PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

this list is for a (near) future FOWLR...
1 hoppo tang really needs a larger tank, these fish reach one foot in length
1 yellow tang
1 harlequin tusk
1 bicolor goat fish A very large fish for a six foot tank
1 coral beauty
1 flame angle
1 black knox angle-(optional)
4-5 mono sabae this is a brackish water fish
1 sea betta a largish fish
1 banana wrass-(optional)
1 porcupine puffer a high bioload fish
its for a 180 gallon fowlr w/200+ lbs of LR a 55-75 sump with 20-30 refugium.
sounds like a lot of fish but i can cut down to..
3 mono sabae if that makes it better.
down the road i would like to add a magnificent foxface, possible?

That is a lot of largish fish for a moderately sized (six foot) tank. I feel it will be overstocked and have too many algae grazers.

 

[faisal629]

That is a lot of largish fish for a moderately sized (six foot) tank. I feel it will be overstocked and have too many algae grazers.

will this be a better choice?
1 Pakistan Butterflyfish
1 yellow tang
1 harlequin tusk
1 coral beauty
1 flame angle
3 mono sabae - will live in in higher salinity.
1 sea betta
1 magnificent foxface
1 banana wrass(LAST)

 

[snorvich]

will this be a better choice?
1 Pakistan Butterflyfish
1 yellow tang
1 harlequin tusk
1 coral beauty
1 flame angle
3 mono sabae - will live in in higher salinity.
1 sea betta
1 magnificent foxface
1 banana wrass(LAST)

Yes, considerably better. Be sure to add the grazers after the tank is mature so there will be sufficient algae.

 

[cat_fish_lady]

Looking for feedback on my intended stocking for the following tank:

120g (48x24x24) reef with 50g sump, about 100 lbs live rock, 80 lbs live sand.
Currently have:
-2 amphiprion ocellaris
-dascyllus trimaculatus (used to cycle)
-dascyllus melanurus (used to cycle)
-canthigaster valentini
-juvie rhinecanthus verrucosus

Want to add:
-chaetodon ephippium
-acanthurus nigricans
-centropyge flavissima

I'm open to removing the fish I used to cycle if I need to in order to add others. Thanks

 

[snorvich]

Looking for feedback on my intended stocking for the following tank:

120g (48x24x24) reef with 50g sump, about 100 lbs live rock, 80 lbs live sand.
Currently have:
-2 amphiprion ocellaris
-dascyllus trimaculatus (used to cycle)
-dascyllus melanurus (used to cycle)
-canthigaster valentini semi aggressive and not reef safe
-juvie rhinecanthus verrucosus aggressive and not reef safe

Want to add:
-chaetodon ephippium excellent fish, but not reef safe
-acanthurus nigricans
-centropyge flavissima not reef safe

I'm open to removing the fish I used to cycle if I need to in order to add others. Thanks

It is not good practice to cycle a tank with live fish, especially since there are better as well as more humane ways to do so.

 

[ajramon1]

Not sure if these fish are ok for tank size, or if they are all compatible...

Not sure if these fish are ok for tank size, or if they are all compatible...

It's my first salt water tank, so please be very frank with me. I wanted to buy the Oceanics Biocube 29 gallon tank, add about 1" of live sand, and some live rock. A false percula clownfish, a mandarinfish dragonet, a domino damselfish, a cleaner shrimp, and either a flame angelfish or a Koran angelfish are what I'd like to add to the tank.. I have no clue if i can keep these in a 29 gallon tank as I know this is a very small size vs. some of the other sizes available. The reason I am opting for the Biocube tank is because it already has a built in filtration system and I feel I could maintain it without investing in a sump or a reverse osmosis system. Once again let me stress that I am a TOTAL beginner in regards to marine aquariums.. Please be brutal if I seem that I'm reaching too high or won't be able to keep an aquarium like this.. Thank you

 

[snorvich]

It's my first salt water tank, so please be very frank with me. I wanted to buy the Oceanics Biocube 29 gallon tank, add about 1" of live sand, and some live rock. A false percula clownfish, a mandarinfish dragonet, a domino damselfish, a cleaner shrimp, and either a flame angelfish or a Koran angelfish are what I'd like to add to the tank..

I am always kind but always frank. While a 29 gallon is a small tank, there are many fish you could keep. Large angels, such as a Koran will get WAY too large and have too many requirements. You could, however, keep a flame angelfish. A mandarin dragonet has special needs and as a beginner in a small tank, you are not going to be able to maintain this fish. Cleaner shrimp(s), no problem. Amphiprion ocellaris (false percula) or amphiprion percula (true percula) will work. But, do not think that buying this setup and putting stuff in it is not going to require attention and work.

I have no clue if i can keep these in a 29 gallon tank as I know this is a very small size vs. some of the other sizes available. The reason I am opting for the Biocube tank is because it already has a built in filtration system and I feel I could maintain it without investing in a sump or a reverse osmosis system. Once again let me stress that I am a TOTAL beginner in regards to marine aquariums.. Please be brutal if I seem that I'm reaching too high or won't be able to keep an aquarium like this.. Thank you

 

[ajramon1]

Thank you very much, Steve. This helps clear up alot of things for me!

