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[YME]

I have a 65g, 20g sump w/refugium, 75lbs rock, 70lbs sand. The tank is not set up yet and I have not decided to go with dsb or not. So here is my rainbow wish list of fish:

1- Dwarf Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus)
2- Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
2- Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1- Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1- Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1- Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis cyaneus)
1- Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
1- Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
1- Yellowheaded or Pearly Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons)
1- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccosker)
1- Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) male
1- Red Mandarin (Synchiropus cf. splendidus) female

Inverts:
2- Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes galathinus)
3- Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni complex) or (Lysmata uncicornis)
1- Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)
1- Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
1- Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2- Hermit crabs (just because I already have them in the QT)
?- Snails (not sure how many I need for 65g tank)

My daughter wants feather dusters, I am not sure if we can have those with a McCosker's Flasher Wrasse.

I plan to plant macro algae in the DT and the refugium. I will also have a few different types of pods. I will possibly have a separate pod tank setup to make sure I have enough as a food source.

Thank you for your help. I think this thread is a great thing.

 

[snorvich]

I have a 65g, 20g sump w/refugium, 75lbs rock, 70lbs sand. The tank is not set up yet and I have not decided to go with dsb or not. So here is my rainbow wish list of fish:

1- Dwarf Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus) not coral safe
2- Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) only one pair of clownfish, so pick the one you like the best
2- Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
1- Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1- Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) chromis have been coming in with poor health (uronema like symptoms), so quarantine is essential; in any case I would only go with one chromis rather than more than one. But I would prefer to see you do a female flasher wrasse in addition to the male instead of any chromis
1- Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis cyaneus)
1- Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani) on the aggressive side, I would be careful of any pseudomchromis with a flasher wrasse and would not do so
1- Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
1- Yellowheaded or Pearly Jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) needs a good sized sand bed and I would not add a jawfish and a shrimp goby
1- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccosker) this and some of your other fish require a tightly sealed tank with quarter inch holed mesh
1- Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) male only one mandarin in this sized tank, in general males are easier to acquire; only add after the tank is 9 months mature
1- Red Mandarin (Synchiropus cf. splendidus) female

Inverts:
2- Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes galathinus)
3- Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni complex) or (Lysmata uncicornis)
1- Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)
1- Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
1- Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded (Alpheus randalli)
2- Hermit crabs (just because I already have them in the QT)
?- Snails (not sure how many I need for 65g tank) if you have hermits, they will in the long run, kill your snails

My daughter wants feather dusters, I am not sure if we can have those with a McCosker's Flasher Wrasse. no problem

I plan to plant macro algae in the DT and the refugium. I will also have a few different types of pods. I will possibly have a separate pod tank setup to make sure I have enough as a food source.

Thank you for your help. I think this thread is a great thing.

 

[YME]

Revised List

Revised List

1- Dwarf Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus)... no corals
1- Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1- Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris var.)
I was told I could keep one of each because they are the same species, just different color variations.
1- Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1- Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
1- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccosker)... with a tightly sealed tank
1- Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) male... after 9-12 months
Returning hermit crabs for snails.

I think that cut my list in half. But I figured my list would be overstocking and would half to be cut down. I really appreciate the advice. Thank you.:fish2:

 

[snorvich]

1- Dwarf Flame Angel (Centropyge loriculus)... no corals
1- Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1- Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris var.) Yes, that works as long as you get juveniles (small ones of the same size)
I was told I could keep one of each because they are the same species, just different color variations.
1- Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
1- Royal Gramma Basslet (Gramma loreto)
1- McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccosker)... with a tightly sealed tank I would still suggest adding a female with the male
1- Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) male... after 9-12 months

Excellent list

Returning hermit crabs for snails. Very wise. There are a variety of snails, each type of which can provide a different clean up service. Also look at a fighting conch.

I think that cut my list in half. But I figured my list would be overstocking and would half to be cut down. I really appreciate the advice. Thank you.:fish2:

 

[Zeus30]

90 gallon re-stocking

90 gallon re-stocking

My tangs outgrew my tank (Blue Hippo & Sailfin). :fish1: They went to a good home.

Currently I have:
Carpenters Wrasse
(2) True Perculas
Rainfordi Gobi
Tail spot Blenny
Blue/Green Chromis
Spotted Gobi
(2) Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Wanting to add more fish with color to my reef system, possibly another Tang suitable for a 90 and that will be friendly with my current stocklist.

Looking at:
(3-4) Firefish
Another wrasse compatible or friendly to my carpenters

Suggestions?

