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[snorvich]

I have a 125 gallon reef tank that's approaching 2 years old.

Current Fish:
Sunrise Dottyback
Banggai Cardinal
Horseface/Lipstick Blenny
Copperband Butterfly
Yellow Tang
Blue Throat Trigger
2 Ocellaris Clown fish. They stay in the back corner and only come out during feeding.

We also have a 39 gallon FOWLR tank that has a pair of Clarkii clowns and sebae anemone.

Were thinking about shutting down the 39 gallon tank and moving the Clarkii clowns and sebae to the 125 gallon reef tank. Any chance that the Clarkii and Ocellaris clowns will get along? No chance at all. The Clarkii will kill the Ocellaris.

Thank you!

 

[mrelect]

Hi

I was thinking of this stock list for my 75gallon with 40B sump, its only three months old I plan on a mixed reef sps, lps over time I'm not in that much of a rush. I don't even have lights yet or CUC, hopefully I make my mind up this weekend on lights


pair of Ocellaris Clowns
Coral beauty Angelfish
Yellow Watchman Goby and Pistol Shrimp
Green Mandarin (maybe after a year or so)
Six Line Wrasse
Pair of Sexy Shrimp
Pair of Green Emerald Crabs
Two Spot Bristletooth Tang or SquareTail Bristletooth Tang
Pair of Bartlett Anthias
Purple Dottyback
Pair of Spotted Cardinals

Thanks in advance for taking the time

 

[snorvich]

Hi

I was thinking of this stock list for my 75gallon with 40B sump, its only three months old I plan on a mixed reef sps, lps over time I'm not in that much of a rush. I don't even have lights yet or CUC, hopefully I make my mind up this weekend on lights


pair of Ocellaris Clowns
Coral beauty Angelfish
Yellow Watchman Goby and Pistol Shrimp
Green Mandarin (maybe after a year or so)
Six Line Wrasse not compatible with a mandarin
Pair of Sexy Shrimp
Pair of Green Emerald Crabs
Two Spot Bristletooth Tang or SquareTail Bristletooth Tang
Pair of Bartlett Anthias needs a larger tank
Purple Dottyback not consistent with a six line or mandarin
Pair of Spotted Cardinals

Thanks in advance for taking the time

except as noted, should be fine

 

[mrelect]

except as noted, should be fine

Thank You

 

[Pastor Salty]

155 gallon half round with a 40 gallon sump. I run carbon and GFO. I also have a skimmer that is larger than my tank needs.

Well let me list my fish list....

1 - Powder Blue
1 - Red Sea Sailfin
2 - Yellow Tang
1 - Swallowtail Angel
1 - Lemark Angel
1 - Rusty Angel
3 - Blue/Green Chromis
3 - Clowns
2 - PJ Cardinals
1 - Purple dottyback
2 - Yellow Watchman
1 - Diamond Goby
1 - Fire Shrimp
1 - Coralbanded Shrimp
1 - Pistol Shrimp

Most of my corals are LPS, Palys, Zoas and shrooms.

What say ye?

 

[snorvich]

155 gallon half round with a 40 gallon sump. I run carbon and GFO. I also have a skimmer that is larger than my tank needs.

Well let me list my fish list....

You have too many largish, aggressive fish in this sized tank. Tangs, especially housed with other tangs, will need a long tank. Gallonage is almost irrelevant with highly active fish. For Reef Central's recommendation for tank size for tangs, see this. When adding multiple largish fish, you need to expand this recommendation since they occupy the same ecological niche.

1 - Powder Blue
1 - Red Sea Sailfin needs a much larger (longer) tank
2 - Yellow Tang any zebrasoma, once established, will not allow conspecifics to be introduced
1 - Swallowtail Angel You will likely not be able to keep two Genicanthus in this sized tank especiaolly with the tangs you are considering
1 - Lemark Angel
1 - Rusty Angel
3 - Blue/Green Chromis will become one over time
3 - Clowns will become two over time
2 - PJ Cardinals
1 - Purple dottyback
2 - Yellow Watchman unless a bonded pair, will become one
1 - Diamond Goby two commensal sand dwellers will not coexist in this sized tank
1 - Fire Shrimp
1 - Coralbanded Shrimp
1 - Pistol Shrimp

Most of my corals are LPS, Palys, Zoas and shrooms.

