gofor100
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Hey Guys,
So my new tank (60"L X 30"W X 24"T), which will be a mainly SPS with some LPS and clams, will be arriving in about a month, and since I can't do anything but wait at this point, I figured I might as well start finalizing a fish list... :beer:
So here are the fish that are not negotiable and need to go in the tank either because of my wife's or my preferences:
> Blue Chin Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)*- my wife loves triggerfish and this is the smallest reefsafe one
> Moorish Idol (Zancius cornutus)*- this is by far my favorite fish, and although I'm aware that it is difficult to keep, I intend to only select one that is already eating and am confident I can be successful.
> Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus)- can't beat the odd look of this fish along with it's nice splash of yellow; kept these before in a mixed reef with no problems, so those that say "no butterflies in a reef" don't have to waste your time on talking me out of this one.
> Starry Blenny (Salaris ramosus)- this is one of the fish that I already have in my 60 gallon, but even if I didn't already have one, it would be hard for me to set up a tank without one... their personalities are GREAT!
> Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)- another fish that I already have, but will keep in the transfer.
> Firefish goby (Nemateleotris magnifica)- the last fish I'll be keeping from my current tank.
All of the other fish below are not necessary, but I would prefer to put in several of them:
> Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)- love this fish, but fear it's aggressive nature. Do you think it would be fine with my dimensions, high water flow and an open aquascape? Also, don't want to put too many larger fish in the tank... so not sure if this would be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
> Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)- always have loved this fish, but fear for any acans in the tank (worst case I have a frag tank I can move the LPS to in case it has a taste for them). Also, same comment as the "too many large fish in the tank..."
> Bellus/Ornate Angel (Genicanthus bellus)- a recent fish on my radar if the Regal doesn't fit into my plans/tank. Plus they get stay slightly smaller than the Regal if space is an issue.
> Flame Angel (Centropyge loricula) or Coral Beauty (Centropyge bisponosa)- love these fish and will probably put one of these in there. I know they have a reputation for nipping at SPS, but I haven't had issues since I typically purchase when they are small and keep them well fed.
> Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)- will only get these if I decide to get an anemone, but these may be off the list.
> Yellowtail Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema)- this isn't the nasty type; have had them before and they're fine
> Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)- another personality fish with nice colors
> Green Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)- beautiful fish that I haven't kept yet, but will have a refugium in the sump that will hopefully provide it with enough natural food.
> Sleeper Gold Head Goby (Valenciennea strigata)- cool to watch eat through the sand, and I'll be using CaribSea Special Grade Reef Sand, so it the sand should be heavy enough to not create a sandstorm when this guy starts digging around for food. Open to other suggestions for a sandsifter if there are "better" ones out there...
> Radiant Wrasse (Halichoeres iridis)- nice color, active swimmer, and may look at other wrasses from the "Halichoeres" family. Suggestions are welcome...
> Anthias- open to suggestions on this, unless with the other fish I've mentioned it will be too crowded.
Keep in mind, I'm not looking to add ALL of these fish, but these are the fish that I'm interested in, so I will narrow down the list depending on what everyone's thoughts are as far as suitability/compatability and not overcrowding the tank.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Chad
So my new tank (60"L X 30"W X 24"T), which will be a mainly SPS with some LPS and clams, will be arriving in about a month, and since I can't do anything but wait at this point, I figured I might as well start finalizing a fish list... :beer:
So here are the fish that are not negotiable and need to go in the tank either because of my wife's or my preferences:
> Blue Chin Triggerfish (Xanthichthys auromarginatus)*- my wife loves triggerfish and this is the smallest reefsafe one
> Moorish Idol (Zancius cornutus)*- this is by far my favorite fish, and although I'm aware that it is difficult to keep, I intend to only select one that is already eating and am confident I can be successful.
> Longnose Butterflyfish (Forcipiger flavissimus)- can't beat the odd look of this fish along with it's nice splash of yellow; kept these before in a mixed reef with no problems, so those that say "no butterflies in a reef" don't have to waste your time on talking me out of this one.
> Starry Blenny (Salaris ramosus)- this is one of the fish that I already have in my 60 gallon, but even if I didn't already have one, it would be hard for me to set up a tank without one... their personalities are GREAT!
> Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)- another fish that I already have, but will keep in the transfer.
> Firefish goby (Nemateleotris magnifica)- the last fish I'll be keeping from my current tank.
All of the other fish below are not necessary, but I would prefer to put in several of them:
> Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)- love this fish, but fear it's aggressive nature. Do you think it would be fine with my dimensions, high water flow and an open aquascape? Also, don't want to put too many larger fish in the tank... so not sure if this would be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
> Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)- always have loved this fish, but fear for any acans in the tank (worst case I have a frag tank I can move the LPS to in case it has a taste for them). Also, same comment as the "too many large fish in the tank..."
> Bellus/Ornate Angel (Genicanthus bellus)- a recent fish on my radar if the Regal doesn't fit into my plans/tank. Plus they get stay slightly smaller than the Regal if space is an issue.
> Flame Angel (Centropyge loricula) or Coral Beauty (Centropyge bisponosa)- love these fish and will probably put one of these in there. I know they have a reputation for nipping at SPS, but I haven't had issues since I typically purchase when they are small and keep them well fed.
> Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)- will only get these if I decide to get an anemone, but these may be off the list.
> Yellowtail Damselfish (Chrysiptera parasema)- this isn't the nasty type; have had them before and they're fine
> Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)- another personality fish with nice colors
> Green Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)- beautiful fish that I haven't kept yet, but will have a refugium in the sump that will hopefully provide it with enough natural food.
> Sleeper Gold Head Goby (Valenciennea strigata)- cool to watch eat through the sand, and I'll be using CaribSea Special Grade Reef Sand, so it the sand should be heavy enough to not create a sandstorm when this guy starts digging around for food. Open to other suggestions for a sandsifter if there are "better" ones out there...
> Radiant Wrasse (Halichoeres iridis)- nice color, active swimmer, and may look at other wrasses from the "Halichoeres" family. Suggestions are welcome...
> Anthias- open to suggestions on this, unless with the other fish I've mentioned it will be too crowded.
Keep in mind, I'm not looking to add ALL of these fish, but these are the fish that I'm interested in, so I will narrow down the list depending on what everyone's thoughts are as far as suitability/compatability and not overcrowding the tank.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Chad
