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[jeffreed39]

I just found out one of my rocks is covered in Aiptasia and a couple are on another rock. My friend told me they were tube worms *sigh*. So, I was thinking of getting a peppermint shrimp to try and take care of this Aiptasia problem. I have a 14g Biocube. Will one Peppermint shrimp be enough?

Current Setup:
2 False Percula Clowns
1 Sand Sifting Starfish
2 very tiny sized limpets (just recently appeared and don't care for too much)

Wish list right now:
1 Peppermint Shrimp

I have a 72 gallon with two peppermint I'm sure one would be good for yours. Yes I saw some Aiptasia in my tank two very small ones and now none so they did their job but I also saw one of them tare into my green star polyp so watch him....

 

[jeffreed39]

"Cry"..... what do you think about a pair of Red Tail Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus rubricaudalis)?

 

[snorvich]

"Cry"..... what do you think about a pair of Red Tail Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus rubricaudalis)?

This thread is an expert thread answered by Reef Central Staff and is NOT a discussion thread. While your participation is encouraged elsewhere, we would appreciate your refraining from answering this thread. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

 

[ac0go]

40 breeder Mixed reef

40 breeder Mixed reef

I have a sumpless 40 breeder. No fish right now. I was thinking about two false percs, a yellow watchman goby and for a fourth fish what does everyone think about a firefish? The only mobile creatures in my tank now are hermits, snails and one peppermint shrimp.

 

[snorvich]

I have a sumpless 40 breeder. No fish right now. I was thinking about two false percs, a yellow watchman goby and for a fourth fish what does everyone think about a firefish? The only mobile creatures in my tank now are hermits, snails and one peppermint shrimp.

That stocking list, including the firefish should be fine. Introduce the firefish first.

 

[Fish4Me2]

Thank you so much for your time and input. Your compatibility expertise would be greatly appreciated. Tank is a 205 gallon (6' x 2.5' x 22" footprint). Rockwork is minimalist, and there's a 60 gallon sump with a fuge compartment. The tank has been running for over a year now.

Fish I currently have, all have been with me for at least 3 years:
1x Yellow tang
1x Blue hippo tang
1x Lyretail anthia
1x false perc

Looking to add:
Diamond goby
McCosker's wrasse
Filamented wrasse
Melanurus wrasse
Purple firefish
6x Lyretail anthia
Kole tang
Mandarin goby (another year or more down the road, only if the pod population from the fuge is sufficient).

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Thank you so much for your time and input. Your compatibility expertise would be greatly appreciated. Tank is a 205 gallon (6' x 2.5' x 22" footprint). Rockwork is minimalist, and there's a 60 gallon sump with a fuge compartment. The tank has been running for over a year now.

Fish I currently have, all have been with me for at least 3 years:
1x Yellow tang
1x Blue hippo tang
1x Lyretail anthia
1x false perc

Looking to add:
Diamond goby
McCosker's wrasse
Filamented wrasse
Melanurus wrasse
Purple firefish introduce first
6x Lyretail anthia
Kole tang neither tang, but especially the yellow, will not be happy with this addition. It MAY work out, but perhaps not
Mandarin goby (another year or more down the road, only if the pod population from the fuge is sufficient).

Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[PufferNut]

Setup will be a 40br. 20l sump. Mixed reef, mostly lps. I was thinking 2 Chalk bass and 3 blue green chromis. Would that fit in a 40br?

 

[pilotr]

Stocking list advice please

Stocking list advice please

Okay, getting together my list of desired fish. Our tank is a 75 with 20 long sump, 80 lbs live sand, 90 lbs live rock, Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, have a 30 piece cuc of snails and hermits, and 2 peppermint shrimp. Plan to have some hardier corals, perhaps a clam, and more snails, hermits, a coral banded shrimp or standard cleaner shrimp and perhaps a pocelin crab or sexy shrimp. Below are the fish we would like, looking for advice on what order to get them, any possible conflicts, and any advice on them from anyone with experience with these fish, thanks. Also understand that this may be too much on the bio-load, not against eliminating from this list if too many.

1 or a pair of black and white clowns
1 Purple Dottyback
1 Flame of Half Black Angel
1 Gold Assessor Basslet
1 Midas or Tailspot Blenny
1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
1 Clown Green Goby
1 Orange Back Fairy Wrasse

Any suggestions or possibilities for triggers or puffers?

