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I have or had a 1" yellow watchman but haven't seen it for about a month I checked the floor and around the tank. I'm assuming it died and the pistol shrimp ate it. I like the Plectranthias, I'll be on the hunt for that fish thank you for these great suggestions
 

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We are starting an SPS dominant tank. We have seven chromis and just added a foxface. We eventually want to add a Kole tang, but wanted to add some smaller fish first. What do you recommend?
 

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We are starting an SPS dominant tank. We have seven chromis and just added a foxface. We eventually want to add a Kole tang, but wanted to add some smaller fish first. What do you recommend?
What size tank?

Fairy and flasher wrasses are popular choices, as are anthias. Flame hawks are at home with sps. Smaller Halichoeres wrasse species are good at controlling sps pests.
 

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Anyone have any ideas on new fish additions to either of my two tanks it would be much appreciated? I have a 125 gallon reef with mostly just zoas, lps, and shrooms. Also, need suggestions for my 75 gallon predator tank. Here are my current fish lists!
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Anyone have any ideas on new fish additions to either of my two tanks it would be much appreciated? I have a 125 gallon reef with mostly just zoas, lps, and shrooms. Also, need suggestions for my 75 gallon predator tank. Here are my current fish lists!
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A flame hawk
 

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Can I mix a resplendent Anthias with another type of anthias ? 55 gallon tank
 

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Can I mix a resplendent Anthias with another type of anthias ? 55 gallon tank
They can be, but resplendent anthiothersbest with a few others of their own kind.

Species of similar temperament work, such as dispars or carberryi.
 

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I have always wanted a dragon moray eel. Most care guides say they need a minimum of 180 gallon. I have a 125 gallon tank will this be big enough? The cuc will be multiple turbo, 1 tiger cowrie, 1 cleaner shrimp, and 1 chocolate chip or brittle star. What starfish will better for a tank like this?
 

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I have always wanted a dragon moray eel. Most care guides say they need a minimum of 180 gallon. I have a 125 gallon tank will this be big enough? The cuc will be multiple turbo, 1 tiger cowrie, 1 cleaner shrimp, and 1 chocolate chip or brittle star. What starfish will better for a tank like this?
A dragon eel will be fine in a 125g. Dragon eels are piscivores, so most inverts are fine.
 

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I know chocolate chip stars are widely sold, but am much less certain about their hardiness or reef-safe-ness. Brittle stars and serpents are generally pretty sturdy by comparison with "classic" sea-stars.

Both should be happy to scavenge uneaten shreds of silverside.

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