What say ye?

 

[unfeazi]

I currently have a 40g breeder. Will a yellow headed jawfish and a shrimp/goby pair be able to both share the sand bed? Thanks for your time!

 

[snorvich]

I currently have a 40g breeder. Will a yellow headed jawfish and a shrimp/goby pair be able to both share the sand bed? Thanks for your time!

depending on aquascaping (effectively partitioning the loor space") it should work.

 

[mluntz]

I saw a gorgeous midnight black angel that I would love to have. The tank is only a 46g bow front (smallish I know) but would this work?

I only have two clownfish and a blue/green chromis. I do plan on keeping corals (I know)

What do you think?

 

[snorvich]

I saw a gorgeous midnight black angel that I would love to have. The tank is only a 46g bow front (smallish I know) but would this work?

I only have two clownfish and a blue/green chromis. I do plan on keeping corals (I know)

What do you think?

No dwarf angel is totally reef safe. Your tank is too small for this fish as it grazes constantly and there would be insufficient natural food. Also, depends on the species of clownfish; some will want to control your entire tank.

 

[Royalturtle]

Hi guys,
Thanks in advance for the help! I am just beginning to make the switch from freshwater, and currently have a tank cycling so would like to start narrowing down my purchase list. I have a 75g sumpless (not ideal, I know, but I am working with my brother-in-law who has a good bit of experience in sumpless tanks) with 90lbs live sand and 75lbs live rock. I also have a Reef Octopus BH2000 skimmer (rated to 125g) and a 10g quarantine tank. I do intend to add coral to the tank, slowly; probably start with zoas until I build confidence. So here is the list of fish I like the best - I know I cannot have them all, so any advice on the best combination and order of purchase would be greatly appreciated! Also, I presume I should have the fish all settled in before adding coral - true?
One Spot Foxface
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Ocellaris Clowns (2)
Yellowtail Damsel (5?)
Green Chromis (5?)
Firefish (3?)
Pajama Cardinal (3?)
Royal Gramma Basslet
Leopard Wrasse
Green Clown Goby
A Watchman Goby/Pistol shrimp combo
Also feel free to tell me if any of those are just a terrible idea! I'm just starting though so if this is a really screwed up list be gentle .

 

[snorvich]

Hi guys,
Thanks in advance for the help! I am just beginning to make the switch from freshwater, and currently have a tank cycling so would like to start narrowing down my purchase list. I have a 75g sumpless (not ideal, I know, but I am working with my brother-in-law who has a good bit of experience in sumpless tanks) with 90lbs live sand and 75lbs live rock. I also have a Reef Octopus BH2000 skimmer (rated to 125g) and a 10g quarantine tank. I do intend to add coral to the tank, slowly; probably start with zoas until I build confidence. So here is the list of fish I like the best - I know I cannot have them all, so any advice on the best combination and order of purchase would be greatly appreciated! Also, I presume I should have the fish all settled in before adding coral - true?
One Spot Foxface pick this or the kole tang
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Ocellaris Clowns (2)
Yellowtail Damsel (5?) aggressive, will preclude most tank mates; avoid unless these will be the focus of the tank
Green Chromis (5?) will become one over time
Firefish (3?) maximum one, introduce early
Pajama Cardinal (3?)
Royal Gramma Basslet
Leopard Wrasse expert level fish requiring a mature tank so not recommended; also requires fine grain sand
Green Clown Goby
A Watchman Goby/Pistol shrimp combo
Also feel free to tell me if any of those are just a terrible idea! I'm just starting though so if this is a really screwed up list be gentle .

clearly you will have to reduce the number, so some suggestions above may help. And by the way, this thread is only answered by Reef Central Staff.

 

[Royalturtle]

Thank you! I was looking for a way to narrow the list, and that helped quite a bit.

 

[spiraling]

Thank you sooo much for offering advice like this!

34 gallon

2 ocellaris clowns
1 green chromis
1 pajama cardinal
1 yellow watchman goby / pistol shrimp pair (how deep of sand do they need ?)

please advise stocking order too.

