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[schatzi]

Hi, I have a 125gDT & 110g sump/fuge, other details in the signature. After much research here's what I think I'd like to do. Planning a mixed reef, not really set on what corals, I'm open to them all.

Listed here in order that it seems they should be added. Other than where I might get more than one of the same type I will most likely only add one at a time, so by the time I get to the Mandarin it should be many months down the road.


Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) I have this guy already, he's almost done with QT
Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis) I'd like more than one, how are just 2? What do you suggest?
Spotted Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) Would like more than one, what's an ideal number?
Resplendent Anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus)
Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes)
Clown Goby, Green (Gobiodon atrangulatus)
Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia)
Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) I'd really like this guy, any coral types he can work with?
Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)


Very much open to suggestions/substitutions or change in order to add them to the tank. The only one I have to get is the Tang (for the wife).

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Sorry I'm not good with computers I tried copy and paste but couldn't get it to work now its working.

Just moved and it's time for more fish. 1 year old 76 gallon half round reef tank with sugar fine sand(mistake I think), 30 gallon sump/fuge(fuge has a few snails, and a chocolate chip star fish, and pods), and a reef octopus 150 skimmer.

What I have now in DT
Anemone 10"-12"
Ocellaris clown fish ?
Six line wrasse Highly aggressive and limits your options going forward
Blue tang Not appropriate for your sized tank
Flame angel
Blue/green reef chromis
Skunk cleaner shrimp

What I want to add
Desjardini salfin tang Not appropriate for your sized tank
Green mandarin dragonet Marginal for your sized tank but precluded with a sixline already there
Royal gramma basslet or blue eye royal dottyback Royal gramma would be fine, a dottyback except P. fridmani would not work as they are very aggressive
Maybe a yellow tang Not appropriate for your sized tank with any other tang

I can see lots of pods in my fuge but see none in the DT?

The sixline is a copepod eater

Thanks for the help

OK I got the blue tang out and I'm going to tear the tank apart again and get the six line out this week.

So here is my new wish list
1 firefish
1 kole yellow eyed tang
1 ignitus anthias
1 royal gramma basslet
1 lighting double bar chromis
1 green mandarin dragonet
1 blue reef chromis
1 clown goby green
Can I get multiples of any of these fish?

Thanks for the refresher. I think your fish list is fine. No doubles, however.

 

[snorvich]

Hi, I have a 125gDT & 110g sump/fuge, other details in the signature. After much research here's what I think I'd like to do. Planning a mixed reef, not really set on what corals, I'm open to them all.

Listed here in order that it seems they should be added. Other than where I might get more than one of the same type I will most likely only add one at a time, so by the time I get to the Mandarin it should be many months down the road.


Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) I have this guy already, he's almost done with QT
Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis) I'd like more than one, how are just 2? What do you suggest? They often reduce their number to one
Spotted Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) Would like more than one, what's an ideal number? They are small, three to five. Remember they are on the more difficult side and require multiple feedings per day, starting out with Nutrama Ova
Resplendent Anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus) Excellent fish, I also like carberryi
Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes)
Clown Goby, Green (Gobiodon atrangulatus)
Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) I always recommend against as they can be very aggressive and a major pain
Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loriculus) I'd really like this guy, any coral types he can work with?
Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) Would you/she consider a Kole or Bristletooth tang instead?


Very much open to suggestions/substitutions or change in order to add them to the tank. The only one I have to get is the Tang (for the wife).

Thanks!

 

[bata-bata]

hi all,
im from indonesia, pardon me if my english is not right
i have 125cm x 65 x 65 aquarium, approx 650 lt. in progress become mix reef tank.
already have some lps and zoas will added sps soon.
fish i have at the moment are :
1 hippo blue tang
1 true percula

im planning to add some fish, need your advice for safety on fish behaviour will/will not nip my corals.
flame angel
coral beauty
yellow tang
sailfin tang (desjardini)
powder blue tang
Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish
some blennies

how many fish i can keep in my tank?

thanks for your advice

wawan

 

[snorvich]

hi all,
im from indonesia, pardon me if my english is not right

No problem. I spent a lot of time in North Sulawesi around Manado.

i have 125cm x 65 x 65 aquarium, approx 650 lt. in progress become mix reef tank.
already have some lps and zoas will added sps soon.
fish i have at the moment are :
1 hippo blue tang Really needs a 1000 liter tank
1 true percula

im planning to add some fish, need your advice for safety on fish behaviour will/will not nip my corals.
flame angel not reef safe
coral beauty not reef safe
yellow tang
sailfin tang (desjardini) Needs a larger tank, they get large
powder blue tang
Heniochus Black & White Butterflyfish
some blennies

