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[snorvich]

Setting up a second reef tank....

Display Tank Size: 240Gal 60"Lx30"Hx30"W
Sump :250Gal 72"Lx48"Wx25"H with remote sandbed + 50 3' tall mangroves
Fuge: 75Gal
Frag Tank: 75Gal
Secondary Sump: 300Gal Rubbermaid Stock Tank filled with 1000lbs rock
Skimmer: Commercial Emperor Aquatics Dual Mazzei 96"H x 10"dia
Fluidized Bed Filter: Emperor Aquatics 96"H x 7"dia
Large Calcium Reactor

This tank is primarilly sps / clams and fish list includes:

Flame Angel
Rusty Angel ?
Bicolor Angel
Blenny
Electric Blue Damsel (5) (females)
Orange Tail Blue Damsel (1) (male)
Blue Green Chromis (7) are unlikely to remain as a group, winnowing down to one or at most two over the long run
Black Percula Clownfish (pair)
Royal Gramma
Black Capped Basslet ?
Hippo Tang
Yellow Tang your tank may be large enough for a yellow and a purple, but they should be introduced together so one is not established and the other a "new comer"
Purple Tang
Sixline Wrasse They are aggressive
Bluehead Wrasse ?
OR
Lunare Wrasse ?
Cleaner Wrasse African cleaners tend to work, the other ones tend to die
Copperband Butterflyfish? definitely NOT clam safe


What do you think on the fish? I always wanted an Emperor Angel, but I don't think the tank is big enough.

I keep an Emperor Angel in a 350 gallon tank BUT that tank is lightly stocked (various anthias, smaller fish, etc) with no algae eaters. But you are planning a LOT of fish, your tank is going to look very busy

 

[pryorrods]

I'm kind of surprised about the sixline. I've never had a problem with them. I was more concerned about the Bluehead or Lunare Wrass. Would one or both be ok and if only one, which one? As far as the chromis and blue damsels go, I have two large coral head type formations on either side of the tank and was wanting a bunch of schooling fish. Maybe I'll ditch the chromis idea and stick with the damsel school. The Copperband can stay in the 300gal rock sump. Do you think the three pygmy angels will get along? I would like at least two. Do you think this tank is too small for an Emperor or Blueface Angel? The system volume is nearly 1000gals and the filtration is several times what I would actually need, so I know everything is good there. Just wondering if the main display has enough room for a large angel.

 

[snorvich]

I'm kind of surprised about the sixline. I've never had a problem with them.

Many have had problems, thus I never recommend them

I was more concerned about the Bluehead or Lunare Wrass.

Both are aggressive. Normally one would be the maximum, although I personally would keep neither as their value relative to their level of aggression for me is not high enough. I like peaceful tanks.

Would one or both be ok and if only one, which one? As far as the chromis and blue damsels go, I have two large coral head type formations on either side of the tank and was wanting a bunch of schooling fish.

Well, neither will actually school. The chromis WILL pick off the weakest until there is one or a pair left.

Maybe I'll ditch the chromis idea and stick with the damsel school. The Copperband can stay in the 300gal rock sump.

If he is in the sump, what value does he add? These are difficult fish requiring peaceful tankmates and often perish.

Do you think the three pygmy angels will get along?

Given a large tank, there will be chasing, but probably nothing serious.

I would like at least two. Do you think this tank is too small for an Emperor or Blueface Angel? The system volume is nearly 1000gals and the filtration is several times what I would actually need, so I know everything is good there. Just wondering if the main display has enough room for a large angel.

It is not a system volume issue. As I said, I have an adult Imperator with no problem. Probably should be fine

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[Mutz]

55gal wanna-be reef tank with a few corals/frags.

I currently have...
2 perc clowns
3 pajama cardinalfish
1 purple firefish

I was looking for a possum wrasse but haven't had luck yet so I may give up.
I am also thinking I would like to have some fish that is an Herbivore to help keep algae under control. Any recommendations?

Mutz

 

[snorvich]

55gal wanna-be reef tank with a few corals/frags.

