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Which will make life a whole lot easier if you have a fish room for sump and other equipment.
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My 90G in Progress
My 90G in Progress
This is what I have in mind:
(2) Black and White Clownfish w/RBTA
(4) Blue/green Chromis
Yellow Eye Kole Tang
Mystery Wrasse
Diamond Watchman Goby OR Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
Firefish
Lyretail Anthias
Purple Dottyback
Tank is a standard 90G with a 40G custom sump/fuge and a SWC 160. I have a 2-3" fine sandbed and the tank is full of Pukani dry rock. The tank finished cycling about a month ago and currently already has the Black Clowns and Chromis. I also added a CUC of snails from reefcleaners.
I'd like to keep it peaceful with a manageable load so I don't have to struggle to keep nutrient levels down.
My 90G in Progress
This is what I have in mind:
(2) Black and White Clownfish w/RBTA
(4) Blue/green Chromis
Yellow Eye Kole Tang
Mystery Wrasse
Diamond Watchman Goby OR Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
Firefish
Lyretail Anthias
Purple Dottyback
Tank is a standard 90G with a 40G custom sump/fuge and a SWC 160. I have a 2-3" fine sandbed and the tank is full of Pukani dry rock. The tank finished cycling about a month ago and currently already has the Black Clowns and Chromis. I also added a CUC of snails from reefcleaners.
I'd like to keep it peaceful with a manageable load so I don't have to struggle to keep nutrient levels down.
Not really. These fish, while gorgeous do eventually get large and need a tank about 120 gallons. Dwarf pygmy lionfish would be more suitable for example this.
BfishLpond78
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Ok, I have 36 gallon bow front tank with 30lbs of BR and 17lbs of LR cycling at the moment.
What I have for gear is:
Octopus HOB Skimmer BH-100
Two Koralia Evo 550's
AC 70 modded to a fuge - rubble rock is cycling as well - will have macro's too
RO/DI Water
Fish:
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish
1 x Royal Gamma
1 x Midas Blenny
1 x Mandarin (wishlist, don't know if my tank is too small)
Inverts:
3 x Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2 x Blood Fire Shrimp
I would like to have a mixed reef, mostly LPS, the ones that move with the current (sorry i'm new). I would like to have clams down the road.
I would appreciate a review of what I have.
I know I haven't listed a light yet but I've been looking at the 24" 6x24W Dimmable SunPower T5. I realize my tank is 30" wide but I have been unable to find a good fixture. Will this be too much for LPS? Also will it be not enough to support a clam?
What I have for gear is:
Octopus HOB Skimmer BH-100
Two Koralia Evo 550's
AC 70 modded to a fuge - rubble rock is cycling as well - will have macro's too
RO/DI Water
Fish:
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish
1 x Royal Gamma
1 x Midas Blenny
1 x Mandarin (wishlist, don't know if my tank is too small)
Inverts:
3 x Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2 x Blood Fire Shrimp
I would like to have a mixed reef, mostly LPS, the ones that move with the current (sorry i'm new). I would like to have clams down the road.
I would appreciate a review of what I have.
I know I haven't listed a light yet but I've been looking at the 24" 6x24W Dimmable SunPower T5. I realize my tank is 30" wide but I have been unable to find a good fixture. Will this be too much for LPS? Also will it be not enough to support a clam?
You're a busy man SNORVICH! Could I get your opinion on the following list for a 150 gallon FOWLR? Thanks!
Green Chromis
Royal Gramma
Canary Wrasse
Flame Angel
(1) Pair Perculas
Yellow Tang
Longnose Hawk
Bi-colored Blenny
Six-line Wrasse
Foxface
FYI...I already have an Imperator, a Blue tang and a FlameHawk established in the tank.
Green Chromis
Royal Gramma
Canary Wrasse
Flame Angel
(1) Pair Perculas
Yellow Tang
Longnose Hawk
Bi-colored Blenny
Six-line Wrasse
Foxface
FYI...I already have an Imperator, a Blue tang and a FlameHawk established in the tank.
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Established Ocellaris Clown not as peaceful as thought
Established Ocellaris Clown not as peaceful as thought
I'm taking some time before adding any fish to my 30g tank. I had a distastrous experience wherein I lost two fish (Flame Hawk, Royal Gramma) because of beginner's mistakes.
But during that process I noticed that the rather small, tank-bred clown was harrassing (not really biting or attacking) the basslet on a regular basis.
Is this because it has lived alone in the tank for several years? (I inherited this tank and I did rearrange the aquascaping before I added the fish)
Can you recommend a good fish that can hold it's own? Is that kind of behavior from the clown something that would dissipate after a while?
Would I be better off with a bottom / cave dweller such as a blenny or goby?
Established Ocellaris Clown not as peaceful as thought
I'm taking some time before adding any fish to my 30g tank. I had a distastrous experience wherein I lost two fish (Flame Hawk, Royal Gramma) because of beginner's mistakes.
But during that process I noticed that the rather small, tank-bred clown was harrassing (not really biting or attacking) the basslet on a regular basis.
Is this because it has lived alone in the tank for several years? (I inherited this tank and I did rearrange the aquascaping before I added the fish)
Can you recommend a good fish that can hold it's own? Is that kind of behavior from the clown something that would dissipate after a while?
Would I be better off with a bottom / cave dweller such as a blenny or goby?
