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[drej424]

Hi, can you please give me feedback for this livestock list for my 55g?

2 clarki clown w/sebae
1 yellow watchman goby
1 yellow coris wrasse
Blue leg hermit crabs

Thinking of adding the following:
1 long nose hawk
3 pajama cardinals

Would this be too much?
1 possum wrasse
and/or 2 leopard wrasse

Thank you so much for your input!

Best regards,
Denise



Thi

 

[snorvich]

Looking to get some feedback on my updated stocking list.

Display tank is a 120 gallon 4'x2'x2' with a large sump/refugium and approximately 100 pounds of live rock. Tank is covered with 1/4" mesh.

1 - Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) already in the tank
1 - Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas) been in QT for 2.5 weeks including tank transfer, recent research suggest this may be an issue with the firefish guess I will find out. Sometimes, the Midas Blenny will vex small planktivores and has been known to nip at firefish and gobies. Your tank size is advantageous since it will diminish the propensity of the Midas Blenny's aggressive behavior traits.
1 - Yellow Banded Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella nigropinnata) in QT got at the same time as the Midas. I don't know if it is going to make it, it is hiding between the HOB filter and side of the aquarium and I have not seen it leave. I know its still alive because I can see its eye moving. superb fish, and if still eating, you will eventually be fine
1 - Orange Stripe Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli) or Bluespotted Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus pavoninoides) I would prefer the Orange Stripe but they seem slightly harder to get then the Bluespotted. all have similar behavior
1 - Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri)
1 - Lineatus Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus lineatus)
1 - Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus ) or White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda) if I can find one.
1 - Green Mandarin (Synchiropus splendidus) last to let tank mature.

This plan is fine

If have available space/bioload I would like some of the following fish.

1 or Mated pair - Tank bred Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) My research suggest these eat pods and I have concern that this combined with the mandarin and possum wrasse pods may be an issue. they also eat frozen mysis or equivalanet so you should be fine once they tank is fully established at about 9 months; however if you had "copepod piles" of live rock rubble, your copepod level should be sufficient.
1 - Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi)
1 - Yellow Assesor (Assessor flavissimus)

Total plan should be fine

Thanks for the time.

 

[snorvich]

Hi, can you please give me feedback for this livestock list for my 55g?

2 clarki clown w/sebae a bonded pair of this species will want to control about 50 gallons of tank spze
1 yellow watchman goby
1 yellow coris wrasse
Blue leg hermit crabs

Thinking of adding the following:
1 long nose hawk not shrimp safe, but a fabulous fish behaviorally
3 pajama cardinals see notes on the clownfish; they are likely to be intimidated after the clownfish start mating; however bioload would be fine.

Would this be too much?
1 possum wrasse depending on aquascape, could be fine, but with aggressive clownfish, you will rarely see him.
and/or 2 leopard wrasse absolutely not

Thank you so much for your input!

Best regards,
Denise



Thi

 

[drej424]

Thanks so much, Steve. The clowns are already mated, so with this info about their territory needs, I won't add anything else.

I thank you and I'm sure my cardinal fish thank you, too! This is so much better than learning "after the fact"!

Best,
Denise

 

[yachtdr22]

Greetings Steve,
It has been just over a year since you helped me plan the family in my 125g mixed reef.
I am planning for a 374g (96x30x30).
Current occupants moving up:
Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
Kole Yellow Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) X 2
Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhitus armatus)
Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus)
Court Jester Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)
Spotted Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)
Kaudern's Cardinal (Pterapogon kauderni)
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora)
Sailfin/Algae Blenny (Salarias fasciatus)
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) X 2
Resplendent Anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus)
Marine Beta (Calloplesiops altivelis)
Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri)
Clams & Shrimp

We like Tangs and schooling Anthias would be nice.
What are your thoughts?

Thanks
Drew

 

[yachtdr22]

Hi Steve,
Part 2....
The Occupants of 75g FOLR will move up to the current 125.

They are:

Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Bicolor Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor)
Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)
Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)

The tangs are small, the yellow is a rescue.

Maybe a trigger, puffer, other compatible angles ??

your thoughts?

thanks
Drew

 

[snorvich]

Hi Steve,
Part 2....
The Occupants of 75g FOLR will move up to the current 125.

