PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Re my comment about the small size of the fish - I understand it's the behavior for their lifestyle - I mean, who wouldn't want to provide one's fish with a great unstressed lifestyle, wireless flatscreen, dolby noise reduction, the finest in gourmet food -- ;-) what I was getting at is that the collective consumption of all the fish is still not gigantic so I have a fighting chance of maintaining excellent water quality, and adding a mixture of soft, lps and sps corals along the way.

While bioload is relevant, fish behavior and their ecological niche trumps everything. Since this is not a discussion thread, I won't go into those issues further.

 

[radksa]

Well, I had grand plans for a larger, longer tank, but it seems my plans fell through. Fortunately I have a 150 gallon cube, so that seems to be the direction I am going for my reef upgrade, and I may keep my 90 gallon as a FOWLR. I have a few questions:

1. The 150 gallon cube is 36x36x27. Could I keep a group of Carberryi anthias work, as long as the aquascaping allows for them to take advantage of the longer diagonal length (over 4 feet)? If anthias just dont work due to the size constraints of the tank, what about a mixture of smaller flasher and fairy wrasses?

2. I love dwarf angels and have never been able to keep them because of my corals. If introduced all at the same time, how many dwarf angels could I keep in the 90 gallon tank. Species I am interested in: coral beauty, flame angel, eibli angel, cherub angel, golden angel.

Just trying to flesh out plans for tanks I actually have now. Thanks again for your help,

Scott

 

[snorvich]

Well, I had grand plans for a larger, longer tank, but it seems my plans fell through. Fortunately I have a 150 gallon cube, so that seems to be the direction I am going for my reef upgrade, and I may keep my 90 gallon as a FOWLR. I have a few questions:

1. The 150 gallon cube is 36x36x27. Could I keep a group of Carberryi anthias work, as long as the aquascaping allows for them to take advantage of the longer diagonal length (over 4 feet)? If anthias just dont work due to the size constraints of the tank, what about a mixture of smaller flasher and fairy wrasses? The variable is dependent on number. If you get a large enough group where you have more than one male, the social behavior of more than one male herding his females may constrain this with your current tank length. It still may work, I am just less certain. Flasher and fairy wrasses would require a secure top with 1/4 inch mesh. However, tank length is far less important with them.

2. I love dwarf angels and have never been able to keep them because of my corals. If introduced all at the same time, how many dwarf angels could I keep in the 90 gallon tank. Species I am interested in: coral beauty, flame angel, eibli angel, cherub angel, golden angel. still not coral safe, but once the tank is mature (they need to graze), three for sure would work

Just trying to flesh out plans for tanks I actually have now. Thanks again for your help,

Scott

always a pleasure. Sorry for the lack of certainty on the first question. The social interaction is fairly well defined but the size of the group will dictate that.

 

[JoelA7]

While bioload is relevant, fish behavior and their ecological niche trumps everything. Since this is not a discussion thread, I won't go into those issues further.

Thanks Steve.

 

[Amphiprotic]

Fish:
1 Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
3 Kaudern's Cardinal - Tank-Bred (Pterapogon kauderni) [If 3 is too much I'm ok with 1 or 2] only tank bred male plus female will work
1 Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)
1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) [I will figure something out about the jumping, probably cut some egg crate and place it on top. I was reluctant at first because I didn't want it to be an eye sore.]

egg crate will not keep them in; you need 1/4 mesh in a frame (BRS, Lowes, etc)

I'm assuming you mean this? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-1-4-netting.html

Also, do I have room for more fish or is that pretty much it for a 55?

Thanks.

 

[snorvich]

I'm assuming you mean this? http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/diy-aquarium-screen-top-kits-1-4-netting.html yes

Also, do I have room for more fish or is that pretty much it for a 55? you have room for one or two peaceful, small fish

Thanks.

 

[JerryD]

New tank stocking

New tank stocking

90 gallon tank. Looking to have fish and eventually add some soft corals. Considering yellow tank or dwarf angel fish. Also like chromis, clownfish, foxface. Appreciate any advice on good beginner stocking list including cleaning crew. Thank you!

 

[Amphiprotic]

you have room for one or two peaceful, small fish

any examples? I'm trying to think of an easy to care for one. The smaller gobies I'm reading rest on branched SPS, I only have a tiny stylophora.

maybe a Striped Dottyback, Tank-Bred (Pseudochromis sankeyi)? so new list is:

Fish:
1 Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1 Kaudern's Cardinal - Tank-Bred (Pterapogon kauderni)
1 Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)
1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri)
1 Striped Dottyback, Tank-Bred (Pseudochromis sankeyi)

Keep in mind I made it just 1 cardinal.

 

[Amoo]

75 Gal with 20 Gal Sump, DSB ~75lbs of Rock

The whole purpose behind the tank is the clowns and anemone's so anything else on the list that could cause problems is definitely a no go for me.

Cleaner Crew:
1 Scarlet Reef Hermit - Paguristes cadenati
1 Electric Blue Hermit - Calcinus elegans
2 Peppermint Shrimp - Lysmata wardemanni complex
2 Porcelain Crab - Petrolisthes galathinus
4 Chestnut Turbo Snail - Turbo Castanea
10 Nassarius Snail - Nassarius sp.

Fish:
2 True Percula Clownfish - Amphirion Percula
1 Bicolor Blenny - Ecsenias Bicolor
2 Purple Firefish - Nemateleotris Decora
1 Green Clown Goby - Gobiodan atrangulatus
2 Green Mandarin - Synchiroporus Splendidas
1 White Bandid Possum Wrasse - Wetmorella albofasciata
2 Kaudern's Cardinal - Pterapogon kauderni

Corals:
Orange/Green Colony Polyp - Zoanthus sp.
Trumpet Coral - Caulastrea carvata
Red Candy Cap Coral - Montipora capricornis
Green Flourescent Mushroom - Actinodiscus sp.