 

[snorvich]

Setup will be a 40br. 20l sump. Mixed reef, mostly lps. I was thinking 2 Chalk bass and 3 blue green chromis. Would that fit in a 40br?

Fit, yes, but the chromis will become one or two

 

[snorvich]

Okay, getting together my list of desired fish. Our tank is a 75 with 20 long sump, 80 lbs live sand, 90 lbs live rock, Reef Octopus 150 skimmer, have a 30 piece cuc of snails and hermits, and 2 peppermint shrimp. Plan to have some hardier corals, perhaps a clam, and more snails, hermits, a coral banded shrimp

coral banded shrimp take fish

or standard cleaner shrimp and perhaps a pocelin crab or sexy shrimp. Below are the fish we would like, looking for advice on what order to get them, any possible conflicts, and any advice on them from anyone with experience with these fish, thanks. Also understand that this may be too much on the bio-load, not against eliminating from this list if too many.

1 or a pair of black and white clowns
1 Purple Dottyback aggressive towards water column fish
1 Flame of Half Black Angel not reef safe
1 Gold Assessor Basslet
1 Midas or Tailspot Blenny
1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
1 Clown Green Goby
1 Orange Back Fairy Wrasse

Any suggestions or possibilities for triggers or puffers?

triggers and puffers are aggressive, use a lot of bioload and I do not recommend them for your sized tank especially with invertebrates that will get eaten.

 

[CAPSLOK]

Hello Steve,
First I wanted to say how great I think this thread is, and how awesome it is of you to keep it up. Think I read about 50 pages of it since yesterday... lots of the same questions being asked and you are never nasty about repeating.


I moved with an established 45g tall FOWLR, and transferred it July 15th into a temporary 20g long (24"x12"x12"). So it is VERY heavy on live rock (40-50lbs?) at the moment and has a fairly deep sand bed - about 3-4 inches. Within the next year, it will be transferred into a 46g bowfront.

FOWLR, no corals on the horizon, basic hood/light (will mesh the holes to prevent jumpers), HOB Prizm skimmer (supposedly for 75g), and powerheads. 76F. I feed twice a day.

-Right now I have a percula clown which I have had as a single for years, so undoubtedly a female at this point. I'm hoping that as a single, she won't be too aggressive for my plans, but please let me know.

-1 neon blue goby (Elacatinus oceanops) (not sure why more people don't get this fish - they are awesome!)
-1 goby / pistol shrimp pair, assuming it is compatible with the neon blue goby
-1 pearly jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)
---Does this species eat shrimp?
---Is the 3-4" sand bed deep enough for this at the current setup? There seem to be varying opinions and I trust yours. The rock is stable on the bottom glass.
---Better to hold off until it can be in the 46g?

If the jawfish is not appropriate, would a yellow clown goby (Gobiodon okinawae) be an okay addition to that mix?
Or a pair of the shrimp gobies instead?

Is that stocking level okay long term for a 20g long w/ heavy rockwork?


Planning a clean up crew of snails / shrimp. Is a fighting conch too big for 20g?
I understand shrimp usually ignore other shrimp species; will a pistol shrimp have issues with cleaners, peppermint, camel, or sexy?
Would bumblebee shrimp (Gnathophyllum americanum) be too small w/ the jawfish or other shrimp?

I know you prefer no crabs. Would one dwarf hermit and/or porcelain crab be too risky in this setup? I think they make great photography subjects. I do NOT want to risk the little gobies but if I eventually lose 2-3 snails that is an okay compromise for me. (Thank you for your advice, I know this is a bit off topic here.)


Once the 46g is a reality, these are my planned additions:

-1-2 flasher wrasse - ideally Carpenter's (Paracheilinus carpenteri), McCosker's (Paracheilinus mccoskeri), or Red Tailled (Paracheilinus rubricaudalis) but may depend on availability, or open to better options (2 would be M & F if available)
-1 Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) - if not too aggressive w/ the little guys
-1 flame angel (Centropyge loriculus) - (added last, but most important)

Is that bioload too high in a 46g, since it is not a reef and has live rock & a skimmer?

I have been very lucky in the past; this time I will be setting up a QT and doing it right. Do you think a 10g QT would be okay for those fish? Would a 5g container suffice for my small additions planned for the 20g, or would that be too difficult to keep stable as a newbie?

Thank you so much for any input!

