PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

I kept seeing such varied information about minimum tank size for a hippo that I had no idea what size tank would be acceptable. I can't afford to go any larger at the moment so I may have to forgo the hippo and go with a smaller fish. Super sad face but I don't want to cramp the style of such a beauty!

Thanks for the advice, it's good to know this kind of stuff in advance!

Reef Central Staff compiled an experience based tank size recommendation for tangs which can be found here. We do not try to legislate that standard, it is simply one we feel is best for the fish and the aquarist. Fish that feel cramped tend to be aggressive and eliminate other occupants.

 

[Mxx]

May I suggest a Midas Blenny as your sought after yellow fish? They have a very unique way of swimming too, so they'll draw attention to themselves when they're cruising your tank.

You certainly may!

I was researching some different possibilities, and a Canary Blenny was one that I'd considered, although I heard warning as well about keeping them in the same house as children due to their venomous fangs, and that you'd better keep a watch out for them if you're attempting to do any maintenance in the tank... (Although I also heard their bit isn't worse than a bee sting, which I might be willing to myself risk).

A Midas Blenny looks like a potentially better alternative even.

I had also considered a Yellow Dottyback but it seems they get a bit big and aggressive for a 34 gallon cube tank.

Other potential possibilities as well are the Golden Basslet, Yellow Assessor Basslet, Bleeker's Damsel, Yellow Chromis, or even Yellow Belly Damselfish although I'm not sure how rare or costly each of those might be.

I think I'll steer well clear of the Bicolor Chromis, Three Spot Damselfish, and Ambon Damselfish however, which are noted as not reef safe and rather aggressive.

 

[Deinonych]

I'm still in the planning stage for my tank. Plans are for a 105G (48" x 24" X 21") FOWLR eventually evolving to a reef tank w/ ~100lbs live rock and 70lbs sand. Here's my initial stock list. I know triggers are hit or miss, but I absolutely love them. Hope scientific nomenclature is OK.

Zebrasoma xanthurum or Ctenochaetus strigosus
Melichthys vidua
Chromis atripectoralis (should I have a small shoal of them?)
Amphiprion Percula
Pseudanthias bartlettorum
Gramma loreto
Nemateleotris decora
Forcipiger flavissimus
Cirrhilabrus scottorum or Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Gobiosoma oceanops

 

[snorvich]

You certainly may!

I was researching some different possibilities, and a Canary Blenny was one that I'd considered, although I heard warning as well about keeping them in the same house as children due to their venomous fangs, and that you'd better keep a watch out for them if you're attempting to do any maintenance in the tank... (Although I also heard their bit isn't worse than a bee sting, which I might be willing to myself risk).

A Midas Blenny looks like a potentially better alternative even.

I had also considered a Yellow Dottyback but it seems they get a bit big and aggressive for a 34 gallon cube tank.

Other potential possibilities as well are the Golden Basslet, Yellow Assessor Basslet, Bleeker's Damsel, Yellow Chromis, or even Yellow Belly Damselfish although I'm not sure how rare or costly each of those might be.

I think I'll steer well clear of the Bicolor Chromis, Three Spot Damselfish, and Ambon Damselfish however, which are noted as not reef safe and rather aggressive.

This is not a discussion thread, for best results, please post this type of posting in Reef Fish. Thanks for your cooperation.

 

[snorvich]

I'm still in the planning stage for my tank. Plans are for a 105G (48" x 24" X 21") FOWLR eventually evolving to a reef tank w/ ~100lbs live rock and 70lbs sand. Here's my initial stock list. I know triggers are hit or miss, but I absolutely love them. Hope scientific nomenclature is OK.

Zebrasoma xanthurum or Ctenochaetus strigosus the latter is preferred for this sized tank
Melichthys vidua
Chromis atripectoralis (should I have a small shoal of them?) a small shoal will become one or at most two
Amphiprion Percula
Pseudanthias bartlettorum
Gramma loreto
Nemateleotris decora introduce first
Forcipiger flavissimus
Cirrhilabrus scottorum or Pseudocheilinus hexataenia both are very aggressive
Gobiosoma oceanops

 

[RJT]

Hello Sir,

Need your advice again. I have a standard 6ft 150g reef tank.

Its inhabitants are:
2 Female Fiji exquisite wrasses
2 Female Leopard wrasses
1 China wrasse

Is it safe to add 2 female African exquisite wrasses?

 

[Deinonych]

Thanks very much!

Cirrhilabrus scottorum or Pseudocheilinus hexataenia both are very aggressive

Would Paracheilinus filamentosus be a better choice?

 

[snorvich]

Hello Sir,

Need your advice again. I have a standard 6ft 150g reef tank.

Its inhabitants are:
2 Female Fiji exquisite wrasses
2 Female Leopard wrasses
1 China wrasse

Is it safe to add 2 female African exquisite wrasses?

Probably. Use an acclimation box to insure an easy introduction. One of the 4 females should become male. (not necessarily true for the leopards).

 

[snorvich]

Thanks very much!



Would Paracheilinus filamentosus be a better choice?

absolutely.

 

[SnowflakeE]

You recently said that I could have a small harlequin tusk in my 110g tank with about 80 pnds of LR and a 40g sump. These are some fish I was thinking of keeping with it.

