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[snorvich]

would these get along in a group of 2 or 3 each in a 125 gallon tank

while most of the basslets would do ok in a group, mixing different basslet species can be problematic.

royal basslet gramma,
strawberry basslet,
diadema basslet,
yellow assessor basslet,
yellowtail blue damsel,
blue gudgeon goby

and are any of these the same breed just sold under different names they did have different pics

no, all are different species.

 

[cichlid guy5292]

no, all are different species.

so your recommendation would be to pick one of the basslet species and go with a group of less than 5 could I also add clown fish, the damsel, and, the goby to that group and could I add fish later when these are adult

 

[brandoniscool]

Steve,

I have a 75 reef tank that houses a pair of tomato clown fish that have been in the tank for about 2 months. I am looking to add a bristle tooth tang to the tank, but I am worried about the tomato's harassing the tang. Will there be issues? Should I remove the tomato's now vs. waiting it out to see what happens?

Hi,my name is Arieyonna. I was wondering is it hard to take care of tomato clown fish. I'm am from Mr.Rutherford's 3rd grade class, and we have a 160 gallon reef system.what i like about the tank is the pretty corals and pretty fish,but if i had to choose one type of coral /fish for fish it would be orchid dotty backs because,there bright and some are colorful.In coral's it is zoas and polyps .

 

[snorvich]

so your recommendation would be to pick one of the basslet species and go with a group of less than 5 correct. Make sure you aquascape with caves, etc, since basslets like that in nature

could I also add clown fish, the damsel, and, the goby to that group and could I add fish later when these are adult

absolutely. Which clownfish species?

 

[snorvich]

Hi,my name is Arieyonna. I was wondering is it hard to take care of tomato clown fish.

No, it is not difficult. In nature they like to reside in and around an anemone, so they would be happiest if you provided a similar environment for them in an aquarium.

I'm am from Mr.Rutherford's 3rd grade class, and we have a 160 gallon reef system.what i like about the tank is the pretty corals and pretty fish,but if i had to choose one type of coral /fish for fish it would be orchid dotty backs because,there bright and some are colorful.

The Orchid Dottyback, also known as the Fridman's Dottyback, or Fridman's Pseudochromis is an excellent addition to most reef tanks. They tend to like caves and rock work where they can hide but see all the action around them. This gorgeous red/lavender colored fish has a wonderful personality in the aquarium so I can see why it would be one of your favorites.

Since you have a 160 gallon aquarium, this fish will map out a territory within it and well also stake out a least one hiding place. However, once it is accustomed to the neighborhood, it will tend to swim in the open. It may occasionally chase smaller fish but will defend its hiding places from intruders even if they are larger. It will prey on small animals such as small mantis shrimp and bristleworms.

The diet consists of meaty foods including brine shrimp and prepared frozen foods such as frozen mysis shrimp; or you may raise brine shrimp in your classroom and feed them just after they are hatched.

 

[ThisGuy12]

PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

Steve what kind of cleaner shrimp do you recommend? I was thinking about getting a single Skunk Shrimp. Any others? And what size would you recommend?

For the class tank I would also recommend a Royal Gramma or two as they are also very colourful and vibrant. Especially under the right spectrum of lights.

 

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[cichlid guy5292]

absolutely. Which clownfish species?

right now I have a case or two of cichlid stones that aren't being used as far which clown fish I don't know would it matter I could add fish when these become adult lets say that over the course of ten years they start dyeing of from old age I could add fry to the same tank or where would that line be

 

[snorvich]

right now I have a case or two of cichlid stones that aren't being used as far which clown fish I don't know would it matter I could add fish when these become adult lets say that over the course of ten years they start dyeing of from old age I could add fry to the same tank or where would that line be

The space a pair of sexually mature clownfish will want to control is directly proportional to their adult size. As such, a sexually mature pair of Gold Stripe Maroon clowns will want to control about 50 gallons of tank space whereas a pair of A. ocellaris will want to control about 20-25 gallons of tank space. Once clownfish start mating, they are very aggressive.

 

[cichlid guy5292]

so I could have a group of each 3 or 4 per group of

a basslet,
yellowtail blue damsel,
blue gudgeon goby
and a smaller clownfish

in that 125g tank

would a cleaner fish be a good idea would the eat the algae

 

[snorvich]

so I could have a group of each 3 or 4 per group of

a basslet,
yellowtail blue damsel,
blue gudgeon goby
and a smaller clownfish only two clownfish ever

in that 125g tank

Otherwise, yes. But groups of a species should always be added concurrently.

