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[rogermccray]

125 gallon tank with 55 gallon sump/refugium. run a skimmer and have a lid on my tank

Current livestock
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Want to add one of these next, in order of preference
Ignitus Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus)
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi)
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum)

Which one would be the easiest to get eating and the most tolerant to 2-3 feedings a day.

Thanks again.

 

[snorvich]

125 gallon tank with 55 gallon sump/refugium. run a skimmer and have a lid on my tank

Current livestock
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Want to add one of these next, in order of preference
Ignitus Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) second choice
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) first choice
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) third choice

Which one would be the easiest to get eating and the most tolerant to 2-3 feedings a day.

None of these is difficult

Thanks again.

 

[Maroon94]

This is my first post. I am new to saltwater aquariums.
I am in the planning stages.
My intended setup and livestock are listed below.
Thanks for your advice.

120 gallon aquarium (48L x 24W x 24H), (sump + protein skimmer)
110 lbs live rock
2" sand bed

1x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1x Orange Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon cyanosoma)
1x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
1x Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

I plan to add coral once my aquarium has matured.

 

[justhaag]

I have a 29 gallon biocube with recently upgraded LED lights. I
currently have it stocked with the following:
CUC:
5 nassarius snails
2 turbo snails
3 peppermint shrimp
5 blue legged hermit crabs

fish:
1 orange occelaris clown
1 black occelaris clown
1 royal Gramma

coral:
1 double headed trumpet
1 purple tipped frogspawn
1 super red mushroom
10 red zoas
6 orange zoas
1 green acan
1 orange chalice
1 red and green favia brain
1 pulsing xenia
(all are frags)

im looking for something to clean my sand and im debating between either a conch (or multiple if suggested) or a goby of some sort.
ultimately i want to finish off my fish with a pygmy angel(heard they will pick at coral on occasion but are usually safe)

My question is: Conch or goby?
and would you say dont risk it with the angel or have you heard more success stories than failure?

 

[snorvich]

This is my first post. I am new to saltwater aquariums.
I am in the planning stages.
My intended setup and livestock are listed below.
Thanks for your advice.

120 gallon aquarium (48L x 24W x 24H), (sump + protein skimmer)
110 lbs live rock
2" sand bed

1x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1x Orange Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon cyanosoma)
1x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
1x Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

I plan to add coral once my aquarium has matured.

All are fine. Introduce the firefish first, the kole tang last.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 29 gallon biocube with recently upgraded LED lights. I
currently have it stocked with the following:
CUC:
5 nassarius snails
2 turbo snails
3 peppermint shrimp
5 blue legged hermit crabs

fish:
1 orange occelaris clown
1 black occelaris clown
1 royal Gramma

all are fine

coral:
1 double headed trumpet
1 purple tipped frogspawn
1 super red mushroom
10 red zoas
6 orange zoas
1 green acan
1 orange chalice
1 red and green favia brain
1 pulsing xenia
(all are frags)

im looking for something to clean my sand and im debating between either a conch (or multiple if suggested) or a goby of some sort.

a fighting conch is much preferred

ultimately i want to finish off my fish with a pygmy angel(heard they will pick at coral on occasion but are usually safe)

no dwarf angel is truly safe for coral

My question is: Conch or goby?
and would you say dont risk it with the angel or have you heard more success stories than failure?

 

[FlyingRev]

I have a 75 Gallon with an Eshopps 150 Cone skimmer, 25 gallon sump along with the usual stuff (BRS Deluxe Reactor for ROx Carbon, LED's - 3 Kessil 150a, a couple Aquatic LED strips, MP40's wes, SeaSwirl, etc...)

tank has been going for about 4 months now and here is what I have in it...

About 15 nice corals, mostly SPS and all doing well and growing like weeds!

Line Spot Wrasse Terminal Phase Male (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)
Tanaka's Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
Peppermint Candy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus)
Red Scooter Dragonet Adult Male (Synchiropus stellatus)


All fish purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den and have done wonderfully.

How many more fish can responsibly be put into this tank?

Any ideas on 'purpose fish' that should be considered for the tank?

All parameters are great.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 0
Phosphate 1 parts per billion
Calcium 475
Alkalinity 9.9

Am using the Seachem Fusion 2 part dosing
Am using Red Sea Reef nutrition A & B
Oysterfeast
PE Mysis and Ova feed twice daily


Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

I have a 75 Gallon with an Eshopps 150 Cone skimmer, 25 gallon sump along with the usual stuff (BRS Deluxe Reactor for ROx Carbon, LED's - 3 Kessil 150a, a couple Aquatic LED strips, MP40's wes, SeaSwirl, etc...)

tank has been going for about 4 months now and here is what I have in it...

