55 Gallon Stocking Question, Need Opinions Urgently!

anpetey · 12/28/2011, 01:41 PM

Hello all!

So I currently have a 55 Gallon that has been up and running for about 10 months. Currently it's only occupants are a CUC, a fire shrimp (soon to be a pair), and a Sunburst Anthias which I got by pure dumb luck.

My current dilemma is which Blenny to add next... A Tailspot or a Midas?

I currently have a Midas on hold at my LFS (which is lucky since 1) They rarely get them in and 2) The price is right!) Tailspots tend to be easier to find.

My future stocking list includes a pair of Ocellaris Clowns and potentially in the far future, a Mandarin Dragonet (I am fully aware of the dietary requirements and will continue to research until I am 100% positive that I will be able to create a happy home for it) or maybe one other small fish.If I get a Midas will I have to avoid adding any gobies in the future? Have you had any issues with Midas agression? My sunburst is pretty skittish, is there a possibility of him being bullied by a Midas?

I am just torn on which Blenny would be a better addition so let me know what you think!!

tkeracer619 · 12/28/2011, 01:54 PM

I would get the midas.

The sunburst are overhang dwellers. Its tendency to look skittish is probably a combination of naturally hanging out under stuff and being alone. In the wild they roam in large schools.

The sunburst needs to be fed a lot so keeping the stocking level low in your tank will be helpful at keeping nutrients in check.

12/28/2011, 01:41 PM	#1
anpetey Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 39	55 Gallon Stocking Question, Need Opinions Urgently! Hello all! So I currently have a 55 Gallon that has been up and running for about 10 months. Currently it's only occupants are a CUC, a fire shrimp (soon to be a pair), and a Sunburst Anthias which I got by pure dumb luck. My current dilemma is which Blenny to add next... A Tailspot or a Midas? I currently have a Midas on hold at my LFS (which is lucky since 1) They rarely get them in and 2) The price is right!) Tailspots tend to be easier to find. My future stocking list includes a pair of Ocellaris Clowns and potentially in the far future, a Mandarin Dragonet (I am fully aware of the dietary requirements and will continue to research until I am 100% positive that I will be able to create a happy home for it) or maybe one other small fish.If I get a Midas will I have to avoid adding any gobies in the future? Have you had any issues with Midas agression? My sunburst is pretty skittish, is there a possibility of him being bullied by a Midas? I am just torn on which Blenny would be a better addition so let me know what you think!! __________________ 55 Gallon with Midas Blenny and Sunburst Anthias.

12/28/2011, 01:54 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	I would get the midas. The sunburst are overhang dwellers. Its tendency to look skittish is probably a combination of naturally hanging out under stuff and being alone. In the wild they roam in large schools. The sunburst needs to be fed a lot so keeping the stocking level low in your tank will be helpful at keeping nutrients in check. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

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