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[joshky]

They are collect in the gulf of cortez and would do best in the 72-75F temperature range

(About the leopard wrasse) I have a good source for pods locally and will probably setup another smaller tank to harvest my own specifically. I can't upgrade tanks due to space, it's not about money. I've done a good bit of research and feel confident in my ability to keep this particular species if I manage to get a healthy specimen in. (my main concern was if the cardinalfish footprint was too much, I like to stick to 1" per 5 gallons and fully grown my fish wishlist is a bit more)

Did you mention if any of my possible fish will compete for pods? I'm assuming what you said was towards mixing basslets together.

Anyways thank you for the information.

 

[snorvich]

(About the leopard wrasse) I have a good source for pods locally and will probably setup another smaller tank to harvest my own specifically. I can't upgrade tanks due to space, it's not about money. I've done a good bit of research and feel confident in my ability to keep this particular species if I manage to get a healthy specimen in.

Yes, that is part one of the problem. Many come in with worms as well so Prazipro is a must. Depending on source, mouth damage can be an issue (they go into the sand so transorting with no sand can cause issues)

(my main concern was if the cardinalfish footprint was too much, I like to stick to 1" per 5 gallons and fully grown my fish wishlist is a bit more)

Did you mention if any of my possible fish will compete for pods? I'm assuming what you said was towards mixing basslets together.

I would have mentioned that if it were an issue

Anyways thank you for the information.

always a pleasure

 

[DolphinzFan]

My yellow tang has only been in the tank for about 2 weeks? Would it allow other tangs in that case?

And would the Chromis kill each other?

Thanks for your advise.

 

[joshyross70]

either wrasse would need a slightlky larger tank

Ok. How about a mcCoskers wrasses? The other question i have is if i would be ok with a pair of black snowflake clowns? Or is that pushing the limit of fish in my tank?

 

[steverransom]

stock list

stock list

Here goes:
75 gallon tank
no sump
protein skimmer
370gph canister filter with ehfisubstrate, coarse/fine filter pads, ceramic rings, carbon, and phosguard
2 koralia pumps one 750 gph one 1400 gph
eheim 300w heater
85 lbs live rock
60 lbs live sand
mexican turbo snails x10
hermits x30ish
peppermint shrimp
arrow crab
neccarrius snails x25 (pretty sure thats misspelled)

what im looking to get:

Flame angel
horseface blenny
kole tang
ocellaris clown
six line wrasse

 

[stealthspy589]

Why do Blue/Green Chromis become one over time. Do they kill each other off?

 

[snorvich]

My yellow tang has only been in the tank for about 2 weeks? Would it allow other tangs in that case?

And would the Chromis kill each other?

Thanks for your advise.

since I have done thousands of these, I cannot remember what any given person has in terms of stocking plan and tank size. In general, 2 weeks is probably not enough for it to establish itself, but I am guessing.

 

[snorvich]

Why do Blue/Green Chromis become one over time. Do they kill each other off?

Yes. As damsels, especially in shorter tanks, the dominant one kills off the less dominant ones over time.

 

[snorvich]

Ok. How about a mcCoskers wrasses? The other question i have is if i would be ok with a pair of black snowflake clowns? Or is that pushing the limit of fish in my tank?

since I have done thousands of these, I cannot remember what any given person has in terms of stocking plan and tank size.

 

[DolphinzFan]

since I have done thousands of these, I cannot remember what any given person has in terms of stocking plan and tank size. In general, 2 weeks is probably not enough for it to establish itself, but I am guessing.

Sorry I thought I had copied the info. Here were my plans.


