PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[sbash]

I have a 65 gallon reef tank. I have a few fish as noted below, however it looks like my local availability is a bit limited in combination with the forever and ongoing research, so I am adapting my plans

I Currently have:
Ocellaris/Percula Clownfish (Pair)
One Bangaii Cardinal
Two Dalmatian Mollies

Looking to add a few more single fish:
Manderin Dragonet (several months down of course)
Flasher Wrasse
Firefish
Cherub Angel or Bi-Colour
Blue/Green Chromis

Does that seem alright?

Thanks in advance!

 

[snorvich]

I have a 65 gallon reef tank. I have a few fish as noted below, however it looks like my local availability is a bit limited in combination with the forever and ongoing research, so I am adapting my plans

I Currently have:
Ocellaris/Percula Clownfish (Pair)
One Bangaii Cardinal
Two Dalmatian Mollies

Looking to add a few more single fish:
Manderin Dragonet (several months down of course) Would really need a larger tank
Flasher Wrasse
Firefish
Cherub Angel very aggressive or Bi-Colour
Blue/Green Chromis

Does that seem alright? fine except as annotated

Thanks in advance!

 

[rt67ghy]

Yes. However the trigger and the lionfish will not mix well. In any case, I do not provide analysis of aggressive fish community tanks. Sorry. We do have a forum for those type tanks, however, it can be found here.

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Thanks snorvich. I appreciate it and thanks for the link.

 

[sbash]

Great thanks! I enjoy reading this thread, I have learned a lot

 

[snorvich]

Great thanks! I enjoy reading this thread, I have learned a lot

Come back any time with marine fish compatibility questions!

 

[snorvich]

Sorry my bad Steve, I know your a busy man!!

56 gallon
40gallon sump
49#'s dry rock
12#'s live rock
About a two in sand bed

2 oc clowns
1 diamondback goby w/pistal shrimp
1 multi color lubbocks fairy wrasse or carpenters flasher wrasse
1 blue green chromis
1 royal gramma basslet

So I know I have the royal in there but could I add.

another basslet and a blenny to this or is that to much

In your sized tank, (and in most moderate sized tanks) two basslets will not get along; while each will protect a small territory, tank size will not allow them to coexist peacefully. Depending on species, a blenny could work. All blennies are not equal

 

[pelu]

A multicolor angelfish (or any dwarf angel) requires a larger tank; in a small tank a basslet may intimidate the firefish

Thank you for your insight.

In the same tank (30g long) would a gold assessor basslet intimidate a helfrichi firefish? I've read that they're more peaceful than the black cap I initially wanted, so I'm curious. :hmm2:

 

[snorvich]

Thank you for your insight.

In the same tank (30g long) would a gold assessor basslet intimidate a helfrichi firefish? I've read that they're more peaceful than the black cap I initially wanted, so I'm curious. :hmm2:

They are more peaceful. But I would be nervous with any basslet and a helfrichi firefish especially in a 30 gallon tank.

 

[pelu]

They are more peaceful. But I would be nervous with any basslet and a helfrichi firefish especially in a 30 gallon tank.

Alright! Thank you again.

 

[Tiki God]

Hey Steve! I am setting up a 40 breeder, and I was thinking something like this:

-2 or 3 Chalk Basslets

-A pair of oscellaris clowns

-A yellow clown goby

-Either peppermint shrimp or coral banded shrimp (not sure if you deal with inverts or not)

If this list is ok, could I add a bangaii cardinal safely?

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My equipment on the tank is as follows:

-40 lbs of rock

-Eheim Professional Canister running GFO (instead of the normal media)

-Del Ray Protein Skimmer (Rated for 100 gallons I believe. Very old school skimmer however. But it gets the job done! :thumbsup: )

-Possibly a Topfin 10 filter

EDIT: I have no sump on this tank. But the canister adds about a gallon and a half of water.

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Is that a good list?

Thanks for the help!

 

[snorvich]

Hey Steve! I am setting up a 40 breeder, and I was thinking something like this:

-2 or 3 Chalk Basslets must be added concurrently

-A pair of oscellaris clowns

-A yellow clown goby I am a bit leery of such a small fish with any basslet

-Either peppermint shrimp or coral banded shrimp (not sure if you deal with inverts or not) coral banded shrimp can take fish when larger/mature

If this list is ok, could I add a bangaii cardinal safely? yes, tank bred only

-- stocking list is fine subject to annotations

My equipment on the tank is as follows: I never analyze equipment in this thread except to insure it is adequate for the stocking plan

-40 lbs of rock

-Eheim Professional Canister running GFO (instead of the normal media)

-Del Ray Protein Skimmer (Rated for 100 gallons I believe. Very old school skimmer however. But it gets the job done! :thumbsup: )

-Possibly a Topfin 10 filter

EDIT: I have no sump on this tank. But the canister adds about a gallon and a half of water.

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Is that a good list?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Tiki God]

Sweet, I'll check and see the compatibility of the basslets and the goby.

And for shrimp I think I'll go with the pep's.

Is that about it for this size tank? I'm somewhat new to SW.

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That's the reason I mentioned the equipment Just in case it wasn't adequate for what I'd like to keep.

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Thanks for the response! It helps a lot.

 

[Tiki God]

Ok, just looked at the chalk and clown goby's, it appears that they have a poisonous mucus coat (the goby) that deters most fish. Since they aren't too expensive, I think I will try getting one. Thanks again for the help!

 

[m0nkie]

Do you think I can get away with 2 Antennata Lionfish in a 60 gallon square tank?

There's a great deal for a 60gal setup.. I'd love to own some lion fish on the side

Thanks!

 

[snorvich]

Do you think I can get away with 2 Antennata Lionfish in a 60 gallon square tank?

There's a great deal for a 60gal setup.. I'd love to own some lion fish on the side

Thanks!

Sorry, I do not provide analysis of aggressive fish tanks. Our aggressive fish forum would be the place to ask.

 

[skimeister56]

While I am currently without a tank, this thread is almost a daily read for me. So much information. You often talk about ecological niches, is there a book you are aware of that characterizes the niches for different fish. Hopefully this is not too off topic for you, know you are very busy.

 

[snorvich]

While I am currently without a tank, this thread is almost a daily read for me. So much information. You often talk about ecological niches, is there a book you are aware of that characterizes the niches for different fish. Hopefully this is not too off topic for you, know you are very busy.

While its a bit dated, Scott W. Michael has a pretty good book series; his recommended tank sizes are skimpy, however. My knowledge of fish behavior comes from decades doing this as an aquarist but more relevantly, a lot of time under water diving, photographing, and observing. Seeing the behavior of fish in their natural environment gives a good idea of what they need in an aquarium. What I do in this thread is figure out which ecological niche, what territory the fish will defend, and which fish need to be boss. Then analyze whether the fish's requirements match the tank being provided. I wish there was a reference I could refer folks to, but if there is, I am not aware of one.

 

[carpio1991]

Hey guys! Quick question before i post my info. I added live rock about a week ago and there were 4 hitch hikers. 2 being turbo snails and 2 being emerald crabs. So seeing that I added live rock and a small bio with the live stock, I haven't noticed any spikes of anything at all. All I'm ever catching in my tests are every time I barely have 20ppm in nitrates. I caught a tiny tiny piece of ammonia like the 2nd day after I added the rock but that was gone by the morning and that's when the nitrates popped up. Does this mean my cycle is ready? And if it is, should I perform that first water change?

Ok so onto the fun stuff! I have a 55 gallon tank with about 60 pounds(if not more) of live rock. I have a very bad seaclone 100 skimmer. I think it works fine but everyone else on this forum seems to swear by it otherwise. I have a HOB filter which I run at night time. I have two maxi jets on circulation mode. And about 3 inches of live sand. I want a nice relaxing tank honestly. The only fish I've thought about adding is a hippo tang (I know bad on me). Reason being, I think they're beautiful and my LFS said they will buy hippos they sell to customers back when they outgrow their tank. I decided I won't do this though for respect to the fish. So any ideas what I should add? My college professor said once I'm established and have older water, hell cut me off a few frags. So I plan on adding corals in the future.

 

[snorvich]

Hey guys! Quick question before i post my info. I added live rock about a week ago and there were 4 hitch hikers. 2 being turbo snails and 2 being emerald crabs. So seeing that I added live rock and a small bio with the live stock, I haven't noticed any spikes of anything at all. All I'm ever catching in my tests are every time I barely have 20ppm in nitrates. I caught a tiny tiny piece of ammonia like the 2nd day after I added the rock but that was gone by the morning and that's when the nitrates popped up. Does this mean my cycle is ready? And if it is, should I perform that first water change?

Ok so onto the fun stuff! I have a 55 gallon tank with about 60 pounds(if not more) of live rock. I have a very bad seaclone 100 skimmer. I think it works fine but everyone else on this forum seems to swear by it otherwise. I have a HOB filter which I run at night time. I have two maxi jets on circulation mode. And about 3 inches of live sand. I want a nice relaxing tank honestly. The only fish I've thought about adding is a hippo tang (I know bad on me). Reason being, I think they're beautiful and my LFS said they will buy hippos they sell to customers back when they outgrow their tank. I decided I won't do this though for respect to the fish. So any ideas what I should add? My college professor said once I'm established and have older water, hell cut me off a few frags. So I plan on adding corals in the future.

I am very pleased you decided not to put a Hepatus tang in this sized tank. As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However I am always happy to analyze any stocking list provided stocking plan and tank size and maturity are supplied. If you want suggestions, post your own thread in Reef Fish.

 

[Tiki God]

Hey guys! Quick question before i post my info. I added live rock about a week ago and there were 4 hitch hikers. 2 being turbo snails and 2 being emerald crabs. So seeing that I added live rock and a small bio with the live stock, I haven't noticed any spikes of anything at all. All I'm ever catching in my tests are every time I barely have 20ppm in nitrates. I caught a tiny tiny piece of ammonia like the 2nd day after I added the rock but that was gone by the morning and that's when the nitrates popped up. Does this mean my cycle is ready? And if it is, should I perform that first water change?

You need to spike ammonia first, try adding a piece of uncooked shrimp. Message me (or post elsewhere) if you have more questions, so we don't start a conversation on this thread :thumbsup: