Purple Pseudochromis, Ocellaris Clownfish...and a ?

[jml1149]

Hi all-


Looking for suggestions to finish stocking a 29g reef tank. Tank has been running since October, the Purple Pseudo was QT'd and added in November, the Clown is in QT now with appx. 2 weeks left to go.

Tank Specs:

29G Aqueon Tank
2 x Hydor Koralia 420 Powerheads
1 x Hydor Slim Skim Nano
30 lbs BRS Macro Rock
1 x Aquaclear 50 running carbon and RowaPhos
Lighting: 6500k CFL for now.
20 lbs "Live" sand

Current Occupants:

1 x Purple Pseudochromis
1 x Ocellaris Clownfish (In QT)
3 x Red Leg Hermits
3 x Blue Leg Hermits
4 x Nass. Snails
4 x Turbo Snails

Eventually, I'm going to upgrade the lights and start with LPS, with no general desire for SPS at this time. So I'd like to plan the fish with that in mind.

The purple pseudochromis was my first fish and in hindsight, may have been a poor decision. But, I suppose it's better thriving in my tank than rotting in the Petco store we bought it from.

I'm thinking one more fish tops and done, but I'm not really even sure where to start.

Thank you for any help.


Jon

 

[jaybfresh]

With the purple psuedochromis already established in a smaller tank, you'll need to avoid any shy or timid fish. So that means, definitely don't get something like a firefish.

The clownfish should be able to hold his own but, you'll always run the risk of the pseudo bullying anything you add to the tank.

 

[jml1149]

Yeah, the six line looks as scary if not worse than the purple pseudochromis. The clown in QT is fairly large already, def not a juvenile, so I'm hoping she will be able to hold her own in the DT.

If I move the rockwork around some, might the help? No coral yet so it should be fairly easy. Maybe not a wholesale change but a couple of pieces? I'm already planning on replacing one of the larger rocks with a clay pot for the clown to host in, it's in the QT tank now and she loves it.

 

[Betta132]

What about a yellow watchman goby and a tiger pistol? The watchman will puff up at the pseudo, and the tiger will dig a burrow to keep the goby safe. One shot in the face from the pistol, and that pseudo should leave the goby alone.
Rearranging the rockwork should help a bit. Especially be sure to move the bully's house around so he'll be off balance.