Posted by Buddy on October 23, 2002 at 08:52:30:
In Reply to: Banded Bamboo Sharks posted by rigsby on October 22, 2002 at 23:15:20:
A miniatus grouper should be added last, they are very territory predators ( ambushers ). The Bamboo shark grows to 2 feet ( +inches ) but they don`t swim around much, now you asked would they be compatable at the same size, why? is this grouper 7" or more? if so you would need to get a fish of size that can withstand the grouper`s attacks, for the bamboo shark wouldn`t have a chance, not unless you have another tank and you take the grouper and place him in that tank for afew months to break up his territorial claim. I myself have done this with triggers and so, but still later you would have to monitor the grouper`s ativities once you place him back in this main tank, all in all, it`s risky. So is this tank already setup? it sounds from your UV question that it isn`t in the works as of yet, if not setup yet, please get a very good skimmer, for mamny people don`t understand this but the skimmer is the heart of your aquarium`s life support and yes, you do need a UV but you would need to get the larger UV ( 30 watt`s ). And the lionfish will be of no problem with any fish just as long as any fish isn`t of size for a meal. But what do you mean by defeat the purpose live rocks? If it`s about having a UV with live rocks, then no problem, but if you mean that question in another type of way then please state it clear to what your question is, in the clearest possible way. Happy fishing ><{{{{"> Buddy
:I have a 270 gallon 30x30x72 inches and would like to keep banded bamboo sharks in it. Would they be compatable with either a miniatus grouper of the same size or a volitan lionfish? If not i`ll just keep one male and two female bamboo sharks. Also I`m planing on using UV sterilization as part of my filtration and was wondering, would that defeat the purpose of liverock? Thanks!
