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[snorvich]

After not having a aquarium for a couple years i just ordered a 65 gallon, I am not new to reefs just unfamiliar with some of these fish and don't know about there compatibility etc. And would like some feedback on my intended fish purchases.

Equipment-
tank-DSA neo 65, sump is 28 gallons(actual water volume),reef octopus nw-200 skimmer(had it from a old tank will downgrade to smaller one if it ends up being to big), 40-50 lbs of live rock, bare bottom, carbon and gfo reactor.

Fish-
1 Flame Angel
1 Ocellaris Clownfish
4 Resplendent Anthias a harem of anthias requires a larger tank; also note that anthias need multiple feedings per day for long term success.
1 Swissguard Basslet

otherwise, fine

Tank is still in the planning stage at the moment, and i'm aware that i will have to put some kind of mesh top on the tank for the anthias.
Thanks for your time and I appreciate any feed back.

 

[snorvich]

I'm thinking of adding one (or two if that would be better)Benggai cardinals to my 125g tank. Current inhabitants include a yellow eyed Kole tang, hippo tang, orange line chromis, blue green chromis, royal gramma, and a blue spotted sharpnose puffer. The puffer has shown zero aggression (no nipped fins, of course everyone in tank is much faster than him)towards tank mates, other than snails and zoos. However he was also the last fish added.

Reef central recommends an 8 foot 240 gallon tank for hepatus tangs. Bangaii cardinals should be tank raised, for more than one, must be a male plus female pair. The puffer is aggressive and is likely to be a problem longer term.

 

[smande00]

Reef central recommends an 8 foot 240 gallon tank for hepatus tangs. Bangaii cardinals should be tank raised, for more than one, must be a male plus female pair. The puffer is aggressive and is likely to be a problem longer term.

Thanks Steve! That hippo came with the tank when I bought it and I know I need to eventually rehome it.

With regards to the puffer, are you saying it will eventually be an issue if I add the Bengaii, or that it will be an issue regardless and I need to think about setting up a new place for it as well (if so, can a 240g+ tank house the hippo and puffer together)?

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Steve! That hippo came with the tank when I bought it and I know I need to eventually rehome it.

With regards to the puffer, are you saying it will eventually be an issue if I add the Bengaii, or that it will be an issue regardless and I need to think about setting up a new place for it as well (if so, can a 240g+ tank house the hippo and puffer together)?

The puffer will eventually be an issue in any case. Yes, an 8 foot 240g+ tank could house both. The puffer may or may not harass the cardinals

 

[athick2]

65 gallon with 10 gallon sump. 70 lbs of live rock and several beginner corals (GSP, YSP, mushrooms and brain coral).

Currently have (All have been present for about 2 years)
1 True Percula Clown
1 Ocellaris Clown
2 Pajama Cardinal Fish
1 Lawnmower blenny
1 brittle starfish
snails/hermits

Want to add to complete the community:
2-3 reef safe wrasses (McCoskers Flasher 2? and another small flasher wrasse)
1 one spot fox face (I think this guy might be a little big and his home will be temporary)

Any comments on introduction schedule? I plan to QT together and introduce as suggested.

 

[snorvich]

65 gallon with 10 gallon sump. 70 lbs of live rock and several beginner corals (GSP, YSP, mushrooms and brain coral).

Currently have (All have been present for about 2 years)
1 True Percula Clown
1 Ocellaris Clown
2 Pajama Cardinal Fish
1 Lawnmower blenny
1 brittle starfish
snails/hermits

Want to add to complete the community:
2-3 reef safe wrasses (McCoskers Flasher 2? and another small flasher wrasse) a pair of flasher wrasses would be fine, McCoskers being an excellent choice
1 one spot fox face (I think this guy might be a little big and his home will be temporary) marginal with the other fish in total, but ok

Any comments on introduction schedule? I plan to QT together and introduce as suggested.

The flasher wrasse pair should be introduced concurrently, probably before the foxface

 

[Msmith2813]

Fish purchase help

Fish purchase help

I recently upgraded to a 150g dt with a 45g sump. I have an asm g3 skimmer, 20g refugium, 150lbs live rock. I'm going to be keeping all sps in this tank. So here's my hypothetical stock list:

Juvenile emperor angel (will be upgrading to a larger tank)
Blue hippo tang
Blonde naso tang
Kole tang
3 lyretail anthias (1m2f)
5 blue green chromis (currently in the tank)
2 clownfish (currently in the tank)
And was thing of a couple fairy wrasses if I can end up covering the tank with something. So those aren't for sure yet.
Any help or comments will be appreciated

 

[deeAnnMG]

Okay here is my second draft...
From above:
1 Orchid Dottyback
2 Banggai Cardinalfish (tank raised, 1 male + 1 female)
1 Yellowtail Damselfish
1 Canary Wrasse
2 Ocellaris Clownfish (Mated Pair / juveniles)

New:
1 Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor)
1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1 Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus)
OR
1 Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)

 

[snorvich]

I recently upgraded to a 150g dt with a 45g sump. I have an asm g3 skimmer, 20g refugium, 150lbs live rock. I'm going to be keeping all sps in this tank. So here's my hypothetical stock list:

Juvenile emperor angel (will be upgrading to a larger tank)
Blue hippo tang Needs a much larger (longer) tank
Blonde naso tangNeeds a much larger (longer) tank
Kole tang three tangs in this sized tank are not going to be stable long term
3 lyretail anthias (1m2f)
5 blue green chromis (currently in the tank) will become one or two long term
2 clownfish (currently in the tank)
And was thing of a couple fairy wrasses if I can end up covering the tank with something. So those aren't for sure yet.
Any help or comments will be appreciated

fairy wrasses need 1/4 inch mesh covering

 