 

[cichlid guy5292]

thanks

 

[cichlid guy5292]

Otherwise, yes. But groups of a species should always be added concurrently.

since it would give better chances for success I looked to see if I wanted other groups other species

dartfish (fire fish)
yellow candy hog fish
saddie valentine puffer

 

[kara13]

Tank 36x24x21
Eshopps RS 200 sump 30x12x16
Eshopps Cone 200 Skimmer
Quiet One 3000 Return Pump
2 - Hydor Koralia #4
2 - Kessil a350w

Corals:
Branching Hammer, Green Star Polyp, Duncan coral, Red Monti Cap , Green with Purple Rim, Monti Cap, Djtonton's Pink and Gold Palathoa, Purple death paly and ring of fire zoo, Leather Toadstool, Pulsing xenia, King Midas gold zoos, Armor of god plays, Nuclear Green Paly, Green Button Polyp, Eagle Eye Zoa, Frog Spawn, Green Ricordea Mushroom, Green Maze Brain Platygyra, Grey Palythoa, Orange Ricordea Mushroom, Torch, Cyphastrea, Orange Rhodactus mushroom, Green Bubble Tip Anemome, Blue Clam

Current Fish
2 - Carberryi Anthias
Cleaner Shrimp
Engineer Goby
Purple Firefish
Yellow Tang
Blue Hermit Crab
Orange Clown
Black Clown
Nassarius snails
Nerite snails
Fire Shrimp

Desired fish:
Algae Blenny OR Black Sailfin Blenny OR any type that eats hair algae
another purple fire fish
Yellowtail Damselfish - 2
Green Mandarin OR Green Clown Goby

THANKS!

 

[snorvich]

since it would give better chances for success I looked to see if I wanted other groups other species

dartfish (fire fish)
yellow candy hog fish
saddie valentine puffer

one would be fine, a group, not

 

[snorvich]

Tank 36x24x21 which is just shy of 80 gallons
Eshopps RS 200 sump 30x12x16
Eshopps Cone 200 Skimmer
Quiet One 3000 Return Pump
2 - Hydor Koralia #4
2 - Kessil a350w

Corals:
Branching Hammer, Green Star Polyp, Duncan coral, Red Monti Cap , Green with Purple Rim, Monti Cap, Djtonton's Pink and Gold Palathoa, Purple death paly and ring of fire zoo, Leather Toadstool, Pulsing xenia, King Midas gold zoos, Armor of god plays, Nuclear Green Paly, Green Button Polyp, Eagle Eye Zoa, Frog Spawn, Green Ricordea Mushroom, Green Maze Brain Platygyra, Grey Palythoa, Orange Ricordea Mushroom, Torch, Cyphastrea, Orange Rhodactus mushroom, Green Bubble Tip Anemome, Blue Clam

Current Fish
2 - Carberryi Anthias
Cleaner Shrimp
Engineer Goby as it matures, will rearrange your tank
Purple Firefish
Yellow Tang needs a larger tank
Blue Hermit Crab dwarf or regular?
Orange Clown
Black Clown
Nassarius snails
Nerite snails
Fire Shrimp

Desired fish:
Algae Blenny OR Black Sailfin Blenny OR any type that eats hair algae I am not sure it will solve your hair algae problem, but a sailfin blenny would be fine
another purple fire fish will not coexist with another firefish
Yellowtail Damselfish - 2
Green Mandarin OR Green Clown Goby clown goby would be fine

THANKS!

 

[cichlid guy5292]

one would be fine, a group, not

one of each of those three

 

[snorvich]

one of each of those three

correct

 

[Pdandy]

60 gallon cube. Wanting the following fish added in this order

3 pajama cardinals
1 chalk bass
1 midas blenny
Pistol shrimp/goby pair
2 ocellaris clowns

Sound like an Ok stock?

 

[snorvich]

60 gallon cube. Wanting the following fish added in this order

3 pajama cardinals
1 chalk bass
1 midas blenny
Pistol shrimp/goby pair
2 ocellaris clowns

Sound like an Ok stock?

Looks fine; no issues.