PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Me again.

Would this be to much for a BC29?

1 Firefish
2 False Pec Clowns
1 Coral Beauty Angel

I don't plan to put corals in my tank to have to worry about the Angel taking them down. Which would you add first, the clowns or Angel?

Thank you.

Bioload should be fine. Order should be firefish, juvenile clowns, angel.

 

[indyjaco]

Thank you, again.

I'll be back when I decide to upgrade... hopefully not for another couple years.

 

[snorvich]

Thank you, again.

I'll be back when I decide to upgrade... hopefully not for another couple years.

Actually, I hope you enjoy the hobby so much that you upgrade sooner! :beer:

 

[rjmarthaller]

46 gallon bow front

46 gallon bow front

I have a 46 gallon bow front, future full reef but just live rock at the moment. Tank is cycled, HOB refugium, RODI, no skimmer at the moment. Tight fitting lid

stock list:
Yellow Watchman Goby (already in the tank and doing great)
3 Flasher Wrasses (1 male, 2 female) not sure on which species of flasher yet
2 Ocellaris
1 Banggai Cardinal

Snail/conch clean up crew

Depending on what you think of this stocking plan I was also thinking possibly 1 more fish, but not sure what else I could go with or if this tank would be full after the above fish are put in (after being quarantined).

Thanks for performing this great service
Ryan

 

[snorvich]

I have a 46 gallon bow front, future full reef but just live rock at the moment. Tank is cycled, HOB refugium, RODI, no skimmer at the moment. Tight fitting lid

stock list:
Yellow Watchman Goby (already in the tank and doing great)
3 Flasher Wrasses (1 male, 2 female) not sure on which species of flasher yet
2 Ocellaris
1 Banggai Cardinal

Snail/conch clean up crew

Depending on what you think of this stocking plan I was also thinking possibly 1 more fish, but not sure what else I could go with or if this tank would be full after the above fish are put in (after being quarantined).

Thanks for performing this great service
Ryan

I think this stocking list will be fine and you could likely add one more small compatible fish that is not aggressive

 

[kevinrf]

50g 24x24x20 reef

stock:
YWG
melanarus wrasse
(2)baby ora white and black clowns
pistol shrimp
snails

Any suggestions on what I can add? How many more fish could I add?

 

[snorvich]

50g 24x24x20 reef

stock:
YWG
melanarus wrasse
(2)baby ora white and black clowns
pistol shrimp
snails

Any suggestions on what I can add? How many more fish could I add?

You have room for additional small fish as long as they are compatible with your current stock. We don't do recommendations but we would be happy to provide commentary on your choices as far a suitability and compatibility are concerned.

 

[Sasquatchluvin]

76-gallon half round with 30-gallon sump/refuge reef tank

With 2 anemones
1 blue green reef chromis
1 green clown goby
1 lawnmower blenny
1 royal gramma basselet
1 firefish
1 false perc clown fish
1 green mandarin dragonet
1 skunk cleaner shrimp

Still want to add a kole yellow eyed tang
And can I add a black and white clown?

Thanks for your advice

 

[Barrier Grief]

90 gal DT/29 gal sump, 75 lbs rock, skimmer, fuge/chaeto, mixed reef tank

Thoughts on compatibility, bioload and order of introduction:

2 Oscellaris Clowns (already in tank)
1 Royal Gramma
1 Watchman Goby (Yellow or Diamond or Blue Spotted or Orange Spotted)
1 Purple Firefish
1 Anthias (Bartlett or Dispar)
1 Blue/Green Chromis
1 Green Mandarin (8 "“ 10 months down the line)
1 Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
1 Wrasse (McCosker's Flasher or Carpenter's Flasher)
1 Yellow Eye Kole Tang

Also, as long as the order of the Wrasses and Tang doesn't change, is there any significant issue mixing order from there on up (from Mandarin up)?

Any advice much appreciated!

 

[snorvich]

76-gallon half round with 30-gallon sump/refuge reef tank

With 2 anemones
1 blue green reef chromis
1 green clown goby
1 lawnmower blenny
1 royal gramma basselet
1 firefish
1 false perc clown fish
1 green mandarin dragonet
1 skunk cleaner shrimp

Still want to add a kole yellow eyed tang

Should work fine

And can I add a black and white clown?

