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[snorvich]

Quote:
Originally Posted by SFish View Post
How hard is it going to be to keep a flame angle in a reef?

The format of this thread is you provide: tank size, tank maturity, stocking plan. Since I cannot go backwards in this thread, your question is unanswerable without that information.


75gal DT
Mixed reef

20gal sump with skimmer and 2 reactors one with carbon and one with Phosban
Also filter socks
8gal sump with DSB

Live rock in DT with minalist look
Ceramic blocks in sump

2 Ocellaris clown fish

Royal Gramma

Blue Reef Chromis

Clown Goby Yellow

Ember Blenny

Fire Fish purple

Flame Angelfish

It should be easy. However no dwarf angelfish is reef safe (corals)

 

[snorvich]

My wife would like to add a larger fish to my original selection. (More color) So, I have researched this topic for several hours now. Everything that I have found cant fit in my tank or is not reef safe. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by Glenndav View Post
Red Sea C-Series Max 130
One Koralia 900/240 power head
40 lbs. of live sand (black)
40 lbs. of life rock

All levels have been perfect according to my test and the local FS.

My plan is to increase the size of my CUC over time but not replace any of the RHC.
3 Red Hermit Crabs
4 Nassarius Snail
6 Astrea Snail
2 Cleaner Shrimp

Currently stocked:
1 pair of Ocellaris Clownfish

Future ideas/plans: (more research is needed)
Pearly Jawfish or Pinkbar Goby fine
1 pair of Banggai Cardinal fine
Midas Blenny fine
1 pair of Firefish Goby or Purple Firefish Goby one firefish; pairs will not work unless you know how to sex them

Corals:
Frogspawn (less than one inch plug)
Green Pipe Organ (less than one inch plug)

Future ideas/plans: (more research is needed)
Feather Duster, Blood Red Discosoma Mushroom, Kryptonite Candy Cane, Red Flowerpot, Eagle Eye Zoanthids, Radioactive Zoanthids, Pom Pom Xenia Coral, Colt Coral, Kenya tree Coral
Etc"¦

For me, my plans continue to changed / developed (by small degrees) as I re-enter this hobby. So any advice and/or comments would be greatly appreciated.

 

[BigBlueTang]

Hi Steve, will run another stocking plan by you...
75 gal dt, 29 gallon sump, 10 gallon hob fuge for the sump
x1 Regal Angel (know about their difficulty)
x1 Mccoskers Flasher Wrasee
x3 Carberryi Anthias
x1 Bluejaw Trigger (Will be last fish added, I know it is a bit too small but I will be getting a small specimen and I have a place for it if it becomes problematic)
x2 leopard wrasse down the road (1-2 years)
Could I get another flasher wrasse?

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve, will run another stocking plan by you...
75 gal dt, 29 gallon sump, 10 gallon hob fuge for the sump
x1 Regal Angel (know about their difficulty) needs larger tank
x1 Mccoskers Flasher Wrasee
x3 Carberryi Anthias needs larger tank for more than one
x1 Bluejaw Trigger (Will be last fish added, I know it is a bit too small but I will be getting a small specimen and I have a place for it if it becomes problematic) needs larger tank
x2 leopard wrasse down the road (1-2 years) needs larger tank for two
Could I get another flasher wrasse? yes

 

[mcginnisandrew]

I have a screen top so jumpers shouldn't be an issue. And I will make sure if i get two of the gobies they are a mated pair. Thanks so much!

 

[swilburn]

We are currently cycling a 75 g tank with a 30 g sump.


Thanks for the advice. Here is a revised list.

- leopard wrasse tank needs to be about 9 months mature
- flasher wrasse
- occ clown
- yellow clown goby
- royal gramma
- flame angel not coral safe
- lemonpeel angel
- one spot foxface
- catalina goby
- long spine urchin

 

[snorvich]

We are currently cycling a 75 g tank with a 30 g sump.


Thanks for the advice. Here is a revised list.

- leopard wrasse tank needs to be about 9 months mature
- flasher wrasse
- occ clown
- yellow clown goby
- royal gramma
- flame angel not coral safe
- lemonpeel angel
- one spot foxface I am a bit nervous about three algae grazers in this sized tank especially if corals will be involved
- catalina goby needs cooler temperature; will not work
- long spine urchin

 

[jminick2]

you make it sound like coral beauties and flame angels will absolutely eat your corals. have you had bad experiences with these ? Ive always read they are hit or miss.....is this not the case?

 

[snorvich]

you make it sound like coral beauties and flame angels will absolutely eat your corals. have you had bad experiences with these ? Ive always read they are hit or miss.....is this not the case?

In the short run they may not, in the long run, the odds are against you. This is especially true if there are too many algae grazers in a smallish tank. However, this is not a discussion thread. If you wish to have that dialogue, please start your own thread in Reef Fish.

 

[jminick2]

In the short run they may not, in the long run, the odds are against you. This is especially true if there are too many algae grazers in a smallish tank. However, this is not a discussion thread. If you wish to have that dialogue, please start your own thread in Reef Fish.

I was asking because Ive been considering getting one and I did think that's what you were for......my bad. Won't bother you again with my intended fish purchases.

