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[President Evil]

Hi,
You have helped me before with my original fish stocking, but My occilaris clown just jumped out of the tank, Right now in my 55 gal is..

1 chromis
1 yellow clown goby
1 flame angel

I was wondering if I could add a different type of clown like a maroon, or black to the mix, or are they too aggressive?
Should I stick to occilaris or a percula type.
I want the least angry type of clownfish

Could a 6 line wrasse be added to the mix? after i get the tank covered?

what about a kole tang? or is my tank too small

 

[snorvich]

Hi,
You have helped me before with my original fish stocking, but My occilaris clown just jumped out of the tank, Right now in my 55 gal is..

1 chromis
1 yellow clown goby
1 flame angel

I was wondering if I could add a different type of clown like a maroon, or black to the mix, or are they too aggressive?
Should I stick to occilaris or a percula type.
I want the least angry type of clownfish

Least aggressive is A. percula or A. ocellaris

Could a 6 line wrasse be added to the mix? after i get the tank covered?

very aggressive, not recommended and a prolific jumper. By the way covering with egg crate does not work.

what about a kole tang? or is my tank too small

tank is too small

 

[dimdim]

new tank

new tank

hey there got a new nano ten gallon lagoon set up an running!
first time SW, experienced FW
curious as to an oscilarus clown
fire fish
what else could i keep in this lagoon? was wondering about a foxface :S saw one at the lfs today was rather small ...

current setup,
no sump
8-12lbs live rock
more cured then uncure, about 3 pounds us uncured,
carib sea ocean direct live sand, about 8 lbs
instant ocean
DKh is at 13, ph is 8.3, nitrate and nitrate 0, temp is 77F powerhead 30 topfin, penguin 100 no biowheel with poly wool as poliser,
2 coralife 5050 power compact florescents
SG 1.024
this is only 24 hours after setup.
also used treated tap water as im working to an ro di unit.

 

[ghellin]

That Fox face would need a minimum of 75 gallons in my opinion. If you have a fire fish and a clown already I would suggest stopping there or consider an upgrade.

p.s. By your signature if you are bragging about being "fish ready" in 24 hours I think you are very much mistaken and do not fully understand biology and what cycles must occur before you are truly ready. In this hobby the turtle always beats the rabbit!

 

[snorvich]

That Fox face would need a minimum of 75 gallons in my opinion. If you have a fire fish and a clown already I would suggest stopping there or consider an upgrade.

p.s. By your signature if you are bragging about being "fish ready" in 24 hours I think you are very much mistaken and do not fully understand biology and what cycles must occur before you are truly ready. In this hobby the turtle always beats the rabbit!

While we encourage your participation elsewhere on Reef Central, this thread is an expert thread answered by Reef Central Staff only to insure consistency. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

[snorvich]

hey there got a new nano ten gallon lagoon set up an running!
first time SW, experienced FW
curious as to an oscilarus clown
fire fish
what else could i keep in this lagoon? was wondering about a foxface :S saw one at the lfs today was rather small ...

current setup,
no sump
8-12lbs live rock
more cured then uncure, about 3 pounds us uncured,
carib sea ocean direct live sand, about 8 lbs
instant ocean
DKh is at 13, ph is 8.3, nitrate and nitrate 0, temp is 77F powerhead 30 topfin, penguin 100 no biowheel with poly wool as poliser,
2 coralife 5050 power compact florescents
SG 1.024
this is only 24 hours after setup.
also used treated tap water as im working to an ro di unit.

A ten gallon tank can have two very small fish. Neither a foxface nor a clownfish is small. And by the way, a tank must be cycled before putting fish into it.

 

[dimdim]

maybe you didnt read my post...i dont have any fish. i said CURIOUS about... this is my first post on this forum and from the looks of it.......
and thats not my signature there is no break line between texts, i read the stickie prior to posting in this thread, stating that the more info the better. so excuse me for posting correctly. ive read up on gobies. and seem to me im going to have one clown and some gobies if that would work, uprgading to a 5 gallon sump in the future

 

[dimdim]

okay thanks snorvich! muchly appreaciated!

