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[ashnat]

I read if you keep more then one you should keep an odd number. Is this true?

 

[snorvich]

I read if you keep more then one you should keep an odd number. Is this true?

No. The "odd/even thing" with regards to groups of fish is a myth. The way that most likely got started is because with two fish of a given species there is one on one aggression whereas with more than two, the aggression is diffused. Also, it greatly depends on tank size and perceived territory. If a fish requires a larger territory, in a small tank the constant forced interaction will more often than not result in one being eliminated.

 

[ashnat]

Thanks for your help

 

[Toxic Slurpee]

Hi Steve, here's my list:

90 gallon with 20 gallon sump. Some LPS/Softies.

-Tiger Pistol Shrimp
-Yellow Watchman Goby
-Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
-Bellus Angel (Genicanthus bellus)
-Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
-Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella albofasciata)
-Lori's Anthias (Pseudoanthias lori)
-Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosa)
-Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
-Blue Dartfish (Ptereleotris heteroptera)

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve, here's my list:

90 gallon with 20 gallon sump. Some LPS/Softies.

-Tiger Pistol Shrimp
-Yellow Watchman Goby
-Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
-Bellus Angel (Genicanthus bellus) This fish is going to be a bit too active for your sized tank; we would prefer that a minimum of 125 gallons be the tank of choice but ideally about 150 gallons
-Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
-Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella albofasciata)
-Lori's Anthias (Pseudoanthias lori)
-Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosa)
-Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
-Blue Dartfish (Ptereleotris heteroptera)

Thanks!

except as noted, the rest should be fine

 

[jmifland]

Can I successfully keep two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish in an RSM 130D and have room for one more fish?

 

[snorvich]

Can I successfully keep two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish in an RSM 130D and have room for one more fish?

I do not know the gallonage/size of an RSM 130D. However if it is equal to or less than 50 gallons, no.

 

[lt3058]

60g with a 10g sump/refugium

I have a royal gramma basslet, 3 blue/green chromis, a saddleback clown, false percula clown, a mandarin, yellow clow goby, green clown goby. The two clowns are bonded together and have been together since they were tiny and they are now closer to 2 inches. I was wondering if it would be okay to bring in another clown pair of a different species or if I would be better off bringing in a small wrasse like a McCosker's or a Hoevens wrasse or a timor wrasse to eat fireworms off my corals?

 

[CoasterOfLuv]

thanks guys!

thanks guys!

I Have a 30 gal no sump, great lights, about 60lbs live rock...protein skimmer's in the mail.
In my tank I have one very sturdy, predatory marine betta, blue leggeds, turbo snails and an emerald- that's it.
I'd like to find my betta a tank mate. Is there space?
I have spotted about 6 atipsia (grr) so a fish who would help me with that problem would be nice. Also have soft corals so it would have to be somebody who wouldn't pick them to death.
Any suggestions? :dance:

 

[jmifland]

I do not know the gallonage/size of an RSM 130D. However if it is equal to or less than 50 gallons, no.

The RSM 130D is a 34 gallon All-in-One before sand and live rock. Would I be able to keep just the two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish? I have read a number of sites say that one can be kept in a 20 gallon and if the two pair up then why not keep two in a 34?

 

[Slystone]

2 ocellaris
Yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp.
You already ok'd a possum wrasse, but can't find one at my lfs. They do have a cool clown fairy wrasse. Will he be an ok substitute with the above, snails and shrimp?

 

[brittanysmith18]

I have 2 ocellaris clowns, yellow belly blue tang, fire goby, 4 snails, 2 hermits, mushroom coral, 3 fans, a green bubble tip anemone, and a soft green coral. I would like to add more corals and anemones, but I know some fight. I would like to add ones that my clowns would host in.

My tank is 55gallons, on a filter and live rock.

 

[snorvich]

60g with a 10g sump/refugium

I have a royal gramma basslet, 3 blue/green chromis, a saddleback clown, false percula clown, a mandarin, yellow clow goby, green clown goby. The two clowns are bonded together and have been together since they were tiny and they are now closer to 2 inches. I was wondering if it would be okay to bring in another clown pair of a different species

No, your existing, bonded clowns would kill them

or if I would be better off bringing in a small wrasse like a McCosker's or a Hoevens wrasse or a timor wrasse to eat fireworms off my corals?

Again, no. Bristleworms are a good thing and they are an excellent scavenger helping with over feeding.

 

[snorvich]

2 ocellaris
Yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp.
You already ok'd a possum wrasse, but can't find one at my lfs. They do have a cool clown fairy wrasse. Will he be an ok substitute with the above, snails and shrimp?

Definitely not. The characteristics of a possum wrasse and C. solorensis are vastly different. The latter needs a 50 gallon tank and can be aggressive. Also, without a female, it will lose coloration over time. Wait for the possum wrasse

 

[snorvich]

I have 2 ocellaris clowns, yellow belly blue tang, fire goby, 4 snails, 2 hermits, mushroom coral, 3 fans, a green bubble tip anemone, and a soft green coral. I would like to add more corals and anemones, but I know some fight. I would like to add ones that my clowns would host in.

My tank is 55gallons, on a filter and live rock.

A yellow belly hepatus tang requires a much (240 gallon) larger tank. Clownfish and anemone type must be matched as not all clowns will associate (the anemone hosts, the clown associates) will all anemones. Also in a smallish tank, multiple anemones will not work out well. This thread is only about marine fish compatibility, to discuss potential coral wars check out the LPS forum.

 

[Slystone]

Is there a difference between male and female possum wrasse temperment and can lfs tell them apart?

 

[Gagonzalez]

I have a 28g JBJ Nano that has been running for about 8 months now and currently have 2 Mated Clownfish. Would I be able to add the following:

2 or 3 Blue Reef Chromis
1 - Six Line Wrasse

It is currently stocked with:
Crocea Clam
Alveopora
Frogspawn
Neon Green Button Polyps
Emerald Crab
60+ Dwarf Ceriths
12 Nerites
6 Florida Ceriths
Approx 29lbs Live Rock
2 - 2 1/2" Sand Bed

Thanks

 

[snorvich]

Is there a difference between male and female possum wrasse temperment and can lfs tell them apart?

No behavioral nor morphologic differences between males and females.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 28g JBJ Nano that has been running for about 8 months now and currently have 2 Mated Clownfish. Would I be able to add the following:

Depending on the species of clownfish; some clownfish will control up to 50 gallons (GSM) or at the least 25 gallons and will poorly tolerate some other tank mates

2 or 3 Blue Reef Chromis will end up being one or at best two; also have not been coming in healthy recently
1 - Six Line Wrasse very aggressive and will limit inhabitants going forward

It is currently stocked with:
Crocea Clam
Alveopora
Frogspawn
Neon Green Button Polyps
Emerald Crab
60+ Dwarf Ceriths
12 Nerites
6 Florida Ceriths
Approx 29lbs Live Rock
2 - 2 1/2" Sand Bed

Thanks

 

[Gagonzalez]

I believe they are Ocellaris clownfish but not positive. Can't really tell the difference between them and Percula. Would I not be able to add anymore fish at this point unless I remove them?