I currently have...
2 perc clowns
3 pajama cardinalfish
1 purple firefish

I was looking for a possum wrasse but haven't had luck yet so I may give up.
I am also thinking I would like to have some fish that is an Herbivore to help keep algae under control. Any recommendations?

Mutz

Possum wrasses are excellent. Unfortunately, most algae eaters are either not coral safe or too large for your tank. You might look at the blenny group, however. I personally would opt for snails and fighting conch.

 

[Mutz]

Possum wrasses are excellent. Unfortunately, most algae eaters are either not coral safe or too large for your tank. You might look at the blenny group, however. I personally would opt for snails and fighting conch.

The Starry Blenny and the Tail Spot Blenny both look good from the quick read I found on each of them. How would either of them fit in with my tank?

I am also in the market for a Fighting Conch but my LFS never seems to have any when I go. I have some hermits crabs (ya i know you dont recommend but I had them before I found this website) that seem to have control of the live rock and my snails are mostly on the glass which is annoying. Do the Fighting Conchs stay in the sand or go on the rocks too?

 

[snorvich]

The Starry Blenny and the Tail Spot Blenny both look good from the quick read I found on each of them. How would either of them fit in with my tank?

Either would work but not both

I am also in the market for a Fighting Conch but my LFS never seems to have any when I go. I have some hermits crabs (ya i know you dont recommend but I had them before I found this website) that seem to have control of the live rock and my snails are mostly on the glass which is annoying. Do the Fighting Conchs stay in the sand or go on the rocks too?

Fighting conch stay primarily on the sand.

 

[saltysailor2329]

Stocking Question

Stocking Question

Ok so I have a 125g...6 footer.

Here is my info...

150lbs of rock (65lbs live rock), 150lbs sand (40lbs live sand), 40 gallon sump (3 sections with refugium that has cheato), SWC 160 Extreme skimmer, BR110 reactor with biopellets, BRS dual reactor running carbon and GFO.

Current stock list...

Melanopus clown (adding mate when out of QT), Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby and Humu Humu.

Would like to add the following Tangs...

Kole Yellow Eye
White Cheek
Convict

I would like to add two of each. This would most likely be the remainder of my fish that I add.

Thanks.

 

[snorvich]

Ok so I have a 125g...6 footer.

Here is my info...

150lbs of rock (65lbs live rock), 150lbs sand (40lbs live sand), 40 gallon sump (3 sections with refugium that has cheato), SWC 160 Extreme skimmer, BR110 reactor with biopellets, BRS dual reactor running carbon and GFO.

Current stock list...

Melanopus clown (adding mate when out of QT), Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby and Humu Humu.

Would like to add the following Tangs...

Kole Yellow Eye
White Cheek
Convict

Multiple tangs of a given species rarely works, your tank size would suggest only a single tang, the best choice probably being the kole tang. A trigger will be very aggressive going forward get overly large for your sized tank, and is very likely to cause problems.

I would like to add two of each. This would most likely be the remainder of my fish that I add.

Thanks.

 

[deneed4spd]

Got a 75 g tank with 40b sump/fuge. Approx 80 lbs of rock in DT/Fug

Looking to get

2 Perc Clowns
Diamond Goby
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Lubbucki Wrasse
Male Lyretail Anthias
Foxface Lo
Ember Blenny

Potentially a pair of Esquisite wrasses

 

[snorvich]

Got a 75 g tank with 40b sump/fuge. Approx 80 lbs of rock in DT/Fug

Looking to get

2 Perc Clowns
Diamond Goby
Yellow Coris Wrasse
Lubbucki Wrasse
Male Lyretail Anthias
Foxface Lo
Ember Blenny

Potentially a pair of Esquisite wrasses

No obvious incompatibilities.

 

[deneed4spd]

You dont think its overstocked?

 

[snorvich]

You dont think its overstocked?

