Adding My First Fish

ReefTank327 · 11/30/2017, 05:24 PM

Hi! I am new to reefing and was wondering, what fish are good first additions for a 66 gallon cycled tank with live rock and a clean up crew? How many fish should I first add? Thank you!

Cliving1 · 11/30/2017, 05:34 PM

General rule is least to most aggressive. I would start by looking at live aquaria for fish recommendations for that size tank. You have a lot of options. Do you plan on keeping coral? That will also determine what kind of fish you can keep.

ReefTank327 · 11/30/2017, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cliving1

General rule is least to most aggressive. I would start by looking at live aquaria for fish recommendations for that size tank. You have a lot of options. Do you plan on keeping coral? That will also determine what kind of fish you can keep.

Yes I do plan on keeping coral. I was thinking of just starting off with a pair of ocellaris clownfish. Is that okay? I don't need what kind of fish as much as i need how many. Should I add just 1 or 2 to start off, or more/less?

Gtboosted89 · 11/30/2017, 10:44 PM

Only thing I can say is add what you really like. Don't add a damsel just due to price as a "test" fish lol

radicalemonpeel · 11/30/2017, 11:47 PM

If you want to add clowns first, then you should add them together to prevent aggression. 1 or 2 to start, and then wait a week before adding more fish, ideally only one or two more. by adding a small amount of fish weekly, it gives your system time to gradually build up bacteria populations to maintain a fully stocked tank.

Reefpuck · 12/02/2017, 07:43 PM

Clownfish can be aggressive...so depending on what fish you're looking at...might be better to add them later. My first 3 fish, in order, were a Bangaii Cardinal, Royal Grama and recently a Melanurus Wrasse. Adding a clown pair next once my Melanurus is out of QT.

11/30/2017, 05:24 PM	#1
ReefTank327 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Minnesota Posts: 45	Adding My First Fish Hi! I am new to reefing and was wondering, what fish are good first additions for a 66 gallon cycled tank with live rock and a clean up crew? How many fish should I first add? Thank you!

12/02/2017, 07:43 PM	#6
Reefpuck Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 1,122	Clownfish can be aggressive...so depending on what fish you're looking at...might be better to add them later. My first 3 fish, in order, were a Bangaii Cardinal, Royal Grama and recently a Melanurus Wrasse. Adding a clown pair next once my Melanurus is out of QT. __________________ Josh Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef w/ 55g sump/fuge.

11/30/2017, 05:34 PM	#2
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	General rule is least to most aggressive. I would start by looking at live aquaria for fish recommendations for that size tank. You have a lot of options. Do you plan on keeping coral? That will also determine what kind of fish you can keep.

11/30/2017, 10:44 PM	#4
Gtboosted89 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 54	Only thing I can say is add what you really like. Don't add a damsel just due to price as a "test" fish lol

11/30/2017, 11:47 PM	#5
radicalemonpeel Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 30	If you want to add clowns first, then you should add them together to prevent aggression. 1 or 2 to start, and then wait a week before adding more fish, ideally only one or two more. by adding a small amount of fish weekly, it gives your system time to gradually build up bacteria populations to maintain a fully stocked tank.