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Spyderturbo007
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Tank information:
55g Mixed Reef with sump
Current Inhabitants:
2 x Banggai Cardinalfish
1 x Snowflake Clownfish
1 x 2-Spot Bristletooth Tang
There is currently 0 aggression in my tank. I've never seen one fish even look at another cross-eyed and I really want to keep it that way.
Candidates:
ORA® Gold Assessor (Assessor flavissimus)
Splendid Dottyback (Manonichthys splendens)
Florida Keys Pearly Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)
Red Stripe Tilefish (Hoplolatilus marcosi)
I would actually like to get all 4, but I don't think I can do that all at once. I was thinking 2 now and then 2 more in a few weeks after the biological filter catches up with demand.
55g Mixed Reef with sump
Current Inhabitants:
2 x Banggai Cardinalfish
1 x Snowflake Clownfish
1 x 2-Spot Bristletooth Tang
There is currently 0 aggression in my tank. I've never seen one fish even look at another cross-eyed and I really want to keep it that way.
Candidates:
ORA® Gold Assessor (Assessor flavissimus)
Splendid Dottyback (Manonichthys splendens)
Florida Keys Pearly Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)
Red Stripe Tilefish (Hoplolatilus marcosi)
I would actually like to get all 4, but I don't think I can do that all at once. I was thinking 2 now and then 2 more in a few weeks after the biological filter catches up with demand.
Getting my first non-nano tank and forming a stock list. Don't want to get over excited and go overboard about being able to have more than 3 fish! lol
Tank: 85 gallon long (80 gallon display, 48"x24"x17")
Sump: 40 gallon
We're picking up the tank today, so it's not ready yet. but our long term plans is a mixed reef.
Proposed fish:
2x occy clowns
2x target mandarins
1x blue flasher wrasse
1x sunburst anthias
1x prawn goby (and his shrimp)
1x scribbled rabbitfish (may pick at corals)
1x flame angel (may pick at corals)
Most of these fish are fairly small, so am I good? Will the flame or rabbitfish possibly go after clam mantles as well?
Tank: 85 gallon long (80 gallon display, 48"x24"x17")
Sump: 40 gallon
We're picking up the tank today, so it's not ready yet. but our long term plans is a mixed reef.
Proposed fish:
2x occy clowns
2x target mandarins
1x blue flasher wrasse
1x sunburst anthias
1x prawn goby (and his shrimp)
1x scribbled rabbitfish (may pick at corals)
1x flame angel (may pick at corals)
Most of these fish are fairly small, so am I good? Will the flame or rabbitfish possibly go after clam mantles as well?
Patrick Cox
Active member
Hi,
My current male Flasher Wrasse is a Carpenter's and I can only find female McCosker's. Would it be OK to mix the two? Thanks.
Long Time Beginner
New member
54g corner tank. Barebottom, live rock, a dozen or so corals of various types
Current fish: Ocellaris Clown pair, 3x Pajama Cardinal
I'd like to add a lawnmower blenny to help control algae. Would he be compatible with my current fish and barebottom tank?
Current fish: Ocellaris Clown pair, 3x Pajama Cardinal
I'd like to add a lawnmower blenny to help control algae. Would he be compatible with my current fish and barebottom tank?
mpderksen
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Been following along, reading dozens of pages in the last year. Learning a lot (sometimes after my own mistakes), so thanks in advance.
75 gallon with 20 gallon sump. No macro aglae or pods in the sump. Reef Octopus INT-110 skimmer. Mixed reef with SPS, LPS and various softies.
Current stocking:
Maroon clown
2 PJ Cardinalfish
Blue-green chromis
Dwarf Flame Angel
Yellow-eyed Kole tang
One-spot FoxFace
I do understand I'm heavy on grazers, and doing my best to feed accordingly.
The "compatibility" question is this:
I am moving in a month. I will be redoing all the rocks which are currently cycling in a separate tank. You often mention there are fish that need to be added last for territorial reasons. Given a currently light bio-load, if the tank is completely torn down and reset, will these issues still be present? Or would this give me the opportunity to introduce a few more?
The trick would be the need to QT any new fish, so territories could be reestablished during that period.
If I can add, I will look for recommendations on the general forum.
Cheers,
Michael
75 gallon with 20 gallon sump. No macro aglae or pods in the sump. Reef Octopus INT-110 skimmer. Mixed reef with SPS, LPS and various softies.
Current stocking:
Maroon clown
2 PJ Cardinalfish
Blue-green chromis
Dwarf Flame Angel
Yellow-eyed Kole tang
One-spot FoxFace
I do understand I'm heavy on grazers, and doing my best to feed accordingly.