 

[jws0318]

Hi Steve,

Tank is 60g reef with sump, 45lbs live rock with lots of caves/hiding places and 2-3" sandbed. I am considering adding a Royal Gramma, but according to LiveAquaria, they "demonstrates territorial aggression towards its own kind". Does its own kind refer to other Royal Grammas, or other Basslets? More specifically, I have a yellow Assessor - would a Royal Gramma be able to co-exist with my assessor? My "Plan B" would be a Chalk Bass instead of the Royal Gramma - is that a better choice?

As always, thanks for taking the time to help!

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve,

Tank is 60g reef with sump, 45lbs live rock with lots of caves/hiding places and 2-3" sandbed. I am considering adding a Royal Gramma, but according to LiveAquaria, they "demonstrates territorial aggression towards its own kind". Does its own kind refer to other Royal Grammas, or other Basslets? More specifically, I have a yellow Assessor - would a Royal Gramma be able to co-exist with my assessor? My "Plan B" would be a Chalk Bass instead of the Royal Gramma - is that a better choice?

As always, thanks for taking the time to help!

"Plan A" is more likely as both a gramma loretto and yellow assessor tend to be peaceful whereas a chalk bass can be a bit more aggressive. The larger the tank, the greater the probability of success, and it would be best if introduced concurrently. Once any fish is "established" it tends to want to protect whatever territory it "owns".

 

[snorvich]

Thank you very much, Steve. This helps clear up alot of things for me!

Once you have researched more, feel free to stop back for a "reassessment".

 

[jws0318]

"Plan A" is more likely as both a gramma loretto and yellow assessor tend to be peaceful whereas a chalk bass can be a bit more aggressive. The larger the tank, the greater the probability of success, and it would be best if introduced concurrently. Once any fish is "established" it tends to want to protect whatever territory it "owns".

Sorry - 1 more idea (Plan C!)

I see a lot of comments in threads saying the Orchid Dottyback is suitable for peaceful tanks, particularly if it is a tankbred vs wild specimen - what are your thoughts on this?

 

[snorvich]

Sorry - 1 more idea (Plan C!)

I see a lot of comments in threads saying the Orchid Dottyback is suitable for peaceful tanks, particularly if it is a tankbred vs wild specimen - what are your thoughts on this?

P. fridmani is not a peaceful fish. It is less aggressive than some of the extremely aggressive pseudochromis however.

 

[Zoomadness]

I have a 55 gallon mixed reef that is just under 1 year old. Currently I have the following in the tank:
1 Yellow tang
1 B/W Clown
1 False Perc. Clown
1 Rainbow bubble tip nem.
1 Fire shrimp
2 nassarius snails
4 turbo snails

I was thinking about adding a bartlett anthias to add some more movement to the tank. I have about 100 pounds of live rock and lots of corals. This seemed like an attractive species that would be reef safe. The clown fish hang out in the nem or my hammer coral all the time and don't really do a lot of swimming. The tang will come out and graze as the day goes along. Do you see any issues with this? I run T-5 lights, Metal Halide lights and LED moonlights, I have a 30 gallon fuge with lots of chaeto and a ASM G2 skimmer with an ATO top off. Thanks in advance!

 

[Charlessyverson]

Wrasse choice

Wrasse choice

I have a 65 gallon red sea max and am looking at adding a wrasse for one last fish. I currently have:
Flame angel
Dwarf golden moray
2 black clowns
Lawnmower blenny
Royal gamma

I would like a wrasse that fits with this group and preferably not orange or red.

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

I have a 55 gallon mixed reef that is just under 1 year old. Currently I have the following in the tank:
1 Yellow tang
1 B/W Clown
1 False Perc. Clown
1 Rainbow bubble tip nem.
1 Fire shrimp
2 nassarius snails
4 turbo snails

I was thinking about adding a bartlett anthias to add some more movement to the tank. I have about 100 pounds of live rock and lots of corals. This seemed like an attractive species that would be reef safe. The clown fish hang out in the nem or my hammer coral all the time and don't really do a lot of swimming. The tang will come out and graze as the day goes along. Do you see any issues with this? I run T-5 lights, Metal Halide lights and LED moonlights, I have a 30 gallon fuge with lots of chaeto and a ASM G2 skimmer with an ATO top off. Thanks in advance!

Should be no problem.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 65 gallon red sea max and am looking at adding a wrasse for one last fish. I currently have:
Flame angel
Dwarf golden moray
2 black clowns
Lawnmower blenny
Royal gamma

I would like a wrasse that fits with this group and preferably not orange or red.

Thanks!

I do not really do recommendations but would be happy to comment on whatever choice you want me to analyze.

 

[Ryand63]

I have a 29 gallon with no corals, 30 lbs LR, 25 lbs live aragonite sand with no sump. Intended stock list include:
Saddle back clown X1
Flame dwarf angel X1
Royal gramma X1
POSSIBLY year or two away and once I start propagating pods: 1 green mandarin

 

[snorvich]

I have a 29 gallon with no corals, 30 lbs LR, 25 lbs live aragonite sand with no sump. Intended stock list include:
Saddle back clown X1
Flame dwarf angel X1
Royal gramma X1
POSSIBLY year or two away and once I start propagating pods: 1 green mandarin

The potential stocking is fine. You need to know that most people that try a mandarin in that sized tank are not successful.

 

[C.Sharkdude]

I'm thinking of starting a 20 gallon nano reef. I would like a pair of fire clowns some small goby such as clown, a fire shrimp and snails.