[snorvich]

Okay here is my second draft...
From above:
1 Orchid Dottyback
2 Banggai Cardinalfish (tank raised, 1 male + 1 female)
1 Yellowtail Damselfish
1 Canary Wrasse
2 Ocellaris Clownfish (Mated Pair / juveniles)

New:
1 Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor)
1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis) I would skip the chromis, especially if you are trying for more than one
1 Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhites armatus) both hawkfish are ambush predators and have similar behaviors; neither are shrimp safe
OR
1 Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)

Currently cycling: 65g

 

[Jrod4]

I would not try it in this sized tank. Unless you were able to get a female exquisite

Thank you. For this sized tank do you think there would be room for one more fish in addition to the 5 listed? Even if its a small fish? I know you dont like to tell people what fish to add but I just want to know if its possible to add another...

Also, regarding the 5 fish listed, which would you introduce first?

If the quote doesnt show them here they are again for my 58g oceanic:

Flame angel
Pair of occelaris clowns
Lawnmower goby
Exquisite fairy

 

[Msmith2813]

fairy wrasses need 1/4 inch mesh covering

I will not be buying these fish as adults. I plan on buying them as small juveniles. I know as adults they will need a much larger tank. I will be upgrading to a 300-500 gallon tank within the next 2 years. Will those tangs be ok as juveniles in my tank until upgrading to the larger tank?

 

[snorvich]

Thank you. For this sized tank do you think there would be room for one more fish in addition to the 5 listed? Even if its a small fish? I know you dont like to tell people what fish to add but I just want to know if its possible to add another...

Absolutely. Behavioral is usually the binding constraint. Feel free to check back for behavioral analysis

Also, regarding the 5 fish listed, which would you introduce first? flame angel last. Exquisite fairy wrasse next to last

If the quote doesnt show them here they are again for my 58g oceanic:

Flame angel
Pair of occelaris clowns
Lawnmower goby
Exquisite fairy

 

[snorvich]

I will not be buying these fish as adults. I plan on buying them as small juveniles. I know as adults they will need a much larger tank. I will be upgrading to a 300-500 gallon tank within the next 2 years. Will those tangs be ok as juveniles in my tank until upgrading to the larger tank?

It is unclear. As they mature, their need for territory expands (at least their perception of that need) and when fish feel crowded, they thin out their tankmates. At Reef Central we do not advocate the purchase of fish assuming an upgrade since upgrades rarely happen.

 

[deeAnnMG]

Okay, third draft...
1 Orchid Dottyback
2 Banggai Cardinalfish (tank raised, 1 male + 1 female)
1 Yellowtail Damselfish
1 Canary Wrasse
2 Ocellaris Clownfish (Mated Pair / juveniles)
1 Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor)

Questions:
1) Do you have any advice on stocking order?
2) Is that about the capacity of my tank, or can I add more?
3) If I can add more, should I increase the number of fish already on my list or look for others?
4) For a mixed reef, is there a thread here n RC that does what you do here, but for corals?

Thanks SO much for your advice, Steve!

 

[snorvich]

Okay, third draft...
1 Orchid Dottyback Next to Last
2 Banggai Cardinalfish (tank raised, 1 male + 1 female)
1 Yellowtail Damselfish Last
1 Canary Wrasse
2 Ocellaris Clownfish (Mated Pair / juveniles)
1 Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor)

Questions:
1) Do you have any advice on stocking order?
2) Is that about the capacity of my tank, or can I add more? One behaviorally compatible small fish could be added
3) If I can add more, should I increase the number of fish already on my list or look for others? conspecifics are always difficult; look for behaviorally compatible, small fish
4) For a mixed reef, is there a thread here n RC that does what you do here, but for corals? No, this thread is unique. However we do have two forums: LPS and SPS corals in which advice will be readily available.

Thanks SO much for your advice, Steve!

Check back if you have redrafts or additions

 

[deeAnnMG]

Will do, thanks!

 

[cwagner122]

Ok no Anthias, how about this-

Fish-
1 Flame Angel
1 Ocellaris Clownfish
5 Longspine Cardinalfish
1 Swissguard Basslet

And if this is acceptable, what order would you recommend stocking the tank in?
Again thanks for your time.

 

[snorvich]

Ok no Anthias, how about this-

Fish-
1 Flame Angel
1 Ocellaris Clownfish
5 Longspine Cardinalfish
1 Swissguard Basslet

And if this is acceptable, what order would you recommend stocking the tank in? should be fine; flame angel last
Again thanks for your time.

 

[pjwperth]

Tank size 6x3x2, Filtration Live Rock, 5x18x18 sump, Protein Skimmer MR-2R

Achillies
2x Amphiprion ocellaris
2x Darwin clowns or true Percs
Yellow Tang
Purple Tang
Blonde Naso
Powder Blue Tang
Sailfin Tang
Red Coral Goby
Anthias of some sort 5-7
5-7 Blue Green Chromis
Blue Line Cleaner Wrasse
6 Line Wrasse
Banana Wrasse
scarlett shrimp
Manderin +6 or so months down the track
2x Wantanabei Angle
2x Orange Spotted Goby (Amblyeleotris guttata) or pink spots or Gold head
Black Sailfin Blenny (Atrosalarias fuscus)
Bicolor Blenny
Koran Angel
anything else you can suggest