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[snorvich]

66gal - 38" long - fish only

2 months old, currently houses:
1 yellowtail damsel
2 cleaner shrimp
10 small hermit crabs
3 nassarius snails

Eventual plan:
2 percula clowns
1 black axil chromis (have read is hardier than blue/green)
1 anthias (bartlett probably)
1 wrasse (exquisite, carpenters or mccoskers)
1 yellowhead jawfish (or bicolor blenny if 3" of sand is not enough for the jawfish)
1 royal gramma (though I feel the damsel may hassle him, so I'm leaning towards no gramma)

I know the damsel should go later, but I'm new to the hobby and wanted to start with the hardiest fish possible.

If you think this plan is ok, can you suggest an order of addition?

Thanks in advance!

All are hardy. You can help the jawfish if you bury some capped on one end PVC and insure that your substrate includes fine sand, live rock rubble, and empty shells. As you know, the damsel may limit having the G. loretto. Order is not critical with this particular group but in general, it is most aggressive last, least aggressive first.

 

[bat21]

All are hardy. You can help the jawfish if you bury some capped on one end PVC and insure that your substrate includes fine sand, live rock rubble, and empty shells. As you know, the damsel may limit having the G. loretto. Order is not critical with this particular group but in general, it is most aggressive last, least aggressive first.

Great, thanks. Do you think an orchid dottyback (instead of the gramma) would hold its own better with the damsel, or is that just asking for trouble having two potential bullies?

 

[sealtea116]

I have a 29 gallon tank 45 pounds live rock 30 pounds live sand I have a 12 gallon sump that actually has 12 gallons tank is bigger but is holding 12 gallons 20 pounds live sand in sump 14 pounds of rumble rock in sump I have a reef tank with fish I have 2 clown fish now looking to get a six line and a coral beauty and way later down the line a mandarin any thoughts thanks for ur help

 

[alice 01]

Hi
This is my first marine tank, currently cycling. Of course won't add anything just yet.
275litre with sump, protein skimmer and 2 powerheads. Live rock,it's a aqua one 275, will be a reef tank.
First for the clean up crew, no hermits, 3 shrimps, fire, scarlet skunk and peppermint. Any more recommended? I confess to not liking snails to much but will have them if recommend, how many? Any alternatives to snails?
I'm guessing the bioload is too high but will whittle the list after your opinion. How many fish to many?
Flasher wrasse either carpenter's or linespot
Anthias, carberri, Bartlett (preferred) disparate, Ignatius.
1 clown, snowflake, snow onyx
Scooter or mandarin. After 9 months. Which is the more social of the 2?
One spot Fox face, worried the tank won't be long enough as its a cube, 70cm
Black cap basslet
Bi colour blenny or green carnary blenny
Court jester goby.

Note I have yet to consider order of addition. All fish are 1 of each.

Thank you for all you do
Alice

 

[snorvich]

Great, thanks. Do you think an orchid dottyback (instead of the gramma) would hold its own better with the damsel, or is that just asking for trouble having two potential bullies?

Both are equivalent. The damsel would be boss.

 

[snorvich]

Hi
This is my first marine tank, currently cycling. Of course won't add anything just yet.
275litre with sump, protein skimmer and 2 powerheads. Live rock,it's a aqua one 275, will be a reef tank.
First for the clean up crew, no hermits, 3 shrimps, fire, scarlet skunk and peppermint. Any more recommended?

These shrimp are all fine


I confess to not liking snails to much but will have them if recommend, how many? Any alternatives to snails?

A variety of snails is desirable, especially as opposed to hermit crabs which I do not recommend.

I'm guessing the bioload is too high but will whittle the list after your opinion. How many fish to many?
Flasher wrasse either carpenter's or linespot fine; all are behaviorally similar
Anthias, carberri, Bartlett (preferred) disparate, Ignatius. one is fine; anthias do best if fed multiple times per day
1 clown, snowflake, snow onyx
Scooter or mandarin. After 9 months. Which is the more social of the 2? Either one is not going to interact much; they eat constantly so you should see them out and about somewhat
One spot Fox face, worried the tank won't be long enough as its a cube, 70cm

This is marginally ok
Black cap basslet
Bi colour blenny or green carnary blenny
Court jester goby.

Note I have yet to consider order of addition. All fish are 1 of each.

dragonet must be last due to tank maturity but the foxface needs a mature tank as well as it is primarily an herbivore. The plan is fine as described.