 

[James Ray]

Current Setup: (I just acquired this, all livestock were from the prior owner)

110G Bowfront, 20G sump, Coralife Skimmer. 100+ pds. LR, 2.5In Sandbed, (prior owner also ran a canister filter w/bioballs/ceramic rings/floss - do I even want to use this?)

Current Livestock:
Scopas Tang (3.5 In)
2 Oc. Clownfish
Foxface (4 In)
Niger Trigger (5 In)

Desired Add:
One of the Toby Puffers
- I could live without the tang & clownfish.

 

[snorvich]

My tangs outgrew my tank (Blue Hippo & Sailfin). :fish1: They went to a good home.

Currently I have:
Carpenters Wrasse
(2) True Perculas
Rainfordi Gobi
Tail spot Blenny
Blue/Green Chromis
Spotted Gobi
(2) Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Wanting to add more fish with color to my reef system, possibly another Tang suitable for a 90 and that will be friendly with my current stocklist.

Looking at:
(3-4) Firefish one or a bonded male female pair only, the rest will not survive
Another wrasse compatible or friendly to my carpenters well, try a female of the same species

Suggestions?

 

[snorvich]

Current Setup: (I just acquired this, all livestock were from the prior owner)

110G Bowfront, 20G sump, Coralife Skimmer. 100+ pds. LR, 2.5In Sandbed, (prior owner also ran a canister filter w/bioballs/ceramic rings/floss - do I even want to use this?)

While not the subject of this thread, pretty much no one uses bioballs these days and instead uses live rock

Current Livestock:
Scopas Tang (3.5 In) needs a larger tank long term
2 Oc. Clownfish
Foxface (4 In)
Niger Trigger (5 In) needs a much larger tank long term; also, when mature can either be relatively docile or a terror

Desired Add:
One of the Toby Puffers
- I could live without the tang & clownfish.

It is difficult to predict what that trigger will do in this sized tank once mature

 

[Zeus30]

Thanks, snorvich.

Any tang suggestions for my community tank?

 

[snorvich]

Thanks, snorvich.

Any tang suggestions for my community tank?

Reef Centrals tank size recommendations for tangs can be found here. In general, for smaller tanks, I suggest one of the Ctenochaetus tangs as zebrasoma tangs get aggressive once established in a small tank.

 

[CarlosPulga]

2 clowfish

1 Niger Trigger

1 Lawnmower Blenny

Is this too much for a 40g breeder? Is it okay?

 

[snorvich]

2 clowfish depending on species, may require a somewhat larger tank as well.

1 Niger Trigger

1 Lawnmower Blenny

Is this too much for a 40g breeder? Is it okay?

No. A Niger trigger needs a much larger tank; we recommend a minimum of a 180 gallon tank but that is an aggressive fish, and when mature potentially a very aggressive fish.

 

[lcs]

125 mixed reef:

Moving over from current tank:
YWG/melanurus wrasse/occ. Clown

In order of addition except mandarins:
Firefish and tailspot blenny
One Green and one yellow clown goby
neon goby
Bangaii cardinal – tank bred
Starry blenny
Midas blenny
Chalk bass (group?)
Flasher wrasse trio (2 female/1 male)
dwarf angel – two possible?
Ctenochaetus sp.
Yellow tang – too aggressive for other fish?
Mandarin pair (after one year)

 

[snorvich]

125 mixed reef:

Moving over from current tank:
YWG/melanurus wrasse/occ. Clown

In order of addition except mandarins:
Firefish and tailspot blenny only one blenny
One Green and one yellow clown goby
Bangaii cardinal "“ tank bred
Starry blenny only one blenny
Midas blenny only one blenny
Chalk bass (group?)
Flasher wrasse trio (2 female/1 male)
dwarf angel "“ two possible? yes, ideally added concurrently
Ctenochaetus sp.
Yellow tang "“ too aggressive for other fish? marginal; you could if added last
Mandarin pair (after one year) must be a male plus female pair

 

[hk45]

180gal,50gal sump, liverock with some mushrooms. tank has been running 3 months. this is my list and looking to order all small and at the same time, unless I shouldn't
Clarkii Clownfish 2" currently have
Harlequin Tuskfish
Blue Tang
Yellow or Red Sea Sailfin Tang
Imperator Angelfish
Flame Hawkfish
Lyretail Anthias
Stars and Stripes Puffer
Pakistani Butterfly (not a must have)

 

[snorvich]

180gal,50gal sump, liverock with some mushrooms. tank has been running 3 months. this is my list and looking to order all small and at the same time, unless I shouldn't
Clarkii Clownfish 2" currently have
Harlequin Tuskfish will eat small fish
Blue Tang hepatus tangs grow large and is active, Reef Central recommends an 8 foot tank
Yellow or Red Sea Sailfin Tang
Imperator Angelfish
Flame Hawkfish small fish are not likely to do well with a full grown puffer
Lyretail Anthias small fish are not likely to do well with a full grown puffer
Stars and Stripes Puffer very aggressive and a messy eater creating a lot of waste
Pakistani Butterfly (not a must have)

 

[Greendarwin19]

Check me please?

