Building Your Own Diet Plan

May 21, 2009

Heniochus varius “Humphead Bannerfish” – Medium


The Humphead Banner Fish has a large hump above its head (which develops as the fish matures), and an elongated dorsal spine, giving the body a triangular shape. Its body is brown with white vertical bars at the back of the head and from the tip of the dorsal to the bottom base of the tail. They are generally peaceful toward other fish, but should not be trusted with sessile invertebrates. Humphead Banner Fish are grazers that need a meaty diet with plenty of algae. They are hardy and active.

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Price $29.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Serranus tabacarius “Tobacco Bass” – Small


The Tobacco Basslet, or Tobaccofish, is a hardy bass, similar to the Chalk Bass and Lantern Bass. Tobacco Basslets have irregular light and dark bands along their dorsal area and are flanked with bright orange sides. They can reach up to 7 inches in length and will get along with most larger community fish. They make become territorial or prey upon very small fish or ornamental crustaceans, but are otherwise safe for reef aquarium and community systems. Feed them a varied diet of meaty foods like brine or mysis shrimp and frozen formulas.

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Price $12.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Gobiodon rivulatus “Green Clown Goby”


Clown gobies are small fish that come in a variety of colors and patterns, usually with a blunt, rounded stout. The Green Clown Goby in particular has a green body with reddish vertical stripes on its head. They are peaceful toward other fish but will not tolerate other clown gobies. Clown gobies are ideal for reef aquariums, but can also be kept in peaceful community aquariums, as long as they have plenty of hiding places. Clown gobies do best on a diet of small frozen meaty foods like brine shrimp and mysis shrimp.

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Price $8.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Majestic Angel – Large


The adult Majestic Angelfish has a blue-edged black girdle from the head to above the base of the tail. The rest of the body is orange with irridescent blue flecked spots. The dorsal and caudal fins are orange with blue trim and the pelvic and pectoral fins are dark blue with pale blue edges. Juvenile Majestic Angelfish are dark blue with white vertical stripes. Majestic Angelfish are grazers that need a diet of meaty foods, sponge and greenstuffs.

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Price $199.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Chaetodon xanthurus “Pearlscale Butterfly”


The Pearlscale Butterflyfish has large, dark-edged scales that give the fish a lattice or checkered pattern. A bright orange patch connects the rear of the dorsal fin to the anal fin, and there is a vertical orange band across the tail. A dark vertical band runs across the eye. Pearlscale Butterflies are generally peaceful but shy fish. They eat coral polyps in the wild, and should not be kept in a reef aquarium. Pearlscale Butterflies a require meaty diet with some vegetable matter.

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Price $29.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Calloplesiops altivelis “Marine Betta” – Medium


Marine Bettas have black bodies and elongated fins covered with white or light blue spots. They also have a large false eye spot on the rear of the dorsal fin. Marine Bettas are predatory and should not be kept with shrimp and crabs. They are peaceful toward larger fish, but should not be kept with potential fin nippers. Marine Bettas are safe for reef tanks and will not bother corals. Marine Bettas do best on a diet frozen meaty foods and live feeder shrimp.

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Price $69.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Arothron nigropunctatus “Blackspotted Puffer” – Small


Blackspotted or Dogface Puffers have a tan or grey body with a random splattering of black spots. They have a face that resembles that of a dog, and a personality to match. They are generally peaceful toward other fish but may prey on very small fish. They will also eat most inverts like snails, crabs, and shrimp. Dogface puffers do best on a diet of frozen meaty foods like clams, mussels, squid, and shrimp (shell on). While a puffer’s ability to inflate is interesting, this behavior should not be encouraged or provoked, as it is a stress response.

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Price $39.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Centropyge nox “Midnight Pygmy Angel”


The Midnight Angelfish has an all black body with no other markings. They are usually peaceful toward other fish (except their own kind) and generally well behaved with invertebrates. Caution must be taken if placed in a reef tank as there is always the possiblity that they may nip at polyps or mushrooms out of curiosity. Midnight Angelfish are grazers that do best on a diet of frozen meaty foods with plenty of greens. A prepared flake food containing high amounts of vitamins and minerals is also suggested in combination with the frozen food.

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Price $24.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Chaetodon vagabundus “Vagabond Butterfly” – Small/Medium


The Vagabond Butterflyfish has diagonal lines that cross its white body in two directions, and a black bar on its face and at the base of the dorsal. The rear part of the dorsal and anal fins are gold-yellow, edged with black. The tail is yellow with two vertical black bars. The Vagabond Butterflyfish generally exhibits peaceful behavior but should not be trusted with any sessile invertebrates. The Vagabond Butterflyfish needs a meaty diet with some vegetable matter.

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Price $24.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

Echidna nebulosa “Snowflake Moray Eel” – Small


Snowflake Moray Eels have white bodies with black blotches and gold speckles. Snowflake Moray eels are usually peaceful but may try to swallow small fish or crustaceans. They are okay for reef aquariums and will not harm sessile invertebrates. Snowflake eels do best on a diet of meaty foods like shrimp, squid, silversides, and clams. The Snowflake, like all eels, are an escape risk. A tight-fitting lid is essential.

Manufactured: C2C AQUATICS LLC
Price $19.99 on Thursday 21. May 2009

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