[aquasalt]

We just bought a harlequin tuskfish and a squirrelfish. They are currently in QT, however as I am reading more and more I'm starting to think that these fish were not a good choice.

The tank is a 90 gallon FOWLR housing 1 Hippo Tang, 1 Maroon Clown, 2 Banggaii cardinal, 1 blood shrimp, 1 skunk shrimp, and snails.

The intention is to go reef in the future. Can anybody give me some advice on these? I'm finding mixed things online.

Thanks in advance!

[aquasalt]

...and just for fun

[aquasalt]

It seems I am being ignored

In any event I have come to the conclusion that these fish have to go back. My first opportunity will be coming Saturday. I have until then to decide what I want to get next. Currently the 90 gallon is a home to 1 hippo tang, 1 maroon clown, 2 bengaii's, 1 skunk shrimp, and 1 blood shrimp, and of course a CUC. Any suggestions?

[Ganrin]

As a fowlr they would be ok with the probable exception of your shrimp/snails.
As a future reef it will be hard to have crustaceans/snails with the tusk, and small fish with the squirrel.

[holiday]

Aquasalt, by chance did you buy them on sale this past Saturday @ Itchy Stuff? I bought a sun coral frag, firefish, snails, crabs and another coral. When John and Jen do a sale you can't pass it up.

Noel

[aquasalt]

Yes I did, Holiday! That's too funny that you guessed it! When were you there?

BTW I didn't realize we got them on sale...I paid $60 for the harlequin and somewhere around $25 for the squirrel. They have some of the best livestock in the area though, that's for sure!

[Gamboge]

everything should be fine, except you can say good-bye to your inverts. if you have another tank, you should pick them out and move them, where your harlequin tusk can't get them.

[aquasalt]

Thanks for the input. I have decided to return both of these fish at my earliest opportunity. Until then they will stay in QT--far far away from any inverts.

I have a couple of fish in mind at he moment. I'd really love to get a magnificent foxface. I think he would be a fine addition to my stock.

[holiday]

I was there at 10:15 till about 11:15. The line was already long. Give them your email address and then you will get notice of any sales ahead of time.