Stocking list help and ideas

[Vadafallon]

I have a 60 gallon rimless cube with two clowns (that are complete jerks). I cannot keep them due to them going for anything i put in the tank. So with that being said i have two cleaner shrimp and that's it. I am going to restock my tank and need some help choosing something that will mesh well. I have two Bangai Cardinals that live in a small tank and will be moved to the main tank and a pair of black and white clowns i will get from my neighbor and put in last. So with that being said here are my ideas and general jist of what i am looking at. Need some help picking and choosing. (Also i would prefer to not run with a lid and i know from experience some of these little dudes like to jump.

On with the list.

Fairy Wrasse
Sometype of blenny - Scooter/starry/sailfin
A goby (maybe one that does not jump)
Maybe a dragonet
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Maybe a damsel of some sort
Chalk Basslet
Pistol Shrimp
Chromis - not sure what kind

Any help appreciated.

 

[RayL]

Fairy wrasse-will jump
blenny-probably will consider jumping, and scooter blenny is actually a dragonet, which is the same as a mandarin.
goby-I am not sure of what goby wont jump, their might be some, but not that I know
dragonet- after the tank is well established (atleast a year) you should be fine with one mandarin or scooter
Firefish-Great fish but will jump
royal gramma-Good choice
damsel-wont jump, but is very aggressive
Chalk bass-Good choice
chormis-wont jump, from me experience not overly aggressive but some people have had different experiences

 

[Vadafallon]

My tank is over 4 years old. Moved it to a new tank about a year ago. It's pretty seasoned as far as the live rock is concerned.

I would not mind jumpers but that kind of defeats the point of a rimless tank lol. Any other suggestions?

 

[RayL]

Dwarf angel
cardinals
toby puffer

these are not jumpers

 

[Vadafallon]

I have two cardinals already that are a pair and will go in there as soon as i get the clowns out. I will check out the puffer. I use to have a valentine Puffer. Was thinking about getting one again. Angel might be cool.

 

[Vadafallon]

Oh wait i forgot i have shrimp. Puffer is a no go.

 

[RayL]

I think your best bet might be to put a cover on and not limit yourself to certain fish

 

[Vadafallon]

Yeah that is kinda what i am thinking.

 

[DopeCantWin]

Fairy wrasse-will jump
blenny-probably will consider jumping, and scooter blenny is actually a dragonet, which is the same as a mandarin.
goby-I am not sure of what goby wont jump, their might be some, but not that I know
dragonet- after the tank is well established (atleast a year) you should be fine with one mandarin or scooter
Firefish-Great fish but will jump
royal gramma-Good choice
damsel-wont jump, but is very aggressive
Chalk bass-Good choice
chormis-wont jump, from me experience not overly aggressive but some people have had different experiences

Great explanations. I have only one change, Chromis will jump.

 

[Vadafallon]

Ok, jumping aside. Do people generally put a top on for a while till the fish are acclimated and use to the tank and then take it off?

 

[DopeCantWin]

Ok, jumping aside. Do people generally put a top on for a while till the fish are acclimated and use to the tank and then take it off?

Na a fish can jump at any point.

 

[Marshall O]

Na a fish can jump at any point.

Yup. I have heard of people having fish for years before they jump; other times it is the first day. I always recommend fully covering each tank. Clowns have been known to jump from time to time too. Just not worth the risk IMO.

 

[Vadafallon]

So i have a netted hood made for my tank but does anyone use like a glass or plexi glass type hood for a rimless tank?

 

[Vadafallon]

I have been thinking. Anyone done a glass top or plexi glass top for a rimless tank? I was thinking drill holes in the top of the glass and then sit it right on top. Plexi glass most likely. Or something that would sit right in flush with the top of the tank.