Quote:
Originally Posted by DolphinzFan View Post
Tank is a 180 gal (72x24x24), with @200 lbs LR, 3" sand bed

Has 45 gal sump, and 40 gal refugium

Current fish:
Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish
Snowflake Clownfish
Royal Grumma
Yellow Tang an establsihed yellow tang is unlikely to allow another tang to be introduced, especially in a six foot tank
Yellow Belly Blue Hippo these get pretty mean once mature, especially in a six foot tank
Coral Beauty Angelfish

CUC:
Cleaner shrimp
Diamond Watchman Gobie
Lawnmower Blenny
Snails, and crabs


Wanting to add:
Rusty Angel
Blonda Naso Tang really needs a longer tank
Kole Tang an establsihed yellow tang is unlikely to allow another tang to be introduced, especially in a six foot tank
Saddleback Butterfly
5? Blue/Green Chromis (not sure how many) will become one over time
Blue spotted puffer not invert safe

CUC:
2nd Cleaner Shrimp
Bi-Color Blenny

Tank has Zoas, and mushrooms

 

[snorvich]

Sorry I thought I had copied the info. Here were my plans. Sorry, I simply can not keep track of them, especially on page changes


Quote:
Originally Posted by DolphinzFan View Post
Tank is a 180 gal (72x24x24), with @200 lbs LR, 3" sand bed

Has 45 gal sump, and 40 gal refugium

Current fish:
Black & White Ocellaris Clownfish
Snowflake Clownfish
Royal Grumma
Yellow Tang an established yellow tang is unlikely to allow another tang to be introduced, especially in a six foot tank
Yellow Belly Blue Hippo these get pretty mean once mature, especially in a six foot tank reef central's recommendation for this fish is an 8 foot tank as a minimum
Coral Beauty Angelfish

CUC:
Cleaner shrimp
Diamond Watchman Gobie
Lawnmower Blenny
Snails, and crabs


Wanting to add:
Rusty Angel
Blonda Naso Tang reef central's recommendation for this fish is an 8 foot tank as a minimum
Kole Tang an established yellow tang is unlikely to allow another tang to be introduced, especially in a six foot tank; but I cannot judge if the yellow is really established at this point
Saddleback Butterfly
5? Blue/Green Chromis (not sure how many) will become one over time
Blue spotted puffer not invert safe

CUC:
2nd Cleaner Shrimp
Bi-Color Blenny

Tank has Zoas, and mushrooms

 

[jenjen]

I have an established (5 years) 180g. I had a small fuge on the system for the first year, but removed it when we moved the tank 4 years ago. I recently (last month) put a small fuge (10-15 gal, sand / rock) back in, with hopes of being able to support a mandarin pair.

Current fish list:
Foxface
Yellow Tang
Kole Tang
Flame Angel
Clown Pair
Bi-colour Blenny
Bangaii Cardinal pair
Sixline Wrasse
YWG/Tiger Pistol pair

The guy I'm worried about is the Sixline Wrasse. I know they eat a ton of pods, but I do still see pods in my DT. With the addition of a small fuge, how long should I wait before adding a mandarin pair?

Thanks

 

[snorvich]

I have an established (5 years) 180g. I had a small fuge on the system for the first year, but removed it when we moved the tank 4 years ago. I recently (last month) put a small fuge (10-15 gal, sand / rock) back in, with hopes of being able to support a mandarin pair.

Current fish list:
Foxface
Yellow Tang
Kole Tang
Flame Angel
Clown Pair
Bi-colour Blenny
Bangaii Cardinal pair
Sixline Wrasse Your tank without this fish would easily support a mandarin pair; with this fish, you are unlikely to be successful and a sixline wrasse is going to be aggressive towards mandarins
YWG/Tiger Pistol pair

The guy I'm worried about is the Sixline Wrasse. I know they eat a ton of pods, but I do still see pods in my DT. With the addition of a small fuge, how long should I wait before adding a mandarin pair? mandarins eat constantly; while the vast majority of them also eat mysis, they do not compete well for supplied or natural food

Thanks

 

[jenjen]

Thanks for the quick reply!

I wouldn't ever want to put a fish at risk knowingly, so I guess I won't add my mandarin pair while I still have the Sixline in there. The guy is a trooper, he's been with me for nearly 7 years, through all the newbie mistakes, a tank upgrade and a move. He is actually really well behaved with my other fish but I know better than to push my luck.