You are not going to be able to keep more than one small tang in your sized tank. Sorry.

how many fish i can keep in my tank? Impossible to answer that. A fair number of small fish, very few medium sized fish, and no large fish

thanks for your advice

wawan

 

[birch]

I have a three year old 75 gallon SPS/LPS reef. I would like to add one or two more fish. My current fish are,
Orange spot goby (4 years in the tank, was in my 12 gallon before the 75 gallon)
bellus angel (2 years in tank)
M. meleagris (2 years in tank)
mc coskers wrasse (1 year in tank)

The two fish I like are yellow eye kole tang and ocellaris clownfish. Will these harrass my current fish? I had a maroon clown for three years and had to remove him for two reasons. He became way too aggressive and he rearranged my sandbed all the time. Are these behaviors common with the ocellaris clown as well? Thanks.

 

[snorvich]

I have a three year old 75 gallon SPS/LPS reef. I would like to add one or two more fish. My current fish are,
Orange spot goby (4 years in the tank, was in my 12 gallon before the 75 gallon)
bellus angel (2 years in tank)
M. meleagris (2 years in tank)
mc coskers wrasse (1 year in tank)

The two fish I like are yellow eye kole tang and ocellaris clownfish. Will these harrass my current fish? I had a maroon clown for three years and had to remove him for two reasons. He became way too aggressive and he rearranged my sandbed all the time. Are these behaviors common with the ocellaris clown as well? Thanks.

Both fish should be fine. The bellus angel will start feeling "cramped" eventually.

 

[DXHippie]

120g Stock List

120g Stock List

Just wanted to see what your thoughts are on a possible stocking list for a 120g (4x2x2') with a 40g sump. System has about 150lb of liverock and about 140lb of sand.

Pair Scribbled Rabbitfish
Pair Onyx Perc
Pair Golden Headed Sleeper Goby
1 - Potter's Wrasse
1 - Radiant Wrasse
1 - Red Mandarin Dragonet
1 - Purple Tang (Last addition)

2 - Peppermint Shrimp
2 - Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
1 - Porcelain Crab
1 - Tiger Sand Conch
1 - Butterscotch Nassarius Snail
10 - Astrea Snails

Also, I think I read that it isn't good, but can a Yellow Bellied Hippo work in this system?
Any input or help would be great.

 

[snorvich]

Just wanted to see what your thoughts are on a possible stocking list for a 120g (4x2x2') with a 40g sump. System has about 150lb of liverock and about 140lb of sand.

Pair Scribbled Rabbitfish I doubt that you can pair them
Pair Onyx Perc
Pair Golden Headed Sleeper Goby Will starve to death after depleting your sand bed
1 - Potter's Wrasse Very difficult. Doable after your tank is mature but will compete with the mandarin for copepods
1 - Radiant Wrasse
1 - Red Mandarin Dragonet Again, wait until your tank is mature
1 - Purple Tang (Last addition)

2 - Peppermint Shrimp
2 - Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp
1 - Porcelain Crab
1 - Tiger Sand Conch I think you want fighting conch
1 - Butterscotch Nassarius Snail
10 - Astrea Snails

Also, I think I read that it isn't good, but can a Yellow Bellied Hippo work in this system?

Any hepatus tank really requires a 10 foot tank. They get large, become aggressive, and easily feel cramped

Any input or help would be great.

 

[DXHippie]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks for your prompt response, and input. The tank has currently been running for about 2 months, and the mandarin and the wrasses wouldn't be added for probably another 6 months.

About the Scribbled Rabbitfish, maybe they can't be paired, but the lfs has two of them, that have been kept together for the last 6 weeks, and seem to always be together. I can't find anyway to tell the sex, but one is smaller and darker than the other.

Thanks for the input on the sleeper gobies as well.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for your prompt response, and input. The tank has currently been running for about 2 months, and the mandarin and the wrasses wouldn't be added for probably another 6 months.

About the Scribbled Rabbitfish, maybe they can't be paired, but the lfs has two of them, that have been kept together for the last 6 weeks, and seem to always be together. I can't find anyway to tell the sex, but one is smaller and darker than the other.

Thanks for the input on the sleeper gobies as well.