They are:

Sailfin Tang (Zebrasoma veliferum) This fish will need a much larger tank
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) once established, it is exceptionally territorial
Bicolor Angelfish (Centropyge bicolor)
Flame Angelfish (Centropyge loricula)
Coral Beauty Angelfish (Centropyge bispinosa)

The tangs are small, the yellow is a rescue. The size of the tangs is less important than their perceived territorial imperative, which will grow with maturity.

Maybe a trigger, puffer, other compatible angles ??

This one is easier. I would have difficulty supporting a trigger or puffer in this sized tank, and adding another dwarf angel would be possible but difficult.

your thoughts?

thanks
Drew

 

[snorvich]

Greetings Steve,
It has been just over a year since you helped me plan the family in my 125g mixed reef.
I am planning for a 374g (96x30x30).
Current occupants moving up:
Powder Blue Tang (Acanthurus leucosternon)
Kole Yellow Eye Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) X 2
Flame Hawkfish (Neocirrhitus armatus) not shrimp safe
Longnose Hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) not shrimp safe
Court Jester Goby (Amblygobius rainfordi)
Spotted Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera)
Kaudern's Cardinal (Pterapogon kauderni) should be tank raised
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora) introduce early
Sailfin/Algae Blenny (Salarias fasciatus)
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) X 2
Resplendent Anthias (Pseudanthias pulcherrimus)

My advice would be to forget larger fish and increase the number of both anthias. Remember, however, that anthias do best with multiple feedings per day.
Marine Beta (Calloplesiops altivelis) I am reluctant to support this fish as it is primarily nocturnal and does eat small fish
Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus carpenteri) ideally a male and female; remember that this fish, firefish, are prolific jumpers and require 1/4 inch mesh
Clams & Shrimp

We like Tangs and schooling Anthias would be nice.
What are your thoughts?

Thanks
Drew

 

[yachtdr22]

All of these guys are currently in the 125 and were to move to the 374 together.

I would like to get a school of anthas going. How many constitutes a "School", and what is the difference between a harem? I will have a 75 gal Refug and a 125 gal sump and between the 2 i hope to be able to supply a good food source between feedings.

Do you think it would be suited to move the Sailfin tang that is slated to move out of the 75 into the 125 into the 374 instead?

are there any other tangs that you might recommend?

thinking about maybe something in the tile fish family? Blue Jaw or Purple?
or Zebra Anglefish, blue dot jawfish? Foxface or butterfly?

 

[yachtdr22]

How would these complement the group heading into the 125FOLR?

Harlequin Tusk
Cuban Hogfish

anyothers that I should be looking at?

thanks
again!
Drew

 

[snorvich]

All of these guys are currently in the 125 and were to move to the 374 together.

I would like to get a school of anthas going. How many constitutes a "School", and what is the difference between a harem? I will have a 75 gal Refug and a 125 gal sump and between the 2 i hope to be able to supply a good food source between feedings.

Well, even in a 374 gallon tank, no fish will "school" but a larger group of anthias will display social behavior with males herding their group of females; as such I recommend 10-15 of a given anthias species.

Do you think it would be suited to move the Sailfin tang that is slated to move out of the 75 into the 125 into the 374 instead?

much better option. Sailfin tangs pretty much need an 8 foot tank.

are there any other tangs that you might recommend?

Well you are not large enough for my favorite tangs (naso vlamingi and relatives) and mixing tangs in the long run can be difficult even though short run seems to work. While your sized tank (374) seems like it is large, it is really only moderate sized

thinking about maybe something in the tile fish family? Blue Jaw or Purple? they work well
or Zebra Anglefish, blue dot jawfish? Foxface or butterfly?

Blue spot jawfish needs cooler temperatures, but any genicanthus angel should be fine.

 

[snorvich]

How would these complement the group heading into the 125FOLR?

