54 Gallon Stocking List

jump629shot · 11/08/2010, 06:43 PM

Hi, I am new to Reef Central and have heard very good things about it so I decided to come and check it out

I have a question on my stocking list on whether it might work or not. Currently I have a 54 Gallon Corner Tank with 45 pound of LR and 90 pounds of LS (3 1/4" deep)

I currently have 2 Firefish (red and purple) that I just added at the same time and they seem to be doing fine. I also have a Golden Damsel that has been in there for about a month.

My Stocking list I am asking would be:

1 Golden Damsel
2 Firefish
1 Diamond Watchman Goby
1 Occellaris Clownfish
1 Black Saddled Toby

Is this too much for this tank? Are they all compatible for each other or should I try and substitute/take out any?

Thanks

bertoni · 11/08/2010, 06:59 PM

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I would worry about the toby getting aggressive. Is this the damsel that is in the tank:

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...132&pcatid=132

jump629shot · 11/08/2010, 07:12 PM

Yes I have heard that the Black Saddled Toby can sometimes be aggressive. And yep looks like the damsel that is in there right now.

bertoni · 11/08/2010, 07:48 PM

I'd probably leave out the toby, mostly because of aggression issues coupled with the tank size. The firefish might have trouble with the damsel, but maybe not.

jump629shot · 11/08/2010, 08:10 PM

Well so far the damsel and the firefish have seemed like they barely noticed each other. I think it also helped that the damsel seems like it has set up any territory to defend or be aggressive about. If I were to take out the Toby, would the rest of the stocking list work out fine? Also I'm thinking of taking out the Golden Damsel for personal preferences. (I want a peaceful community tank, no true aggressors)

bertoni · 11/08/2010, 08:15 PM

I think the rest of the likely would be fine together, although damsels can get aggressive. If you took out the damsel and skipped the clown, the toby might work better, if you like that fish.

jump629shot · 11/08/2010, 08:49 PM

Ok I'll take that into consideration. I'll go to my LFS to see which fish I prefer. Thank you very much.

bertoni · 11/08/2010, 09:08 PM

You're welcome!

11/08/2010, 06:43 PM	#1
jump629shot Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 41	54 Gallon Stocking List Hi, I am new to Reef Central and have heard very good things about it so I decided to come and check it out I have a question on my stocking list on whether it might work or not. Currently I have a 54 Gallon Corner Tank with 45 pound of LR and 90 pounds of LS (3 1/4" deep) I currently have 2 Firefish (red and purple) that I just added at the same time and they seem to be doing fine. I also have a Golden Damsel that has been in there for about a month. My Stocking list I am asking would be: 1 Golden Damsel 2 Firefish 1 Diamond Watchman Goby 1 Occellaris Clownfish 1 Black Saddled Toby Is this too much for this tank? Are they all compatible for each other or should I try and substitute/take out any? Thanks

11/08/2010, 06:59 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	*To Reef Central* I would worry about the toby getting aggressive. Is this the damsel that is in the tank: http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...132&pcatid=132 __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/08/2010, 07:48 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I'd probably leave out the toby, mostly because of aggression issues coupled with the tank size. The firefish might have trouble with the damsel, but maybe not. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/08/2010, 08:15 PM	#6
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I think the rest of the likely would be fine together, although damsels can get aggressive. If you took out the damsel and skipped the clown, the toby might work better, if you like that fish. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/08/2010, 09:08 PM	#8
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	You're welcome! __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

11/08/2010, 07:12 PM	#3
jump629shot Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 41	Yes I have heard that the Black Saddled Toby can sometimes be aggressive. And yep looks like the damsel that is in there right now.

11/08/2010, 08:10 PM	#5
jump629shot Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 41	Well so far the damsel and the firefish have seemed like they barely noticed each other. I think it also helped that the damsel seems like it has set up any territory to defend or be aggressive about. If I were to take out the Toby, would the rest of the stocking list work out fine? Also I'm thinking of taking out the Golden Damsel for personal preferences. (I want a peaceful community tank, no true aggressors)

11/08/2010, 08:49 PM	#7
jump629shot Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 41	Ok I'll take that into consideration. I'll go to my LFS to see which fish I prefer. Thank you very much.

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