How to: keeping non reef safe fish in a reef tank

Do you feel lucky?
Some insight in to what I do to minimize the risks involved with keeping angels, butterfly fish, moorish idols etc in a reef tank.

#reefing #marineaquarium #marineaquariumfish #reeftank #saltwateraquarium #aquarium #aquariumfish #corals #careguide

[coralreef]

The fish we label non reef safe are in reality actual coral reef residents that have evolved specifically to live on coral reefs. Feed your fish and they will leave corals alone just like they normally do back in their natural wild coral reef habitats.

[yusef]

Man that tank is so beautiful fish and corals ❤️

[coralreef]

Large angelfish and moorish idols are spongivores on the reef. Parrotfish actually eat algae that would otherwise if left unchecked easily smother and kill coral colonies. They perform an essential roll in keeping the corals healthy. These fish are typical reef residents. Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as a fish only section or coral only section on a natural coral reef. Every reef inhabitant species has a particular niche that it fills.

[AbsoluteZero]

Hey on a side note you know what actually surprises me more? :) you having a well-behaved Six-Line Wrasse, at least from what I see in your videos. How long have you had the fish?

[andrewsdrmike]

Best of luck with the new tank! I’m finishing the move from a 190 gallon to a 320 gallon system too.

[reeftheseaforever]

sic tank man. I have a lemon peal angel for the most part leaves the corals alone unless its a new coral addition like a new favia that I placed the other week . lemon peel took a liking to this favia for some reason as I have two other favias that are not touched. it must be because it s a new addition and it took a liking to munching on the favia luckily its a. $5 coral not big deal. yes feed your fish it works

[chamoyuan]

I NEED SOME tips
my moorish idol is been on my tank for 1o days he destroy my sponges in the first 3 days, now is been picking in rocks, but i haven't see him eating live brines, seaweed or clams and mysis. as well masstick . any suggestion.

[andym]

Yes you're right I was trying too do frozen every other days but it doesn't work

[gavinj]

What size tank is that please? As interested in adding a goldflake angel to mine already have regal angel morish idol and tangs copper band etc

[jasonsylvander]

I think my file fish is eating my zoas.... was fine till we went on vacation for a week and didn't get fed enough

[bigsur]

How big is your tank? Is this 65G? 4ft?

[craig]

Great video what’s your thoughts on a Regal Angel in a soft coral tank ?

[robdavinroy]

Be honest. Is your Idol still alive? My experience is probably not. If he’s alive and doing well please share what you are feeding him.

[saltcreeptv]

I noticed you have a shallow tank and just wondering what par levels you’re at from acros to the sand bed?

[AbsoluteZero]

A lot of people are all about Tangs, but for me it’s the angels that really do it for me when it comes to a saltwater tank. That, despite the risks to corals but I’m more of a fish over coral guy. I could do without Tangs but I can never do without angels. So it’s like I have a hard time understanding people who aren’t willing to take the slightest risk with an Angel or butterfly, because these two are among my favorite families of fish.

And you have 3/5 of my favorite larger angels. They are (in no order): Majestic, Goldflake, Blue Line (and the “Maze” hybrids), Regal and Bandit.

[brymac]

That idol is the star of the show, I’m sure he’ll love his new home!

[mybeachshack]

Outstanding presentation and 5-star encouragement-video. What about triggerfish ? The Redtooth or Clown ? Harlequin Filefish ? Again, outstanding accomplishment and gorgeous tank !

[julioportalatin]

Excellent info, thx! Good luck with tank upgrade.

[たけなかアラフ]

Excuse me sir, what kind of food you do feeding to those fishes? specifically like moorish idol, all butterfly and some tricky angelfish I guess? (Even wrasses too?)

[bradsimpson]

I thought Moorish Idols basically had a lifespan of a few weeks in the aquarium. I always wanted one, but I always read that you were basically throwing money away to slowly kill a fish, so I never went that way. How long have you had yours, and what has your experience been like?