 

[snorvich]

Hello Steve,
First I wanted to say how great I think this thread is, and how awesome it is of you to keep it up. Think I read about 50 pages of it since yesterday... lots of the same questions being asked and you are never nasty about repeating.


I moved with an established 45g tall FOWLR, and transferred it July 15th into a temporary 20g long (24"x12"x12"). So it is VERY heavy on live rock (40-50lbs?) at the moment and has a fairly deep sand bed - about 3-4 inches. Within the next year, it will be transferred into a 46g bowfront.

FOWLR, no corals on the horizon, basic hood/light (will mesh the holes to prevent jumpers), HOB Prizm skimmer (supposedly for 75g), and powerheads. 76F. I feed twice a day.

-Right now I have a percula clown which I have had as a single for years, so undoubtedly a female at this point. I'm hoping that as a single, she won't be too aggressive for my plans, but please let me know.

In a 20 gallon she may feel cramped but temporarily ok. However, I would not add much to this tank until you have the larger tank online

-1 neon blue goby (Elacatinus oceanops) (not sure why more people don't get this fish - they are awesome!)

Adding this one should be fine, but realize that clowns will not allow cleaning behavior. However I would defer other additions until you have the larger tank. There are, however no behavioral issues among the following.

-1 goby / pistol shrimp pair, assuming it is compatible with the neon blue goby
-1 pearly jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)
---Does this species eat shrimp? very small shrimp, e.g. sexy shrimp would be at risk with any jawfish
---Is the 3-4" sand bed deep enough for this at the current setup? There seem to be varying opinions and I trust yours. The rock is stable on the bottom glass. I always provide PVC homes when keeping jawfish, and you will need small rock rubble and empty shells
---Better to hold off until it can be in the 46g? yes, I would

If the jawfish is not appropriate, would a yellow clown goby (Gobiodon okinawae) be an okay addition to that mix?
Or a pair of the shrimp gobies instead? your original list is fine, if you pair shrimp gobies, they MUST be a pair for longer term in a smallish tank

Is that stocking level okay long term for a 20g long w/ heavy rockwork? No, marginal at best


Planning a clean up crew of snails / shrimp. Is a fighting conch too big for 20g? marginal, but ok
I understand shrimp usually ignore other shrimp species; will a pistol shrimp have issues with cleaners, peppermint, camel, or sexy? no. Even noncommensal ones such as alpheus soror work fine
Would bumblebee shrimp (Gnathophyllum americanum) be too small w/ the jawfish or other shrimp? too small

I know you prefer no crabs. Would one dwarf hermit and/or porcelain crab be too risky in this setup?

Porcelain is fine, I avoid hermits

I think they make great photography subjects. I do NOT want to risk the little gobies but if I eventually lose 2-3 snails that is an okay compromise for me. (Thank you for your advice, I know this is a bit off topic here.)


Once the 46g is a reality, these are my planned additions:

-1-2 flasher wrasse - ideally Carpenter's (Paracheilinus carpenteri), McCosker's (Paracheilinus mccoskeri), or Red Tailled (Paracheilinus rubricaudalis) but may depend on availability, or open to better options (2 would be M & F if available)
-1 Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto) - if not too aggressive w/ the little guys
-1 flame angel (Centropyge loriculus) - (added last, but most important)

Is that bioload too high in a 46g, since it is not a reef and has live rock & a skimmer?

should be fine, but with the other additions, you are a bit on the heavy side

I have been very lucky in the past; this time I will be setting up a QT and doing it right. Do you think a 10g QT would be okay for those fish? Would a 5g container suffice for my small additions planned for the 20g, or would that be too difficult to keep stable as a newbie?

small tanks require small bioloads. I prefer keeping a cycled quarantine tank online always.

Thank you so much for any input!

 

[laxb0rder]

As of now I have a 30g mixed reef with zoas softies Lps and 2 small sps frags. I have 2 Ocellaris clowns and yellow clown goby all of which a small, and a cleaner shrimp.

I am looking to add another fish if this is at all possible in my tank. My ideas are either a lawnmower Blennie or a starry blenny I know you don't make suggestions but between these two will either of them nip at corals or cause any problems in my tank or which would be happier in my reef.

I am also interested in blue reef chromis these may be too much as of now, I am wondering if you think I would be able to add these i am on the fence as I believe it will be too much, in may of next year I will 100% be moving everything over to a 75g set up so I'm not sure if they would be okay until then.