Well, they may have accidentally paired them. Generally, trying to pair rabbit fish is not advised, but if you want to take the chance . . . but note that these fish are algae grazers so I would not add any other algae grazer. Take care as these fish are venomous

 

[Xandra]

We have a newbie tank 23, gallon w. skimmer, live sand and 10kg liverock, looking to have coral in there at some point as well.

Cleaner crew we want
2 turban snails, 1 turbo snail
1 electric blue hermit crab (can see that you are not a fan of any crabs, but it's really high on OH's wishlist)

Fish
1 Oceallaris clownfish
1 Court Jester Goby

? 1 firefish/purple firefish or
1 yellow banded possum wrasse (problem: don't know if we can get it here (Dubai)) Which do you think would fit best of those two? Or is there something else similar that would be better?
Not sure if the firefish and court jester will get on?

Also looking to add two shrimp, either two skunk cleaner, or a skunk and a peppermint. Have read a lot of places that they don't go together, but can see you say i't ok a few places, but does it depend on the tank size?

Is all this feasible with our tanksize as well? And what order would be best to add them in?

Thank you very much

 

[Xandra]

xxx

 

[floridascape]

pseudoanthias squimipinis husbandry questions?

pseudoanthias squimipinis husbandry questions?

has anyone here ever kept this species of pseudoanthia? minimum tank parameters, sociability, hardyness?

 

[snorvich]

We have a newbie tank 23, gallon w. skimmer, live sand and 10kg liverock, looking to have coral in there at some point as well.

Cleaner crew we want
2 turban snails, 1 turbo snail
1 electric blue hermit crab (can see that you are not a fan of any crabs, but it's really high on OH's wishlist)

Yes, I do not trust crabs. First they kill snails for their shells, secondly they are highly opportunistic feeders.

Fish
1 Oceallaris clownfish If it were me, I would skip the clownfish (it will get mean once it becomes female and try for the other fish. I cannot even speculate on availability in Dubai.
1 Court Jester Goby

? 1 firefish/purple firefish or
1 yellow banded possum wrasse (problem: don't know if we can get it here (Dubai)) Which do you think would fit best of those two? Or is there something else similar that would be better?
Not sure if the firefish and court jester will get on?

Also looking to add two shrimp, either two skunk cleaner, or a skunk and a peppermint. Have read a lot of places that they don't go together, but can see you say i't ok a few places, but does it depend on the tank size?

The shrimp should be fine, although you may have difficulty acquiring true peppermint shrimp

Is all this feasible with our tanksize as well? And what order would be best to add them in?

Firefish first. Also be sure your tank is cycled (test the water)

Thank you very much

 

[rogermccray]

I currently have a 215 gallon tank with an occelaris clownfish, a green clown goby and a yellow tang. My question is can I add a snowflake clownfish to this setup or will the two clownfish clash? I would like to get the snowflake, but not if it is going to cause problems.

Thanks

 

[rogermccray]

I currently have a 215 gallon tank with an occelaris clownfish, a green clown goby and a yellow tang. My question is can I add a snowflake clownfish to this setup or will the two clownfish clash? I would like to get the snowflake, but not if it is going to cause problems.

Thanks

I just attained a little more information about the snowflake that I am looking at, the snowflake has been in a tank with other clownfish and has always been the smaller one. Also I have only had my current clownfish for about three months.

 

[snorvich]

I just attained a little more information about the snowflake that I am looking at, the snowflake has been in a tank with other clownfish and has always been the smaller one. Also I have only had my current clownfish for about three months.

Clownfish compatibility is tricky as it depends on tank size, sexual maturity, and species. If you have two equal sized juveniles of the same species (even if there are morphological differences), you are fine. If one has progressed to becoming female, you MAY be ok, but probably/maybe not. If you have two different species, eventually both will become female. Then tank size becomes relevant. They may or may not tolerate each other. In your sized tank, it might work, or it might not.

 

[rogermccray]

Clownfish compatibility is tricky as it depends on tank size, sexual maturity, and species. If you have two equal sized juveniles of the same species (even if there are morphological differences), you are fine. If one has progressed to becoming female, you MAY be ok, but probably/maybe not. If you have two different species, eventually both will become female. Then tank size becomes relevant. They may or may not tolerate each other. In your sized tank, it might work, or it might not.

Thank you for your advice, it is greatly appreciated. I may give it a try and keep an eye out for aggression. Would you recommend introducing them both into a QT at the same time (removing my current one from DT to QT) or should I QT the snowflake and then move him into the DT later? (sorry to go off the main topic of the thread).

 

[listerofsmeg]

thankyou!