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In order to provide an accurate assessment I would need tank size, tank maturity and stocking plan.
sublime9182
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i recently upgraded from a 46 gallon to and 125 gallon (6foot).
55 gallon sump
coralife super skimmer (not so "super" lol)
my current stock list is:
picasso trigger
pair of occelaris clowns
melanarus wrasse
lawn mower blenny
2 1/2 foot zebra eel
i would like to add a few more fish but i don't want to over stock to the point i end up with a bio load issue my plans are to add
aussie harlequin tusk (mandatory i will get rid of picasso if necessary)
some type of tang (for algae control as my trigger doesn't like my cuc, leaning towards atlantic blue, orange shoulder, or purple.)
and a trio of something (probably lyre tail anthias but maybe a type of small wrasse)
does anyone see any issues with this? i know the eel really hurts my bio load but after watching an almost 3 foot zebra dance around the tank i don't think i could get rid of him.
my total list is 10 fish which just seems like a lot any suggestions would be great.
55 gallon sump
coralife super skimmer (not so "super" lol)
my current stock list is:
picasso trigger
pair of occelaris clowns
melanarus wrasse
lawn mower blenny
2 1/2 foot zebra eel
i would like to add a few more fish but i don't want to over stock to the point i end up with a bio load issue my plans are to add
aussie harlequin tusk (mandatory i will get rid of picasso if necessary)
some type of tang (for algae control as my trigger doesn't like my cuc, leaning towards atlantic blue, orange shoulder, or purple.)
and a trio of something (probably lyre tail anthias but maybe a type of small wrasse)
does anyone see any issues with this? i know the eel really hurts my bio load but after watching an almost 3 foot zebra dance around the tank i don't think i could get rid of him.
my total list is 10 fish which just seems like a lot any suggestions would be great.
From a bioload perspective you are fine, but chromis will reduce their number over time to one or two.
sorry, I do not provide analysis of aggressive fish community tanks. Questions should be posed in the Aggressive Fish Forum.
I have a 65 gallon new set up (transferring my 29 Biocube over, in which I have inverts, softies, 2 SPS (montis), 2 LPS. My stocking plan is:
Lawnmower Blenny
2 Ocellaris Clowns
Golden Assessor
Court Jester (maybe)
Royal Gramma
Kole Tang (MAYBE)
My current inverts include:
Nassarius Snails
Turbo Snails
Bumblebee Snails (5 of each kind)
Cleaner Shrimp
1 Hermit Crab (adding another tonight, along with an Emerald Crab)
1 Purple Reef Lobster (I didn't know better and let myself get talked into it. Will probably keep him in the Biocube until I decide if I'll keep him or not)
Are these compatible?
Lawnmower Blenny
2 Ocellaris Clowns
Golden Assessor
Court Jester (maybe)
Royal Gramma
Kole Tang (MAYBE)
My current inverts include:
Nassarius Snails
Turbo Snails
Bumblebee Snails (5 of each kind)
Cleaner Shrimp
1 Hermit Crab (adding another tonight, along with an Emerald Crab)
1 Purple Reef Lobster (I didn't know better and let myself get talked into it. Will probably keep him in the Biocube until I decide if I'll keep him or not)
Are these compatible?
Need advice on what to get.
I am looking for 2 small fish and 6-10 invertebrates/encrustations.
my set up will be
My reef build will consist of
20L
Acuaclear 70 with intank media basket
Acuaclear 20 for surface skimming
Aqueon 150wt heater
Hydor Koralia nano 240
DIY in-tank overflow for surface skimming
Current USA Orbit Marine Led Pro
Custom hood being built
20 Lbs of dry rock from BRS
20Lbs of live sand
since no skimmer I am keeping the bioload down
thank you
I am looking for 2 small fish and 6-10 invertebrates/encrustations.
my set up will be
My reef build will consist of
20L
Acuaclear 70 with intank media basket
Acuaclear 20 for surface skimming
Aqueon 150wt heater
Hydor Koralia nano 240
DIY in-tank overflow for surface skimming
Current USA Orbit Marine Led Pro
Custom hood being built
20 Lbs of dry rock from BRS
20Lbs of live sand
since no skimmer I am keeping the bioload down
thank you
As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However, I am always happy to provide analysis of stocking plans as long as tank size and maturity are also provided.
bellis31
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90G 1 1/2 years old ......... Sump refugium is 5 years old.. From previous setup..