 

[snorvich]

Thank you sooo much for offering advice like this!

34 gallon

2 ocellaris clowns
1 green chromis last
1 pajama cardinal
1 yellow watchman goby / pistol shrimp pair (how deep of sand do they need ?) 1-2 inches

please advise stocking order too.

this should be fine

 

[Mg4life0331]

55 gallon DT. Hob skimmer and refuge. 2 inches of sand in DT and 4 in the fuge with pods and chaeto. A couple of soft corals and zoas. Tbd on capability

1 ocellaris clown
1 spotted cardinal
1 green mandarin
1 Randall's pistol shrimp
1 Tiger Watchman Goby

Around 20 assorted snails.

Thanks again, Snorvich. I changed my last inquiry with the addition of the shrimp/goby symbiosis. I've read stories about the pistol shrimp and value your imput on aggressiveness. Once again, going for a completely passive tank with as much diversity as I can.
I'm not sure if you post on shrimp compatibility or not. If not, would writing an essay extolling your virtues persuade you?

 

[snorvich]

55 gallon DT. Hob skimmer and refuge. 2 inches of sand in DT and 4 in the fuge with pods and chaeto. A couple of soft corals and zoas. Tbd on capability

1 ocellaris clown
1 spotted cardinal
1 green mandarin
1 Randall's pistol shrimp
1 Tiger Watchman Goby

Once the refugium has matured, you should be fine.

Around 20 assorted snails.

Thanks again, Snorvich. I changed my last inquiry with the addition of the shrimp/goby symbiosis. I've read stories about the pistol shrimp and value your imput on aggressiveness. Once again, going for a completely passive tank with as much diversity as I can.
I'm not sure if you post on shrimp compatibility or not. If not, would writing an essay extolling your virtues persuade you?

Goby/pistol shrimp combinations do not have a problem with pistol shrimp aggressiveness because the pistol shrimp are blind. However, non-symbiotic pistol shrimp (e.g. alpheus soror) can be aggressive in a small tank, primarily towards shrimp/inverts; I do keep a pair in my 8 foot kitchen tank without problem. Alpheus Randall, the one you plan to stock, will not be a problem.

 

[Palu]

Hi My setup is:
50 gallon 1 month old tank
1 1/2 inches sand bed
50 lb dry rock
10 lb live rock from 10 gallon previous tank
Hob skimmer
Led lights

Current fish one blue green chromis and one cinnamon clown

Intended fish:

Wanted other chromis but read a post about only one chromis in a tank, is this true?
One Orchid dottyback
One Clown goby, yellow
One Clown goby, green
Two Firefish purple
Some Nassarius Snails (have two already but are very small)

How many and which of these intended fish could I have? In which order should I stock?

Thank you for your advice

 

[oseymour]

New Tank

New Tank

I have a 37 gallon tank

A lot of live rock, maybe 40 to 50lbs
Live sand averaging about 1.5 inches around the tank
Just added a 12 gallon sump, right now its the berlin method but I want to convert and add a small refugium
AquaC Urchin Protein Skimmer
Heater
AquaIllumination Hydra with Director Module

I have 2 oscellaris clowns
I banded goby
1 sixline wrasse

A couple Polyps and Mushrooms

What would be my next option for fish? I'm not concerned about fish that would get big in a few years and I would happily upgrade my tank.

 

[snorvich]

Hi My setup is:
50 gallon 1 month old tank
1 1/2 inches sand bed
50 lb dry rock
10 lb live rock from 10 gallon previous tank
Hob skimmer
Led lights

Current fish one blue green chromis and one cinnamon clown

Intended fish:

Wanted other chromis but read a post about only one chromis in a tank, is this true? in the long run groups of chromis will be reduced to one because the dominant one will kill the rest
One Orchid dottyback
One Clown goby, yellow in a smallish tank only one clown goby
One Clown goby, green
Two Firefish purple unless a bonded pair, only one firefish will be long term stable; introduce early
Some Nassarius Snails (have two already but are very small)

How many and which of these intended fish could I have? In which order should I stock?

Thank you for your advice