Adding clowns after the fact can be tricky. If they are the same species and IF the one to be added is very small which would guarantee it is unsexually differentiated, it may work.

Thanks for your advice

 

[snorvich]

90 gal DT/29 gal sump, 75 lbs rock, skimmer, fuge/chaeto, mixed reef tank

Thoughts on compatibility, bioload and order of introduction:

2 Oscellaris Clowns (already in tank)
1 Royal Gramma
1 Watchman Goby (Yellow or Diamond or Blue Spotted or Orange Spotted)
1 Purple Firefish It is always preferable to introduce this as close to first as possible
1 Anthias (Bartlett or Dispar)
1 Blue/Green Chromis
1 Green Mandarin (8 "“ 10 months down the line)
1 Exquisite Fairy Wrasse
1 Wrasse (McCosker's Flasher or Carpenter's Flasher) Flasher wrasses sometimes will harass firefish, but if the firefish is already introduced, the odds of success increase
1 Yellow Eye Kole Tang I would suggest this fish be last

Also, as long as the order of the Wrasses and Tang doesn't change, is there any significant issue mixing order from there on up (from Mandarin up)?

None that is obvious

Any advice much appreciated!

 

[308systems]

We have a 2yo system currently undergoing hypo/penicillin for bad LFS induced ich and fin rot(I just learned my lesson regarding quarantine tanks....) The hypo will be done in 35 days, and I want to plan for more fish, thus your help is badly needed...

Tank: 200 cylindrical, 3'dia x4'tall, 2" sand bed, central artifical reef
Skimmer: SWC 300
Filtration: GFO/Carbon
Sump: 100gal w/20# live rock
Refugium:30gal w/10# live rock
Water: 100% RO/DI, 1.024sg, 8dk, 8.2ph, no ammonia/nitrates, 60gal h20 change per week

Existing fish:
Yellow Tang, Sailfin Tang, Firefish, 6 line Wrasse, Ocellaris Clownfish(2), PJ Cardinal(2), Yellow Damsel, Super Tongan Narcissus Snail(5), Turban Snail(4), Pencil Urchin(1), misc hermit crabs, Cleaner Shrimp(2)

Thus, what is the max recommended bioload to be added from the following list?
Will we have problems with any of these preferred additions?:

Banded Coral Shrimp(2)
Debelius Reef Lobster
Venus Anemone Shrimp
Peppermint Shrimp(2)
Pincushion Urchin, Needle
Blue Tuxedo Urchin
Bumble Bee Snail
Blue Tang
Bluehead Fairy Wrasse
Firefish/Purple(4 more)
Dwarf Flame Angel
Flame Hawkfish
Foxface
Kardens Cardinal(4)
Purple Dottyback(2)
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Neon Blue Goby(2)
Tiger Watchman Goby


Thanks a million, I am learning the hobby and have had to completely redo the mechanical setup, but once the hypo is finishe will have a rock solid system. Thus, don't want to overload it with biomass or fish who don't play well together.

 

[308systems]

oops - in addition, we also have an Eheim 2260 external canister filter.

Could you also recommend the order that we introduce the referenced fish?

Thanks, thanks, thanks.....

 

[308systems]

oops again, the display tank is 200gal by itself

and - do you think a Mandarin Dragonfish would survive?

 

[snorvich]

We have a 2yo system currently undergoing hypo/penicillin for bad LFS induced ich and fin rot(I just learned my lesson regarding quarantine tanks....) The hypo will be done in 35 days, and I want to plan for more fish, thus your help is badly needed...

