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[Jnickles85]

I have a 24 gallon tank. It has been running for a little over 7 months. I have a pair of snowflake clowns that have been in the tank for over a month. I was wondering if I could add a lawnmower blenny to the mix.

 

[snorvich]

Looking to add a Mandarin aswell. My concern is I have a scooter blenny and a diamond goby. Will this make too much competition for pods? I do have a refugium.

90g tank
Other fish are
2 Pajama Cardinals
1 yellow tang
Solar Wrasse
2 clowns
Foxface
Damsel

Thanks for you help in advance

It is risky. You have one copepod grazer and several that also occasionally eat copepods. I would not.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 24 gallon tank. It has been running for a little over 7 months. I have a pair of snowflake clowns that have been in the tank for over a month. I was wondering if I could add a lawnmower blenny to the mix.

should be fine.

 

[reepher315]

Ok good to know. Thanks

 

[netsav]

Hi,

Thinking of buying a Red Sea Max c130 which is 34 gallons including the rear sump. Tank will have live rock and softies plus a few LPS.

Current stocking ideas are:

Pair of clowns (would appreciate advice on most suitable species)
A Bicolour Blenny
A Spangled Shrimp goby (with associated shrimp)
A Fireball Dwarf angel (or other dwarf angel species if more suitable)

Thanks

Paul

 

[netsav]

Sorry,

Just noted that you don't provide recommendations so please assume clowns will be Ocellaris.

 

[JMorris271]

first QT fish

first QT fish

Hi Steve
In a 75 gal tank
I am ready to order fish to enter QT. The tank will be cycled in about 2 week fore sure. Actually the rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I will have 2 clowns (no nemo's), 3 yello watchmen, 2 yellow tail Damsils, a Kole tang ,1 wormfish. Fires shrimp,3 ceaners some snails and softies.

Thanks so much

 

[snorvich]

Hi,

Thinking of buying a Red Sea Max c130 which is 34 gallons including the rear sump. Tank will have live rock and softies plus a few LPS.

Current stocking ideas are:

Pair of clowns (would appreciate advice on most suitable species)
A Bicolour Blenny
A Spangled Shrimp goby (with associated shrimp)
A Fireball Dwarf angel (or other dwarf angel species if more suitable) dwarf angels really need a larger tank

Thanks

Paul

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve
In a 75 gal tank
I am ready to order fish to enter QT. The tank will be cycled in about 2 week fore sure. Actually the rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I will have 2 clowns (no nemo's), what species?
3 yello watchmen, only one unless a bonded pair
2 yellow tail Damsils,
a Kole tang ,
1 wormfish.
Fires shrimp,
3 ceaners only two since a male female will work, but more will not
some snails and softies.

Thanks so much

 

[Kellyh14]

135g mixed reef, 72x18x24, 55 gallon sump, 130 lbs live rock, 100 lbs sand, SRO 3000

im setting up my quarantine tank this weekend while the big ones getting set up

quarantined and added in order

3x blue green chromis
yellow watchman and pink spotted goby
3x zebra barred dartfish
red firefish
2x banggai cardinals
royal gramma
2x occelaris clown
midas blenny and starry blenny
flame fairy wrasse
melanarus wrasse
yellow tamarin wrasse
powder blue tang
yellow tang
kole tang
too much?

thanks again!

 

[snorvich]

135g mixed reef, 72x18x24, 55 gallon sump, 130 lbs live rock, 100 lbs sand, SRO 3000

im setting up my quarantine tank this weekend while the big ones getting set up

quarantined and added in order

3x blue green chromis will become one over time; be sure to quarantine as these are susceptible to uronema marinum
yellow watchman and pink spotted goby I would only do one (either)
3x zebra barred dartfish
red firefish
2x banggai cardinals tank raised male plus female would work
royal gramma
2x occelaris clown
midas blenny will nip fins of planktivores such as the firefish and starry blenny
flame fairy wrasse
melanarus wrasse
yellow tamarin wrasse difficult; must have a mature tank for this to work
powder blue tang three tangs is pushing it for long term, if you do a yellow, it must be added last
yellow tang
kole tang
too much?

thanks again!

 

[JMorris271]

Originally Posted by JMorris271 View Post
Hi Steve
I have a 75 gal DT tank sitting empty.
I am ready to order my first fishes that will enter QT. I am using 3 QT tanks at the same time to kind of speedup the DT. and not sacrifice tank health.The tank houldl be cycled in about 2 week.

The rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I want to have
2 clowns (no nemo's), what species?
3 yello watchmen, only one unless a bonded pair
2 yellow tail Damsils,
a Kole tang ,
1 wormfish.
Fires shrimp,
3 ceaners only two since a male female will work, but more will not

Occelaris Clowns and I also
would enjoy 2 hawknose
and 2 brittle stars

What should go into the QTs first?