The "compatibility" question is this:
I am moving in a month. I will be redoing all the rocks which are currently cycling in a separate tank. You often mention there are fish that need to be added last for territorial reasons. Given a currently light bio-load, if the tank is completely torn down and reset, will these issues still be present? Or would this give me the opportunity to introduce a few more?
The trick would be the need to QT any new fish, so territories could be reestablished during that period.
If I can add, I will look for recommendations on the general forum.
Cheers,
Michael
The biggest issue will be the maroon clownfish. The second biggest will be the kole tang. You can probably add a few small non-aggressive fish that do not overlap the ecological niche of the algae grazers if the clownfish will allow it.
Showed the wife the new list and she made some changes:
Again, this is for a 180 gallon, (72x24x24), and will be a mixed reef tank, (no SPS)
48x18x18 sump with refugium and Reef Octopus Regal INT200 rated for 400gal
1x Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
1x Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda)
1x Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes)
1x Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)
1x Male Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) - Current
1x Yasha White Ray Shrimp Goby (Stonogobiops yasha)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - Current
1x Yellow Prawn Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1x Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) - Current
2x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora) - Current
1x Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) - Current
1x Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
2x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) - Current
1x Red Mandarin (Synchiropus cf. splendidus)
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4x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) - 2 Current, Adding 2
10x Sexy Anemone Shrimp (Thor amboinensis)
2x Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.)
1x Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2x Trapezia Pocillopora-Acropora Crab (Trapezia sp.)
Again, this is for a 180 gallon, (72x24x24), and will be a mixed reef tank, (no SPS)
48x18x18 sump with refugium and Reef Octopus Regal INT200 rated for 400gal
1x Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
1x Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum)
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda)
1x Schooling Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes)
1x Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)
1x Male Lyretail Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) - Current
1x Yasha White Ray Shrimp Goby (Stonogobiops yasha)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - Current
1x Yellow Prawn Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1x Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) - Current
2x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora) - Current
1x Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) - Current
1x Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus)
2x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) - Current
1x Red Mandarin (Synchiropus cf. splendidus)
Invert List
4x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) - 2 Current, Adding 2
10x Sexy Anemone Shrimp (Thor amboinensis)
2x Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.)
1x Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2x Trapezia Pocillopora-Acropora Crab (Trapezia sp.)
1x Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) must be last fish added
1x Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) must be last fish added
Now do you mean last of the tangs added or last of ALL the fish?
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - Current
1x Yellow Prawn Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) I would not add a second shrimp goby
Just wanted to know why you wouldn't add a second shrimp goby?
1x Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) - Current Not shrimp safe, especially small ones
1x Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) Not shrimp safe, especially small ones
Will the other shrimp be fine if I remove the Sexy Anemone Shrimp?
Invert List
4x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) - 2 Current, Adding 2 A pair works, more than that is problematic
10x Sexy Anemone Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) not with the wrasses planned or existing
2x Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.)
1x Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2x Trapezia Pocillopora-Acropora Crab (Trapezia sp.)
1x Purple Tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) must be last fish added
Now do you mean last of the tangs added or last of ALL the fish?
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) - Current
1x Yellow Prawn Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) I would not add a second shrimp goby
Just wanted to know why you wouldn't add a second shrimp goby?
1x Hoeven's Wrasse (Halichoeres melanurus) - Current Not shrimp safe, especially small ones
1x Yellow Wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) Not shrimp safe, especially small ones
Will the other shrimp be fine if I remove the Sexy Anemone Shrimp?
Invert List
4x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis) - 2 Current, Adding 2 A pair works, more than that is problematic
10x Sexy Anemone Shrimp (Thor amboinensis) not with the wrasses planned or existing
2x Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.)
1x Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2x Trapezia Pocillopora-Acropora Crab (Trapezia sp.)
mpderksen
New member
"Small" would rule out a Starry Beenie, I am guessing.
Would 2 neon goby and a Clown goby be fine?
Thank you in advance.
One neon goby is fine (two would fight), likewise a clown goby would be fine. Any algae eater would not.
usingthejohn
New member
I am picking up 2 rhomboid wrasses monday and was given 2 options: a male/female pair, or 2 females. I'm thinking of going 2 females as it's nearly 200 cheaper. However with this option, will 1 of the females eventually change to a male?
Thank you, Steve.
Thank you, Steve.
