Help me stock my tank!

CrazyCanadian · 06/14/2017, 10:41 PM

Hi Guys!

We are finally at the point of being able to add to our 65 gal tank.
Its been up and running for about 6-7 months.
Who else should we add that would be safe yet add more colour and excitement yet be safe for inverts, clowns and coral? Also hardy for a newish tank.

Current residents:
2 Ocs. Clowns
3 pep shrimp
2 cleaner shrimp
CUC (hermits & snails)
SC (green finger leather, Kenya, Xenia, feather duster, button mushrooms)

Thinking of Watchman goby, yellow blenny, wrasse? I have heard wrasse eat shrimp though…

Thanks for your suggestions!
S

CrazyCanadian · 06/14/2017, 10:57 PM

Oh and no more damsels. :/ My husband brought home 6 Azure Damsels (why 6?!) and they are going back tomorrow and they are super aggressive and picking at each other fighting over our rocks. Clowns are hiding in corner. If our LFS was still open Id bring them back tonight.

Timy10110 · 06/14/2017, 11:08 PM

Yea no damsels, hate them too but Chromis are great peaceful community fish, I'd get some yellow prawn goby, royal gramma, six line wrasse but they might pick on the feather duster

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Timy10110 · 06/14/2017, 11:10 PM

Green/yellow clown goby...

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Timy10110 · 06/14/2017, 11:12 PM

Add some riccordea yuma/Florida...theyre full of colors

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CrazyCanadian · 06/14/2017, 11:19 PM

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Add some riccordea yuma/Florida...theyre full of colors

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Good idea, Our mushrooms are pretty slow growing, a few more might be nice!

Ryan Darilek · 06/15/2017, 12:44 AM

I've got a flame angel in my mixed reef that does really well (they should leave corals alone as long as you keep them fed). Firefish would make a great addition as well. Consider a diamond goby as well since they sift sand which is helpful

good luck!

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Timy10110 · 06/15/2017, 01:12 AM

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Good idea, Our mushrooms are pretty slow growing, a few more might be nice!

Have you thought about adding tridacna clams?

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Barro777 · 06/15/2017, 12:43 PM

Royal Gramma is a good choice. I also used to have an Allen's Damsel - beautiful color and the least aggressive of all damsels, especially when added last

Pelagic_e36 · 06/15/2017, 01:18 PM

I've got a Bicolor Dottyback and Coral beauty in my 55, two of my favorites.

Cliving1 · 06/15/2017, 04:50 PM

Lots of choices in that size. Royal gramma, Midas blenny, hawkfish, goby.

Timy10110 · 06/15/2017, 09:00 PM

Aren't hawkfish a killer towards shrimps?

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CrazyCanadian · 06/15/2017, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan Darilek

I've got a flame angel in my mixed reef that does really well (they should leave corals alone as long as you keep them fed). Firefish would make a great addition as well. Consider a diamond goby as well since they sift sand which is helpful

good luck!

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I love flame angels but aren't they more suited to a more established tank? I would love to have one but I don't want it to lose it.

CrazyCanadian · 06/15/2017, 09:28 PM

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Have you thought about adding tridacna clams?

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Omg. So pretty! Would love to see something like that in our tank for sure! A girl can dream ...

CrazyCanadian · 06/15/2017, 09:33 PM

Update:
My husband had to completely dissemble the rock to get all of the damsels out (that'll teach him, lesson learned)
We added 6 green chromis, and 1 6-line wrasse.
Everyone seems to be polite to each other, was thinking of getting a goby and blenny but heard wrasses and blennies dont blenddy (sorry, I couldn't resist)
Thoughts?

Ryan Darilek · 06/15/2017, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanadian

I love flame angels but aren't they more suited to a more established tank? I would love to have one but I don't want it to lose it.

I got mine when the tank was about 6-7 weeks old and he has been doing great ever since! They need either live rock to scavenge for food (algae) and/or seaweed and nori on a clip to supplement their diet and they will do just fine

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Timy10110 · 06/15/2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanadian

Update:
Everyone seems to be polite to each other, was thinking of getting a goby and blenny but heard wrasses and blennies dont blenddy (sorry, I couldn't resist)
Thoughts?

Personally I have not had any problems with my 6 line nor my sailfin blenny. Oh and any thoughts about adding a star fish ( Red fromia) or any urchins?

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Timy10110 · 06/16/2017, 02:15 AM

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Personally I have not had any problems with my 6 line nor my sailfin blenny. Oh and any thoughts about adding a star fish ( Red fromia) or any urchins?

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Cliving1 · 06/16/2017, 05:16 AM

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Aren't hawkfish a killer towards shrimps?

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They are predators. They will try to eat what fits in their mouth. I kept a longnose with shrimp before with no issues. Understandably the risk is not for everyone.

Poseidon20000 · 06/16/2017, 03:50 PM

Pajama or bangaii cardinals are peaceful and very easy to keep.

