On the second plan, your bioload is low so other non-aggressive fish that remain small would work
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On the second plan, your bioload is low so other non-aggressive fish that remain small would work
I am reluctant to advocate chromis as they are highly susceptible to uronema marinum. Otherwise, fine.
mmittlesteadt
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I kind of figured the dwarf angel wouldn't make the cut. I'm still looking for some kind of "feature fish" that doesn't grow too large, yet is very colorful and is an active swimmer...and will fit with the rest.
Any suggestions to go with these in a 40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)?
Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT?)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish
In this sized tank you do not want an active swimmer; the tank is just not large enough
BigJohnny
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Your the one who said you dont recommend because you are concerned about uronema marinum so i figure you would explain why your concerned. Are you concerned because qt is not an effective tool to eliminate that?
thestreetzking
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Ok so im currently running a 29g (not a cube) with 30lbs rock, all in one, with lots of coral in future (only 6 pieces currently)
I have:
*pair of Oc. Clowns
*neon goby
*pajama cardinal
*10 assorted snails
*emerald crab
Should I add another pajama so there together? or bangai cardinal?
If not, is there one more small fish that I could add. I dont wanna push the limits to much and some might think I am already
I have:
*pair of Oc. Clowns
*neon goby
*pajama cardinal
*10 assorted snails
*emerald crab
Should I add another pajama so there together? or bangai cardinal?
If not, is there one more small fish that I could add. I dont wanna push the limits to much and some might think I am already
NS Mike D
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pistol shrimp?
29g (not a cube)
2 clowns ocelaris
4 blue/green chromis
1 blue/green reef chromis
3 pajama cardinals
1 tail spot blenny
1 watchman goby
1 coral beauty coral angel
1 purple dotty back
1 black cardinal
1 cleaner shrimp
1 emerald crab
3 hermits
1 mexican turbo snail
various corals, soft, mushroom, lps, sps, hawaiin feather duster worm and one very happy and fast growing long tentacle anemone.
about 30lbs of live rock
It's a an active yet peaceful tank. I'm keeping a close eye on my numbers and the alga in case I need more cleanup crew, but as it is now, they doing their job just fine (in fact i would prefer if they would leave some algae in the rock for the blenny and angel)
The power heads shift the sand to partially close up the gobi's spot. I wold like to add a pistol shrimp to help out with keeping the goby happy.
29g (not a cube)
2 clowns ocelaris
4 blue/green chromis
1 blue/green reef chromis
3 pajama cardinals
1 tail spot blenny
1 watchman goby
1 coral beauty coral angel
1 purple dotty back
1 black cardinal
1 cleaner shrimp
1 emerald crab
3 hermits
1 mexican turbo snail
various corals, soft, mushroom, lps, sps, hawaiin feather duster worm and one very happy and fast growing long tentacle anemone.
about 30lbs of live rock
It's a an active yet peaceful tank. I'm keeping a close eye on my numbers and the alga in case I need more cleanup crew, but as it is now, they doing their job just fine (in fact i would prefer if they would leave some algae in the rock for the blenny and angel)
The power heads shift the sand to partially close up the gobi's spot. I wold like to add a pistol shrimp to help out with keeping the goby happy.
NS Mike D
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I'll let the experts answer for sure, but I have a similar set up and put 3 pajama in and they keep together at the top of the tank - which is very nice. They are nocturnal so in the group they don't hide during the day.
Also, I added a small school of blue/green chromis and they really brought the tank to life. Small peaceful and active fish. They'll school in the water flow as well as cycle in, out and all around the reef rock.
Once cool thing is from time to time they will circle about the cleaner shrimp and cycle right into it and let the shrimp clean them, like a group of cars and the car wash.
Not sure if you can add more pajama cardinals after having one in the tank, but they are very peaceful.
The clowns did get a little more defensive of their territory, but nothing of concern.
Wolverinegreg
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Hi all,
I have 75g (4ft), with 20g sump, live rock and skimmer. Tank is up and running since January, parameters are at 0 for Ammonia, Nitrites, less than 5 Nitrates, 420 ca, 10dkh for Alk. Temp 78-79. All is going well, except for a bit of cyao bloom on my sand that is, I suspect, due bright summer light coming through a patio door.
