Will my tank be overstocked?

Beblebe · 04/03/2010, 05:42 PM

So I have a 29 long and was wondering if this stocking list would be good (* means not yet purchased): Firefish, Yellowtail Damsel, Domino Damsel, Citron Clown Goby, Ocellaris Clown*, 2 types of Zoanthids (not sure what kind)*, and a Bubble Tip Anemone (family member has a lot of experience with anemones)*. So is it too much? Thanks

lougotzz · 04/03/2010, 06:01 PM

I don't think so. Just keep up on Water Changes. The damsels might be a pita though. I will never get a damsel again.

DaytonaJoe · 04/03/2010, 06:12 PM

To clarify on lougotzz's post:

Damsels can become really aggressive and territorial over time. And by the time you realize it, its too late to get them out. They are nearly impossible to catch!

But I agree that you should be okay with that list.

Beblebe · 04/03/2010, 06:23 PM

Trust me I've already had problems with them (not these two though). Probably won't get them again.

Beblebe · 04/03/2010, 08:05 PM

What do you think if I replaced one or both of the damsels with a Royal Gamma?

skanderson · 04/03/2010, 08:20 PM

almost anything would be better in that tank than a domino damsel. they are ok when young but they get big ugly and mean. the yellowtail might not be a problem. i think that grammas are good in tanks of your size.

Beblebe · 04/03/2010, 08:40 PM

Yeah maybe I'll replace him...

Guillaume · 04/03/2010, 08:48 PM

No damsel, but the number of fishes is ok.

04/03/2010, 05:42 PM	#1
Beblebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 168	Will my tank be overstocked? So I have a 29 long and was wondering if this stocking list would be good (* means not yet purchased): Firefish, Yellowtail Damsel, Domino Damsel, Citron Clown Goby, Ocellaris Clown, 2 types of Zoanthids (not sure what kind), and a Bubble Tip Anemone (family member has a lot of experience with anemones)*. So is it too much? Thanks __________________ 29 Gallon, Long. Current Tank Info: 30x18x12.5 29 gallon

04/03/2010, 06:12 PM	#3
DaytonaJoe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Warwick, Rhode Island Posts: 201	To clarify on lougotzz's post: Damsels can become really aggressive and territorial over time. And by the time you realize it, its too late to get them out. They are nearly impossible to catch! But I agree that you should be okay with that list. __________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Joe's tank in progress... 60g Shallow SPS reef

04/03/2010, 06:23 PM	#4
Beblebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 168	Trust me I've already had problems with them (not these two though). Probably won't get them again. __________________ 29 Gallon, Long. Current Tank Info: 30x18x12.5 29 gallon

04/03/2010, 08:05 PM	#5
Beblebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 168	What do you think if I replaced one or both of the damsels with a Royal Gamma? __________________ 29 Gallon, Long. Current Tank Info: 30x18x12.5 29 gallon

04/03/2010, 08:40 PM	#7
Beblebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 168	Yeah maybe I'll replace him... __________________ 29 Gallon, Long. Current Tank Info: 30x18x12.5 29 gallon

04/03/2010, 06:01 PM	#2
lougotzz Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,524	I don't think so. Just keep up on Water Changes. The damsels might be a pita though. I will never get a damsel again.

04/03/2010, 08:20 PM	#6
skanderson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: baraboo,wi Posts: 428	almost anything would be better in that tank than a domino damsel. they are ok when young but they get big ugly and mean. the yellowtail might not be a problem. i think that grammas are good in tanks of your size.

04/03/2010, 08:48 PM	#8
Guillaume Another reef dependant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Québec Posts: 505	No damsel, but the number of fishes is ok.