adambom
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I've just upgraded my tank from a 55g with no sump to the new Red Sea Reefer 350. The display is 73g with an 18g sump, for a total water volume of 91g. I've got about 100lb of live rock and a decent skimmer. For circulation I'm currently running two RW-8's. I'm running carbon and GFO in a filter sock at the moment, although I may upgrade to a reactor in the future. I have a DIY cover to prevent fish from jumping.
Currently inhabiting my tank are:
I feel that I was maybe a bit overstocked with the 55g. The fish are healthy and I'm diligent about husbandry and water changes, although I was constantly battling algae in that tank.
With nearly double the water volume and a substantially larger display tank, I am now considering adding more fish. I'm concerned about bio-load, which is why I thought I would check here before getting anything, but if there's a consensus that I can continue to add fish without being overstocked I will probably begin to slowly add fish within the next couple of months.
Angelfish are out. Not willing to take the chance with coral-nipping. Also, I'm looking to avoid anything aggressive. That would probably mean no blennies either - I've heard the LMB's can be aggressive towards other blennies - although I'm open to advice to the contrary.
Some fish I'm partial to:
I'm looking for suggestions on fish and general stocking advice for my setup.
Currently inhabiting my tank are:
- 2 Ocellaris Clowns
- 3 Pyjama Cardinalfish
- 2 Blue/Green Chromis
- 2 Engineer Gobies
- 1 Lawnmower Blenny
- 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
I feel that I was maybe a bit overstocked with the 55g. The fish are healthy and I'm diligent about husbandry and water changes, although I was constantly battling algae in that tank.
With nearly double the water volume and a substantially larger display tank, I am now considering adding more fish. I'm concerned about bio-load, which is why I thought I would check here before getting anything, but if there's a consensus that I can continue to add fish without being overstocked I will probably begin to slowly add fish within the next couple of months.
Angelfish are out. Not willing to take the chance with coral-nipping. Also, I'm looking to avoid anything aggressive. That would probably mean no blennies either - I've heard the LMB's can be aggressive towards other blennies - although I'm open to advice to the contrary.
Some fish I'm partial to:
- Kole Tang (The tank is big enough, right?)
- A small school of Bartlett's Anthias (would probably order a trio from DD)
- Any of the colorful reef-safe wrasses
- More Chromis (although I'm worried they'll just pick each other off)
- Firefish (especially the lesser-seen color varieties)
- Jawfish
I'm looking for suggestions on fish and general stocking advice for my setup.