Check me please?

Been compiling my list for about a month and building my setup, 92 gallon corner with live rock, 29 gallon sump w/ 22 gallons water and live rock, Aqua Euro 300 skimmer, pump cycles tank about 6 times an hour, 7x 24" blue/white t5 lights w/ blue led nightlights , will add LED if I add corals later.

I never plan to have all of these fish, but I want a list I can pick and choose from as they become available so I have no surprises/ limitations down the road.

I don't plan on putting water in my tank until January 2014


diamond watchman goby and/or orange stripe prawn goby (Introduce both together?)

clown goby(s)

Firefish
jawfish
dartfish
royal gramma

2-3 asst reef safe wrasses
green/blue chromis x5
banghai cardinal x2
ocelaris clown pair + anemone (anemone later)

flame angel and redstripe angel? (introduce both together young?)

lyretail anthias pair

copperband butterfly (only if I find one local already eating, may even setup an aeptasi culture tank)

yellow tang

Hippo tang

green and spotted mandarin pair (second to last addition)

clingfish

yellow banded garden eel
(this will/would be the final addition, a year or two in if everything goes well...
have a bunch of local guys who have had success with these guys and am doingeverything they say to the letter for these)

fire/cleaner shrimps
urchin
feather duster
Sea slug
cucumber
blue starfish
flame scallop
Arrow crab
asst clean up crew, crabs/snails - anything to steer clear of?

Compatibility of the above with the "easier" corals (nothing fancy)


AGAIN;

I never plan to have all of these fish, but I want a list I can pick and choose from as they become available so I have no surprises/ limitations down the road.

 

[Greendarwin19]

I know angels and butterflies are reef safe w/ caution ...what about the rest for the coral?

 

[Greendarwin19]

Will a Dogface puffer chase a saltwater Catfish?
Will a saltwater Catfish chase a Parrotfish?

;-p

 

[snorvich]

Been compiling my list for about a month and building my setup, 92 gallon corner with live rock, 29 gallon sump w/ 22 gallons water and live rock, Aqua Euro 300 skimmer, pump cycles tank about 6 times an hour, 7x 24" blue/white t5 lights w/ blue led nightlights , will add LED if I add corals later.

I never plan to have all of these fish, but I want a list I can pick and choose from as they become available so I have no surprises/ limitations down the road.

I don't plan on putting water in my tank until January 2014


diamond watchman goby and/or orange stripe prawn goby (Introduce both together?)

clown goby(s)

Firefish early introduction
jawfish needs a significant sand bed; blue spot jawfish require cool temperatures
dartfish
royal gramma

2-3 asst reef safe wrasses prolific jumpers need 1/4 inch mesh top
green/blue chromis x5 first, they will reduce to one or two, secondly, they have been coming in less than healthy. I would avoid or at most one
banghai cardinal x2 tank raised; male + female
ocelaris clown pair + anemone (anemone later)

flame angel and redstripe angel? (introduce both together young?) not reef safe

lyretail anthias pair require multiple feedings per day

copperband butterfly (only if I find one local already eating, may even setup an aeptasi culture tank) mayh not eat aiptasia, but the australian collected ones have better chance; not necessarily reef safe

yellow tang aggressive once established, must be added last

Hippo tang Reef central recommends an 8 foot tank for this fish

green and spotted mandarin pair (second to last addition) requires a refugium that is producing and must be male plus female; tank should be 9 months old or older

clingfish very difficult, low chance of success

yellow banded garden eel very difficult, low chance of success
(this will/would be the final addition, a year or two in if everything goes well...
have a bunch of local guys who have had success with these guys and am doingeverything they say to the letter for these)

fire/cleaner shrimps
urchin
feather duster not with CBB
Sea slug
cucumber
blue starfish
flame scallop
Arrow crab takes fish
asst clean up crew, crabs/snails - anything to steer clear of? crabs or snails but not both

Compatibility of the above with the "easier" corals (nothing fancy)


AGAIN;

I never plan to have all of these fish, but I want a list I can pick and choose from as they become available so I have no surprises/ limitations down the road.