Off to figure out what other fish to add instead, if any.

Thanks!

 

[steverransom]

Stock wish list

Stock wish list

Here goes:
75 gallon tank
no sump
protein skimmer
370gph canister filter with ehfisubstrate, coarse/fine filter pads, ceramic rings, carbon, and phosguard
2 koralia pumps one 750 gph one 1400 gph
eheim 300w heater
85 lbs live rock
60 lbs live sand
mexican turbo snails x10
hermits x30ish
peppermint shrimp
arrow crab
neccarrius snails x25 (pretty sure thats misspelled)

what im looking to get:

Flame angel
horseface blenny
kole tang
ocellaris clown
six line wrasse

 

[snorvich]

Here goes:
75 gallon tank
no sump
protein skimmer
370gph canister filter with ehfisubstrate, coarse/fine filter pads, ceramic rings, carbon, and phosguard
2 koralia pumps one 750 gph one 1400 gph
eheim 300w heater
85 lbs live rock
60 lbs live sand
mexican turbo snails x10
hermits x30ish snails and crabs do not work well together since crabs kill snails for their shells
peppermint shrimp
arrow crab not fish safe
neccarrius snails x25 (pretty sure that misspelled)

what im looking to get:

Flame angel
horseface blenny
kole tang
ocellaris clown
six line wrasse aggressive and may preclude other fish going forward

fine except as noted

 

[steverransom]

Order

Order

Could you suggest an order to add these to the tank?


Quote:
Originally Posted by steverransom View Post
Here goes:
75 gallon tank
no sump
protein skimmer
370gph canister filter with ehfisubstrate, coarse/fine filter pads, ceramic rings, carbon, and phosguard
2 koralia pumps one 750 gph one 1400 gph
eheim 300w heater
85 lbs live rock
60 lbs live sand
mexican turbo snails x10
hermits x30ish snails and crabs do not work well together since crabs kill snails for their shells
peppermint shrimp
arrow crab not fish safe
neccarrius snails x25 (pretty sure that misspelled)

what im looking to get:

Flame angel
horseface blenny
kole tang
ocellaris clown
six line wrasse aggressive and may preclude other fish going forward
fine except as noted


__________________
Warmest regards and best wishes,

~Steve~

Doing something the same way and expecting different results is irrational.

 

[snorvich]

Could you suggest an order to add these to the tank?

most aggressive last, most peaceful first


Quote:
Originally Posted by steverransom View Post
Here goes:
75 gallon tank
no sump
protein skimmer
370gph canister filter with ehfisubstrate, coarse/fine filter pads, ceramic rings, carbon, and phosguard
2 koralia pumps one 750 gph one 1400 gph
eheim 300w heater
85 lbs live rock
60 lbs live sand
mexican turbo snails x10
hermits x30ish snails and crabs do not work well together since crabs kill snails for their shells
peppermint shrimp
arrow crab not fish safe
neccarrius snails x25 (pretty sure that misspelled)

what im looking to get:

Flame angel
horseface blenny
kole tang
ocellaris clown
six line wrasse aggressive and may preclude other fish going forward
fine except as noted


__________________
Warmest regards and best wishes,

~Steve~

Doing something the same way and expecting different results is irrational.

 

[joshyross70]

Ok i have a 34 gallon reef. No fish in it right now.

1 helfrichi firefish ( currently in QT)
1 blue reef chromis
1 black snowflake clown
1 mcCoskers wrasses or a six line wrasses????

Could i get away with doing a pair of snowflake clowns instead of just one or would that push the limit of fish for my tank

 

[snorvich]

Ok i have a 34 gallon reef. No fish in it right now.

1 helfrichi firefish ( currently in QT)
1 blue reef chromis
1 black snowflake clown
1 mcCoskers wrasses or a six line wrasses????

Could i get away with doing a pair of snowflake clowns instead of just one or would that push the limit of fish for my tank

A pair of the clowns would be fine, but I would not do either wrasse; the sixline is too aggressive, and any flasher wrasse would be too active for this sized tank