Thanks in advanced for all your help,
Steve

 

[snorvich]

As of now I have a 30g mixed reef with zoas softies Lps and 2 small sps frags. I have 2 Ocellaris clowns and yellow clown goby all of which a small, and a cleaner shrimp.

I am looking to add another fish if this is at all possible in my tank. My ideas are either a lawnmower Blennie or a starry blenny

Either would be fine but not both

I know you don't make suggestions but between these two will either of them nip at corals or cause any problems in my tank or which would be happier in my reef.

I am also interested in blue reef chromis these may be too much as of now, I am wondering if you think I would be able to add these i am on the fence as I believe it will be too much, in may of next year I will 100% be moving everything over to a 75g set up so I'm not sure if they would be okay until then.

One would be ok, two would not.


Thanks in advanced for all your help,
Steve

 

[laxb0rder]

Would i be able to add a single blue chromis even if i add one of the 2 blennies?

 

[snorvich]

Would i be able to add a single blue chromis even if i add one of the 2 blennies?

Should be fine as they do not occupy the same ecological niche.

 

[ChadRaay86]

Picking up an established 170 gallon

Picking up an established 170 gallon

So, it looks like I'm going to be able to get a really good deal on a 170 gallon tank setup with 200+lbs of LR, a 30-40 gallon sump with two pumps, 2x 250 Watt MH, and a few fish (1X Yellow Tang, Clownfish, Maroon Clownfish, Blenny and a Starfish).

As far as my eventual setup goes I'm looking to do a Reef Tank with alot of soft coral to start, that being said I don't want anything killing each other as I've already dealt with that for years in my freshwater cichlid tanks

As far as what I'm thinking at this point, I'd like to restock the tank completely and trade in the old livestock, as I'm moving the tank about an hour's drive away and would hate to kill everything.

My plan is:

2x False Percula Clownfish
1X One Spot Foxface
1X Horseface Blenny or any Blenny really
1X Yellow Tang
1X Blue Tang (Would be open to a different Tang pairing, just don't know enough yet)
1X Watchman Gobie (eventually, when everything has leveled out)
1X Sixline Wrasse
2X Peppermint Shrimp
1X Pistol Shrimp
2X Rose Bubble Anemones
?XSuggestions

I'm not looking to add all of these at once and my list is really flexible at the moment. I know I want a couple of Tangs, Clownfish and a Foxface, beyond that I'm open to what would be compatable in my tank.

Thanks for the help!

- Chad

 

[snorvich]

So, it looks like I'm going to be able to get a really good deal on a 170 gallon tank setup with 200+lbs of LR, a 30-40 gallon sump with two pumps, 2x 250 Watt MH, and a few fish (1X Yellow Tang, Clownfish, Maroon Clownfish, Blenny and a Starfish).

As far as my eventual setup goes I'm looking to do a Reef Tank with alot of soft coral to start, that being said I don't want anything killing each other as I've already dealt with that for years in my freshwater cichlid tanks

As far as what I'm thinking at this point, I'd like to restock the tank completely and trade in the old livestock, as I'm moving the tank about an hour's drive away and would hate to kill everything.

My plan is:

2x False Percula Clownfish
1X One Spot Foxface
1X Horseface Blenny or any Blenny really
1X Yellow Tang If this is the existing yellow tang from the acquisition, it will probably not allow any new tang
1X Blue Tang (Would be open to a different Tang pairing, just don't know enough yet) Hepatus tangs really need a larger tank but my concern is an established yellow for any second tang or even the foxface
1X Watchman Gobie (eventually, when everything has leveled out)
1X Sixline Wrasse very aggressive
2X Peppermint Shrimp
1X Pistol Shrimp
2X Rose Bubble Anemones
?XSuggestions

I'm not looking to add all of these at once and my list is really flexible at the moment. I know I want a couple of Tangs, Clownfish and a Foxface, beyond that I'm open to what would be compatable in my tank.

Thanks for the help!

- Chad

 

[greenvillecoins]

ok doing some research,,,like i was told hehe

ok doing some research,,,like i was told hehe

i have a 55 with a magnum filter, hang on back protien skimmer, live sand,alot of live rock alot of soft carols and some fish that are leaving today if the store is open and yes i listened to the store and bought what they told me:fun5: here is a pic of what i have , i would be truely greatful on advice on fish for the tank,,,thanks so much ken



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