Anemones:
RBTA - Entacmea quadricolor
Haddon's Carpet - Stichodactyla haddoni

 

[snorvich]

90 gallon tank. Looking to have fish and eventually add some soft corals. Considering yellow tank or dwarf angel fish. Also like chromis, clownfish, foxface. Appreciate any advice on good beginner stocking list including cleaning crew. Thank you!

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that I want you to develop research skills. I am always happy to analyze stocking lists for compatibility, however.

 

[snorvich]

any examples? I'm trying to think of an easy to care for one. The smaller gobies I'm reading rest on branched SPS, I only have a tiny stylophora.

maybe a Striped Dottyback, Tank-Bred (Pseudochromis sankeyi)? so new list is:

Fish:
1 Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1 Kaudern's Cardinal - Tank-Bred (Pterapogon kauderni)
1 Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)
1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri)
1 Striped Dottyback, Tank-Bred (Pseudochromis sankeyi)

Keep in mind I made it just 1 cardinal.

No dottybacks, sorry.

 

[snorvich]

75 Gal with 20 Gal Sump, DSB ~75lbs of Rock

The whole purpose behind the tank is the clowns and anemone's so anything else on the list that could cause problems is definitely a no go for me.

Cleaner Crew:
1 Scarlet Reef Hermit - Paguristes cadenati
1 Electric Blue Hermit - Calcinus elegans
2 Peppermint Shrimp - Lysmata wardemanni complex
2 Porcelain Crab - Petrolisthes galathinus
4 Chestnut Turbo Snail - Turbo Castanea
10 Nassarius Snail - Nassarius sp.

Fish:
2 True Percula Clownfish - Amphirion Percula
1 Bicolor Blenny - Ecsenias Bicolor
2 Purple Firefish - Nemateleotris Decora only one will survive long term
1 Green Clown Goby - Gobiodan atrangulatus
2 Green Mandarin - Synchiroporus Splendidas not with a carpet anemone, and only one in this sized tank after it is mature
1 White Bandid Possum Wrasse - Wetmorella albofasciata
2 Kaudern's Cardinal - Pterapogon kauderni tank raised, male plus female

Corals:
Orange/Green Colony Polyp - Zoanthus sp.
Trumpet Coral - Caulastrea carvata
Red Candy Cap Coral - Montipora capricornis
Green Flourescent Mushroom - Actinodiscus sp.

Anemones:
RBTA - Entacmea quadricolor
Haddon's Carpet - Stichodactyla haddoni they eat fish

 

[Amoo]

Thanks Steve. I have no issue ditching the Madarin. That said, aftger doing some further research based on your feedback I think the Carpet will be above my skill level and budget pain tolerance due to a hungry Nem.

Will a purple firefish fight with any other dartfish or just their specific kind? ie can I add a Ptereleotris evides with a Nemateleotris Decora?

Proposed changes:

Remove Haddon's Carpet
Change Green Mandarin to 1
Remove one Purple Firefish
Add 1 Ptereleotris evides

or look for mated firefish pair.

 

[snorvich]

Thanks Steve. I have no issue ditching the Madarin. That said, aftger doing some further research based on your feedback I think the Carpet will be above my skill level and budget pain tolerance due to a hungry Nem. wise decision

Will a purple firefish fight with any other dartfish or just their specific kind? ie can I add a Ptereleotris evides with a Nemateleotris Decora? it is an issue of intimidation. Firefish are easily intimidated and similars over the long run will intimidate.

Proposed changes:

Remove Haddon's Carpet
Change Green Mandarin to 1
Remove one Purple Firefish
Add 1 Ptereleotris evides fine

or look for mated firefish pair. that will work, but difficult to find. Be careful of LFS that claim to have them, they are likely not.

 

[MrsFoxface]

We have a 90 mixed reef with 60+ lbs of live rock, 4" sand bed 40 sump with fuge approximately 2 months old.
Fish include:
2 O. Clownfish
1 one spot foxface
1 diamond goby
1 yellow watchman goby
1 chalk bass
1 solar fairy wrasse
Soon to be added fish:
1 two spot bristletooth
1 Flame dwarf angel
1 Green mandarin (when pod population is stable and suitable)

 

[Amoo]

Thank you Sir. Knowing my fish SHOULD live happily together and not tear apart the aqua scape, prior to purchase is a great resource to have. Keep up the good work man!

 

[snorvich]

We have a 90 mixed reef with 60+ lbs of live rock, 4" sand bed 40 sump with fuge approximately 2 months old.
Fish include:
2 O. Clownfish
1 one spot foxface
1 diamond goby
1 yellow watchman goby
1 chalk bass
1 solar fairy wrasse
Soon to be added fish:
1 two spot bristletooth
1 Flame dwarf angel
1 Green mandarin (when pod population is stable and suitable)
when the tank is 9 months mature

 

[MrsFoxface]

Ok thank you! We were told to wait 6-12 months for Mandarin. I am just double checking our info.

 

[snorvich]

Ok thank you! We were told to wait 6-12 months for Mandarin. I am just double checking our info.

No problem.

 

[rldcpa]

I have 2 yellow, Desjardins, ebbli tangs, wrasse, midas blenny, chromis, clam with a mixed reef tank with reef safe shrimp, hermit crabs and various types of corals.

I want to add 2 small/medium paired Maroon Clowns and bubble tip anemone.

I have read that they can be aggressive but not always.