Thank you for all you do
Alice

[welcome]

 

[billy mitchell]

tank 220+gal 2x150w led lights protein skimmer return DC pump 10000ltr in refugium with grape caulerpa
stock
2 fox face.....that have the occasional scrap for a while then everything is ok for a few weeks then do it again but swim together
3 pajama cardinals
1 ocellaris clown
2 dwarf angels ...bi colour...yellow
1 lawn mower
1 pearlscale butterfly
2 fire fish ...1 purple
2 cleaner shrimp 3 turbo's
a few blue legged hermits
a few pieces of coral....button...mushrooms...suncoral
lots of live rock like a reef with lots of coraline algae

wanting to add now
10 longspined cardinals

future within 2-3 months
2 tangs ....yellow and either powder blue or blonde naso
jaw fish... yellowhead maybe a few 2/3
looking forward to you expertise

 

[snorvich]

tank 220+gal 2x150w led lights protein skimmer return DC pump 10000ltr in refugium with grape caulerpa
stock
2 fox face.....that have the occasional scrap for a while then everything is ok for a few weeks then do it again but swim together
3 pajama cardinals
1 ocellaris clown
2 dwarf angels ...bi colour...yellow
1 lawn mower
1 pearlscale butterfly
2 fire fish ...1 purple will almost certainly become one over the first six months
2 cleaner shrimp 3 turbo's
a few blue legged hermits
a few pieces of coral....button...mushrooms...suncoral
lots of live rock like a reef with lots of coraline algae

wanting to add now
10 longspined cardinals no problem

future within 2-3 months
2 tangs ....yellow and either powder blue or blonde naso naso tangs need a longer tank; two tangs with the existing 2 fox faces will be difficult long term
jaw fish... yellowhead maybe a few 2/3 no problem assuming you have appropriate substrate
looking forward to you expertise

 

[billy mitchell]

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thanks for your advice Steve
the dartfish one is Decora and the other is Magnifica are they not compatable being different species????
for the Jawfish...yellowhead t....he substrate is course sand maybe mixed 2-3-4 mm would that be ok ...
I thought the blonde naso would grow to be too big for a 6'tank so will get the powder blue and yellow
I feed algae eaters chinese veggies,broccoli along with grape caulerpa and seaweed
also feed fish with live pippies and blood cockle shell fish...
they have a better diet than me :bounce...:beer:
thanks for your time and great advice as always

 

[sealtea116]

I have a 29 gallon tank 45 pounds live rock 30 pounds live sand I have a 12 gallon sump that actually has 12 gallons tank is bigger but is holding 12 gallons 20 pounds live sand in sump 14 pounds of rumble rock in sump I have a reef tank with fish I have 2 clown fish now looking to get a six line and a coral beauty and way later down the line a mandarin any thoughts thanks for ur help

Any thought on adding a six line and a coral beauty to my tank

 

[snorvich]

thanks for your advice Steve
the dartfish one is Decora and the other is Magnifica are they not compatable being different species????

No, sorry.

for the Jawfish...yellowhead t....he substrate is course sand maybe mixed 2-3-4 mm would that be ok ... yes
I thought the blonde naso would grow to be too big for a 6'tank correct; ten foot tank is preferred for that fish so will get the powder blue and yellow
I feed algae eaters chinese veggies,broccoli along with grape caulerpa and seaweed careful about caulerpa; if it takes hold in your DT, it will be a problem.
also feed fish with live pippies and blood cockle shell fish...
they have a better diet than me :bounce...:beer:
thanks for your time and great advice as always

 

[snorvich]

Any thought on adding a six line and a coral beauty to my tank

A sixline precludes a mandarin in any sized tank; a sixline is very aggressive and will preclude many potential tank mates. A coral beauty needs a larger tank

 

[redheadedgirl]

Clownfish pairs

Clownfish pairs

Hi Fish Friends,

I have a 9 month old 159 litre (42 US gallon) tank with refugium. I have 80lb of Caribsea Life Rock with approx. 2 inch sand bed in the display tank. The refugium has 3 main chambers. The first has the inlet pipe into a filter sock and a TMC V2 400 protein skimmer, the second has calurpa and cheato with a 1 inch sand bed, piece of live rock and ceramic blocks, the third chamber has the return pump.

I have 3 anemones (condy, malu and tiny bubble tip), a sun coral, Duncan frag (dying), xenia (shrinking) and a large leather toadstool.

The fish I have are 5 blue/green chromis, mated pair of common clownfish, tangaroa goby and helfrichs firefish. I have a pom pom crab, a Halloween crab and other red legged hermit crabs along with some cerith and turbo snails. I have 2 cave cleaner shrimps and 2 fire shrimp (soon to be removed as soon as I can catch them).