It is unquestionably on the heavy side. I personally would not have as many fish as that plan calls for

 

[Canadian125]

We currently have a 125 gallon (6' long x 18" deep x 22" high) that is fully cycled, (almost 5 weeks now, no spikes in more then 2 weeks)

What we currently have:
4 emerald crabs
10 micro hermits
11 turbo snails
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 fire cleaner shrimp


We want a very colorful tank, and are hoping to add coral.

We want to start with these 3 fish:

1 Royal dottyback
1 Flame Angel
1 Coral Beauty

After that were not sure where to go:

I know my girlfriend would love to have 2 flame angels
We want at least one tang
I like the 6 line wrasse or the velvet wrasse
I also like the cardinals and royal grammas
We would also love to get 2 picasso clowns but have heard mixed reviews

Are these selections ok? And what are some other suggestions to add

 

[Mybabynews]

Does it work this way? I'm putting together a fish dominated 240 g. mixed reef tank - 4' x 4' x 2' deep. I know you have your favorites. What are the first 6 fish I should put on my list?

 

[snorvich]

We currently have a 125 gallon (6' long x 18" deep x 22" high) that is fully cycled, (almost 5 weeks now, no spikes in more then 2 weeks)

What we currently have:
4 emerald crabs careful, these are not always coral safe
10 micro hermits I don't advocate hermits as they kill snails
11 turbo snails
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 fire cleaner shrimp


We want a very colorful tank, and are hoping to add coral.

We want to start with these 3 fish:

1 Royal dottyback dottybacks are very aggressive, I recommend against
1 Flame Angel not reef safe for corals
1 Coral Beauty not reef safe for corals

After that were not sure where to go:

I know my girlfriend would love to have 2 flame angels trying for two (pairing them) is difficult
We want at least one tang I recommend one of the Ctenochaetus tangs as they are better behaved
I like the 6 line wrasse or the velvet wrasse six line wrasses are very aggressive and can be a problem
I also like the cardinals and royal grammas One gramma loretto is doable
We would also love to get 2 picasso clowns but have heard mixed reviews I personally find clownfish to be boring and once clownfish are sexually mature and mating, they can be aggressive

Are these selections ok? And what are some other suggestions to add

I don't really do suggestions but would be happy to provide commentary if you revise your plan

 

[snorvich]

Does it work this way? I'm putting together a fish dominated 240 g. mixed reef tank - 4' x 4' x 2' deep. I know you have your favorites. What are the first 6 fish I should put on my list?

I am always happy to provide compatibility commentary on fish interaction with each other and as to suitability with the environment you are providing. However I do not do suggestions/recommendations

 

[Canadian125]

I don't really do suggestions but would be happy to provide commentary if you revise your plan

If we stuck with just soft coral could we still get a coral beauty or flame angel?
What would be the potential risk with the dottyback? Are any angelfish reef safe?

 

[Jay1982]

I haven't posted in this thread for quite some time.

I have a 135 gallon aquarium.

My current inhabitants are:
2 O. Clowns
1 Mandarin
1 Hippo Tang
1 Chevron Tang
1 Coral Beauty
1 Bangaii Cardinal


These guys have all been in my aquarium for the last 6-7 years except the Chevron Tang which was an addition in 2010.

I want to add:

Potter's Angel
Flame Angel
Harlequin Tusk

I'm currently on a waitlist that is apparently 1 year long for the Aussie Tusk so that won't be soon.

I'm thinking of buying the Flame next week and the Potter some time in the summer. Thoughts? I don't know how housing a Coral Beauty, Flame and Potters will do but help is appriciated

 

[mguiling]

If we stuck with just soft coral could we still get a coral beauty or flame angel?
What would be the potential risk with the dottyback? Are any angelfish reef safe?

I have a splendid dottyback and a royal. The splendid is very aggressive and I think killed my royal gramma and sunrise dottyback. My royal isn't aggressive at all and fortunately successfully evades attacks from the splendid and my saphire damselfish. He keeps a home under my lr and sleeps there. During the day he carries sand from his home and spits it out. I'm also new to this and only telling you what I've seen.

Best of luck.