Posted by gerard on October 16, 2008 under Saltwater Fish | 
The Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, also commonly called the Beak Coralfish, is found in reefs in both the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This butterflyfish is one of the three species in the genus Chelmon, all being known for having longer beaks.
In the aquarium
Copperband butterflyfish can grow to 8 inches (20 cm) but in a home aquarium are usually found at half that size.[citation needed] They do well at a normal reef temperature range of 75 to 84 °F (24 to 29 °C), with a tank size of at least 75 gallons[vague] with lots of live rock to graze on. This species is not reef safe. It will eat many invertebrates, including parasitic forms such as Calliactis parasitica (Parasitic anemone).
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Posted by gerard on October 13, 2008 under Saltwater Fish |
The flame angel, Centropyge loricula, is a marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae found in tropical waters of the Pacific Ocean at depths of between 15 and 60 m. Its length is up to 15 cm. The flame angel is found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to a depth of 60 m. It is secretive and stays near shelter. It feeds on algae and forms harems of 3 to 7 individuals. Coloration is bright orange-red with a vertical elongate black blotch and 4 or 5 bars on the sides, the posterior part of the dorsal and anal fins with alternating short purple-blue and black bands. Specimens from the Marquesas lack the vertical black bars.
In the aquarium
It has been reared in captivity. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade. In captivity, this species feeds on a variety of food including live brine shrimp, frozen meaty foods as well as spirulina, seaweed sheets and pellets. Easy to feed. The Flame Angel is known to be shy upon introduction to an established aquarium (especially smaller specimens) but within a week will gain confidence and is then constantly seen grazing around live rock during the day. Will fight with other fish if challenged for space or kept with similar species (dwarf angels) in a small tank. Some texts advise that this should be a final addition to a tank.
Range
It is found in various reefs of Oceania, most common in Marshall, Line, and Cook Islands. The fish is also, although less commonly, found in the Hawaiian islands.
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Posted by gerard on September 18, 2008 under Saltwater Fish |
The Firefish Goby is a really cool little fish. They are reef safe, easy to care for and get along with most other fish. They will accept most fish foods and live brine shrimp. While in your aquarium they like to hang out in little caves in your live rock. They also like to jump so be careful if you have an open top tank. They are fairly easy to come by and run about 10 bucks. They would be a great addition to your FOWLR or reef tank.
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Posted by gerard on September 16, 2008 under Saltwater Fish |
The african golden midas blenny is #1 on my most wanted fish list. They are rare and very hard to come by here in south florida. I have been on the waiting list at 3 local fish stores for the last 6 months and still no midas for me. The african golden midas is an awesome yellow/orange color. They are great reef fish and do well with most other fish. Don’t put them in the same aquarium as another blenny though unless you have a large tank say more than 100 gallons. They love to hide out in crevices and caves your live rock and are fairly easy to care for. If you have one please post comments about them. I would love to hear some stories. I think they are great fish and the best of the blenny bunch.
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