Stocklist too much?

[ssick92]

Hey everyone,

Just picked up 3 Blue/Green Chromis today from the LFS. How do you guys think my stock list is? Tell me if I am overstocked, as I can take the Chromis back if I don't have room.

I have:
1 Banghai Cardinal
2 Percula Clowns
1 Starry Blenny
1 Yellow Watchman Goby
3 Blue/Green Chromis
+ CUC with various snails/hermits.

My tank is a 30 Gallon long, so I think I am at my limit, but do you guys think the addition of the Chromis was too much?

Thanks!

 

[Tat2demon]

Load wise I dont think it looks too bad but the chromis may get a bit aggressive in a tank that size.

 

[indyjaco]

at least one chromis will get picked off by the others.

It happened to me in 3 days in my 75.

 

[Mel 2038]

The Chromis will be okay for awhile but you will have to watch them, they may start to turn on each other. Your at or close to your limit.

 

[dzfish17]

I wouldnt go over 5/6 small fish for that size of tank. It really depends on filtration, maintenance, quantity of LR (a 30g tank full of rock may only have 23/25 gallons of water).

 

[snorvich]

I wouldnt go over 5/6 small fish for that size of tank. It really depends on filtration, maintenance, quantity of LR (a 30g tank full of rock may only have 23/25 gallons of water).

What he said.

 

[ssick92]

Ya, I don't think filtration is going to be an issue, I have never had any trace of Nitrite or Nitrate, even after a month without a water change. And that was with all the fish except the Chromis.

So far no aggression out of any of the fish, but it has only been 1 day since I put the Chromis in so I'll have to keep an eye out.

I thought Chromis liked being in schools of 3 or more? I was told that if I had gotten 2, then most likely 1 would be dead in a couple days, but since I have 3 they should be fine. I guess I'll just have to watch out and see.

If I do start to see aggression towards each other, what is the best course of action? Just remove 1 of the Chromis or would I have to get rid of them all?

 

[ssick92]

Sure enough, the 1 Chromis that was the largest (much bigger than the other 2) started being very hostile toward the other 2 smaller ones shortly after feeding. I have him in quarantine now and will take him back to the LFS tomorrow, as they are closed today.

Another question though, should I trade him in for a Chromis the same size as the other 2, or just stick with the 2? Would they continue to fight when there are only 2?