Current inhabitants are a pair of Ocelaris, one orange spotted goby, a bicolor Dottyback and a Kole Tang, all added after quarantine and looking happy. I also have an BTA, which the clown love, but that decided to find its sweet spot on the back of a live rock arch, whcih means that I barely see my clowns since they move in (not happy about tht, but BTA seems to like the spot...)
What fish could I add to bring a bit of colour and life? I realize Tomini or Bristeltooth Tang are outsince they are from the same family as the Kole, and my tank is too small for a yellow tang. Any idea?
Thanks!
I have 75g (4ft), with 20g sump, live rock and skimmer. Tank is up and running since January, parameters are at 0 for Ammonia, Nitrites, less than 5 Nitrates, 420 ca, 10dkh for Alk. Temp 78-79. All is going well, except for a bit of cyao bloom on my sand that is, I suspect, due bright summer light coming through a patio door.
Current inhabitants are a pair of Ocelaris, one orange spotted goby, a bicolor Dottyback and a Kole Tang, all added after quarantine and looking happy. I also have an BTA, which the clown love, but that decided to find its sweet spot on the back of a live rock arch, whcih means that I barely see my clowns since they move in (not happy about tht, but BTA seems to like the spot...)
What fish could I add to bring a bit of colour and life? I realize Tomini or Bristeltooth Tang are outsince they are from the same family as the Kole, and my tank is too small for a yellow tang. Any idea?
Thanks!
8 month old tank
8 month old tank
I have a 20 Gal reef tank with 20lb of live rock and a deep sand bed
I have a fluval m24 LED light
Filtration: power head and an in the tank filter with carbon infused filter material.
Fish: osilarus clown, bangi cardinal, sailfin blenny (lawnmower)
Softies: mushrooms, leather, zoanthids, xina, gsp, kenya tree
CUC: snails, hermits, bristle worms, brittle stars, asterina stars, peppermint shrimp
other: 1 Hawaii feather duster, sexy shrimp
looking to get two more fish and some more soft coral.
Possibly: royal gramma and a six line wras
What other fish and colorful softies would you recommend?
Note:
All my levels are spot on with no water changes in 7.5 months
8 month old tank
I have a 20 Gal reef tank with 20lb of live rock and a deep sand bed
I have a fluval m24 LED light
Filtration: power head and an in the tank filter with carbon infused filter material.
Fish: osilarus clown, bangi cardinal, sailfin blenny (lawnmower)
Softies: mushrooms, leather, zoanthids, xina, gsp, kenya tree
CUC: snails, hermits, bristle worms, brittle stars, asterina stars, peppermint shrimp
other: 1 Hawaii feather duster, sexy shrimp
looking to get two more fish and some more soft coral.
Possibly: royal gramma and a six line wras
What other fish and colorful softies would you recommend?
Note:
All my levels are spot on with no water changes in 7.5 months
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thestreetzking
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I don't know if I can do 3. I at least would like one more if it's a good idea. I also don't have any shrimp yet but a cleaner is on the list! thanks for the input
This thread is not a discussion thread. If you want to start your own thread in reef fish, I am sure you can get lots of opinions. However I am clearly not the right person to help you at this point.
There is no need to add another fish and you are right on the margin for this sized tank currently.
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this is way overstocked for this sized tank and you will definitely have behavior problems soon if not already. Sorry, I cannot even begin to help you with this current stocking.
mmittlesteadt
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Thanks. That is understandable. Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?
40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)
Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish
Yes. Be sure you get either a bonded pair or two tiny ones which will bond as they mature.
mmittlesteadt
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Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?
40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)
Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish
Thanks. The pair I'm interested in are only about an inch long at the present time. They may be my first purchase then.
40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)
Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish
Thanks. The pair I'm interested in are only about an inch long at the present time. They may be my first purchase then.
That size should be fine. You simply want to insure that they have not yet begun sexual maturation. They will work it out! Just like when we were in high school.
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