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[JCKoenig]

Hey, I have a JBJ 24 with a tiny diamond goby and 1 clown. Mostly Z&Ps and acans. I would love to get a centerpiece fish, something more into swimming around. My wife loves coral beauties, but i have lost 2 of them; i cant seem to keep them alive.

 

[snorvich]

Hey, I have a JBJ 24 with a tiny diamond goby and 1 clown. Mostly Z&Ps and acans. I would love to get a centerpiece fish, something more into swimming around. My wife loves coral beauties, but i have lost 2 of them; i cant seem to keep them alive.

Coral beauties, as algae grazers need much larger tanks to sustain their eating habits.

 

[JCKoenig]

Thats correct, I was told to use nori sheets. But that didnt seem to work.

 

[snorvich]

Thats correct, I was told to use nori sheets. But that didnt seem to work.

Micro algae on the rocks and surface of the aquarium is what would be needed, hence the suggested minimum tank size of 75 gallons.

 

[austinl]

Good Afternoon,

Hope you all had a good thanksgiving!!


Long time reader first time poster. I have read most of this thread and its has been great but it has left me with some questions in regards to what I would like to stock in my tank, so i would like to submit my list for your critique.

The tank will be either a 75 or 100 gallon but for arguments sake lets go with the 75g with the dimensions of 36x24x18 with a 20g sump and refugium.

Tank will be filled with liverock and sand with some corals in the future.


I will have a clean up crew with snails and shrimp no crabs as I know they are frowned upon in here.

My current potential list is below, my main concerns are bioload and if I am missing any bottom dwellers for sand sifting and covering all aspects of the water coloum so to speak, also interested on the stocking order.


5x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis)
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
1 or 2 Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (
3 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias)
3 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias)
1 x Pictichromis paccagnellae (Royal dotty back)
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish)
2 x Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish)
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

Look forward to your reply and thanks in advance.

 

[snorvich]

Good Afternoon,

Hope you all had a good thanksgiving!!


Long time reader first time poster. I have read most of this thread and its has been great but it has left me with some questions in regards to what I would like to stock in my tank, so i would like to submit my list for your critique.

The tank will be either a 75 or 100 gallon but for arguments sake lets go with the 75g with the dimensions of 36x24x18 with a 20g sump and refugium.

Tank will be filled with liverock and sand with some corals in the future.


I will have a clean up crew with snails and shrimp no crabs as I know they are frowned upon in here.

My current potential list is below, my main concerns are bioload and if I am missing any bottom dwellers for sand sifting and covering all aspects of the water coloum so to speak


5x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis) over time, five will become one
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
1 or 2 Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (
3 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias) multiple anthias require a larger tank; for discussion of why, please see part one and part two of this excellent article from one of our sponsers
3 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias) see above
1 x Pictichromis paccagnellae (Royal dotty back) aggressive and inconsistent with flasher wrasses
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish)
2 x Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish) unless a bonded pair, only one will survive
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

Look forward to your reply and thanks in advance.

 

[austinl]

Thanks for the quick reply,

I have one more question for you

In the list you sent back I read the Anthias links you gave me thanks for that.

But can I do one of each or do I just have to choose one of the species and leave it at that.

Here is an updated list with your suggestions


3x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis)
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
1 or 2 Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias)
1 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias)
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish) ( I assume I can add more or another type of cardinal?)
2 x Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish Bonded pair if i can find them)
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

Additions

Felt like I was lacking bottom dwellers, could i add a blenny, gobie and jawfish?

Thanks again

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for the quick reply,

I have one more question for you

In the list you sent back I read the Anthias links you gave me thanks for that.

But can I do one of each or do I just have to choose one of the species and leave it at that. One of each is fine because there will not be the social interaction that multiples of the same species will entail

Here is an updated list with your suggestions


3x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis)
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
1 or 2 Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias)
1 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias)
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish) ( I assume I can add more or another type of cardinal?) Yes and no depending on species
2 x Nemateleotris magnifica (Firefish Bonded pair if i can find them) Impossible to get a bonded pair; you may accidentally do it but the odds are against
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

Additions

Felt like I was lacking bottom dwellers, could i add a blenny, gobie and jawfish? bottom dwellers are not necessary especially if you have nasarius snails. A shrimp goby is fine, a sleeper goby not. Jawfish work but they depend on species.

Thanks again

 

[austinl]

Thanks for the quick response, any chance you could comment on what you feel the tank would be like from an activity level? and overall harmony or would that be better in another forum?

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for the quick response, any chance you could comment on what you feel the tank would be like from an activity level? and overall harmony or would that be better in another forum?

