Hi Folks,
Just wanted to 'jump in' and let you all know that I recently joined TalkingReef. I am relatively new to salt water aquariums as well. I staretd my first marine aquarium back in July 2012, a 75-gallon standard, and only had live rock and a bunch of Turban and Astraea snails in it until last November, when I bought a 'Fire' shrimp. Back in December, I decided that I will make this a Hawaiian biotope tank, as I am coming up on my 15th (wedding) anniversary, and my bride and I spent our honeymoon in Hawaii. So, I picked up my first Yellow Tang back in December - it's doing very well, so far. (Note: I added a Blue Damsel and a few Blue/Green Chromis recently. And, I also added the (proverbial) Clown Fish (Amphiprion ocellaris). But I know that these are not native/indigenous to Hawaii - I added them just because I like them.)
I have compiled a list of aquarium-suitable fishes native/indigenous to Hawaii from Fishbase.org, and have tentatively highlighted a few that may be appropriate (based on care level, temperament, etc.) for my tank, including Lemonpeel Angelfish, Auriga Butterfly Fish, and Orange Butterflyfish. However, there are quite a few on my compiled list (254 to be exact), and I have a ways to go in my learning curve before I make my next purchase. Oh, did I mention, I am also looking into some soft corals?
Anyway, I look forward to perusing the various boards/threads here at TalkingReef, and I am sure I will learn more than I need to know (you never stop learning, right?).
-Brian
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