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tommyntina1117 · 06/16/2017, 03:51 PM

Naso tang, kole tang, sailfin tang, magnificent foxface,

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Timy10110 · 06/16/2017, 05:22 PM

Watanabei angelfish

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CrazyCanadian · 06/18/2017, 11:51 AM

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Wow! That guys pretty cute!

CrazyCanadian · 06/18/2017, 04:32 PM

Anyone know this guys name? It's not a bubble tip anemone

Timy10110 · 06/18/2017, 06:57 PM

Looks like a sebae anemone though but can't really tell. Could you post more pic?

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06/14/2017, 10:41 PM	#1
CrazyCanadian Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 45	Help me stock my tank! Hi Guys! We are finally at the point of being able to add to our 65 gal tank. Its been up and running for about 6-7 months. Who else should we add that would be safe yet add more colour and excitement yet be safe for inverts, clowns and coral? Also hardy for a newish tank. Current residents: 2 Ocs. Clowns 3 pep shrimp 2 cleaner shrimp CUC (hermits & snails) SC (green finger leather, Kenya, Xenia, feather duster, button mushrooms) Thinking of Watchman goby, yellow blenny, wrasse? I have heard wrasse eat shrimp though… Thanks for your suggestions! S __________________ Bicolored blenny is my soul fish 🐟 Current Tank Info: 65 Gal Hobby Tank, bicolored blenny, royal gramma, 6line wrasse, 6 blue green chromis, 2 Oc. Clowns, 2 cleaner shrimp, 3 pep shrimp, a ton of hermits & tronchus snails

06/14/2017, 10:57 PM	#2
CrazyCanadian Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 45	Oh and no more damsels. :/ My husband brought home 6 Azure Damsels (why 6?!) and they are going back tomorrow and they are super aggressive and picking at each other fighting over our rocks. Clowns are hiding in corner. If our LFS was still open Id bring them back tonight. __________________ Bicolored blenny is my soul fish 🐟 Current Tank Info: 65 Gal Hobby Tank, bicolored blenny, royal gramma, 6line wrasse, 6 blue green chromis, 2 Oc. Clowns, 2 cleaner shrimp, 3 pep shrimp, a ton of hermits & tronchus snails

06/15/2017, 01:18 PM	#10
Pelagic_e36 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Orange County, Ca Posts: 115	I've got a Bicolor Dottyback and Coral beauty in my 55, two of my favorites. __________________ Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon mixed reef, Eshopps HOB skimmer, HOB overflow, DIY sump, Current USA Orbit Marine IC LED. Nothing good comes easy. Current Tank Info: 55 Gallon mixed reef, Eshopps Overflow, Diy Sump

06/15/2017, 09:33 PM	#15
CrazyCanadian Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 45	Update: My husband had to completely dissemble the rock to get all of the damsels out (that'll teach him, lesson learned) We added 6 green chromis, and 1 6-line wrasse. Everyone seems to be polite to each other, was thinking of getting a goby and blenny but heard wrasses and blennies dont blenddy (sorry, I couldn't resist) Thoughts? __________________ Bicolored blenny is my soul fish 🐟 Current Tank Info: 65 Gal Hobby Tank, bicolored blenny, royal gramma, 6line wrasse, 6 blue green chromis, 2 Oc. Clowns, 2 cleaner shrimp, 3 pep shrimp, a ton of hermits & tronchus snails

06/14/2017, 11:08 PM	#3
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Yea no damsels, hate them too but Chromis are great peaceful community fish, I'd get some yellow prawn goby, royal gramma, six line wrasse but they might pick on the feather duster Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

06/14/2017, 11:10 PM	#4
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Green/yellow clown goby... Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

06/14/2017, 11:12 PM	#5
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Add some riccordea yuma/Florida...theyre full of colors Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

06/15/2017, 12:44 AM	#7
Ryan Darilek Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 376	I've got a flame angel in my mixed reef that does really well (they should leave corals alone as long as you keep them fed). Firefish would make a great addition as well. Consider a diamond goby as well since they sift sand which is helpful good luck! Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

06/15/2017, 12:43 PM	#9
Barro777 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 173	Royal Gramma is a good choice. I also used to have an Allen's Damsel - beautiful color and the least aggressive of all damsels, especially when added last

06/15/2017, 04:50 PM	#11
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Lots of choices in that size. Royal gramma, Midas blenny, hawkfish, goby.

06/15/2017, 09:00 PM	#12
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Aren't hawkfish a killer towards shrimps? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

06/16/2017, 03:50 PM	#20
Poseidon20000 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 24	Pajama or bangaii cardinals are peaceful and very easy to keep. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

06/16/2017, 03:51 PM	#21
tommyntina1117 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 14	Naso tang, kole tang, sailfin tang, magnificent foxface, Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

06/16/2017, 05:22 PM	#22
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Watanabei angelfish Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk

06/18/2017, 06:57 PM	#25
Timy10110 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 84	Looks like a sebae anemone though but can't really tell. Could you post more pic? Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk