PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

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

I hate to load too many fish in the same ecological niche. I would guess that three is the best maximum.

 

[snorvich]

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 Not with a fairy wrasse and probably not with a firefish
Pair of Bangaii Cardinal
Fairy Wrasse depends on species
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.

 

[sbash]

Okay, I will drop the Dottyback then... Thanks!

 

[JoelA7]

Hi Steve,

Posted earlier:

Hi Steve,

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

You needed more specifics. I'm thinking a Disbar or Randall's. Thank you.

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve,

Posted earlier:

Hi Steve,

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

You needed more specifics. I'm thinking a Disbar or Randall's. Thank you.

Should be fine. Remember multiple feedings per day are best.

 

[DrBoxedWine]

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

Thanks!

 

[QuiGonJay]

Thanks again for all the great advice. I have a 30 gallon with about 25 pounds of live rock. Currently a striped blenny and watchman goby along with cleanup crew are there. Was thinking of adding one more 'water column' fish but must be captive bred. Bandai cardinal is my thought, afraid any other goby or blenny would conflict with existing crew. Would 1 or 2 cardinals be appropriate for such a small tank? Thanks

 

[snorvich]

Thanks again for all the great advice. I have a 30 gallon with about 25 pounds of live rock. Currently a striped blenny and watchman goby along with cleanup crew are there. Was thinking of adding one more 'water column' fish but must be captive bred. Bandai cardinal is my thought, afraid any other goby or blenny would conflict with existing crew. Would 1 or 2 cardinals be appropriate for such a small tank? Thanks

A pair of tank raised Banggai cardinals would be fine; insure that you have a male plus female.

 

[JoelA7]

Thanks Steve.

 

[fessoclown]

HI there, my tank is about 130 Gallons- 80x20x20 - (with sump about 160 G)
current stock is:

Redfin Wasp fish
pair of black snowflake clowns
3 PJ cardinals
2 chromis
Flame Hawkfish
Hippo Tang
MIdas Blennie
Firefish goby
ORA Orchid Dottyback

I have the chance to get a Red Sea Mimic Blenny. Will this be a problem with my Midas Blenny... it is still very small? Is there any other kind of Blenny that would do OK with the Midas?
Thanks in advance!

 

[snorvich]

HI there, my tank is about 130 Gallons- 80x20x20 - (with sump about 160 G)
current stock is:

Redfin Wasp fish
pair of black snowflake clowns
3 PJ cardinals
2 chromis
Flame Hawkfish
Hippo Tang needs a much larger tank
MIdas Blennie
Firefish goby
ORA Orchid Dottyback

I have the chance to get a Red Sea Mimic Blenny. Will this be a problem with my Midas Blenny? Is there any other kind of Blenny that would do OK with the Midas? I would not try any blenny with the Midas blenny. As it is, Midas blennies sometimes nip the fins of planktivores
Thanks in advance!

 

[rishu_pepper]

Getting an established tank from a local. Tank is 90 gallon (48x18x24) with a 30 gallon sump, mixed reef with corals/anemone in place already. There will be a new sandbed around 1" (currently bare bottom). It runs on a Vertex in180. Current livestock:

2x blue chromi
lawnmower blenny
cinnamon clown
tomato clown (this will likely be moved to my 30 gallon in hopes of pairing it an existing tomato in it)
grey eyed moray eel 2'
sea urchin 6"
cleaner shrimp
fire red shrimp
bunch of hermit crabs

(are there anything in there I should remove/sell/drop off to LFS? I'm on the fence about the eel, he looks funny as hell but I'm worried about the bioload. He's lived in it a long time and grew a lot, according to the owner. Also the urchin takes up quite a bit of space, is it a useful part of the system?)

Aside from adding a good amount of CUC to help out, the wife and I are planning to add some more livestock:

abalone
flame angel (I assume this will go in last?)
pair of percula clowns (wife wants to breed clowns, will this be possible? There's a 1' wide sebae anemone and a small RBTA)
goby and shrimp combo

Any other suggestions? I was thinking a reef safe wrasse of some sort, and maybe a dottyback? I guess tangs are out because a 4' is not long enough, or are there acceptable species that will be suitable for this tank? Not too sure about other species of fish/inverts. What are some interesting fish with personality?

How much time should each addition be staggered between each other?

 

[snorvich]

Getting an established tank from a local. Tank is 90 gallon (48x18x24) with a 30 gallon sump, mixed reef with corals/anemone in place already. There will be a new sandbed around 1" (currently bare bottom). It runs on a Vertex in180. Current livestock:

2x blue chromi
lawnmower blenny
cinnamon clown
tomato clown (this will likely be moved to my 30 gallon in hopes of pairing it an existing tomato in it) long term a pair of the same species of clownfish is more desirable; however a pair of tomato clowns is on the aggressive side once mating
grey eyed moray eel 2' I am not big on community tanks with eels because they are messy and because they can be pretty aggressive
sea urchin 6" I am not a big believer in urchins despite having a few tuxedo urchins in my large tanks
cleaner shrimp
fire red shrimp
bunch of hermit crabs I prefer various snail types rather than hermits

(are there anything in there I should remove/sell/drop off to LFS? I'm on the fence about the eel, he looks funny as hell but I'm worried about the bioload. He's lived in it a long time and grew a lot, according to the owner. Also the urchin takes up quite a bit of space, is it a useful part of the system?)

Aside from adding a good amount of CUC to help out, the wife and I are planning to add some more livestock:

abalone this is a cool water animal not consistent with the animals you have
flame angel (I assume this will go in last?)
pair of percula clowns (wife wants to breed clowns, will this be possible? not with existing clownfish There's a 1' wide sebae anemone and a small RBTA)
goby and shrimp combo

Any other suggestions? I was thinking a reef safe wrasse of some sort excellent idea, flashers are excellent, and maybe a dottyback aggressive; I do not recommend as it limits tank mates going forward ? I guess tangs are out because a 4' is not long enough, or are there acceptable species yes, kole tangs and others of that family would work that will be suitable for this tank? Not too sure about other species of fish/inverts. What are some interesting fish with personality?

How much time should each addition be staggered between each other? I suggest a quarantine protocol of tank transfer (12 days) and at least 3 weeks additional observation

 

[rishu_pepper]

Thank you so much Snorvich! You've given me a lot of good things to ponder about. I'll probably let go of some of the existing livestock as you suggested. They'll find a good home somewhere or at our good LFS.

Will look for other fish in the meantime.

Any other that I didn't mention would be nice additions to the tank? Nothing too difficult to take care of, I am admittedly a beginner aquarist. Thanks again!

 

[snorvich]

Thank you so much Snorvich! You've given me a lot of good things to ponder about. I'll probably let go of some of the existing livestock as you suggested. They'll find a good home somewhere or at our good LFS.

Will look for other fish in the meantime.

Any other that I didn't mention would be nice additions to the tank? Nothing too difficult to take care of, I am admittedly a beginner aquarist. Thanks again!

I never provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. I would prefer that you develop some research skills and then I would be more than happy to review and comment on any stocking plan. (Always provide tank size and total stocking plan)

 

[rishu_pepper]

I never provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. I would prefer that you develop some research skills and then I would be more than happy to review and comment on any stocking plan. (Always provide tank size and total stocking plan)

Ah fair enough. I'll give it some thought and research and come back with a few more additions. :wave:

 

[Mark_C]

Hi again Steve.
Just modified my purchase list. Tank cycled, cuc been working for a week, all good to go.
Also, your advice weighed on me and I've banished the crabs to the fuge.
Want a peaceful tank, its going to be as much about the corals as the fish.
Its a 40b.

Was thinking this, in order...
1 reef chromis
1 midas blenny
2 O. clowns
1 court jester goby
1 yellowtail damselfish (maybe)
1 chalk bass
1 firefish

As always, thanks for the thoughts and advice.

Cheers,
Mark

 

[snorvich]

Hi again Steve.
Just modified my purchase list. Tank cycled, cuc been working for a week, all good to go.
Also, your advice weighed on me and I've banished the crabs to the fuge.
Want a peaceful tank, its going to be as much about the corals as the fish.
Its a 40b.

Was thinking this, in order...
1 reef chromis
1 midas blenny
2 O. clowns
1 court jester goby
1 yellowtail damselfish (maybe) Pretty but aggressive plus your list is a bit full to also add this fish
1 chalk bass
1 firefish

As always, thanks for the thoughts and advice.

Cheers,
Mark

Except as noted, should be fine

 

[nofear31]

Flasher wrasse

Flasher wrasse

I asked in a previous post regarding getting rid of my is line and using a carpenters flasher instead. Question is, they won't flash unless there is a female correct? How many females would work with a single male in a 75 gallon tank? Or would it be better to put in another male flasher wrasse? And if a different wrasse what would you suggest to give me a starting point on what would not fight each other? Also, thinking of not getting and angel but instead would it be possible to keep a yellow tang and tomini tang as long as the yellow is bought very young. I have lots of swimming room in the tang with room between two rock structure front, back and side to side

Just to recap wish list
In tank
Occelaris clowns x2
Six line (going soon)
Royal gramma

Wanting
Carpenters wrasse
Bicolor/black combtooth blenny
Clown goby
Neon goby x2
Diamond spotted goby
Tomini/yellow tang or both (last to add)


Thanks
Ben

 

[snorvich]

I asked in a previous post regarding getting rid of my is line and using a carpenters flasher instead. Question is, they won't flash unless there is a female correct? How many females would work with a single male in a 75 gallon tank? Or would it be better to put in another male flasher wrasse? either a female of the same species or a male of a different species would work and cause flashing


And if a different wrasse what would you suggest to give me a starting point on what would not fight each other? Also, thinking of not getting and angel but instead would it be possible to keep a yellow tang and tomini tang as long as the yellow is bought very young. I have lots of swimming room in the tang with room between two rock structure front, back and side to side

Just to recap wish list
In tank
Occelaris clowns x2
Six line (going soon) Must go before flasher wrasse is introduced
Royal gramma

Wanting
Carpenters wrasse
Bicolor/black combtooth blenny
Clown goby
Neon goby x2 only one
Diamond spotted goby
Tomini/yellow tang or both (last to add) only one tang, tomini is preferred


Thanks
Ben