Stocking order

[tljokerst]

Hello all, I just wanted to check and see what everyone thought about my stocking order.

I am thinking of stocking a 55 gallon with:

1 Purple Fire Fish
2 Pair of Ocellaris Clowns
3 Pair of Bangaii Cardinals
4 Yellow Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp pair
5 Flame/Coral beauty angel (haven't decided yet)

Does this stocking order seem to make sense to you? Is this too much for a 55 gallon? Could I add more? What are your general thoughts on this stocking? I'm just wanting some feedback on stocking my reef with fish.

 

[nereefpat]

I like the list and the order. Not too much for a 55, imo.

The angel is borderline for that size of a tank, but my opinion is that it's ok. Keep in mind that it may take a liking to your corals.

I would start with that list. If you are able to keep your parameters in check, look into a wrasse. A Halichoeres like a yellow would be a good addition.

 

[tljokerst]

Ohh, I haven't looked at that wrasse before. I like the bright coloration of it! What a beautiful fish.

 

[nereefpat]

Ohh, I haven't looked at that wrasse before. I like the bright coloration of it! What a beautiful fish.

it might be wise to actually consider it over the angel. it's up to you.

 

[BigBlueTang]

it might be wise to actually consider it over the angel. it's up to you.

I agree, and I would also add the clowns last, or before the angel if you get it. The clowns will become territorial if they bond and will be the most aggressive fish in the tank.


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[scooter31707]

discard my post. I notice the numbers were the order of stocking not how many fish. I feel so dumb!

 

[tljokerst]

discard my post. I notice the numbers were the order of stocking not how many fish. I feel so dumb!

Haha! No worries. Yeah, I would definitely be uncomfortable putting 5 flame angels in a 55 gallon.