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[justinf67]

Originally Posted by justinf67
Standard 75 Gallon Tank:

Current Stock:
2 BW Ocellaris Clowns
Yellow Watchman Goby
Midas Blenny
2 Engineer Gobies( getting bigger, thinking of rehoming) I am not surprised, they are a pain
Mccosker Flasher wrasse
Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse

Would like to add a blue flasher wrasse, orangeback fairy, or red head solon to compliment the two flashers and be done with wrasses. C. solorensis is one of the more aggressive fairy wrasses and will lose some coloration long term without a female

Royal Gramma, not sure if it would be too aggressive for the flashers? they tend to "hang out" in a small territory so should not be a problem

Last addition Kole Tang.
be sure your tank is tightly covered as you have a lot of prolific jumpers and egg crate will not keep them in

Okay, solonaris is out, but I have read the orangeback fairy is pretty peaceful, would the orangeback fairy be a good choice?

I have a diy window screen that is made with 1/4'' clear netting from BRS, the entire tank is well covered, I made it before I added the wrasses, knowing their tendency to jump. Thanks!

 

[justinf67]

Originally Posted by justinf67
Standard 75 Gallon Tank:

Current Stock:
2 BW Ocellaris Clowns
Yellow Watchman Goby
Midas Blenny
2 Engineer Gobies( getting bigger, thinking of rehoming) I am not surprised, they are a pain
Mccosker Flasher wrasse
Yellowfin Flasher Wrasse

Would like to add a blue flasher wrasse, orangeback fairy, or red head solon to compliment the two flashers and be done with wrasses. C. solorensis is one of the more aggressive fairy wrasses and will lose some coloration long term without a female

Royal Gramma, not sure if it would be too aggressive for the flashers? they tend to "hang out" in a small territory so should not be a problem

Last addition Kole Tang.
be sure your tank is tightly covered as you have a lot of prolific jumpers and egg crate will not keep them in

Okay, solonaris is out, but I have read the orangeback fairy is pretty peaceful, would the orangeback fairy be a good choice?

I have a diy window screen that is made with 1/4'' clear netting from BRS, the entire tank is well covered, I made it before I added the wrasses, knowing their tendency to jump. Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Okay, solonaris is out, but I have read the orangeback fairy is pretty peaceful, would the orangeback fairy be a good choice?

Yes, I only point out potential issues. This one would be fine

I have a diy window screen that is made with 1/4'' clear netting from BRS, the entire tank is well covered, I made it before I added the wrasses, knowing their tendency to jump. Thanks!

Yes, that is the recommended solution for jumpers as 1/4 inch holes keep everyone inside the tank

 

[kgis]

I currently have a ywg with pistol shrimp, two ocellaris clownfish and a number of snails in a 70g tank.
I am considering getting either a clown fairy wrasse or royal gramma now.
My future wish list includes either a flame angel or foxface lo (not both), royal gramma, bicolor blenny, some hermit crabs and maybe cleaner shrimp.
Any recommendations?

 

[snorvich]

I currently have a ywg with pistol shrimp, two ocellaris clownfish and a number of snails in a 70g tank.
I am considering getting either a clown fairy wrasse or royal gramma now. C. solorenis tends to be a bit on the aggressive side and loses some coloration absent a female
My future wish list includes either a flame angel or foxface lo (not both),

The flame angel is more colorful but is not reef safe for meaty LPS corals; a foxface will make your tank look small. While they can be reef safe there is no guarantee.

royal gramma, bicolor blenny, some hermit crabs and maybe cleaner shrimp.
Any recommendations?

Other than annotations, the remainder is fine

 

[motojoe1988]

fish list

fish list

60gallon tank. 20 gallon sump.
Currently have
2 occ clowns (paired)
1 blue tang. Getting bigger home asap only 2inch big right now

Looking to add to my all b.t.a anemone tank.

1 bicolor bleeny
1 midas bleeny
1 tail spot bleeny
1 diamond watchman goby
1 redhead goby.
Purple firefish
Blue gudgeon dartfish
Bartlett anthia

 

[kgis]

Other than annotations, the remainder is fine

Ok thanks. If I get both a male and female will the solarenis be acceptable or will it be too aggressive with my other fish and cause major problems?

 

[snorvich]

Ok thanks. If I get both a male and female will the solarenis be acceptable or will it be too aggressive with my other fish and cause major problems?

Females, in the case of fairy wrasses are more aggressive than males. I tend to suggest avoiding aggression for long term stability of the stocking population.

 

[snorvich]

60gallon tank. 20 gallon sump.
Currently have
2 occ clowns (paired)
1 blue tang. Getting bigger home asap only 2inch big right now

The reef central recommendation for a Hepatus tang is 240 gallons. It has also been our experience that 90% of planned upgrades never happen.

Looking to add to my all b.t.a anemone tank.

1 bicolor bleeny In general more than one blenny will not do well as they occupy the same ecological niche
1 midas bleeny
1 tail spot bleeny
1 diamond watchman goby
1 redhead goby.
Purple firefish
Blue gudgeon dartfish
Bartlett anthia anthias do best in tanks 75 gallons or larger and anthias need to be fed multiple times per day

 

[sotomx]

Hello my tank is a 75 gallon display and a 40 gallon sump with liver rock and chaeto. The display is mainly dominated by SPS and 2 clams. I already have the following habitants

1 Black percula
1 Sadleback (quite territorial)
1 Tomini Tang
1 Chormis
1 Yellow watchman goby
1 Blood Red Fire Shrimp

I´ve just lost my mystery wrasse, disappear...

