Need your thoughts on Solana stocking plans!!

[Jarob]

34g Solana 20" cube with LED lighting, high flow for SPS only, and bare bottom.

I do have a full lid too, weekly 15% water changes, and wet skimming.

What I'm thinking of adding:
1 x Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)

5-7 Threadfin Cardinalfish (Apogon leptacanthus)
OR
5 Red Spot Cardinalfish (Apogon parvulus) but I know they have a bad track record

and one exotic fish, I was thinking a Cave Basslet (Liopropoma mowbrayi)

Let me know your thoughts on these fish, maybe some recommendations or suggestions!

Thanks,
Jarob

 

[reefer91]

34g Solana 20" cube with LED lighting, high flow for SPS only, and bare bottom.

I do have a full lid too, weekly 15% water changes, and wet skimming.

What I'm thinking of adding:
1 x Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)

5-7 Threadfin Cardinalfish (Apogon leptacanthus)
OR
5 Red Spot Cardinalfish (Apogon parvulus) but I know they have a bad track record

and one exotic fish, I was thinking a Cave Basslet (Liopropoma mowbrayi)

Let me know your thoughts on these fish, maybe some recommendations or suggestions!

Thanks,
Jarob

Your course of action for the cardinals will differ depending on if you will be receiving them from a quality LFS or online. They are notoriously bad shippers. It's important to just buy more than you intend to keep or purchase in two batches. Anecdotally, there is a theory that they can't be netted because it affects the slime coat. Once established, they are great peaceful fish. HIGHLY underrated, in my opinion. They are kind of like the typical chromis experience as far as random deaths and shipping issues are concerned.

Consider Ostorhinchus cyanosoma (orangestriped cardinalfish).

 

[Jarob]

I am planning on purchasing everything through Divers Den when available

 

[nanoreefer1000]

Dont get the midas