Marginally so. Two algae grazers in this sized tank is about the max of this ecological niche. Once the yellow is added it will be very territorial to additional conspecifics.
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Marginally so. Two algae grazers in this sized tank is about the max of this ecological niche. Once the yellow is added it will be very territorial to additional conspecifics.
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I have a 180 and current inhabitants are Yellow Tang, PBT, Kole Tang,
Bellus Angel, Spot Breast Angel, Midas Blenny, Lyretail Anthias, Matted File, 2 Percula clowns, Purple Dottyback, Bicolor Dottyback, Lubbock Wrasse.
A couple weeks ago I lost my Flame Angel and I am thinking of adding a Coral Beauty.
I think my bioload is about max but if not how do you think the Coral Beauty will do.
When I added my Bellus a couple months ago the Spot Breast kept in an upper corner for a couple days but they get along fine now.
Bellus Angel, Spot Breast Angel, Midas Blenny, Lyretail Anthias, Matted File, 2 Percula clowns, Purple Dottyback, Bicolor Dottyback, Lubbock Wrasse.
A couple weeks ago I lost my Flame Angel and I am thinking of adding a Coral Beauty.
I think my bioload is about max but if not how do you think the Coral Beauty will do.
When I added my Bellus a couple months ago the Spot Breast kept in an upper corner for a couple days but they get along fine now.
The flame angel likely starved to death because you have many members of the same ecological niche, that is, algae grazers. I would not add another algae grazer to this tank.
hkgar
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Interesting thought.
I use two algae clips to feed all those algae eaters and put about 10 sq inches of nori every night. Maybe he lost too many battles t=for the food as it does get a lot of activity. Maybe I should hang some in the AM and again in the PM.
I knew I had a lot of algae eaters and thought I was giving them enough.
How important is natural grazing on the rocks versus the clip?
Difficult to answer because I do not know if all algae eaters are allowed to eat from the clip. In general, my recommendations are predicated around there being sufficient natural algae available and I assume Nori as a supplement. In your case, I would probably have two clips, and feed twice daily. Also remember that algae grazers are inefficient food processors, that is, they eat a LOT and poop a LOT but get relatively low levels of nutrients which is why they eat constantly.
AlexHamilton
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Here is my future stock list for My 120G Fowler, with the exception for an anemone.
3 Dispar Anthias,
1 Kole Tang,
1 mated pair Orcellaris clownfish,
3 carpenter Flasher Wrasse,
1 Midas Blenny.
Thank you!
3 Dispar Anthias,
1 Kole Tang,
1 mated pair Orcellaris clownfish,
3 carpenter Flasher Wrasse,
1 Midas Blenny.
Thank you!
AlexHamilton
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I know you don't make recommendations, but would you consider this lightly stocked? Would I be able to add a few smaller mellow tempered fish?
Yes, you could add some small, mellow tempered fish. However, I suggest checking back for an analysis when you get ideas.
Yellow Eyes
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I have a 20 gallon, with Ocean Direct Carribean Live sand and BRS Dry rock, 10 gallon sump with a skimmer, a refugium (soon), and a return pump chamber; currently cycling now.
I wasn't sure what to do about a clean up crew, I was thinking a few small snails like maybe 5-10 Ceriths and 5 or so Nassarius, with a cleaner shrimp. Was still doing some research on it, but I've read you don't really want/need hermit crabs with a nano, is that right?
As for stocking I was thinking of adding a firefish goby first, then a few weeks later adding in two clownfish. That is all I really had in mind, I would love to do a watchman goby/shrimp pair as I love the symbiotic relationship, but I'm not sure if they would be too big for a tank this size.
As for corals, I was thinking mostly soft or LPS. I like the idea of watching the polyps swaying in the water.
I think this is a great thread, any ideas suggestions would be great, my worst fear is hurting a fish by not keeping it in a proper habitat! Thanks!
I wasn't sure what to do about a clean up crew, I was thinking a few small snails like maybe 5-10 Ceriths and 5 or so Nassarius, with a cleaner shrimp. Was still doing some research on it, but I've read you don't really want/need hermit crabs with a nano, is that right?
As for stocking I was thinking of adding a firefish goby first, then a few weeks later adding in two clownfish. That is all I really had in mind, I would love to do a watchman goby/shrimp pair as I love the symbiotic relationship, but I'm not sure if they would be too big for a tank this size.
As for corals, I was thinking mostly soft or LPS. I like the idea of watching the polyps swaying in the water.
I think this is a great thread, any ideas suggestions would be great, my worst fear is hurting a fish by not keeping it in a proper habitat! Thanks!
lclark209
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As always, your time and experience are much appreciated!
I have a 93g cube (30" x 30" x 24") with a 20g sump, BM NAC6, 100 lbs live rock, 3" sand bed.
My plan for this tank is primarily BTAs and one LTA with some LPS on the sand (wellso, meat coral, etc.)
Fish:
Kole tang
Pair of scissortail dartfish
Sunburst anthias
Midas blenny
Mystery wrasse
Flame angel
Pair of clowns
Any potential issues? Am I at my limit or would another 1 or 2 small fish be okay?
I have a 93g cube (30" x 30" x 24") with a 20g sump, BM NAC6, 100 lbs live rock, 3" sand bed.
My plan for this tank is primarily BTAs and one LTA with some LPS on the sand (wellso, meat coral, etc.)
Fish:
Kole tang
Pair of scissortail dartfish
Sunburst anthias
Midas blenny
Mystery wrasse
Flame angel
Pair of clowns
Any potential issues? Am I at my limit or would another 1 or 2 small fish be okay?
You cannot change the basic nature of the fish. However a pair of peaceful fairy wrasses would work.
240addiction
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Halfway through adding fish to our tank, checking on the last few.
Halfway through adding fish to our tank, checking on the last few.
We are about halfway through adding fish to our tank. I wanted to make sure that we had the order right for the last few.
65 gallon tank w/ 20 gallon sump (sump has live rock rubble and chateo)
Vertex omega 150 skimmer
60 lbs of live rock
2 inch sand bed (60 lbs)
List of fish we have already added:
1)Bartlett's Anthias
2)Kauderns Cardinal
3)Purple Firefish
Fish in QT that will be added to main tank in ~4 weeks:
4)Royal Gamma Basslet
5)Flame Hawkfish
Fish we want but will add one at a time as the fish we have move from QT into the main tank.
6)Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse
7)Snowflake Clownfish
Questions:
1. Do we have the order of the last few fish right?
2. Can we get two clowns or do we need to stick to one due to tank size?
Thanks for the help in advance.
Halfway through adding fish to our tank, checking on the last few.
We are about halfway through adding fish to our tank. I wanted to make sure that we had the order right for the last few.
65 gallon tank w/ 20 gallon sump (sump has live rock rubble and chateo)
Vertex omega 150 skimmer
60 lbs of live rock
2 inch sand bed (60 lbs)
List of fish we have already added:
1)Bartlett's Anthias
2)Kauderns Cardinal
3)Purple Firefish
Fish in QT that will be added to main tank in ~4 weeks:
4)Royal Gamma Basslet
5)Flame Hawkfish
Fish we want but will add one at a time as the fish we have move from QT into the main tank.
6)Carpenter’s Flasher Wrasse
7)Snowflake Clownfish
Questions:
1. Do we have the order of the last few fish right?
2. Can we get two clowns or do we need to stick to one due to tank size?
Thanks for the help in advance.
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JMorris271
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Can semi aggressive be kept with aggressive fish.
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