75g stocking list recommendations

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Jade5051

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Got a 75g tank setup looking to add some fish.

Currently have....
Mated pair of perculas
Mystery wrasse
Neon goby

Would like to add...
1 tang
1 dwarf angel
1 blenny/goby/jawfish
1 more neon goby to make a mated pair
mated pair of purple firefish
1 red scooter blenny

Is this too much?

I would like to balance the colors getting each specific fish for a certain color. I also would like a few active swimmers and to make sure that the entire tank has fish at all levels top, middle and bottom swimmers. There are not a lot of hiding spaces in the tank. I've included a picture of my tank/rock work so you understand the setup as it may be important if a fish needs hiding spaces or lots of rock to graze on. Currently the female percula is bullying my wrasse. And, I'm concerned I don't have enough rock for a red scooter blenny to graze on. Which fish would you recommend and in what order should I add them? Please feel free to express any other concerns. I need help!

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A mystery wrasse picks at pods and often outcompetes a scooter blenny for them leading to starvation for the scooter.

Tangs that would work for a 75 would be a kole or tomini.

Dwarf angels may or may not nip at coral.
 
Jade5051 said:
Got a 75g tank setup looking to add some fish.

Currently have....
Mated pair of perculas
Mystery wrasse
Neon goby

Would like to add...
1 tang
1 dwarf angel
1 blenny/goby/jawfish
1 more neon goby to make a mated pair
mated pair of purple firefish
1 red scooter blenny
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kole might be ok..but heard they can get a bit bossy and wont get along with a blenny.
an angel is liking gonna want a lot more rock than what you have , not sure if you plan on adding more. and like what was mentioned coral nippers.
if you top is open forget the jawfish.
scooter will require lots of pods so if you have a fuge load it up.
 
I'd avoid the scooter.. a goby would probably be the best out of those three. Dwarf angel should be fine just watch your coral. firefish should be fine as well, they are jumpers sometimes though. Would agree with the others on the Kole... depending on who you ask a 75 may/may not be big enough for a yellow tang...
 
Thoughts on putting a Tomini Tang, Blue spot jawfish and multicolor pygmy angel together? Is there a better variety you would recommend?
 
would you be open to put a bit more rock work or create more hiding places? it will help diffuse some potential aggression. the fish you have in list should be ok as long as they have enough hiding places to establish territory. just one caveat that dwarf angels can be a hit or miss in terms of being reef friendly. Since you live in GB, not sure if you drive down to Milwaukee often? Best Fish in Martin Luther King St. is hands down the best local fish store in entire WI, best price and a large stock, as well as all kinds of dry goods.
 
To me your percula look more like ocellaris.

When it comes to dwarf angels I would always recommend to get a pair - it keeps them from harassing other fish and going crazy. I had several single C. argi (before I know how easy it is to make pairs) that got completely nuts and were all day long swimming in circles. Never had that problem with pairs or harem groups.

I would also encourage you to get another neon goby (just make sure to run every one through TTM - neon gobies are ich magnets)
 
Stevenliu9 said:
would you be open to put a bit more rock work or create more hiding places? it will help diffuse some potential aggression. the fish you have in list should be ok as long as they have enough hiding places to establish territory. just one caveat that dwarf angels can be a hit or miss in terms of being reef friendly. Since you live in GB, not sure if you drive down to Milwaukee often? Best Fish in Martin Luther King St. is hands down the best local fish store in entire WI, best price and a large stock, as well as all kinds of dry goods.
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Probably won't add much if any rock to the tank. I put a lot of time into the aquascaping and did an arch for the visual ascetics. If it becomes a real issue I'll rework the entire aquascaping doing islands.

I go down to milwaukee enough that I'll probably make a special trip or stop by best fish sometime soon. Thanks for the lead.
 
ThRoewer said:
To me your percula look more like ocellaris.



When it comes to dwarf angels I would always recommend to get a pair - it keeps them from harassing other fish and going crazy. I had several single C. argi (before I know how easy it is to make pairs) that got completely nuts and were all day long swimming in circles. Never had that problem with pairs or harem groups.



I would also encourage you to get another neon goby (just make sure to run every one through TTM - neon gobies are ich magnets)
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How do I pair them? Can you link me to information in this? Thanks for the TTM advice. I'll be doing that for sure.
 
How to pair dwarf angels depends a little on the species but in general you get a small (female) one and a larger (actual or potential male) one.
Males usually also have a more elongated body while the females are closer to round.

Which dwarf angel species would you be interested in?
 
eatbreakfast said:
A mystery wrasse picks at pods and often outcompetes a scooter blenny for them leading to starvation for the scooter.

Tangs that would work for a 75 would be a kole or tomini.

Dwarf angels may or may not nip at coral.
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I agree. The copepod competition will be critical in this sized tank.
 
If you decide to go for the blenny look at the midas..they are really pretty with lots of personality.
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+1

Never realized how fun it is to watch these guys. My daughter's nickname for ours is Smiley, since she says it looks like it's always smiling.
 
I found a White Tailed Bristletooth Tang. A local hobbyist is trying to sell him. Cannot find much information on these guys expect that they are rare and expensive. Anyone have some good advice for me on this decision? Is this an absolutely must buy fish like I'll never find one again? How much is a reasonable price for this fish? If I set up a QT tank today with my DT water how long would it be til I could put the tang in there?
 
Jade5051 said:
I found a White Tailed Bristletooth Tang. A local hobbyist is trying to sell him. Cannot find much information on these guys expect that they are rare and expensive. Anyone have some good advice for me on this decision? Is this an absolutely must buy fish like I'll never find one again? How much is a reasonable price for this fish? If I set up a QT tank today with my DT water how long would it be til I could put the tang in there?
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They are comparable to a kole or tomini tang in size and behavior. I am finding they are coming in yo yhe trade with greater frequency, so they shouldnt be outrageously priced, and if you waited one will show up again.
 
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