Harlequin Tusk
Cuban Hogfish both of these are aggressive and can and will eat small fish; I do not provide analysis of aggressive fish tanks.

anyothers that I should be looking at? Those who follow this thread know I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. Sorry

thanks
again!
Drew

 

[Railcar79]

55 FOWLR, 29 sump.
I bubble tip anem,
Pair of clowns (probably run of the mill oc)
Flame angel
Firefish
Copper banded butterfly
Goby with pistol shrimp

 

[snorvich]

55 FOWLR, 29 sump.
I bubble tip anem, insure that the species of clown will associate with a buble tip anemone; not all clownfish associate with all anemone types
Pair of clowns (probably run of the mill oc)
Flame angel
Firefish
Copper banded butterfly needs a larger tank; very difficult fish unless the Australian endemic sourced
Goby with pistol shrimp

 

[Brooke96]

Hi, I just purchased a 125 gallon tank (6' long, 18" wide) with a Rena Filstar xP3 filter and I'm in the process of starting my first saltwater aquarium. It's going to be a FOWLR. I've been researching for quite some time but I still have a lot to learn. Please note that I am no where close to adding fish. These are just some ideas.

Rock Beauty Angel - (yes, I know they're very difficult to care for but I've been researching and planning for this fish for over a year now and I'm willing to give it a try.)
Flame Angel
Copper-banded Butterfly
Ocellaris Clownfish
Bicolor Angel
Asfur Angel
Queen Angel
Threadfin Butterfly
Blue Tang
Yellow Tang

Again, these are just some ideas so if my choice of fish is completely out of line, please tell me. I am set on having a Rock Beauty and a Copper-banded Butterfly but the rest of my choices are interchangeable. Do you have suggestions on what would go well with these two? I'm a huge fan of angelfish, I think they're beautiful and I'd really like to add some to my tank. I'd love to have angels like an Annularis or an Emperor but I'm afraid my tank is too small.
Thanks for your help!
-Sharon

 

[Rogue sub]

Can you house an exquisite wrasse with a melanarus wrasse?

 

[snorvich]

Hi, I just purchased a 125 gallon tank (6' long, 18" wide) with a Rena Filstar xP3 filter and I'm in the process of starting my first saltwater aquarium. It's going to be a FOWLR. I've been researching for quite some time but I still have a lot to learn. Please note that I am no where close to adding fish. These are just some ideas.

Rock Beauty Angel - (yes, I know they're very difficult to care for but I've been researching and planning for this fish for over a year now and I'm willing to give it a try.)

Your research is correct, they are very difficult or worse


Flame Angel
Copper-banded Butterfly another difficult fish, best odds are with one collected in Australia but probabilities are better with docile tank mates which you do not have on your plan
Ocellaris Clownfish
Bicolor Angel
Asfur Angel Two large angels in this sized tank will not work; large angels really need larger tanks
Queen Angel Two large angels in this sized tank will not work; large angels really need larger tanks
Threadfin Butterfly
Blue Tang needs a much larger tank, Reef central recommends an 8 foot long 240 gallon tank
Yellow Tang must be last fish, aggressive once established

Again, these are just some ideas so if my choice of fish is completely out of line, please tell me. I am set on having a Rock Beauty and a Copper-banded Butterfly but the rest of my choices are interchangeable. Do you have suggestions on what would go well with these two? as those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations but I would be more than happy to reanalyze any stocking plan

I'm a huge fan of angelfish, I think they're beautiful and I'd really like to add some to my tank. I'd love to have angels like an Annularis or an Emperor but I'm afraid my tank is too small. large angels mix well only in very large tanks, ideally long onea
Thanks for your help!
-Sharon

 

[snorvich]

Can you house an exquisite wrasse with a melanarus wrasse?

Questions in this thread need the entire stocking plan, tank size and environment for an intelligent answer.

 

[Rogue sub]

Well the tank is a 135g and currently houses
2x clown
3x pajama cardinal
1x mandrin
1x exquisite wrasse
1x yellow tang
1x one spot foxface

I was concerned about the wrasses fighting if I added the melanarus

 

[snorvich]

Well the tank is a 135g and currently houses
2x clown
3x pajama cardinal
1x mandrin
1x exquisite wrasse
1x yellow tang
1x one spot foxface

I was concerned about the wrasses fighting if I added the melanarus

That should not be a problem but you will now have multiple copepod eaters. Also they will eat fireworms and pyramidellid snails, protecting corals and clams. But will likely eat feather dusters, wild shrimp, tubeworms, and flatworms.