opinions on my fish list?

[mark97r6]

Hi Guys,
Trying to plan a list based around what i already have and the wants..
The tank is 135g 34"x 34"x 26" (LxWxH). Smaller dimensions than i have gone before, i am making an effort to stay away from the tangs (though i do have a thing for them..) as i feel the tank is too short. Though it is 56" corner to corner so is quite deceptive.
Im trying to make the tank very natural in its runningto maximise the food available for the various pod munchers, it has plenty of rock a DSB based sump, large skimmer and a 35g above tank fuge supplying plenty of life to the tank.

either ignitus/dispar/evansi anthias, im thinking a group of 4 or 5
bagghi pair
PJ cardinal trio
threadfin cardinals 5 or 6
common clown pair
cynapleura fairy wrasse trio
solaris fairy male
filamentus flasher wrasse trio
leopard wrasse trio (M.bipartitus)
yellow coris wrasse
radiant wrasse
helfrich firefish
royal gramma trio
copperband butterfly
pyramid butterfly
bluespot jawfish
hi fin banded goby pair
neon goby pair
randals goby
flymo blenny
mandarin

Hows that for a list?
Looks alot listed out, though besides the butterflys they are all small fish.
A few thoughts on it.
1)I havent any experience with any of my proposed anthias. thoughts? I have only had bimacs and lyetails before. Im looking for a shoal if poss rather than a loose grouping.

2)Will the wrasse be ok together? particulary the yellow coris and radiant? Will the female cynapleura fairy wrasse help the solaris maintain colour? I cant find female solaris at all, though i aint right sure what they look like.

3) i fancied adding a yellow headed jawfish along side the bluespotted. Is the floor space big enough?

4)I thought about adding some chromis or allens damsels to the mix as i find they are a good 'teacher' for the shyer fish, and when mixed with anthias make a great display. Though i have had blue green chromis too often only to dwindle down to a single fish. how does the blackbar chromis (Chromis retrofasciata) compare. Do these dwindle also, are they as bold as the blue green, are they very aggressive? i really like their small size. I have never had a damsel, dont like their attitude because i like to keep tanks peaceful. I have read the allens is alot more mild mannered, experiences?

5)also playing with the idea of trying a regal angel. Too much?

Thanks for the input guys. Please have a good look at the list, not just numbers of fish. I have been very careful to try to pick fish from different parts of the tank.

Thanks for any comments.
Mark

 

[tcmfish]

I wouldn't add a bluespot, I would add the yellowhead. Much easier to take care of. Many bluespots don't make it and need cooler temps.

 

[jhawkor]

I wouldn't add a bluespot, I would add the yellowhead. Much easier to take care of. Many bluespots don't make it and need cooler temps.

And they LOVE to jump. Also with all the wrasses you plan to stock you may have a tough time keeping a sufficient density of copepods for the Mandarin.

 

[snorvich]

That is way too much bioload for that tank. Reduce by 75% and I will take the time to comment on possible interactions. Many of those fish also require a relatively mature tank.

 

[julie180]

Seem like way to may fish for that size of tank.

JMHO

 

[mark97r6]

I wouldn't add a bluespot, I would add the yellowhead. Much easier to take care of. Many bluespots don't make it and need cooler temps.

Thanks for the replies.
The bluespot is a must as i have had him well over 2 yrs now so i couldnt part with him.
The tank does have a tight fitting netted cover, so they cant jump out.

The tank is mature, it was started using the water and rock from my existing tank and has been sat around 7 months while we have been doing work on the new house. Now we have moved in i am starting to move fish over from my old tank which has remained at my old house which we are starting work on to rent out so am in a fortunate poisition to be able to take my time on this.
The above tank fuge is working well and their is loads of life in their at the mo, my 4yr old mandarin readily accepts frozen food and live bloodworm so not too worried there.

Of course i am planning to cut the list here and there, thats why i want opinions.
I already have coming from my old tank;

common clown pair
bagghi pair
copperband Bf
bluespot jawfish
hi fin banded goby pair
cynapleura fairy wrasse trio
solaris fairy male
filamentus flasher wrasse trio
mandarin
randals goby

.Mark

 

[small alien]

That sounds like plenty already. It's hard to imagine those anthias with all those wrasses zooming around. What's your current tank? Might be time to start thinking nano gobies.

 

[Tylt33]

Leopard Wrasses, as Snorvich will tell you, wouldn't be too keen on those tankmates. They hate life as it is.... There's a neat pick someone posted on here of their Blue Spot Jaw eating their Purple Firefish, hate to see you feed one a Helfrichi... although it would make for a great pic

 

[snorvich]

Leopard Wrasses, as Snorvich will tell you, wouldn't be too keen on those tankmates. They hate life as it is.... There's a neat pick someone posted on here of their Blue Spot Jaw eating their Purple Firefish, hate to see you feed one a Helfrichi... although it would make for a great pic

The biggest drawback to leopards are the clowns. Blue spotted jawfish can eat small fish and shrimp. I also am unsure how leopards would do with them.