Current Stock
2 B/W clowns Mated pair
2 Pajama Cardinals Mated pair
1 Starry Blennie
1 Blue Eye Kole Tang
I want more fish cause I feel the bio-load can handle it but I wonder if temperament of current fish can handle more?
So if possible here are some options I would like to run by ya!
1 Carpenter Wrasse (I have 1/4" screen lid)
3 Carberryi Anthias
3 Blue Chromis
Thanks for your help!!
Current Stock
2 B/W clowns Mated pair
2 Pajama Cardinals Mated pair
1 Starry Blennie
1 Blue Eye Kole Tang
I want more fish cause I feel the bio-load can handle it but I wonder if temperament of current fish can handle more?
So if possible here are some options I would like to run by ya!
1 Carpenter Wrasse (I have 1/4" screen lid)
3 Carberryi Anthias
3 Blue Chromis
Thanks for your help!!
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Tank: 20 gal & 10 lbs live rock. It has been running for a month. Bare bottom.
NH3/NH4, NO3, NO2: 0ppm
PH: 8.1
Salinty: 1.026
All I have is small brittle star that came in as a hitchhiker. I plan on having a lps coral and zoas.
1-Firefish (first, 4/5ths of the tank is covered)
2-Cardinals (Couple months later) Does size determine the sex?
Would either of those bother the brittle star? (I don't think so but want to double check)
When I upgrade to a 100 gal (not bare bottom) would either of these bother a pipe fish?
Thank you for your advice.
NH3/NH4, NO3, NO2: 0ppm
PH: 8.1
Salinty: 1.026
All I have is small brittle star that came in as a hitchhiker. I plan on having a lps coral and zoas.
1-Firefish (first, 4/5ths of the tank is covered)
2-Cardinals (Couple months later) Does size determine the sex?
Would either of those bother the brittle star? (I don't think so but want to double check)
When I upgrade to a 100 gal (not bare bottom) would either of these bother a pipe fish?
Thank you for your advice.
mygsris2slo4u
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Standard 90 gallon tank
40b sump
Diablo xs200 skimmer
Stable parameters
Nitrate ~3
Phosphate: undetectable but there is a little bubble algae throughout.
Mixed reef: zoas, softies, lps
Current fish/inverts:
Pair of snowflake black onyx clowns
Trio of pj cardinals
Tail spot blenny
Skunk cleaner shrimp
Trio of peppermint shrimp
Various snails and micro hermits
Wanted list:
1 Yellow, Kole (have had bad luck previously), or bristle tooth tomini tang
1 green mandarin
1 yellow coris wrasse (if I don't put a yellow tang in; really want that flashy yellow in the tank) or a flasher wrasse or fathead anthia
Thoughts on the above? I'm open to suggestions too. I want to brighten up the fish list a bit as my current stocking is more on the drab side.
40b sump
Diablo xs200 skimmer
Stable parameters
Nitrate ~3
Phosphate: undetectable but there is a little bubble algae throughout.
Mixed reef: zoas, softies, lps
Current fish/inverts:
Pair of snowflake black onyx clowns
Trio of pj cardinals
Tail spot blenny
Skunk cleaner shrimp
Trio of peppermint shrimp
Various snails and micro hermits
Wanted list:
1 Yellow, Kole (have had bad luck previously), or bristle tooth tomini tang
1 green mandarin
1 yellow coris wrasse (if I don't put a yellow tang in; really want that flashy yellow in the tank) or a flasher wrasse or fathead anthia
Thoughts on the above? I'm open to suggestions too. I want to brighten up the fish list a bit as my current stocking is more on the drab side.
mygsris2slo4u
New member
Thank you for the advice.
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