PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Thank you very much. I'm not familiar with Naso's (expect for knowing someone who foolishly put one in a nano tank and had to rehome very quickly), but I will look into them.

I too prefer smaller fish, but this is my sons tank and his main concern is actually the coral selection as opposed to the fish. I may seek your advice again when he decides on other occupants.

Thank you.

Always a pleasure. This thread is only about marine fish compatibility. Although I keep reef tanks, I do not answer coral questions in this thread. Good luck planning your tank, and I am always available for additional questions.

 

[SuperNiketas]

I have currently a 10 gallon nano

2 Nasarrius Snails
1 Emerald Crab
1 Pistol Shrimp
1 Yellow Watchman Goby


I was wondering if I had some leeway for a couple more inverts, but dont want to overstock.

 

[snorvich]

I have currently a 10 gallon nano

2 Nasarrius Snails
1 Emerald Crab
1 Pistol Shrimp
1 Yellow Watchman Goby


I was wondering if I had some leeway for a couple more inverts, but dont want to overstock.

emerald crabs are opportunistic feeders and probably would not be good for your tank; if you take that out, a cleaner shrimp or similar would work fine.

 

[lukie13]

Appreciate all of your responses - and my apologies if you've seen this list before and answered it; I've read a number of your responses, but I didn't review them all. I have a 30 Nuvo IM tank, Tunze 9004 Protein Skimmer, MP10, running for 6 months.

Currently have the following:
2 Ocellaris Clowns
1 Tailspot Goby;
1 Cleaner Shrimp
1 Yasha Hase w/ Pistol Shrimp
Various snails/hermits

Looking at adding 1 or 2 the following:
1 Pygmy Wrasse (Tanaka or yellow possum);
1 Firefish - Hellfrich;
1 Blackcap Basslet;
1 Mccosker's Wrasse (seems to be divergent opinions on size requirements, but think it may not have enough room)

A couple of questions - knowing you don't provide recommendations on stock.
1) Would my bioload too large to add two of the following fish?
2) Is it too late to add the Firefish - I notice you always suggest putting them in as soon as possible?

Thank you for your help!

 

[snorvich]

Appreciate all of your responses - and my apologies if you've seen this list before and answered it; I've read a number of your responses, but I didn't review them all. I have a 30 Nuvo IM tank, Tunze 9004 Protein Skimmer, MP10, running for 6 months. I have done thousands of these so I would definitely not remember if I had seen it; however no two lists are similar enough to extrapolate from prior answers

Currently have the following:
2 Ocellaris Clowns
1 Tailspot Goby;
1 Cleaner Shrimp
1 Yasha Hase w/ Pistol Shrimp
Various snails/hermits

Looking at adding 1 or 2 the following: either of the first two would work, but once the clownfish are sexually mature, only one rather than both
1 Pygmy Wrasse (Tanaka or yellow possum);
1 Firefish - Hellfrich;
1 Blackcap Basslet;
1 Mccosker's Wrasse (seems to be divergent opinions on size requirements, but think it may not have enough room)

A couple of questions - knowing you don't provide recommendations on stock.
1) Would my bioload too large to add two of the following fish?

It is not a bioload issue, it is a tank space/behavior issue

2) Is it too late to add the Firefish - I notice you always suggest putting them in as soon as possible? no, it should be ok. I always suggest firefish first because there are usually other fish that are more aggressive.

Thank you for your help!

 

[Mael]

Snorvich, have you heard of different chromis being more peaceful than others. I am curious as to why places like LA list ones like Chromis atripectoralis, Chromis cyaneus and Chromis opercularis as "Peaceful" compared to all the others listed as "semi Agrssive" which makes me wonder if they can live together without numbers winnowing over time like the chromis we are used to.

sorry if this is the wrong place for this.

 

[Plainswalker]

Just checking in - 90g 48x18x24, SPS-centric.