My intention is to add

1 PINSTRIPE MALE MELANURUS or 1 Golden Wrasse
1 Flame Angel or 1 Midas Blenny

Thank you in advance with your advice

BR

 

[TheRaC]

Hello,

35gal, mostly LPS, 8 months old tank

Current stock:
- 1x Koumansetta hectori
- 1x Royal Gramma
- 2x A. ocellaris

I was thinking of adding 1 (or a pair?) Flasher Wrasse, like Paracheilinus rubricaudalis or Paracheilinus flavianalis. Yes or no?

Other options:
1-2 Ostorhinchus cyanosoma
or
1 Firefish

Merry Christmas :bounce2:

 

[snorvich]

Hello my tank is a 75 gallon display and a 40 gallon sump with liver rock and chaeto. The display is mainly dominated by SPS and 2 clams. I already have the following habitants

1 Black percula
1 Sadleback (quite territorial)
1 Tomini Tang
1 Chormis
1 Yellow watchman goby
1 Blood Red Fire Shrimp

I´ve just lost my mystery wrasse, disappear... they are prolific jumpers . . .

My intention is to add

1 PINSTRIPE MALE MELANURUS or 1 Golden Wrasse
1 Flame Angel or 1 Midas Blenny the blenny is probably better otherwise the additions should be fine

Thank you in advance with your advice

BR

 

[snorvich]

Hello,

35gal, mostly LPS, 8 months old tank

Current stock:
- 1x Koumansetta hectori
- 1x Royal Gramma
- 2x A. ocellaris

I was thinking of adding 1 (or a pair?) Flasher Wrasse, like Paracheilinus rubricaudalis or Paracheilinus flavianalis. Yes or no?

Flasher wrasses, especially paired, require a bit larger tank

Other options:
1-2 Ostorhinchus cyanosoma
or
1 Firefish this would do well

Merry Christmas :bounce2:

 

[C.Rayven]

Hey Steve!

Just wanted to check out a potential stocking list for a JBJ 29 Nano.

I was thinking

1 -Chalk Bass
1 -Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse
1 -Clown Goby, Citrinis
1 -Yasha White Ray Shrimp Goby W/ Pistol shrimp

Happy Holidays!

 

[snorvich]

Hey Steve!

Just wanted to check out a potential stocking list for a JBJ 29 Nano.

I was thinking

1 -Chalk Bass
1 -Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse
1 -Clown Goby, Citrinis
1 -Yasha White Ray Shrimp Goby W/ Pistol shrimp

Happy Holidays!

Excellent stocking plan. Be aware that a chalk bass is not safe for very small shrimp. The pistol shrimp will be fine, however. Happy holidays to you as well!

 

[steve888]

Hi Steve:

I was wondering what you thought of this stocking plan for the 30G tank in my signature below...

Current stock: 1 Purple Firefish, 1 Yellow Clown Goby

Would like to add in the next few months: 1 Blue/Green Chromis and 1 Black and White Clownfish

Thanks for your comments or suggestions and I hope you had a great Christmas!

 

[RaviC]

Hi, I have a 46 gal tank with the following:

2 clowns
6-line wrasse (will likely be removing soon because I think it's a shrimp killer)
purple firefish
snails/hermits
hardy corals


10 gal sump w/ some caulerpa
skimmer

My must haves are:

Midas Blenny
Flame Angel (I know they MAY nip corals)
Cleaner shrimp
Blood Shrimp
Clam

Not a must have, but will probably be adding a Royal Gramma soon unless i get a better idea.

Any other suggestions? I'm not going to be spending much more than $60 on any fish.

I'm thinking a grand total of about 7 fish. I would love a longnose hawk, but I fear it'll eat the shrimps.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve:

I was wondering what you thought of this stocking plan for the 30G tank in my signature below...

30G Long, Aqua-C Remora HOB Skimmer with Cobalt Aquatics MJ1200, Vortech MP-10
1 Purple Firefish, 1 Yellow Clown Goby, 1 Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 1 Mithrax Crab, 2 Red Leg Hermit Crabs, 2 Astrea Snails, 1 Margarita Snail (30 lbs. CaribSea Aragonite, 30 lbs. Live Rock)

Current stock: 1 Purple Firefish, 1 Yellow Clown Goby

Would like to add in the next few months: 1 Blue/Green Chromis and 1 Black and White Clownfish

I added your signature in red so I would not have to do a memory thing. Chromis have been coming in in poor health recently so I advise against. Also, I am not a believer in crabs of any sort.

Thanks for your comments or suggestions and I hope you had a great Christmas!

 

[snorvich]

Hi, I have a 46 gal tank with the following:

2 clowns
6-line wrasse (will likely be removing soon because I think it's a shrimp killer) will also intimidate your firefish and probably kill new additions to the tank
purple firefish
snails/hermits hermits will kill your snails
hardy corals


10 gal sump w/ some caulerpa
skimmer

My must haves are:

Midas Blenny
Flame Angel (I know they MAY nip corals)
Cleaner shrimp
Blood Shrimp
Clam

Not a must have, but will probably be adding a Royal Gramma soon unless i get a better idea.

Any other suggestions? I'm not going to be spending much more than $60 on any fish.

I'm thinking a grand total of about 7 fish. I would love a longnose hawk, but I fear it'll eat the shrimps.

All above are fine except the sixline. Yes, a hawkfish will eat shrimp. As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide suggestions but would be very happy to reevaluate any stocking plan.

 

[steve888]

Hi Steve...thanks for your comments and suggestions. I'm interested in your perspective on why you don't keep crabs of any type. Have you written a blog post about the subject by any chance? Personally, I find them a bit creepy (I have a spider phobia and crabs remind me of spiders) and I know they can go after snails and corals but I keep them because that's what everybody says you need for your CUC.

Again, thanks for your comments and if there's anything else you can share about why it's not a good idea to keep crabs I'd appreciate it!