" at this time.
There shouldn't be much of an aggression issue with the bellus. The tangs will probably show some aggressiveness.

The goldflake and scribbled will be fine in that size tank. The majestic and blueline are eventually going to be borderline to big.
 

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There shouldn't be much of an aggression issue with the bellus. The tangs will probably show some aggressiveness.

The goldflake and scribbled will be fine in that size tank. The majestic and blueline are eventually going to be borderline to big.
Thanks! I know about the size possibility with the Majestic and Blueline but hoping that I would be upgraded size wise by the time they attained that size point... I have read that Majestic is pretty slow growing. Thanks again!
 

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I keep wanting a blue sapphire damsel, or spring damsel, as I love the color. One fish store says they're good if there is only one, another will say they are pretty aggressive. What is the overall opinion on these?
 

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I keep wanting a blue sapphire damsel, or spring damsel, as I love the color. One fish store says they're good if there is only one, another will say they are pretty aggressive. What is the overall opinion on these?
They are perhaps the most peaceful damsel around. They will stake out a small territory, but don't present much of an issue toward tankmates. They can also be kept as multiples and will just space themselves out.
 

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Hi guys and gals , I'm thinking about gettting a mated pair of Centropyge Loricula, too put in my 90g (120x50x80 cm ),has anybody got any advice ? Are they reef and invertebrates safe .. will a mated pair be ok in a 90 g .. any comments or advice much appreciated!!!
Thanks Mack .
 

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Hi guys and gals , I'm thinking about gettting a mated pair of Centropyge Loricula, too put in my 90g (120x50x80 cm ),has anybody got any advice ? Are they reef and invertebrates safe .. will a mated pair be ok in a 90 g .. any comments or advice much appreciated!!!
Thanks Mack .
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Hi guys and gals , I'm thinking about gettting a mated pair of Centropyge Loricula, too put in my 90g (120x50x80 cm ),has anybody got any advice ? Are they reef and invertebrates safe .. will a mated pair be ok in a 90 g .. any comments or advice much appreciated!!!
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Hi does anybody have experience keeping a mated pair of Centropyge Loricula in a 90g
 

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Hi guys and gals , I'm thinking about gettting a mated pair of Centropyge Loricula, too put in my 90g (120x50x80 cm ),has anybody got any advice ? Are they reef and invertebrates safe .. will a mated pair be ok in a 90 g .. any comments or advice much appreciated!!!
Thanks Mack .
If they are already a bonded pr then they should be fine in that size tank. However, flames can be hit-or-miss as far as being safe with coral. Some are completely fine with corals, some are fine for awhile, then start to nip, others nip right away. Fleshy brain corals, zoas, and clams are most at risk.
 

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If they are already a bonded pr then they should be fine in that size tank. However, flames can be hit-or-miss as far as being safe with coral. Some are completely fine with corals, some are fine for awhile, then start to nip, others nip right away. Fleshy brain corals, zoas, and clams are most at risk.
Ok thank you !
 

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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a Midas and Lawn Mower blennies together?
 

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In 4'+ tanks it works fine. It can wirk in smaller tanks if the midas is in the tank first.

I have a 65 Corner and it is going through a big change this weekend including new aquascape. I have a lawnmower in their now but he will be moved to a stock tank this week and after the project be re introduced. Should I snag a Midas Blenny before I reintroduced the lawnmower?
 

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I have a 65 Corner and it is going through a big change this weekend including new aquascape. I have a lawnmower in their now but he will be moved to a stock tank this week and after the project be re introduced. Should I snag a Midas Blenny before I reintroduced the lawnmower?
Yes.
 

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I have 180 gallon sps gallon tank , And i always fantasize about having Harlequin tuskfish, Will eat it shrimps and snails. are corals, clams and small fish will be safe ?
 

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I have 180 gallon sps gallon tank , And i always fantasize about having Harlequin tuskfish, Will eat it shrimps and snails. are corals, clams and small fish will be safe ?
Motile inverts and sometimes small fish are on the menu.
 

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73G Reefer 350
Current inhabitants:
Pair large clarkii clowns (hoping to move them to their own tank in 1-2months)
Yellow wrasse
Lubbock's wrasse
African Flameback angel (he might be leaving also, been nipping my clam)
Cleaner shrimp
bubbletip brittle star
trochus, nerite, and cerith snails
~6 hermits
various SPS, LPS, and a derasa clam

Wanting to add:
borbonius anthias
purple firefish
flame wrasse
rhomboid wrasse
Flamefin tang

Main question is can the borbonius be added before the clowns are moved? They are by far the most aggressive fish in the tank right now.
 

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73G Reefer 350
Current inhabitants:
Pair large clarkii clowns (hoping to move them to their own tank in 1-2months)
Yellow wrasse
Lubbock's wrasse
African Flameback angel (he might be leaving also, been nipping my clam)
Cleaner shrimp
bubbletip brittle star
trochus, nerite, and cerith snails
~6 hermits
various SPS, LPS, and a derasa clam

Wanting to add:
borbonius anthias
purple firefish
flame wrasse
rhomboid wrasse
Flamefin tang

Main question is can the borbonius be added before the clowns are moved? They are by far the most aggressive fish in the tank right now.
It should be fine to add the borbonius.
 

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I have a 75g with 2 T/P Clowns, Firefish, Melanurus and Flasher Wrasse. Setting up the QT again today and decided to get a Kole Tang. I read that they can be somewhat aggressive to other fish, mostly other algae grazers. Should I worry about it with the stock I have now?
 

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