 

[snorvich]

I was asking because Ive been considering getting one and I did think that's what you were for......my bad. Won't bother you again.

The format of this particular thread is: provide tank size, tank maturity, and stocking plan. I will provide an analysis of compatibility. The odds are against you putting a dwarf angel in a tank with corals.

 

[jminick2]

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sweet man thanks.

 

[Midland246]

What fish goes with small gobies

What fish goes with small gobies

Hi,

-20 gallon tank
-lots of live rock and 3-4 inches of sand
-aged about three months
-will have small gobies from ORA (Yellow line, Redheaded, Sharknose, Green Banded)

All of those are largely bottom dwellers, any suggestions on fish that could go with them that would swim in the center of the water column? Ideally looking for active fish that are colourful. (not clowns - already have them in another tank and am looking for something different)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[snorvich]

Hi,

-20 gallon tank
-lots of live rock and 3-4 inches of sand
-aged about three months
-will have small gobies from ORA (Yellow line, Redheaded, Sharknose, Green Banded)

All of those are largely bottom dwellers, any suggestions on fish that could go with them that would swim in the center of the water column? Ideally looking for active fish that are colourful. (not clowns - already have them in another tank and am looking for something different)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

while we do not provide recommendations, we are always happy to analyze stocking lists. Ideas can be found here.

 

[davehead86]

20 gallon FOWLR tank 20lbs of live rock 2 inch agrogrite base.
425 gph hydor powerhead
10 gallon sump no fuge

I was thinking about stocking as follows ...

2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Purple Firefish
1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis

CUC
1-2 Skunk Shrimp
4-5 trochus
1-2 emerald crab
1 brittle starfish

Im not 100% on the CUC, still trying to figure that all out.

Any suggestions / problems?

 

[snorvich]

20 gallon FOWLR tank 20lbs of live rock 2 inch agrogrite base.
425 gph hydor powerhead
10 gallon sump no fuge

I was thinking about stocking as follows ...

2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Purple Firefish
1 Blue/Green Reef Chromis I would skip the chromis in this sized tank; otherwise fine

CUC
1-2 Skunk Shrimp one is fine, but clowns will not allow cleaning
4-5 trochus
1-2 emerald crab skip
1 brittle starfish not green

Im not 100% on the CUC, still trying to figure that all out.

Any suggestions / problems?

 

[slickmin]

Help stock 100g

Help stock 100g

Looking to stock my reef need a little help 100g 80lb live rock omega 180i protein skimmer currently running full zevit.
2 clown
Yellow tang
Blue tang
Kole tang
Coral bueaty
Lemonpeel angel
2 anthias
Salfin tang
Flame angle
2 cardinal
4 fire fish
2 clown goby
2 fairy wrasse
What do you guys think.

 

[snorvich]

Looking to stock my reef need a little help 100g 80lb live rock omega 180i protein skimmer currently running full zevit.
2 clown
Yellow tang needs a larger tank; only one tang in this sized tank
Blue tang needs a much larger tank; only one tang in this sized tank
Kole tang
Coral bueaty two dwarf angels but they are not coral safe
Lemonpeel angel two dwarf angels but they are not coral safe
2 anthias depends on species; some require multiple feedings per day, some are difficult
Salfin tang needs a much larger tank; only one tang in this sized tank
Flame angle two dwarf angels but they are not coral safe
2 cardinal
4 fire fish one will survive long term
2 clown goby
2 fairy wrasse depends on species
What do you guys think.

 

[mjc041800]

Hi i have a 30 gallon bowfront tank with 30 pounds of live rock and 30 pounds of live sand. I have a 50 gallon hang on the back filter with a bio wheel. I have a T8 50/50 17watt light, a skimmer and two powerheads. The tank is going to be a reef tank. Here is my wish list I haven't really decided what fish I want yet but here are some of my choices/ones I want:<br />
snowflake eel or white eye moray eel<br />
pair of clownfish<br />
small group of pajama cardinals <br />
black cap basslet <br />
splendid dottyback <br />
horned blenny <br />
sea serpent or brittle starfish<br />
blue tuxedo or pincushion urchin <br />
yellow tang or other smaller tang<br />
shrimp, crabs, snails, etc.<br />
firefish <br />
small group of agile chromis <br />
I know there is a lot it is just that they are all so pretty and it is very hard to choose is there any way that you could help me limit my choices.

 

[60cube]

Just starting

Just starting

Hi all. This is my first post, just joined last night. I have a 60 cube. (Still dry) I'm getting RO water from colligan cheap. Diy stand and 20 gallon high sump. (Check pictures) bubble magus 5.5. And an ocean revive dimable sun and moon phase light. And a jebao adjustable powerhead 500gph-4000L. I plan to start the tank with instant ocean bacteria. And put in a few snails. The plan is a mixed reef some of everything if I can.

The stock plan is still changing but I was thinking yellow watchman, 2 clowns (not marron as they are too big), royal grama, purple fire fish, and hopefully a dwarf angel of some kind Maybe a pygmy angel.

And a mix of corals, hammer, some sps not sure which yet. And an anenome after 6-8 months. Then the clownfosh after that. And I do know I have to keep a very close eye on the anenome because the move alot before they settle. I'll attach pics an a minute or so.

Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.