 

[Sleepingtiger]

i have a 90G mixed reef sps and lps. the water parameters are nearly perfect with mag a little high and calcium a little low

currently have:

1 yellow tang
2 bartletts anthias
1 purple pseudochromis
1 neon dottyback
1 LNB
1 flame angel
1 sixline wrasse

I am wanting to add a flameback angel, do you guys think it will be a problem with the flame angel? my other worry is the sixline as it is a little aggressive. I have plans of adding a large angel like a navarchus or regal angel. any thoughts? I feed my fish about once or twice a day with mysis shrimp.

 

[snorvich]

i have a 90G mixed reef sps and lps. the water parameters are nearly perfect with mag a little high and calcium a little low

currently have:

1 yellow tang
2 bartletts anthias
1 purple pseudochromis you have three very aggressive fish that will be a problem
1 neon dottyback you have three very aggressive fish that will be a problem
1 LNB
1 flame angel not reef safe to meaty LPS
1 sixline wrasse you have three very aggressive fish that will be a problem

I am wanting to add a flameback angel, do you guys think it will be a problem with the flame angel? not reef safe to meaty LPS

A 90 gallon tank is large enough for two dwarf angels

my other worry is the sixline as it is a little aggressive. I have plans of adding a large angel like a navarchus or regal angel. any thoughts? I feed my fish about once or twice a day with mysis shrimp.

Your tank is not really large enough for a large angel and they are not reef safe

 

[Sleepingtiger]

Thanks Steve. I understand mixing angels and corals don't mix. But I am more of a fish than a coral type. I only have some hammers and frogspawns, nothing meaty brains like you mentioned.

I love my dottyback and pseudochromis, they bring so much character to the tank. I will remove the sixline as it is quite aggressive towards the pseudochromis. Will removing the sixline possibly help reducing the aggression between the dottyback and the pseudochromis? Currently, the dottyback and pseudochromis stays on separating sides of the tank.

I also want to mention this aquarium is more of a square than a standard 90G that is long. thanks again

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Steve. I understand mixing angels and corals don't mix. But I am more of a fish than a coral type. I only have some hammers and frogspawns, nothing meaty brains like you mentioned.

angelfish will find those noxious so they will be safe

I love my dottyback and pseudochromis, they bring so much character to the tank. I will remove the sixline as it is quite aggressive towards the pseudochromis.

They are aggressive to all sorts of fish

Will removing the sixline possibly help reducing the aggression between the dottyback and the pseudochromis?

dottybacks are pseudochromis and there is nothing you can do to reduce the inherent aggression between them

Currently, the dottyback and pseudochromis stays on separating sides of the tank.

I also want to mention this aquarium is more of a square than a standard 90G that is long. thanks again

for the type of fish you are planning, that shape should be fine.

 

[Sleepingtiger]

for the type of fish you are planning, that shape should be fine.

Thanks!

 

[President Evil]

Thanks once again for your help in my fish compatibility questions.
My 55 gal tank has

1 chromis
1 flame angel
1 yellow clown goby
1 occelaris clown

the question I have is there room in my tank for another occelaris clown?
what about a yellowtail damsel fish?
bicolor blennie or midas blennie?
firefish?
I'm thinking I should have room in my tank for at least 1 or 2 more fish, but I'm looking for the most compatible fish mix. I don't want another Bangai Cardinal. I had one and he died within 1 week. I think it was because he was not eating, though I fed him days and nights, spot feeding.. different foods.. Maybe the other fish were too aggressive in their eating, and they made the cardinal extra shy?

anyways, you're help is greatly appreciated

help us obi wan... you're our only hope...

 

[snorvich]

Thanks once again for your help in my fish compatibility questions.
My 55 gal tank has

1 chromis
1 flame angel
1 yellow clown goby
1 occelaris clown

the question I have is there room in my tank for another occelaris clown?

yes, but it is critical to introduce one that is tiny (which is nonsexually differentiated)

what about a yellowtail damsel fish? pretty but too aggressive
bicolor blennie or midas blennie? one but not both
firefish? yes, but should be introduced first and remember it is a prolific jumper

I'm thinking I should have room in my tank for at least 1 or 2 more fish, but I'm looking for the most compatible fish mix. I don't want another Bangai Cardinal. I had one and he died within 1 week.

probably because it was wild caught; these rarely, if ever, make it

I think it was because he was not eating, though I fed him days and nights, spot feeding.. different foods.. Maybe the other fish were too aggressive in their eating, and they made the cardinal extra shy?

anyways, you're help is greatly appreciated

help us obi wan... you're our only hope...

 

[MJNTWise]

ok...You can see what I have now, Down in my tank info....Im going to have a mixed tank...will be buying my first frags this weekend...Also thinking about adding a midas blennie...My question is what would be considered heavy stock for my tank? how many fish?

 

[snorvich]

ok...You can see what I have now, Down in my tank info....Im going to have a mixed tank...will be buying my first frags this weekend...Also thinking about adding a midas blennie...My question is what would be considered heavy stock for my tank? how many fish?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to answer the "how many fish" question as it depends on their feeding habits, activity level, and behavior. Some fish have a high metabolism, while others are relatively inactive.

 

[voidg]

Hello, looking to stock my 54g corner, 40lbs base rock with 15lbs live. Running rena xp3 currently but moving to a 40g+ basement sump and fuge with skimmer within the next 6 months. Cycle complete just working on getting nitrates down.

Here's my proposed list:
- 1 royal gramma
- 1 blue reef chromis
- 1 midas blenny
- 1 pink streak wrasse
- 1 Mandarin (1 year from now apprx)

Feels like I'm either overstocked or close to being overstocked. I'll let you decide. If so, I can drop the blenny or the gramma

Thanks

 

[snorvich]

Hello, looking to stock my 54g corner, 40lbs base rock with 15lbs live. Running rena xp3 currently but moving to a 40g+ basement sump and fuge with skimmer within the next 6 months. Cycle complete just working on getting nitrates down.

Here's my proposed list:
- 1 royal gramma
- 1 blue reef chromis chromis have been coming in sick recently; be VERY careful
- 1 midas blenny
- 1 pink streak wrasse
- 1 Mandarin (1 year from now apprx) marginal in this sized tank; more feasible with a stocked refugium

Feels like I'm either overstocked or close to being overstocked. I'll let you decide. If so, I can drop the blenny or the gramma

Thanks

your bioload is fine

 

[LittleSardines]

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Hi everyone! This is my first post here - I'm mostly just looking for feedback on what I currently have in my tank and whether you guys foresee any trouble!

I've been into marine fish keeping for nearly 3 years now (have 7 yrs freshwater exp), and have a 36g bowfront tank that's been est. for just under a year (started with live sand and lr), it has a 13g sump with a small refugium housed inside the sump. I use an overflow box rated for a 75g tank, and a return pump to equal that (can't remember what gph/wattage right now). I use a prism protein skimmer rated for 40g, and a uv sterilizer in my sump.

The current stock in my tank is:
blk ocellaris clowns (x2)
azure damsel (who may or may not be going soon - I'm watching closely!)
6 line wrasse
purple firefish
yellow watchman goby
pistol shrimp (paired up nicely with the goby)
lawnmower blenny
emerald crab
turbo snail (x3)
hermit crab (x3) - I've heard that these can sometimes cause trouble?
derasa clam (about 2in, recent addition)
red fromia starfish

red lobophyllia (small)
orange meteor shower cyphastrea
candy cane coral
xenia (still relatively small, not too worried about crowding out any other corals yet)

Sounds like an awful lot when I list it all out, but it doesn't look like much in the tank - most of my stuff is pretty small still.

Any advice you can give I would be really grateful for!

I don't have any plans in the near future to add much else to my tank (if anything I think I might get rid of a fish), but I am potentially looking into a galaxea coral or an anemone in 6 months or a year - any advice there?


Thanks!