Current inhabitants:
2x Ocellaris
Tailspot blenny
2x cleaner shrimp
Yellow watchman
Yellow Coris wrasse

Would these additions be compatible (in order of addition):
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Yellowhead Jawfish
Blue Reef Chromis
Kole Yellow Eye or Tomini Tang

 

[snorvich]

Snorvich, have you heard of different chromis being more peaceful than others. I am curious as to why places like LA list ones like Chromis atripectoralis, Chromis cyaneus and Chromis opercularis as "Peaceful" compared to all the others listed as "semi Agrssive" which makes me wonder if they can live together without numbers winnowing over time like the chromis we are used to.

sorry if this is the wrong place for this.

this describes behavior towards other fish as opposed to their own kind. As far as I know, all chromis, except in large tanks with a large amount of flow will winnow down their numbers to one or at most a pair

 

[snorvich]

Just checking in - 90g 48x18x24, SPS-centric.

Current inhabitants:
2x Ocellaris
Tailspot blenny
2x cleaner shrimp
Yellow watchman
Yellow Coris wrasse

Would these additions be compatible (in order of addition):
Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Yellowhead Jawfish
Blue Reef Chromis
Kole Yellow Eye or Tomini Tang

Yes, they should be fine but you may have negative interaction with the jawfish and the watchman goby in this sized tank

 

[lukie13]

Thanks very much for your reply! All the best.

 

[Plainswalker]

Thanks Snorvich!

 

[snorvich]

Always a pleasure; check back if you have changes.

 

[killeraggie]

Hi guys. New to the forum and new to saltwater. Have had freshwater for 10 or so years. Recently got a 44g fresh tank and turning my old 10g into a nano. Setup so far is 10lbs live sand, 12lbs live Fiji rock. Tank should cycle in the next week or so. Have a QT set up and ready to pick up some livestock. Will this tank hold a pair of clowns? What about a clean up crew? Running a HOB filter and small power head. The guys at the LFS assure me 3 fish, a few snails and a hermit or two will be fine. Any thoughts?

 

[snorvich]

Hi guys. New to the forum and new to saltwater. Have had freshwater for 10 or so years. Recently got a 44g fresh tank and turning my old 10g into a nano. Setup so far is 10lbs live sand, 12lbs live Fiji rock. Tank should cycle in the next week or so. Have a QT set up and ready to pick up some livestock. Will this tank hold a pair of clowns? What about a clean up crew? Running a HOB filter and small power head. The guys at the LFS assure me 3 fish, a few snails and a hermit or two will be fine. Any thoughts?

a ten gallon tank is not sufficient for a pair of clowns. Depending on species, proper sizing would be 25 gallons to 50 gallons.

 

[killeraggie]

a ten gallon tank is not sufficient for a pair of clowns. Depending on species, proper sizing would be 25 gallons to 50 gallons.

What would your recommendation be for a tank this size?

 

[molassito]

I doubt that you can add any fish to that tank with those established fish.

Thanks for quick response.

What about an anemone?

 

[snorvich]

What would your recommendation be for a tank this size?

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. If you check Dr. Foster and Smith Live Aquaria under Marine Fish, nano fish, they will give you an idea of what can work in this sized tank.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks for quick response.

What about an anemone?

Anemones require good lighting and an established tank. Since this thread is only about marine fish compatibility, I don't really answer questions about anemones.

 

[Pigpen17]

OK!

So I am about ready to start QTing my first fish, and I think I have a stock list. It's small, but big for my tank at the same time.

Agile Chromis (add first? Aggressiveness vs. hardiness?)
Midas Blenny
Bristle tooth Tang (A bit big for my tank on the long end, but probably ok for a few years)

And yes, I am going to start and finish with one Chromis.:spin1:

 

[snorvich]

OK!

So I am about ready to start QTing my first fish, and I think I have a stock list. It's small, but big for my tank at the same time.

Agile Chromis (add first? Aggressiveness vs. hardiness?)
Midas Blenny
Bristle tooth Tang (A bit big for my tank on the long end, but probably ok for a few years)

And yes, I am going to start and finish with one Chromis.:spin1:

The tang needs a larger tank; Reef Central's recommend tank sizes for tangs can be found here. Two chromis will become one chromis over time,