60 gallon cube stocking list?

[AuburnTiger1]

We are starting a 60 gallon cube reef and wondering what fish would be a very cool addition to the tank? This is our list so far
2x black and white ocellaris clownfish
1x carpenters flasher wrasse
1x ornate leopard wrasse

Any other suggestions would be appreciated thanks!

 

[AuburnTiger1]

I was also thinking about maybe a yellow eye kole or a blue eye kole tang for it but i have heard mixed theories on it though

 

[IowaReefer]

I would advise against the tang. Even though those are on the smaller side, they still require more length to swim than a cube can provide.

A dwarf angel would be a nice addition, as well as a fish that will perch or chill on/ in the sandbed like a blenny or goby.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Barlett's Anthias.

 

[AuburnTiger1]

Yeah I figured the tang might be pushing it here is my new list
1x coral beauty
2x black and white ocellaris clowns
3x lyre tail anthias
1x yellow watchman goby
1x carpenters flasher wrasse
1x ornate leopard wrasse

 

[AuburnTiger1]

Sorry I forgot also would a Singapore angel be good for that tank instead of the coral beauty?

 

[CoralsAddiction]

60 gallon cube stocking list?

I would either do a trio of Anthias or two wrasses but not both due to lack of swimming space. One Anthias should be ok though

 

[AuburnTiger1]

In that case I think the trio of anthias would add more movement and color than just two wrasses thanks for the input I will post a pic once it is going.

 

[Betta132]

If you get the watchman goby, get him a tiger pistol shrimp as well. You won't regret it.

 

[AuburnTiger1]

Oh I was planning on it anyway. thanks

 

[IowaReefer]

Looks good, just make sure to add fish SLOWLY, otherwise you will overload your biological filters and have all sorts of nutrient issues. Also, I would wait at least 6 months- 1 year for the leopard wrasse. You will need a very well established pod population to supplement their diet.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Also, I would wait at least 6 months- 1 year for the leopard wrasse. You will need a very well established pod population to supplement their diet.

Not necessary. Once they get eating they turn into pigs. They will eat frozen food, dry food and nori sheets.

 

[AuburnTiger1]

The LFS has had a few and seem healthy and eating I plan on waiting for the pod population to increase before I get him though just as a backup plan if he won't eat prepared food in the beginning.

 

[IowaReefer]

Not necessary. Once they get eating they turn into pigs. They will eat frozen food, dry food and nori sheets.

Some do, some don't. I have killed a couple that ate prepared food only sparingly and I did not have enough pods to make up for it. Just trying to help others avoid the same mistakes I have made.

 

[IowaReefer]

The LFS has had a few and seem healthy and eating I plan on waiting for the pod population to increase before I get him though just as a backup plan if he won't eat prepared food in the beginning.

Good call, props to responsibility!

 

[AuburnTiger1]

Thanks for the compliment!