About 15 nice corals, mostly SPS and all doing well and growing like weeds!

Line Spot Wrasse Terminal Phase Male (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)
Tanaka's Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
Peppermint Candy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus)
Red Scooter Dragonet Adult Male (Synchiropus stellatus)


All fish purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den and have done wonderfully.

How many more fish can responsibly be put into this tank?

An impossible question to answer as ecological niche, feeding pattern, and behavior all come in to play as well as initial and eventual size. A peppermint hogfish, by the way, can/will eat inverts.


Any ideas on 'purpose fish' that should be considered for the tank?

I am not a big believer in "purpose fish" as they all have potential behavioral issues as well as upsides

All parameters are great.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 0
Phosphate 1 parts per billion
Calcium 475
Alkalinity 9.9

Am using the Seachem Fusion 2 part dosing
Am using Red Sea Reef nutrition A & B
Oysterfeast
PE Mysis and Ova feed twice daily


Thanks!

 

[venkap01]

Hi guys,
55 gallon FOWLR, 20 gallon sump with skimmer,

Plan is
1 banggai cardinal
2 ocel clowns
1 firefish
1 six line wrasse
1 royal gramma

Is that too much? Can I add any more? would like some pyjama cardinal fish

 

[snorvich]

Hi guys,
55 gallon FOWLR, 20 gallon sump with skimmer,

Plan is
1 banggai cardinal
2 ocel clowns
1 firefish
1 six line wrasse very aggressive especially towards a firefish and possibly the royal grdamma
1 royal gramma

Is that too much? Can I add any more? would like some pyjama cardinal fish

bioload would be on the low side but not by a lot

 

[venkap01]

bioload would be on the low side but not by a lot

Thanks
If I take out the Six line wrasse, can I keep a purple firefish (Nemateleotris decora) with a normal firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)? Will there be aggression between them?
Else if that fails I'll go with 2 pajama cardinal fish instead.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks
If I take out the Six line wrasse, can I keep a purple firefish (Nemateleotris decora) with a normal firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)? Will there be aggression between them?
Else if that fails I'll go with 2 pajama cardinal fish instead.

For two firefish, a male plus female pair works, otherwise, long term no.

 

[steve120]

Still in the planning stage.

Plan is:
30g 3ft long DT
LS & LR
Skimmer
Sump with extra LR rubble, LS with some easy algae.

Over time could I expect to introduce-
1 x OCELLARIS CLOWN
1x YELLOW WATCHMAN GOBY
1 x PURPLE FIREFISH
1 x RED SPOTTED GOBY

or is this too much? obviously not all together maybe one every few months.

which first?

thanks
steve

 

[snorvich]

Still in the planning stage.

Plan is:
30g 3ft long DT
LS & LR
Skimmer
Sump with extra LR rubble, LS with some easy algae.

Over time could I expect to introduce-
1 x OCELLARIS CLOWN
1x YELLOW WATCHMAN GOBY
1 x PURPLE FIREFISH
1 x RED SPOTTED GOBY

or is this too much? obviously not all together maybe one every few months.

which first?

thanks
steve

the fish list is fine, I would introduce the firefish first

 

[College Fishman]

90 gal

current stock:
1 - clarkii clown
1 - lawnmower blennie

want to check my next fish.

i want my list to be

1- clarkii
1- lawnmower
1- tomini tang
1- bicolor angel
1- potters angel
2- red firefish

sound ok?

 

[snorvich]

90 gal

current stock:
1 - clarkii clown
1 - lawnmower blennie

want to check my next fish.

i want my list to be

1- clarkii once paired and bonded, these clowns will be very aggressive
1- lawnmower
1- tomini tang
1- bicolor angel both dwarf angels are on the sensitive side, they should be introduced and QT together
1- potters angel
2- red firefish must be M + F for long term viability

sound ok?

 

[College Fishman]

im only keeping one clown. im not a huge fan of them, and plus Clark is the man...no room for other clarks haha

thanks!

 

[charsifer]

I don't have a tank yet, I want a horned blenny though. What can I keep with that?

 

[snorvich]

im only keeping one clown. im not a huge fan of them, and plus Clark is the man...no room for other clarks haha

thanks!

Sorry, I misread. Good decision.

 

[snorvich]

I don't have a tank yet, I want a horned blenny though. What can I keep with that?

Do your research and provide a fish stocking list and I will be happy to provide compatibility commentary.