Tank: 200 cylindrical, 3'dia x4'tall, 2" sand bed, central artifical reef
Skimmer: SWC 300
Filtration: GFO/Carbon
Sump: 100gal w/20# live rock
Refugium:30gal w/10# live rock
Water: 100% RO/DI, 1.024sg, 8dk, 8.2ph, no ammonia/nitrates, 60gal h20 change per week

Ich is unaffected by penicillin. How are you doing hypo with SG at 1.024? Also, for ich you need to treat for 9 weeks

Existing fish:
Yellow Tang, Sailfin Tang, Firefish, 6 line Wrasse, Ocellaris Clownfish(2), PJ Cardinal(2), Yellow Damsel, Super Tongan Narcissus Snail(5), Turban Snail(4), Pencil Urchin(1), misc hermit crabs, Cleaner Shrimp(2)

None of the inverts will survive at proper hypo which is 1.008/1.009 as measured by a properly calibrated refractometer. Also, for tangs, tank length is important as opppsed to tank volume

Thus, what is the max recommended bioload to be added from the following list?
Will we have problems with any of these preferred additions?:

Banded Coral Shrimp(2) can take fish
Debelius Reef Lobster can take small fish
Venus Anemone Shrimp
Peppermint Shrimp(2)
Pincushion Urchin, Needle
Blue Tuxedo Urchin
Bumble Bee Snail
Blue Tang Hepatus tangs really need an 8 foot long tank
Bluehead Fairy Wrasse
Firefish/Purple(4 more) Firefish can exist as a bonded pair, otherwise they will diminish to one
Dwarf Flame Angel
Flame Hawkfish
Foxface
Kardens Cardinal(4) Can exist as a mated pair only; other wise two or more will be killed
Purple Dottyback(2) will preclude firefish as the dottybacks are aggressive; I doubt you can keep two
Raccoon Butterflyfish
Neon Blue Goby(2) I think these also must be a pair
Tiger Watchman Goby


Thanks a million, I am learning the hobby and have had to completely redo the mechanical setup, but once the hypo is finishe will have a rock solid system. Thus, don't want to overload it with biomass or fish who don't play well together.

I am concerned about your treatment of ich; hypo is the most difficult treatment since rising about the recommended SG restarts the clock

 

[snorvich]

oops - in addition, we also have an Eheim 2260 external canister filter.

Could you also recommend the order that we introduce the referenced fish?

Thanks, thanks, thanks.....

I would like to see a modified fish list and a tank that is ich free for a minimum of a month.

 

[snorvich]

oops again, the display tank is 200gal by itself

and - do you think a Mandarin Dragonfish would survive?

Dragonets require a mature tank with live rock (you do not indicate your tank, other than the refugium, has live rock)

 

[tmerf11]

I'm adding my first fish tomorrow, a Foxface, which I think is pretty standard. After that I was thinking a Kole tang, but not for probably 6 weeks or so. Then way down the road I was thinking a Blue jaw trigger... Is a 120 (4x2x2) big enough for a Blue Jaw? Then maybe 2 clowns and that's probably it for 'large' fish. Also planning some soft corals and lps during the first year, but nothing too hard. That sound alright?

 

[snorvich]

I'm adding my first fish tomorrow, a Foxface, which I think is pretty standard. After that I was thinking a Kole tang, but not for probably 6 weeks or so. Then way down the road I was thinking a Blue jaw trigger... Is a 120 (4x2x2) big enough for a Blue Jaw? Then maybe 2 clowns and that's probably it for 'large' fish. Also planning some soft corals and lps during the first year, but nothing too hard. That sound alright?

Your tank is not mature enough for algae grazers. Also, putting large fish in your tank will make it look small. Given your tank age I would go more slowly. It would be great if you would learn to quarantine starting about now.

 

[cbm369]

Steve,

I got 4 dispar Anthias (1m,3f) in on Wed from Blue Zoo. They were supposed to arrive on Tues, but got delayed at Fedex, so they arrived a day late.

Anyhow, they seem to be doing ok in my 20g long QT, but they don't seem to be eating... Any suggestions?


I have tried the following foods:

The dry food pack that came with the fish from BZ
Live brine shrimip (didn't think it would work, but thought it was worth a try...)
PE Mysis
PE Cyclpop-eeze
Small bit of Roggers food-chopped up
And even a small bit of flake food I use in my other Fowlr tank


Thanks for your help,
Charlie


They just seem to want to hang out on the bottom of the tank, hiding behind or inside two pieces of 2" PVC pipe I've got resting on the bottom. Nothing else in the tank other than an airstone and a HOB filter.