The cardinals do little in terms of activity as they are more nocturnal than not. Otherwise, activity level should be pretty good. My analysis is always focused around providing a harmonious environment through compatible fish behaviors. (Many often assume I am analyzing bioload, but that is not the primary focus)

 

[austinl]

The cardinals do little in terms of activity as they are more nocturnal than not. Otherwise, activity level should be pretty good. My analysis is always focused around providing a harmonious environment through compatible fish behaviors. (Many often assume I am analyzing bioload, but that is not the primary focus)

Thanks again Snorvich, i know you don't normally provide any recommendations on fish but would you or could you provide 1 or 2 alternate species that shoal / group together that could be a fit for what is already in my list.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks again Snorvich, i know you don't normally provide any recommendations on fish but would you or could you provide 1 or 2 alternate species that shoal / group together that could be a fit for what is already in my list.

There is no fish species that will shoal or school in your sized tank. Closest is apogon parvulus (red spot cardinal) but that is pretty difficult to maintain without multiple feedings of frozen per day.

 

[austinl]

There is no fish species that will shoal or school in your sized tank. Closest is apogon parvulus (red spot cardinal) but that is pretty difficult to maintain without multiple feedings of frozen per day.

Thanks Snorvich, I will have a look at those.

Last question for today what order would you feel is right for stocking the tank with my selections ( I will repost for ease )

3x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis)
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
2 x Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias)
1 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias)
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish)
1 x Nemateleotris magnifica
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Snorvich, I will have a look at those.

Last question for today what order would you feel is right for stocking the tank with my selections ( I will repost for ease )

3x Chromis lineata (Lined Chromis) last
1 x Paracheilinus carpenteri (Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse)
1 x Paracheilinus cyaneus (Blue Flasher Wrasse)
2 x Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish - Tank-Bred (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1 x Pseudanthias bartlettorum (bartletts anthias)
1 x Pseudanthias rubrizontaus (Tricolor, redbelted anthias)
5 x Apogon flores (Bluebarred Cardinalfish)
1 x Nemateleotris magnifica first
1 x Centropyge loricula (Flame Angelfish)

The general rule is most aggressive last, least aggressive/shy first.

 

[austinl]

The general rule is most aggressive last, least aggressive/shy first.

Thanks again, surprised to see the Angel wasn't last.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks again, surprised to see the Angel wasn't last.

That is because there is no other fish in your plan occupying that ecological niche.

 

[zamboni200000]

Royal Gramma with a Gold assessor basslet?

Royal Gramma with a Gold assessor basslet?

Hello,

50 gallon breeder currently housing 1 tank bred clownfish, 1 banded sleeper goby, and 1 royal gramma. Also a few corals, soft & LPS.

I really like how the gold assessor basslet looks.... and I understand it is reef safe. Can I add one? Or would the royal gramma basslet and gold assessor basslet not get along?

Thanks

 

[snorvich]

Hello,

50 gallon breeder currently housing 1 tank bred clownfish, 1 banded sleeper goby, and 1 royal gramma. Also a few corals, soft & LPS.

I really like how the gold assessor basslet looks.... and I understand it is reef safe. Can I add one? Or would the royal gramma basslet and gold assessor basslet not get along?

Thanks

The odds are against, especially in a small tank.

 

[Mrbh22]

OK so I'm back with a more realistic stocking list.

Here is what I have
Tank is 90 us gal 1yr old, starting 29 gal sump soon

2 O. Clowns
1 Benggai cardinal
1 royal grammar (wife saw it at the LFS and told me we had to get him. He is in the QT)

What I want -

1 - high fin red band goby
1 - pistol shrimp( hopeful pair with the goby)
1 - bristle tooth tomini tang
3 - Bartletts Anthias
1 - mandarin down the road once the tank and sup are producing plenty pods

 

[ianrwesley]

Looking for some advice

Looking for some advice

I've got a 220+ tank 72.5 x 25 x 29 with live rock, shrimp, snails and some hermits who snuck in... I've got SPS, LPS and am planning to add some softies, mushrooms, etc...

Tank is 10 months old with the following stock:

• Chevron Tang
• Trio of Barlett's Fairy Anthias
• Mated pair of red mandarins
• Mated pair true perc clowns
• Magnificent Foxface
• mated pair yasha goby
• yellow watchman goby
• mated pair of kaudern's cardinals
• male/female pair of red head salon fairy wrasses
• Line spot flasher wrasse male
• mated pair of kaudern's cardinals
  

I'm considering the following in the future:

--Red Tail Trigger (Xanthichthys sp) and am wondering if it would be a good fit. I've read they may go after the inverts and possibly the more docile fish.

--I'm also considering adding a female trio of Barlett's fairy anthias to join my existing Male and 2 Females.

--Mated pair of Maroon or Tomato clowns

Appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,
Ian