updated stocking list -30G

[Red254]

last week I posted a stocking list that I clearly didn't do as much research as i should have before throwing together, but I've come up with a new list and what to know what everyone thinks.


30G FOWLR but eventually adding corals


2 ocellaris clowns
1 royal gramma
1 yellow clown Goby or catalina Goby

and i dont know if id have space for it but id also like to add:

1 pygmy cherub angle or coral beauty angle


any feedback will be appriciated

[SaltyReefDog]

Originally Posted by Red254

last week I posted a stocking list that I clearly didn't do as much research as i should have before throwing together, but I've come up with a new list and what to know what everyone thinks.


30G FOWLR but eventually adding corals


2 ocellaris clowns A mated pair of these would be nice in the tank. They stay somewhat small and are the most peaceful of the clowns.
1 royal gramma I had one for a week it was a complete terror in the tank. I also know many other people who have had them with the same experience. Its a gamble with this fish, it might be nice it might not.
1 yellow clown Goby or catalina GobyThe Catalina goby from what I remember reading does not do very well in aquaria. They are a deep water species and are hard to care for. Most people that I have read that have them don't make it too long. The clown goby would be a nice addition as it stays small and is peaceful. I can also recommend a yellow watchmen goby as they stall small and have a good temperament

and i dont know if id have space for it but id also like to add:

1 pygmy cherub angle or coral beauty angle Might be ok with a goby and two clowns. If you plan on keeping corals or clams it will be a gamble if it will nip/eat them or not. They do add a nice splash of color to the tank.


any feedback will be appriciated

Good luck.

[MrTuskfish]

Expect the two clowns to become a bonded pair and claim as much territory as they can, so be sure they are juvis. If they are already a mated pair, add them last. In a perfect world, you'd have more room for these fish; but I think you're OK. Cherubs stay a bit smaller than CBs, but can be feistier. Dwarf Angels need a mature tank, with plenty of LR to thrive. I would save the Angel until the tank is at least 6 months up, running, and healthy.

[thegrun]

I've never seen an aggressive Royal Gramma, they are very docile as a whole. Perhaps you had a Pseudochromis which can look a lot like a Royal Gramma but are aggressive. If you keep up with your water changes your tank should be able to handle one more small fish.

[Red254]

One more small fish with or with out the angel?

[thegrun]

The angel would max you out for sure. Angels are hit or miss as far as being reef safe. I have a coral beauty in my 50 cube who hasn't touched a coral during his one year stay but at best they are a 50/50 bet.

[dunc101]

Originally Posted by thegrun

I've never seen an aggressive Royal Gramma, they are very docile as a whole. Perhaps you had a Pseudochromis which can look a lot like a Royal Gramma but are aggressive. If you keep up with your water changes your tank should be able to handle one more small fish.

+1 to this. My royal gramma is the most peaceful fish in my entire tank and I would like to say that my tank has very peaceful fish to begin with. A pseudochromis however, can be a terror. The only physical difference is that the royal gramma has a black dot on his top fin.