Review my stocking plan please!

[neiltus]

Getting ready to start stocking my 72g DT (info see thread in sig). All fish will be QT'ed via a Formalin Dip (unless they look ultra stressed), followed by TTM then 6 weeks in an observation tank.

The tank currently has about 75# of TBS rock, there are countless emerald and porcelain crabs up to a dime, one 2-2.5" pistol shrimp, and a very small mantis shrimp. Since the brief cycle I have added a small CUC consisting of 5 turbo, 5 margarita and 2 fighting conchs, I have also added a peppermint shrimp and a cleaner shrimp.

Tank has a lot of skimmer and substrate is that arag alive special grade. I have not decided on corals yet, prob do a mix of some stuff, not too overcrowded.

I am curious about both the order of stocking and the overall load on the tank.

Fish:
QT this pair together
1. Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse or Lineatus Fairy Wrasse or other fairy Wrasse.
2. Yellow Prawn Goby

3. Helfrichi Firefish

4. A pair of clowns possibly true perc if I can locate and an anemone (not QT the anemone).

5. Flameback Angel

6. Kole Tang or White Tail Bristletooth Tang

I would like a second dwarf angel, but I realize a pair of dwarf angels might not be the smartest idea.

Your comments and time are appreciated.

 

[vikinglord13]

Your stocking list looks fine, it's not too many fish. I've seen tanks of similar size stocked much more heavily (though there was adequate filtration for the heavier stocking).

I agree having more than 1 angelfish wouldn't be a wise decision since most websites typically recommend a 70G tank for 1 fish. This is especially more prudent given you will have a tang as well.

 

[scooter31707]

Only 1 dwarf angel in that tank.

 

[neiltus]

Got it on 2 of the dwarf angels.

What are thoughts on a wrasse pair- not 'paired', but two different 'peaceful' fairy types.

I am on the fence on the tang as well. Wife likes them...but in my past life they were a PITA.

 

[Reeferz412]

Koles can be a little aggressive but I dont think it will be a problem... You can always go with a scopas but its the same deal.

 

[anthonys51]

anyone going to state the obvious here, that the mantis shrimp is going to eat everything in that tank. if not today then one day in the future

 

[neiltus]

anyone going to state the obvious here, that the mantis shrimp is going to eat everything in that tank. if not today then one day in the future

I am pretty sure he will break all 5 planes of glass first with some awesome ninja moves.

 

[anthonys51]

Then why is it in the tank?


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[neiltus]

Then why is it in the tank?


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He pays his taxes and rent. And he is small.

Saw a pretty decent gorilla crab last night. During my water change today pulled out the rock with his hidey hole. Saw a claw holding the shrimp go deeper in the hole. Wife held rock while I took the sawzall to it. Viola. Gone. Got a couple nice flat plugs to grow something on.