PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

In that case I will definitely overlook them. Thank you again. Any thought on a firefish instead?

firefish are fine. Only one, and introduce early as they are shy. They are, however, prolific jumpers so a covered tank is a necessity

 

[ThaBeast]

Would a swissguard, royal gramma, and p. sankeyi be ok added at the same time to a 160? Only other fish at this time is a yellow halichores, Randall's goby, and a yellow prawn goby. The three new additions will be QT'd in a 65 together.

 

[snorvich]

Would a swissguard, royal gramma, and p. sankeyi be ok added at the same time to a 160? Only other fish at this time is a yellow halichores, Randall's goby, and a yellow prawn goby. The three new additions will be QT'd in a 65 together.

Any pseudochromis has the potential to be a royal PITA. Least problematic is P. fridmani.

 

[stlcards14]

Okay I've come up with a stocking list for my 180 6 foot long 2 foot wide reef tank with an Mp40 and plans on an automatic feeder for the Lyretail Anthias that I want. Currently I have two clownfish. They are a black orange and white mated pair who I've had for 2 years in my old tank who were moderately peaceful. My stocking list consists of
10-Lyretail Anthias (I plan on getting two automatic feeders on my tank feeding 5 times a day)

1-Algae bleeny

1-Midas bleeny

1-purple daughty back

10-PJ cardinals

2-banghai cardinals

1-blue tang

5-purple fire fish

1-green coral Goby

1-mandarin Goby

1- wrasse (the least aggressive one I can find)

POSSIBLY 1-coral beauty

POSSIBLY 1-Flame angle

Thank you for the help. I realize that's a large amount of fish but I clean my tank weekly and have a good skimmer. I run a zoa dominated tank so my water isn't going to be "clean" anyways. ALL ADVISE IS APPRECIATED.

 

[snorvich]

Okay I've come up with a stocking list for my 180 6 foot long 2 foot wide reef tank with an Mp40 and plans on an automatic feeder for the Lyretail Anthias that I want. Currently I have two clownfish. They are a black orange and white mated pair who I've had for 2 years in my old tank who were moderately peaceful. My stocking list consists of
10-Lyretail Anthias (I plan on getting two automatic feeders on my tank feeding 5 times a day)

Not all anthias eat pellets. Check this with potential fish before assuming the strategy will work

1-Algae bleeny only one blenny; pick one

1-Midas bleeny

1-purple daughty back pseudochromis are aggressive and not compatible with all tank mates

10-PJ cardinals

2-banghai cardinals must be tank raised, male plus female for a pair

1-blue tang P. hepatus needs a longer tank

5-purple fire fish Unless you have a bonded pair, for long term stability only one

1-green coral Goby

1-mandarin Goby these are not gobies, they are dragonets

1- wrasse (the least aggressive one I can find)

POSSIBLY 1-coral beauty

POSSIBLY 1-Flame angle

Thank you for the help. I realize that's a large amount of fish but I clean my tank weekly and have a good skimmer. I run a zoa dominated tank so my water isn't going to be "clean" anyways. ALL ADVISE IS APPRECIATED.

bioload is not the issue, most tanks with good equipment can handle the bioload. Behavioral compatibility is more relevant

 

[stlcards14]

Okay 1 bleeny then. Will the fire fish kill each other?I've had a pair of mated cardinals so I want to do that again goal is to one day breed them like the clowns. I'll have them prove the fish eat pellets before I buy. Do you think the tank is big enough to support two dwarf angles?I'm aware there is a possibility of them fighting. Is there any kind of tang I can put in the tank? Yellow tang? Thanks again

 

[snorvich]

Okay 1 bleeny then. Will the fire fish kill each other?

In the longer run, yes. UNLESS you end up with two that are a bonded pair

I've had a pair of mated cardinals so I want to do that again goal is to one day breed them like the clowns. I'll have them prove the fish eat pellets before I buy. Do you think the tank is big enough to support two dwarf angles?

Yes. Always best to introduce concurrently

I'm aware there is a possibility of them fighting. Is there any kind of tang I can put in the tank? Yellow tang? Thanks again

Sure. The least aggressive are the Ctenochaetus tangs. Reef Central's recommended tank sizes for tangs can be found here.

 

[Cashda]

Please review the stocking list for my Red Sea Max 250 reef tank (65 gallons). I am about to start my cycle so I am still a few weeks away from adding any fish...I just like to plan ahead.

1 Shrimp Goby
1 Royal Gramma Basslet
1 Canary Blenny
3 Vanderbuilt Chromis
1 Bartlett's Anthias
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Fire Fish
1 Bicolor Dottyback
1 neon Blue Goby

Thanks in advance!!!

Dustin

 

[snorvich]

Please review the stocking list for my Red Sea Max 250 reef tank (65 gallons). I am about to start my cycle so I am still a few weeks away from adding any fish...I just like to plan ahead.

1 Shrimp Goby
1 Royal Gramma Basslet
1 Canary Blenny
3 Vanderbuilt Chromis
1 Bartlett's Anthias
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Fire Fish introduce early
1 Bicolor Dottyback very aggressive, will limit tank mates
1 neon Blue Goby short lived

Thanks in advance!!!

Dustin

 

[Cashda]

Thanks for the advice. I really really really appreciate it!!!

 

[Cashda]

instead of the neon goby...how about a few Zebra Barred Dartfish?

 

[snorvich]

instead of the neon goby...how about a few Zebra Barred Dartfish?

They are fine. They may, however, intimidate the firefish.

 

[Tbcrow]

Looking for a bit of color, but nothing of a tang variety. Wanted to ask if you had any peaceful suggestions, that possibly also serves some type of "job in the reef".

Currently have
- 2 Black and White Tangs
- 5 Blue/Green Chromis
- BiColor Dottyback
- Scooter Blenny
- One Spot Foxface
- Desjardini Sailfin Tang

Tank Stats (General Info, not sure if it applies but good to know)
-Model 130 Pro Deep Sea Aquatics (130g 72"x20"x21")
-55 Gallon Sump with Refuge
-300 Gallon Rated Skimmer (forget the brand)
-Running Carbon/GFO Reactors and Dosing Vodka Lightly
-ATO with Pickling Lime

 

[snorvich]

Looking for a bit of color, but nothing of a tang variety. Wanted to ask if you had any peaceful suggestions, that possibly also serves some type of "job in the reef".

Currently have
- 2 Black and White Tangs
- 5 Blue/Green Chromis
- BiColor Dottyback
- Scooter Blenny
- One Spot Foxface
- Desjardini Sailfin Tang

Tank Stats (General Info, not sure if it applies but good to know)
-Model 130 Pro Deep Sea Aquatics (130g 72"x20"x21")
-55 Gallon Sump with Refuge
-300 Gallon Rated Skimmer (forget the brand)
-Running Carbon/GFO Reactors and Dosing Vodka Lightly
-ATO with Pickling Lime

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. There are some behavioral issues in your current fish population that will make additions difficult, however.

 

[snorvich]

PLEASE NOTE: I will be away from this thread from Sunday at about 5:30 PM until Tuesday morning. Any questions posed on this thread about marine fish compatibility will be answered at that time. Sorry for any inconvenience. See you again Tuesday morning.

 

[Tbcrow]

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. There are some behavioral issues in your current fish population that will make additions difficult, however.

Roger that, thank you man.

 

[ThaBeast]

Rebuilding my 160 reef, here is my planned stock list. I realize the two chrysiptera may require use of fish trap. Otherwise? Watanabeis will go in last

Randall’s goby
Yellow prawn goby
Halichoeres chrysus
Liopropoma rubre
Royal gramma
Foxface
Ecsenius midas
Amblyeleotris aurora
Synchiropus picturatus
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Chrysiptera tricincta
Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis
Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus
Amphiprion ocellaris(pair)
Watanabei (2 females)

Would you consider this a medium or heavy fish load?

 

[snorvich]

Rebuilding my 160 reef, here is my planned stock list. I realize the two chrysiptera may require use of fish trap. Otherwise? Watanabeis will go in last

Randall's goby
Yellow prawn goby two or more shrimp gobies is not long term stable as only one will survive; this includes Amblyeleotris aurora as well
Halichoeres chrysus while a good protector of undesirable inverts, it is not safe for the desirable ones either
Liopropoma rubre also not safe for desirable inverts
Royal gramma
Foxface
Ecsenius midas will nip at planktivore fins
Amblyeleotris aurora see above
Synchiropus picturatus
Chrysiptera hemicyanea this fish and the one below it are PITA from an aggression perspective; also, doubt that both can coexist
Chrysiptera tricincta
Cirrhilabrus rubriventralis
Cirrhilabrus luteovittatus
Amphiprion ocellaris(pair)
Watanabei (2 females) I doubt this will work; odd of success are maybe 20%

Would you consider this a medium or heavy fish load?

 

[ThaBeast]

Would one female watanbei work?

Would I have room for 5-7 anyhias or a tang?

 

[snorvich]

Would one female watanbei work? yes, ideally entered last

Would I have room for 5-7 anyhias or a tang?

It is not a room issue, it is how many fish in the same ecological niche. Given your current plan, I would not do the anthias or the tang. And for tangs, it also greatly is relevant, which tang. That is all for tonight as I still have a massive headache from surgery today.