What kind of fish should I add to my new tank?

[BenjieC]

Whatever you do don't add all these fish at once. I wouldn't add more than 1-2 at a time with atleast a month or 2 inbetween any new additions. That being said there are always exceptions, like add schools of fish like anthias or chromis.

 

[awwad_m]

No, I am not planning to add all the fish at once. I will leave at least a month gap between each addition, and am planning to add the least aggressive fish first. Thanks for all the "free" advice guys!

 

[Pufferpunk]

There is no problem adding a full load of fish, if you add Bio-Spira at the same time.

 

[awwad_m]

Ok. Thanks alot for your help!

 

[jjjimmy]

I am going to go against the grain a bit here. I think that you would be fine adding 1 tang. However, do your research before you do and definitely start with a small one. I would suggest a kole tang. They tend to stay the smallest the longest.

 

[kimoy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8676087#post8676087 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jjjimmy
I am going to go against the grain a bit here. I think that you would be fine adding 1 tang. However, do your research before you do and definitely start with a small one. I would suggest a kole tang. They tend to stay the smallest the longest.

i agree with jjjimmy with the kole, just like on my last post here, my friend has a 25 nano and he has a kole in there....

 

[Pam Little]

FWIW I've had a yellow eyed Kole Tang in my 75 for about 1.5 yrs. and I swear he was about 3 ins. when I got him and he's not grown any. I know they get bigger but maybe just very slowly.

 

[Pufferpunk]

I would suggest a kole tang. They tend to stay the smallest the longest.

I was wondering why mine doesn't seem to grow! That's OK w/me.

 

[awwad_m]

Thank you guys for all your input. It looks like the Kole Tang will be on my list of fishes to get!

 

[whiirly]

be careful with a kole mine was very agressive

 

[awwad_m]

ok, thanks for the tip! It will probably be the last fish to be added to the tank.

 

[awwad_m]

So, are the following fish suitable for a 54Gallon:

Banggai Cardinal, Yellow Eye Kole Tang , Royal Gramma , Bicolor Blenny, Clowns, Six Line Wrasse , Yellow Angel

I will add them in that order (with the least aggressive first). Any comments? Advice?

 

[whiirly]

I thought 6 lines needed a big tank but I am not sure

 

[awwad_m]

craftytony mentioned a 6 line wrasse. I researched and found that a 6 line doesnt grow more than 3 inches. Do you know if that is correct or not whiirly?

 

[Pufferpunk]

Nope, they stay small.

 

[awwad_m]

Ok, thats goode to hear. Thanks pufferpunk.

If I get a cleaner shrimp, will I need a goby with it? Or can it survive on its own?

 

[jjjimmy]

Cleaner shrimp are fine by themselves.

 

[awwad_m]

Ok, thanks jimmy!

I am planning to add a pair of bangai cardinals, and a pair of clowns, will that work? or will I need to add an odd number?