Category Archives: Fish

Fish shipment

Posted by on February 11, 2012 No comments

This week brought a huge shipment of fish and inverts.

Check out just a few on the massive list of fish that will be out of quarantine next week. Stop by soon to reserve one…

YELLOW LONGNOSE BUTTERFLY
BANGGAI CARDINALS
LONGNOSE HAWKFISH
SPOTTED HAWKFISH
FOXFACE
CHEVRON TANG
KOLE TANG
MIMIC LEMON PEEL TANG
NASO TANG
ORANGE SHOULDER TANG
PURPLE TANG
SAILFIN TANG
SCOPAS TANG
TOMINITANG
CLEANER WRASSE
COMET WRASSE
EIGHT LINE WRASSE
LINE-SPOT FLASHER
MARBLE WRASSE
MELANARUS WRASSE
PURPLE WRASSE
VROLIK’S WRASSE

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Tiny Lionfish

Posted by on February 10, 2012 4 comments

Check out the tiny lionfish that came in the shipment last night!

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Purple Tang in Stock

Posted by on January 23, 2012 No comments

We have a nice small purple tang in ready for a new home.

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Chevron Tang in Stock

Posted by on January 22, 2012 No comments

We’ve got a really nice chevron tang in this week. It will be out of quarantine early next week.

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Emperor Angel Misbar

Posted by on January 21, 2012 No comments

Check out the sweet emperor angel misbar we managed to score this week!

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Melanurus Wrasse

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
Common Name: Melanurus, tailspot or neon wrasse Scientific Name: Halichoeres Melanurus
 
Maximum Size: 4.7 in. Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Meaty foods including aquarium pests such as: pyramid snails, flatworms, nudibranchs, bristle worms and many more.
Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except othermelanurus. Can be kept in pairs.  
Other Notes: We house melanurus wrasses in all of our coral flats at Elite Reef for their pest eating reputation. They have proven to be beautiful fish with very interesting personalities. They are easily spooked, so a good fitting top is recommended.

Redheaded Fairy Wrasse

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
Common Name: Redheaded Fairy Wrasse, Solar Fairy Wrasse Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus Solorensis
 
Maximum Size: 5.1 in. Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Meaty foods
Temperament: As with other fairy wrasses this one is non aggressive and may even be kept with other fairy wrasses. If adding more than one be sure to introduce them at the same time

Humuhumu Trigger

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
Common Name: Humuhumu Trigger Scientific Name: Rhinecanthus Aculeatus
 
Maximum Size: 9.8 in. Minimum Tank Size: 55 Gallons
Reef Compatible: No Diet: Meaty foods including inverts
Temperament: Aggressive do not keep with members of the same species

Yellow Tang

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
Common Name: Yellow Tang Scientific Name: Zebrasoma Flavescens
 
Maximum Size: 7.9 in. Minimum Tank Size: 75 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also
Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except other members of the family zebrasoma

Hippo Tang

Posted by on January 3, 2012 No comments
Common Name: Hippo Tang, Palette Surgeonfish Scientific Name: Paracanthurus Hepatus
 
Maximum Size: 12.2 in. Minimum Tank Size: 100 Gallons
Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Mostly vegetable matter but will eat a variety of meaty foods also
Temperament: Non aggressive to most species except other members of the family paracanthurus  
Other Notes: Hippo tangs are one of the more sensitive of the surgeonfish group. Care must be taken during transport and acclimation of them to insure they remain healthy. A high nutrition diet will help keep this fish healthy.