Thanks

 

[JMorris271]

revises

revises

I am sorry for my double posting screwups.
I have a 75 gal SW tank 40 gal sump with fuge. 120 lbs of LR , 2" SB
I want to order my first 3 fishes that will enter QT. (3 different tanks)
Of the below list, which 3 would you suggest I order now.
Softies sps.
I would like to have:

2 Blue Green Chromis
2 Ocellaris clownfishes
2 yellow watchmen,
2 yellow tail Damsils,
1 Kole tang ,
1 Flame Angel
2 Wormfish.
Fire shrimp,
2 Cleaner shrimp
6 Pepperment shrimps
1 Mandrine way down the road.

2 brittle stars

What should go into the QTs first?
Thanks for all you do.

 

[intyme]

Looking to start stocking my 65, I currently have a pair of occ clowns a few snails and a couple hermits. I am leaning towards a one spot fox face as my main fish. What else could I get in there?

 

[snorvich]

I am sorry for my double posting screwups.
I have a 75 gal SW tank 40 gal sump with fuge. 120 lbs of LR , 2" SB
I want to order my first 3 fishes that will enter QT. (3 different tanks)
Of the below list, which 3 would you suggest I order now.
Softies sps.
I would like to have:

2 Blue Green Chromis
2 Ocellaris clownfishes
2 yellow watchmen, only one is likely to work, but this could be first
2 yellow tail Damsils,
1 Kole tang , last
1 Flame Angel next to last
2 Wormfish.
Fire shrimp,
2 Cleaner shrimp
6 Pepperment shrimps
1 Mandrine way down the road.

2 brittle stars

What should go into the QTs first?
Thanks for all you do.

 

[snorvich]

Looking to start stocking my 65, I currently have a pair of occ clowns a few snails and a couple hermits. I am leaning towards a one spot fox face as my main fish. What else could I get in there?

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However I am always happy to review stocking lists as long as tank size is also provided. Since a one spot fox face will be your main fish, avoid fish in the same ecological niche (which are algae grazers).

 

[DrBoxedWine]

Hi Steve, I've posted on here before, but I'm finally about to set up my 75g mixed reef (started the process this weekend. The setup of a saltwater tank is quite a bit more time consuming than a FW, haha.)

Anyway, here's what i'm thinking, this first group is the "for sure" ones i want
Kole Tang
2 Ocellaris Clowns
Flamehawk
Diamond Goby
Lawnmower Blenny

Then, i'm also thinking of these, it'll depend on what you have to say here, however:

Flame Angel - I know you've said they will likely eat corals, but let's for the sake of this pretend i'm willing to take that gamble. What are your thoughts from just a room/bioload viewpoint.
Midas Blenny
Mandarin - I'd like to get one of these guys, but i know i have to wait at least 6 months, probably more. If, when the time comes that the tank is ready, i still feel up to the challenge I'd like to add one. If I feel like i have my hands full with the tank as it is, then I'd like to get:
Mcosker's Flasher Wrasses (1 male? a 2:1 trio)

I'm guessing i can't add all these fish, but i'm wondering after my "must have" list, what room (if any) I have to add any more.

 

[intyme]

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However I am always happy to review stocking lists as long as tank size is also provided. Since a one spot fox face will be your main fish, avoid fish in the same ecological niche (which are algae grazers).

Ok, thank you.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve, I've posted on here before, but I'm finally about to set up my 75g mixed reef (started the process this weekend. The setup of a saltwater tank is quite a bit more time consuming than a FW, haha.)

Anyway, here's what i'm thinking, this first group is the "for sure" ones i want
Kole Tang
2 Ocellaris Clowns
Flamehawk not shrimp safe
Diamond Goby
Lawnmower Blenny

Then, i'm also thinking of these, it'll depend on what you have to say here, however:

Flame Angel - I know you've said they will likely eat corals, but let's for the sake of this pretend i'm willing to take that gamble. What are your thoughts from just a room/bioload viewpoint. an algae grazer so with a Kole tang and lawnmower blenny that would be three algae grazers so you would need to supplement with Nori
Midas Blenny will nip planktivore fins
Mandarin - I'd like to get one of these guys, but i know i have to wait at least 6 months, probably more. If, when the time comes that the tank is ready, i still feel up to the challenge I'd like to add one. If I feel like i have my hands full with the tank as it is, then I'd like to get:
Mcosker's Flasher Wrasses (1 male? a 2:1 trio) a trio would be fine but would exclude a mandarin because they are copepod consumers

I'm guessing i can't add all these fish, but i'm wondering after my "must have" list, what room (if any) I have to add any more.

It is a function of ecological niche and behavior rather than bioload

 

[janes_mw]

120 G mixed reef (mostly SPS, but softies and LPS as well). Currently have 2 very large Clarkii's (spawn every 12 days like clock work (12 years old)), 1 Pajama Cardinal, and 1 red headed goby. Getting ready to start QT for additional fish:

Either a Kole, Chevron, or Salifin tang (only one of them)
Yellow Flasher Wrasse
Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
Midas Blenny
Bartlett's Anthias
Copper Banded BF