My question is this:-

My clownfish are not hosting any of the anemones - I think they are tank bred, although not sold as such; so, can I have a pair of pink skunk clownfish if I buy them from a store with them hosting an anemone?

 

[gaberooni54]

40 Gallon Tall

40 Gallon Tall

Currently: (6 months old)
-162 watt dim-able led lighting system. 3 watt per led. "Full-Spectrum Marine"
-Tank is 26" ish tall, 30" ish long, 12.5 deep.
-30-40lbs live rock
-4 inches of sand
-Running 20L sump (450gph pump) with Skimmer rated for 65g
"hopefully adding macroalgae soon"

Inhabitants:
-2 Oc. clowns
-6-line Wrasse
-Firefish goby
-Cleaner Shrimp
-Michaels Pistol Srimp
-8 to 10 nassarius snails
-18 to 20 cerith snails

Ammonia-0
Nitrites-0
Nitrates- <5

Im looking to add a few corals that aren't too demanding so if you have advice on that that would be great.

Planning to get:
-10 more nassarius snails
-Diamond Prawn Goby
-Lawnmower Blenny
-RBTA?
-Corals?
-other?

What do you think? Any other favorites? Opinions? Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Hi Fish Friends,

I have a 9 month old 159 litre (42 US gallon) tank with refugium. I have 80lb of Caribsea Life Rock with approx. 2 inch sand bed in the display tank. The refugium has 3 main chambers. The first has the inlet pipe into a filter sock and a TMC V2 400 protein skimmer, the second has calurpa and cheato with a 1 inch sand bed, piece of live rock and ceramic blocks, the third chamber has the return pump.

I have 3 anemones (condy, malu and tiny bubble tip), a sun coral, Duncan frag (dying), xenia (shrinking) and a large leather toadstool.

The fish I have are 5 blue/green chromis, mated pair of common clownfish, tangaroa goby and helfrichs firefish. I have a pom pom crab, a Halloween crab and other red legged hermit crabs along with some cerith and turbo snails. I have 2 cave cleaner shrimps and 2 fire shrimp (soon to be removed as soon as I can catch them).

My question is this:-

My clownfish are not hosting any of the anemones - I think they are tank bred, although not sold as such; so, can I have a pair of pink skunk clownfish if I buy them from a store with them hosting an anemone?

Your chromis, over time will reduce to one. You can only have one pair of clownfish, especially in this sized tank. So you can remove the existing clownfish if you choose a different pair.

 

[snorvich]

Currently: (6 months old)
-162 watt dim-able led lighting system. 3 watt per led. "Full-Spectrum Marine"
-Tank is 26" ish tall, 30" ish long, 12.5 deep.
-30-40lbs live rock
-4 inches of sand
-Running 20L sump (450gph pump) with Skimmer rated for 65g
"hopefully adding macroalgae soon"

Inhabitants:
-2 Oc. clowns
-6-line Wrasse This will limit tank mates due to aggression
-Firefish goby
-Cleaner Shrimp
-Michaels Pistol Srimp
-8 to 10 nassarius snails
-18 to 20 cerith snails

Ammonia-0
Nitrites-0
Nitrates- <5

Im looking to add a few corals that aren't too demanding so if you have advice on that that would be great.

Planning to get: these additions are fine
-10 more nassarius snails
-Diamond Prawn Goby
-Lawnmower Blenny
-RBTA?
-Corals?
-other?

What do you think? Any other favorites? Opinions? Thanks!

Since this thread is only about marine fish compatibility, I do not comment on animals other than fish. Depending on what your interests are, however, RC has many forums specializing in those areas of interest.

 

[redheadedgirl]

I was hoping for a different answer but the 2 I've got I am more than happy with. Thank you Steve!

 

[snorvich]

I was hoping for a different answer but the 2 I've got I am more than happy with. Thank you Steve!

Alays a pleasure. Check back with any marine fish compatibility questions.

:lol2:

 

[cnreef]

Looking to add an orchid Dottyback my 29g. Currently already stocked with 2 clowns and 1 starry blenny. Just questioning any compatability issues, I have no doubt the bioload won't be an issue.

 

[snorvich]

Looking to add an orchid Dottyback my 29g. Currently already stocked with 2 clowns and 1 starry blenny. Just questioning any compatability issues, I have no doubt the bioload won't be an issue.

Should be fine.