46 Gallon Stocking List

[Aquariumist]

I decided about a month ago my 16 nano reef just wouldnt cut it. I then chose a 46 gallon project( i would have chosen larger but it had to fit in a 38 inch space.).
Well it is coming together and i put in the money for a quality sump/refugium, a good light and plumbing. it isnt all assembled yet but i really wanted to start a stocking list.

it would be for fish and corals and inverts, but i will just focus on the fish for now.

-kole yellow eye tang
-flashers fairy wrasse
-long fin fairy wrasse
-dispar anthias
-other


i would like to buy all of these within 1-2.5 inch range.

any input would be great.

 

[BTTRFLYGRL]

I wouldn't put any Tang in a 46..Anthias are better in groups and also need a larger tank.


Not sure about the two different Fairy Wrasses. Same species may mean trouble..I would go with one

What about an Argi Angel?
Flame Hawkfish?

 

[Greg129]

I agree with BTTRFLYGRL. If you want to keep a Flame Hawkfish like she suggested, you can't have any motile inverts. The Argi Angel may nip at corals although less of a risk than other Dwarf Angels.

How about a pair of Clowns, a Royal Gramma, a Goby, and a Fairy Wrasse?

 

[Blazer88]

I second the no Tang theory. I had a Kole in my 65 and he still didn't have enough room. Ended up stressed -> Ich -> dead. I've always likes Blenny's, Goby's, and Clowns since they are friendly and will get along fine in a smaller tank. And buying them in the 1"-2.5" doesn't do any good since they will all grow eventually.

 

[zmar84]

As of right now I have a pair of clowns, a pair of banggai cardinals, and a royal gramma in my 46g bowfront. I was thinking about a dwarf angel but went with the royal gramma and i am pleased. They all get along and don't cause any problems.

 

[Aquariumist]

thanks for all your info. my options are still up in the air, for i'm just putting water in the tank this month, and i will focus on the aquascaping and corals before i pay a lot of attention to the fish.

thanks for everything though.