1)Purple or whitecheek tang
2)2 sand sifting gobies
3)6-line or leopard wrasse
4)And a pair of clowns

 

[snorvich]

You recently said that I could have a small harlequin tusk in my 110g tank with about 80 pnds of LR and a 40g sump. These are some fish I was thinking of keeping with it.

1)Purple or whitecheek tang
2)2 sand sifting gobies many of these starve to death after depleting beneficial organisms in the sand bed, but in any case, only one
3)6-line or leopard wrasse leopard wrasse is more interesting but requires a sand bed of 2 inches or more
4)And a pair of clowns hopefully ones that are on the lesser aggressive side

 

[SnowflakeE]

Thanks this is going to be my first reef so expect more questions

 

[snorvich]

Thanks this is going to be my first reef so expect more questions

check back any time but this thread is specifically about marine fish compatibility.

 

[agarzac81]

Hello guys I have a 100 gal DT (8ft long) with 80lbs live aragonite, and 40 lbs live rock, on the 40 gal sump I have around 50lbs live aragonite, 40lbs live rock, 300gph skimmer, and a refugium with chateo and grape caulerpa. The tank is fully cycled and I have already 4 fish living in the tank:

-3 blue fin damsels (about 1.25” each)
-1 Picasso trigger (about 4” long)

I plan on adding to the tank the following specimens:
-1 blue tang
-1 yellow tang
-1 flame angel
-1 marine betta
-1 zebra moray eel (not 100% convinced about this one)

Would there be a good compatibility? Is any of those fish not recommended? Is there any other fish that would do great with this tank mates that you would recommend?

Thank you

 

[snorvich]

Hello guys I have a 100 gal DT (8ft long) with 80lbs live aragonite, and 40 lbs live rock, on the 40 gal sump I have around 50lbs live aragonite, 40lbs live rock, 300gph skimmer, and a refugium with chateo and grape caulerpa. The tank is fully cycled and I have already 4 fish living in the tank:

-3 blue fin damsels (about 1.25” each)
-1 Picasso trigger (about 4” long)

I plan on adding to the tank the following specimens:
-1 blue tang requires a much larger tank
-1 yellow tang
-1 flame angel
-1 marine betta
-1 zebra moray eel (not 100% convinced about this one)

Would there be a good compatibility? Is any of those fish not recommended? Is there any other fish that would do great with this tank mates that you would recommend?

I do not provide commentary on aggressive fish tanks including eels and triggers. Best information can be obtained here. However you are planning a lot of large aggressive fish in a moderately sized tank.

Thank you

 

[Flashy Fins]

Hello, Steve. I am in the process of setting up my first saltwater aquarium. It is a 29g that I will be filling with fully cured live rock (planning around 30 pounds to start). I will run a skimmer, hob refugium with chaeto, power filter with purigen, and two power heads inside the tank. A weekly water change, at minimum, will be performed; I am used to this task with my freshwater cichlid tank and do not find it to be a chore.

I would like to hear your thoughts on compatibility with these fish in my tank, as well as the best order to add them in.

Midas blenny
Royal gramma
Coral beauty angel
Six line wrasse (I know you dislike, but I would choose the smallest available and add last)

If it makes a difference, the only coral I plan to keep is a sun coral (I'll take my chances with the CB angel nipping). I have no plans for inverts, other than a CUC (not decided on yet, but I will look for advice on the appropriate threads).

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[Flashy Fins]

double post

 

[agarzac81]

Hello Steve,

Thank you very much for your feedback. Is there any way that I can do a non-aggressive fish tank keeping the Picasso-trigger? What would be non-aggressive tankmates for this fish (Picasso trigger) and this tank size?

I can change anything that needs to be changed and my main priority for the whole aquarium would be the trigger.

Thanks again for all the good info and patience with us beginners!

 

[C.Rayven]

Hi Steve,
Checking out possible stocking list for a 100 Gallon reef tank has a 55 gallon sump it's been up and running for 5 months.

Current fish:
Pair of Snowflake Clowns (A. ocellaris)

Stocking Wish List:
A White Tail Bristle Tooth Tang (C. flavicauda)
Pair of Orange Back Fairy Wrasse (C. aurantidorsalis)
Pair of Carpenters or McCoskers flasher wrasse (P. carpenteri or P. mccoskeri)
Pair of Blue flasher Wrasse (P. cyaneus)
A Radiant Wrasse (H. iridis)
A Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse (W. nigropinnata)
A Mandarin dragonet (Synchiropus picturatus or splendidus) last to see if the pod population survives the wrasses

My tank is definitely covered for the wrasses. I have an acclimation box for them when they are introduced into the main tank after their four week stay in quarantine. :fish1:
How does the bio-load look on this?

 

[heller792]

Hello, currently looking into getting a bristletail file fish. My tank is 600L with a display DSB and a mud section. Tank is mostly SPS and i have a massive clam which is my main concern. The purchase is based on its ability to eat majano but I also like the fish for its looks.

Current fish

1 yellow tang
1 lipstick tang
1 purple tang
1 leopard wrasse
3 red face wrasses
1 yellow coris wrasse
2 oscallaris clowns
1 cleaner wrasse

current pics

Thanks for the help, Dave