This thread is about fish, compatibility with each other and the environment provided. As such I cannot give an opinion about lighting for LPS and clams. Try a separate thread in NTTH.
Sorry I missed this earlier. Only one pair of clowns per tank except in extremely large tanks.
Hepatus tang? If so, will become cramped due to length of tank. Imperator will require a larger tank. Adding all those fish to existing fish will create a crowded looking tank with insufficient territories for those fish e.g. tangs and angels that require it. Also, too many grazers for your tank.
Hi,
New here. I posted in the newbie thread some light info on the setup I am acquiring. It is a 75 gallon setup with a sump, skimmer, 2 powerheads. Also has a nice amount of live rock... I'd say maybe 75 pounds or so? I plan to add more pieces slowly.
Here's the thing. I don't think I'm keeping the fish that are coming with it, other than the chromis. There is a white spot puffer, I think a rusty angel, maybe? I'm really sorry I cannot recall the names. The forum is down that has the info, and I cannot refer to it right now, and it escapes me. At any rate, my long term plan is to have both fish and critters, which figures to probably mean I have to let the puffer go at least. I want a community tank that has fish, shrimp, crabs and starfish, if possible. Maybe even some cool snails. And I plan to ease into some easy soft corals at some point, once I get the hang of things. All of that said, I'd need stock that is good for beginners. One must is some species of clown fish. I have always wanted one! LOL...
Anyway... stocking suggestions for a newbie? (Just fyi... I've been keeping freshwater tanks for over 20 years. So I am saltie newbie... not an aquarium newbie... though I know freshwater and saltwater are two different worlds!). Just wanted to put that out there.
Thanks for any and all info, suggestions and advice!
-Rich
New here. I posted in the newbie thread some light info on the setup I am acquiring. It is a 75 gallon setup with a sump, skimmer, 2 powerheads. Also has a nice amount of live rock... I'd say maybe 75 pounds or so? I plan to add more pieces slowly.
Here's the thing. I don't think I'm keeping the fish that are coming with it, other than the chromis. There is a white spot puffer, I think a rusty angel, maybe? I'm really sorry I cannot recall the names. The forum is down that has the info, and I cannot refer to it right now, and it escapes me. At any rate, my long term plan is to have both fish and critters, which figures to probably mean I have to let the puffer go at least. I want a community tank that has fish, shrimp, crabs and starfish, if possible. Maybe even some cool snails. And I plan to ease into some easy soft corals at some point, once I get the hang of things. All of that said, I'd need stock that is good for beginners. One must is some species of clown fish. I have always wanted one! LOL...
Anyway... stocking suggestions for a newbie? (Just fyi... I've been keeping freshwater tanks for over 20 years. So I am saltie newbie... not an aquarium newbie... though I know freshwater and saltwater are two different worlds!). Just wanted to put that out there.
Thanks for any and all info, suggestions and advice!
-Rich
I have a 40 gallon tank with dimensions: 18" (l) x 20" (w)x 28" (h)
An Aqua C Remora skimmer and Fluval 305 cannister filter rated for 70 gallons. 40 lbs of live rock and 1" sandbed.
I have a wishlist of fish, however know that not all will work together and not all can be put in a 40 gallon together. Looking for some insight on the amount of fish I can have and which should be avoided. will possibly look into some corals at some point but at this time there are none. Looking at having some trochus snails along with a couple peppermint shrimp. I normally do 10-15% water changes weekly.
The wishlist:
Chalk Bass
Royal Gramma
Bangghai Cardinal
Occelaris Clown (mated pair)
Coral Beauty
Yellow tail damsel
Sixline Wrasse
BiColor Blenny
Randall's Goby
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Fire Goby
Green Chromis
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An Aqua C Remora skimmer and Fluval 305 cannister filter rated for 70 gallons. 40 lbs of live rock and 1" sandbed.
I have a wishlist of fish, however know that not all will work together and not all can be put in a 40 gallon together. Looking for some insight on the amount of fish I can have and which should be avoided. will possibly look into some corals at some point but at this time there are none. Looking at having some trochus snails along with a couple peppermint shrimp. I normally do 10-15% water changes weekly.
The wishlist:
Chalk Bass
Royal Gramma
Bangghai Cardinal
Occelaris Clown (mated pair)
Coral Beauty
Yellow tail damsel
Sixline Wrasse
BiColor Blenny
Randall's Goby
Filamented Flasher Wrasse
Fire Goby
Green Chromis
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Having 30 years of fresh water, I can tell you that most things do not translate into salt water. If you provide a stocking list I can comment on compatibility with your objectives.
Of the remainder, I think seven would be ok without the mated pair of clowns. The clownfish complicate matters
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Ah... okay. Thanks.
I'll get everything setup and continue researching my fish options, and then go from there.
I will not be bothering with corals for a long time... if at all. I do want to start with fish, and some inverts... like peppermint shrimp, among others.
I'll let you know once I do a little more reading. Thanks for the reply!
-Rich
Steve,
I was curious if you could provide some more information on where the cut off for this is (not specifically for my tank - after reviewing this thread for the last several months I've decided that clowns are not a good fit for my tank - but just for some more overall info from the experts). How big does a tank have to be before two pairs of clowns are feasible?
I know I've heard that clowns want to control around 25-30 gallons of volume per pair upon reaching maturity, but I'm not sure what that means in practical application. Obviously a 50-60 gallon is insufficient for two pairs, but what would be required, assuming that there were no other fish in the tank?
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