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Hello everyone. I am likely going to go with some variant of a 50 gallon cube (24x24x20) with around a 15-20 gallon sump for about a 70 gallon total volume. Assuming I get an oversized skimmer and want to run an SPS dominant with some LPS (provided they can survive in a low nutrient setting), what would you all think of the following stocking list? Please keep in mind that unlike some other hobbyists who have already made up their mind and try to post this to justify their own actions incorrectly, this is fully subject to change, so please respond with your honest thoughts. Thank you to all, and once again this is not final.
- 2 Percula Clownfish (first (?))
Clownfish are cool, and I'm no exception to that belief haha. In this tank specifically, I'm probably going to risk it and throw in an RBTA after a few months have passed and wait for it to settle, then build around it. Is it a gamble? Sure, but I honestly think its worth it, as anemones are incredible creatures IMO. My question regarding these guys; say I hypothetically introduced them early on, but they later began to host an anemone and shortly after this I continue my stocking list (about 6-7 months after initial setup). Would they be aggressive towards the other fish on this list even with their own nem?
- 1 Blue Spot Jawfish (Third last, before Leopard)
This one I am on the edge about. I've heard success stories, and I've also heard that they are near impossible to keep. Jumping will be irrelevant, as I will make my full attempt to cover the entire top of the tank with clear mesh of some sort. I will have around a 2.5 to 3 inch sandbed, but if this is too little, can put crushed coral attached to the mouth of a PVC pipe and make a jawfish home as I've seen many here make. I would like to hear your thoughts on this.
- 1 Leopard Wrasse (Second last, before Flame)
When I had a biocube, I always wanted this fish. It simply looked incredible! Soon, I found out about how stressed they can be in shipping and how they wouldn't fit in that size tank anyway. I feel that a 50 gallon cube with a somewhat minimalistic aquascape should provide enough swimming room, as the smaller leopard wrasses I've seen have been quite cryptic and just like pecking at rocks. As mentioned earlier, the sandbed should not be a problem for this fish, my main concern is just getting it to eat, but it seems that if it is purchased healthy, fat, and from a reputable source (not many LFS near me that carry these difficult fish so I would probably order it from Liveaquaria DD), the chances of survival look pretty good.
- 1 Flame Angelfish (last)
I actually almost got this fish for my previous 30 gallon cube, but it was bought by someone else before I went back to get it. Looking back, it was probably the right decision, as not only did I have a nice selection of zoas in that tank which I admired, but the tank would have been quite small for this fish. Flame angelfish in general don't seem to be too difficult of a fish, as long as they are purchased from a reputable source that would not support cyanide fishing (seems common in this fish from the articles I've read in the past few weeks).
What do y'all think? Overall, I think that this stocking list would come under a medium bioload and shouldn't be too heavy. My main questions would be regarding compatibility and thriving potential, which I hope you all address. Thanks in advance guys.
- 2 Percula Clownfish (first (?))
Clownfish are cool, and I'm no exception to that belief haha. In this tank specifically, I'm probably going to risk it and throw in an RBTA after a few months have passed and wait for it to settle, then build around it. Is it a gamble? Sure, but I honestly think its worth it, as anemones are incredible creatures IMO. My question regarding these guys; say I hypothetically introduced them early on, but they later began to host an anemone and shortly after this I continue my stocking list (about 6-7 months after initial setup). Would they be aggressive towards the other fish on this list even with their own nem?
- 1 Blue Spot Jawfish (Third last, before Leopard)
This one I am on the edge about. I've heard success stories, and I've also heard that they are near impossible to keep. Jumping will be irrelevant, as I will make my full attempt to cover the entire top of the tank with clear mesh of some sort. I will have around a 2.5 to 3 inch sandbed, but if this is too little, can put crushed coral attached to the mouth of a PVC pipe and make a jawfish home as I've seen many here make. I would like to hear your thoughts on this.
- 1 Leopard Wrasse (Second last, before Flame)
When I had a biocube, I always wanted this fish. It simply looked incredible! Soon, I found out about how stressed they can be in shipping and how they wouldn't fit in that size tank anyway. I feel that a 50 gallon cube with a somewhat minimalistic aquascape should provide enough swimming room, as the smaller leopard wrasses I've seen have been quite cryptic and just like pecking at rocks. As mentioned earlier, the sandbed should not be a problem for this fish, my main concern is just getting it to eat, but it seems that if it is purchased healthy, fat, and from a reputable source (not many LFS near me that carry these difficult fish so I would probably order it from Liveaquaria DD), the chances of survival look pretty good.
- 1 Flame Angelfish (last)
I actually almost got this fish for my previous 30 gallon cube, but it was bought by someone else before I went back to get it. Looking back, it was probably the right decision, as not only did I have a nice selection of zoas in that tank which I admired, but the tank would have been quite small for this fish. Flame angelfish in general don't seem to be too difficult of a fish, as long as they are purchased from a reputable source that would not support cyanide fishing (seems common in this fish from the articles I've read in the past few weeks).
What do y'all think? Overall, I think that this stocking list would come under a medium bioload and shouldn't be too heavy. My main questions would be regarding compatibility and thriving potential, which I hope you all address. Thanks in advance guys.
