Stocking DSA 65 Gallon

Fredichacon · 02/22/2018, 03:21 PM

Hi I have a Deep Sea Aquatics 65 gallon with 20 gallon sump. I was wondering what I could stock in terms of fish.
So far what I have in mind are:
2x Ocellaris Clownfish
1x Diamond Watchman Goby
3x Chromis
1x Lawnmower Blenny
1x royal gramma

I was wondering if this is a good amount and if it’s possible could I add more?

thegrun · 02/22/2018, 09:56 PM

If this is going to be a reef tank that is as many fish as I would advise you to add. In a tank of your size the Chromis are likely to kill each other off until only one is left, I would just start with one.

nereefpat · 02/22/2018, 10:38 PM

Good advice from the grun.

I like the list, except the 3 chromis. 1 would be fine though.

Anemone · 02/23/2018, 01:09 AM

I agree with the above. Chromis are great in larger schools, but with only three, the bullying will eventually leave you with only one.

Kevin

02/22/2018, 03:21 PM	#1
Fredichacon Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 5	Stocking DSA 65 Gallon Hi I have a Deep Sea Aquatics 65 gallon with 20 gallon sump. I was wondering what I could stock in terms of fish. So far what I have in mind are: 2x Ocellaris Clownfish 1x Diamond Watchman Goby 3x Chromis 1x Lawnmower Blenny 1x royal gramma I was wondering if this is a good amount and if it’s possible could I add more?

02/22/2018, 10:38 PM	#3
nereefpat Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Central Nebraska Posts: 3,190	Good advice from the grun. I like the list, except the 3 chromis. 1 would be fine though. __________________ Pat Current Tank Info: 125 in-wall , 40b sump. 6 bulb T5. ASM G2 skimmer. LPS and leathers

02/23/2018, 01:09 AM	#4
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	I agree with the above. Chromis are great in larger schools, but with only three, the bullying will eventually leave you with only one. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

02/22/2018, 09:56 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	If this is going to be a reef tank that is as many fish as I would advise you to add. In a tank of your size the Chromis are likely to kill each other off until only one is left, I would just start with one.