Fish List for 90gal Reef - Critique Please!!!!!

ReeferBeef · 08/21/2006, 09:23 PM

OK... Tank is set up and awaiting fish. (pics to come soon)

90gal AGA - Oceanic Stage 2 Sump w/ Mag 9.5 return - ASM G3 Skimmer - 275 watts PCs - 4 maxi1200's (Tunze's coming soon)

115lbs LR & 120lbs LS

Tank has been running for 2 months and water quality is great..

Currently have a few Zoo's, Xenia, and Clove Frags and Corraline is spreading quick!!
Clean up Crew is snails only multiple species about 60 + total...

Its time for fish!! Heres the list of fish id like to keep *wishlist* - please critique!!

1 - Black Cap Basslet
2 - (pair) Clarkii Clowns w/ RBTA
2 - (pair) Swallowtail/Zebra Dwarf Angels (could switch for CB or Flame)
1 - Bristletooth Tomini Tang (possibly Sailfin for availability, dunno about size issues tho)
1 - Copperband Bfly
1 or 2 - Reef safe Fairy Wrasses (which ones depends on how much wife lets me spend as i LOVE the lineatus!)

2 - Fire Shrimp
1 - Arrow Crab

Thats about it - might add a few more zoo frags or softies as well. Please help critique my list and HELP with the order.

Thanks for the help!!

New Forum Member,
Beef

King-Kong · 08/21/2006, 09:30 PM

Your list sounds more than reasonable, but you may have issues getting that copper banded to eat, especially long-term. I would keep w/ the more reef-safe angels, like you are planning, versus a flame/CB. Plus, the Swallowtails are more unique

ReeferBeef · 08/21/2006, 09:45 PM

I'd prefer to keep the pair of Swallowtails but Ive read that u might need 2 females per 1 male and If I need to lessen my list i could go with 1 dwarf rather than several...

Im aware that the CBB is difficult to get eating but my thought was to wait until the tank is very well established to add him. Is this correct thinking?

I like the Rainfords Goby as well but know very little on how he would fit into a reef or with the others on my list...

Thanks for the quick replys... Any thougts on order perhaps??

Beef

avshockey311 · 08/21/2006, 10:56 PM

Im not a big fan of putting crabs in a reef tank. I think its just taking a risk with any crab. I have 2 or 3 Hermits left in my 90 and will not add anymore. I will leave the clean up to the snail and bristleworms. I also thought about adding a CBB to my 90 and decided against it for the reason of feeding issues. I hate to see a fish die in captivity because its not getting the right things to eat. JMO. Good luck and keep us posted!

ReeferBeef · 08/21/2006, 11:01 PM

Very good point about the crab AV. If im not putting any hermits in why go and stick an arrow in there...

Ciarán · 08/22/2006, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Bristletooth Tomini Tang (possibly Sailfin for availability, dunno about size issues tho)

Dont go for a Sailfin - they can grow to about 15" or so and a 90G would be a bit too small. A Kole tang or a Chevron would do nicely though for a Bristletooth - they are better at algae cleaning IMHO also.

jimbo045 · 08/22/2006, 10:42 AM

I noticed tha C. Band likes live brine..... JD

ReeferBeef · 08/22/2006, 03:59 PM

Well Im hoping to get the Bristletooth... I feel its more unique as I have yet to see one in my few years at the local LFS's...

Any thought or help on introduction order???

Thanks!

jpslickorocks · 08/22/2006, 04:04 PM

Go with a half black mimic tang. They are beautiful, hardy and easy to come by. I would stay away from the crabs and shrimp. Crabs for the reason stated above and shrimp because they make it difficult to feed your coral because they steal the food you put in there. Just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth

08/21/2006, 09:23 PM	#1
ReeferBeef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 27	Fish List for 90gal Reef - Critique Please!!!!! OK... Tank is set up and awaiting fish. (pics to come soon) 90gal AGA - Oceanic Stage 2 Sump w/ Mag 9.5 return - ASM G3 Skimmer - 275 watts PCs - 4 maxi1200's (Tunze's coming soon) 115lbs LR & 120lbs LS Tank has been running for 2 months and water quality is great.. Currently have a few Zoo's, Xenia, and Clove Frags and Corraline is spreading quick!! Clean up Crew is snails only multiple species about 60 + total... Its time for fish!! Heres the list of fish id like to keep wishlist - please critique!! 1 - Black Cap Basslet 2 - (pair) Clarkii Clowns w/ RBTA 2 - (pair) Swallowtail/Zebra Dwarf Angels (could switch for CB or Flame) 1 - Bristletooth Tomini Tang (possibly Sailfin for availability, dunno about size issues tho) 1 - Copperband Bfly 1 or 2 - Reef safe Fairy Wrasses (which ones depends on how much wife lets me spend as i LOVE the lineatus!) 2 - Fire Shrimp 1 - Arrow Crab Thats about it - might add a few more zoo frags or softies as well. Please help critique my list and HELP with the order. Thanks for the help!! New Forum Member, Beef

08/21/2006, 09:45 PM	#3
ReeferBeef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 27	I'd prefer to keep the pair of Swallowtails but Ive read that u might need 2 females per 1 male and If I need to lessen my list i could go with 1 dwarf rather than several... Im aware that the CBB is difficult to get eating but my thought was to wait until the tank is very well established to add him. Is this correct thinking? I like the Rainfords Goby as well but know very little on how he would fit into a reef or with the others on my list... Thanks for the quick replys... Any thougts on order perhaps?? Beef __________________ Beefer Current Tank Info: 90g AGA - Oceanic Stg 2 Sump - Mag 9.5 return - ASM G3 - 4x65w PCs w/ moonlight - 4 MJ1200s - 115lbs LR - 120 lbs LS

08/21/2006, 10:56 PM	#4
avshockey311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,643	Im not a big fan of putting crabs in a reef tank. I think its just taking a risk with any crab. I have 2 or 3 Hermits left in my 90 and will not add anymore. I will leave the clean up to the snail and bristleworms. I also thought about adding a CBB to my 90 and decided against it for the reason of feeding issues. I hate to see a fish die in captivity because its not getting the right things to eat. JMO. Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ Surgeon General's WARNING: This hobby may be addictive, and has also been known to drain bank accounts. Current Tank Info: 90 AGA MegaFlow, 120 lbs. LR, RedSea Berlin skimmer, 20 gallon sump, 2 150W Metal Halide

08/21/2006, 11:01 PM	#5
ReeferBeef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 27	Very good point about the crab AV. If im not putting any hermits in why go and stick an arrow in there... __________________ Beefer Current Tank Info: 90g AGA - Oceanic Stg 2 Sump - Mag 9.5 return - ASM G3 - 4x65w PCs w/ moonlight - 4 MJ1200s - 115lbs LR - 120 lbs LS

08/22/2006, 03:59 PM	#8
ReeferBeef Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California Posts: 27	Well Im hoping to get the Bristletooth... I feel its more unique as I have yet to see one in my few years at the local LFS's... Any thought or help on introduction order??? Thanks! __________________ Beefer Current Tank Info: 90g AGA - Oceanic Stg 2 Sump - Mag 9.5 return - ASM G3 - 4x65w PCs w/ moonlight - 4 MJ1200s - 115lbs LR - 120 lbs LS

08/21/2006, 09:30 PM	#2
King-Kong Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 2,346	Your list sounds more than reasonable, but you may have issues getting that copper banded to eat, especially long-term. I would keep w/ the more reef-safe angels, like you are planning, versus a flame/CB. Plus, the Swallowtails are more unique

08/22/2006, 10:42 AM	#7
jimbo045 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aiea, HI. Posts: 1,788	I noticed tha C. Band likes live brine..... JD

08/22/2006, 04:04 PM	#9
jpslickorocks Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Az. Posts: 2,164	Go with a half black mimic tang. They are beautiful, hardy and easy to come by. I would stay away from the crabs and shrimp. Crabs for the reason stated above and shrimp because they make it difficult to feed your coral because they steal the food you put in there. Just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth __________________ We are alone, absolutely alone on this chance planet: and, amid all the forms of life that surround us, not one, excepting the dog, has made an alliance with us. Current Tank Info: I do at least five water changes a day