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[JoelA7]

Hi Steve,

Would a Hutchii Anthias (male) coexist with a male (or females) of other Anthias?

Thank you.

 

[snorvich]

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Originally Posted by devimik
Hi Steve,

I have a 90g with about 150lbs of rock - stocked currently with a Kole Tang, Tricolor Wrasse, Royal Gramma, two O. Clowns and a Yellow Watchman Goby. These fish have all been in the tank for 2 years.

I'm contemplating adding a Purple Firefish. Do you see any issues with that? I know the Kole is supposed to be the last fish, and it was, so not sure how the Firefish would be treated if added.

Thanks!



Ok, one more question - do you think it would be ok to add, in addition to the firefish, a female Tricolor Wrasse?

If you are sure it is a female C. solorensis, it would be fine.

 

[snorvich]

I read your comments daily, and have learned a great deal. After a while, I've notice a lot of posts/questions fall into a few categories. The 2 most common responses I see for you are, "needs a bigger (or MUCH bigger), tank", and incompatibilities of competing for ecological niches. While asking if Someone can put a hippo tang in their desktop nano is simply laziness, given the even LA offers recommendations that are fairly reasonable, properly filling a tank that doesn't have conflicts due to the ecological niches are less obvious.
I'm wondering if there is a sticky for this that I have not seen. Some sort of general summary of sub groups could be a place of reference to could direct people to.
Your advice and assistance to the hobby cannot be over-stated, and asking for even MORE shouldn't be taken as anything more than respect for you knowledge. I'm keen to research prior to purchasing and would find this helpful. As I start yet another tank, I would look for a blend of: jumpers vs. non, herbivores, pod eaters, etc. fish that are aggressive to con-specifics, reef-safe vs risky.
I can't even imagine a format, but I'm thinking that, in the long run, a resource like this could be a time saver for you.
Just my post-wine ramblings, perhaps.....

It would be nice if there could be a sticky (I wrote a lot of them for fish diseases where it is possible) but unfortunately, this threaqd is somewhat of an art form: there are a huge number of variables, not the least of which are tank size, tank length, order of addition, etc. Many have tried to create a compatibility chart, but since they are limited to two dimensions it has helped but not really been definitive.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve,

Would a Hutchii Anthias (male) coexist with a male (or females) of other Anthias?

Thank you.

depends on species. Some mix well, others do not.

 

[Overt]

Hi thanks in advance! 175 display with 100 sump and 100 refugium
Am I already in a jam with the current fish in the tank?

1 yellow tang

1 butterfly (black-white-yellow)

1 purple dottyback

7 cobalt blue damsels

1 clown

1 diamond goby

 

[snorvich]

Hi thanks in advance! 175 display with 100 sump and 100 refugium
Am I already in a jam with the current fish in the tank?

1 yellow tang this fish will not take kindly to most additions

1 butterfly (black-white-yellow)

1 purple dottyback this fish will not take kindly to many additions

7 cobalt blue damsels these fish will not take kindly to many additions

1 clown depending on species, this fish will not take kindly to some additions

1 diamond goby

 

[kainic]

I would not add additional fish and would stick with the clownfish pair only. Clownfish, once sexually mature, will want to control a larger volume of tank space.

Would it be possible to keep a single ocellaris with the aforemented kauderni and a Nemateleotris magnifica?

I'm looking for a small livestock but including at least 1 ocellaris and 1 kauderni.

Is the ocellaris problem related to having a pair or to the fish itself?

Many thanks.

 

[devimik]

If you are sure it is a female C. solorensis, it would be fine.

I'm looking on Live Aquaria and they list a medium sized female C. Solorensis - says female subadult. Is it possible these are juveniles that will turn into males?

 

[cooter181]

Hi Snorvich,

First of all, thank you for your awesome attitude and helpfulness in such a debated topic, many a reefers have benefited I'm sure.

On to my question. As far as I've been able to tell, the Halichoeres family are completely compatible, one with another. If so, how many do you think would be good in a 150G 60"X24"X24"? The only other fish being a very peaceful pair of breeding Picasso's I've had for 3+ years in my 90G.

Thanks for your help kind Sir!

 

[Zswift]

48"x24"x24" DT
40 breeder sump

Lamarck Angelfish female
2 class A Davinci Clownfish
Starry Benny
3-5 Bartletts anthias
Purple tang

Possibly a shrimp and goby pair.

Is this okay?

 

[snorvich]

Would it be possible to keep a single ocellaris with the aforemented kauderni and a Nemateleotris magnifica?

I'm looking for a small livestock but including at least 1 ocellaris and 1 kauderni.

Is the ocellaris problem related to having a pair or to the fish itself?

Many thanks.

A single clownfish will become female over time and want to control your entire (small) tank. As such, I do not recommend three fish in this sized tank if one is a clownfish.

 

[snorvich]

I'm looking on Live Aquaria and they list a medium sized female C. Solorensis - says female subadult. Is it possible these are juveniles that will turn into males?

Live Aquaria is pretty good at classification. However, if they have a similar species which is a juvenile and it becomes a male, there may be issues or worse, if the classification is correct and it is a juvenile, it may become male, or try to.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Snorvich,

First of all, thank you for your awesome attitude and helpfulness in such a debated topic, many a reefers have benefited I'm sure.

On to my question. As far as I've been able to tell, the Halichoeres family are completely compatible, one with another. If so, how many do you think would be good in a 150G 60"X24"X24"? The only other fish being a very peaceful pair of breeding Picasso's I've had for 3+ years in my 90G.

Thanks for your help kind Sir!

Always a pleasure. Well, it depends. If you are trying to get one or more females to match an existing male, I am guessing that three would be fine. If you are talking about 3 different species, three is fine.

 

[snorvich]

48"x24"x24" DT
40 breeder sump

Lamarck Angelfish female
2 class A Davinci Clownfish
Starry Benny
3-5 Bartletts anthias
Purple tang

Possibly a shrimp and goby pair.

Is this okay?

should be fine; add the tang last. Those anthias have a propensity for becoming all male so a different species might be better. Anthias do best with multiple feedings per day.

 

[kainic]

A single clownfish will become female over time and want to control your entire (small) tank. As such, I do not recommend three fish in this sized tank if one is a clownfish.

Thank you snorvich, you are really helpful.
I'll go for the clown pair. More reasons to go a bigger tank in a near future.

 

[snorvich]

Thank you snorvich, you are really helpful.
I'll go for the clown pair. More reasons to go a bigger tank in a near future.

Fixed that for you!! :spin1:

 

[DrBoxedWine]

Hi Snorvich,

I've talked with him you multiple times about my 75g stock list, and you had recommended a firefish goby. I got one and he's doing great, but last night I picked up another fish and I got to talking with the employee at the Lfs. He said firefish do great in pairs. I feel like I've heard they won't get along in a smaller tank like mine. Do you think 2 would be friends in a 75g? I also have a Kole tang, coral beauty, bicolor blenny, flame hawk, 2 clowns, and a one spot foxface.

 

[cooter181]

Always a pleasure. Well, it depends. If you are trying to get one or more females to match an existing male, I am guessing that three would be fine. If you are talking about 3 different species, three is fine.

All different species and as many as I could possibly have lol. So you think 3 would be the limit in a 150?

 

[sbash]

I have a 65 gallon reef tank (36"L x 18"W x 24"H).

I Currently have:
Ocellaris Clownfish (Pair)
Blue/Green Chromis

Looking to add:
Neon Blenny
Dottyback
Pair of Bangaii Cardinal
Fairy Wrasse
Firefish
Yellow Tail Damsel

Aside from the cardinals, they will all be single fish. How does that look? The type of Dottyback and Wrasse will depend on what I can get locally. Your input is appreciated.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Snorvich,

I've talked with him you multiple times about my 75g stock list, and you had recommended a firefish goby. I got one and he's doing great, but last night I picked up another fish and I got to talking with the employee at the Lfs. He said firefish do great in pairs. I feel like I've heard they won't get along in a smaller tank like mine. Do you think 2 would be friends in a 75g? I also have a Kole tang, coral beauty, bicolor blenny, flame hawk, 2 clowns, and a one spot foxface.

Firefish will not get along in pairs. They will do ok for a while, then one will intimidate the other into starving to death.