Here is my Information
Here is my Information
300g rubbermaid stock tank 60x60x24 (surface area of 2,827.43 inches2) with a 100g sump 48x28x24 (surface area of 1,152 inches2). I use a UV sterilizer, INS 300 Reef Dynamics protein skimmer, Live Rock, and CerMedia MarinePure Biofilter Media. This system currently houses :
Emperor Angel = 6
Blue Hippo Tang 5
Vlamingii Tang = 7
Blonde Naso Tang = 5 in
Purple Tang = 3 in
Clown Fish = 1 in
Damsel = 1 in
2 Chromis = 1 in
Neon Dotty = 1 in
Here is my Information
300g rubbermaid stock tank 60x60x24 (surface area of 2,827.43 inches2) with a 100g sump 48x28x24 (surface area of 1,152 inches2). I use a UV sterilizer, INS 300 Reef Dynamics protein skimmer, Live Rock, and CerMedia MarinePure Biofilter Media. This system currently houses :
Emperor Angel = 6
Blue Hippo Tang 5
Vlamingii Tang = 7
Blonde Naso Tang = 5 in
Purple Tang = 3 in
Clown Fish = 1 in
Damsel = 1 in
2 Chromis = 1 in
Neon Dotty = 1 in
300g rubbermaid stock tank 60x60x24 (surface area of 2,827.43 inches2) with a 100g sump 48x28x24 (surface area of 1,152 inches2). I use a UV sterilizer, INS 300 Reef Dynamics protein skimmer, Live Rock, and CerMedia MarinePure Biofilter Media. This system currently houses :
Emperor Angel = 6
Blue Hippo Tang 5
Vlamingii Tang = 7
Blonde Naso Tang = 5 in
Purple Tang = 3 in
Clown Fish = 1 in
Damsel = 1 in
2 Chromis = 1 in
Neon Dotty = 1 in
Emperor Angel = 6
Blue Hippo Tang 5
Vlamingii Tang = 7
Blonde Naso Tang = 5 in
Purple Tang = 3 in
Clown Fish = 1 in
Damsel = 1 in
2 Chromis = 1 in
Neon Dotty = 1 in
MarkysGirl
New member
Prenoob dreams.
Prenoob dreams.
Prenoob here, I want to have a pretty tank with lots of alive stuff to watch! I am planning on a 75 gallon tank and would like to have it be BEAUTIFUL and peaceful. I for sure want some clown fish and a host anemone for them. Any suggestions on the species that would be best would be great. So far I think my favorite clown fish are the true percula? If I could have more than one pair then even better.
I love the yellow tangs but I have read that they need lots of room and if a 75 is too small then I will stay away from them.
The LFS I frequent for my FW tank has a marine tank with a blue spotted jaw fish.....we are in LOVE. We gaze into each others eyes every time I go there and I would love to have one of my very own to keep in my tank. I have read about some health issues with these guys and that they need lots of stuff to build their seemingly large underground palaces. I have not found any info about whether they get along with clowns or not.
I also think Mandarin Gobies are super trippy and like something from a SiFi film...would love to have one.
Blennies are also very cute.
Cardinal fish also seem like something from an old episode of Star Trek and I would like to keep them.
Damsels seem cute and easy. Pretty much open to suggestions for little fish that can live with corals and anemones that are pretty or unusual.
I have just started to research corals and definitely want some. I think the only thing I want to do is add them very slowly one or two at a time.
So that's it so far.....Your experienced ideas are really welcome!!!
Oh and I am planning on a sump (maybe, frankly still nervous about it flooding my house), protein skimmer, power-heads and whatever lighting I need to keep a reef thriving. I am still slowly but surely researching all of these things as I want to get the best stuff once rather than having to spend more money because I got the wrong thing.
Prenoob dreams.
Prenoob here, I want to have a pretty tank with lots of alive stuff to watch! I am planning on a 75 gallon tank and would like to have it be BEAUTIFUL and peaceful. I for sure want some clown fish and a host anemone for them. Any suggestions on the species that would be best would be great. So far I think my favorite clown fish are the true percula? If I could have more than one pair then even better.
I love the yellow tangs but I have read that they need lots of room and if a 75 is too small then I will stay away from them.
The LFS I frequent for my FW tank has a marine tank with a blue spotted jaw fish.....we are in LOVE. We gaze into each others eyes every time I go there and I would love to have one of my very own to keep in my tank. I have read about some health issues with these guys and that they need lots of stuff to build their seemingly large underground palaces. I have not found any info about whether they get along with clowns or not.
I also think Mandarin Gobies are super trippy and like something from a SiFi film...would love to have one.
Blennies are also very cute.
Cardinal fish also seem like something from an old episode of Star Trek and I would like to keep them.
Damsels seem cute and easy. Pretty much open to suggestions for little fish that can live with corals and anemones that are pretty or unusual.
I have just started to research corals and definitely want some. I think the only thing I want to do is add them very slowly one or two at a time.
So that's it so far.....Your experienced ideas are really welcome!!!
Oh and I am planning on a sump (maybe, frankly still nervous about it flooding my house), protein skimmer, power-heads and whatever lighting I need to keep a reef thriving. I am still slowly but surely researching all of these things as I want to get the best stuff once rather than having to spend more money because I got the wrong thing.
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