32G Stocking Help

aaronoh · 03/18/2018, 01:25 PM

Hey, want to run this by you guys - I'd appreciate any input. Been up and running for ~2 months now.

Existing:

2 X Ocellaris (ended up with a large wild mated pair)

1 x Firefish

1 x Yellow Sulphur Goby

1 x Skunk Cleaning Shrimp

1 x Red Fire Shrimp

1 x Fighting Conch

3 x Turbo Snails

2 x Nassarius Snails

8 x Blue Legged Hermit Crabs

Planned:

1 x Striped Blenny

1 x 'Open Water Swimmer' - Trying to find something that wont be hidden away in the rockwork/sand all the time. Considering Pyjama/Banggai Cardinals or maybe a Flasher Wrasse....open to suggestions.

1 x RBTA

Just want to make sure these are all ok - and reef safe. Have a few frags already (GSP, Xeina, Zoa, Sinularia, Candy). I am using a canister filter but its packed out with all the right media (Nitrate (BiowNitratEX) & Phosphate (RowaPhos - may switch to PhosGuard soon) removal, Carbon, filter floss and coarse sponges) and will/has be(en) well maintained weekly.

Would this push me to/over fully stocked?

Current Params:

Salinity: 1.024

PH: 8

KH: 10.5

Amonia: 0

Nitrate: 0

Nitrite: 0

Phosphates: 0.1

Cliving1 · 03/19/2018, 06:53 AM

I would wait on the anemone for things to stabilize a bit more. Remember, they can move and if so damage other coral. As for fish, what about a royal gramma, or starry blenny?

aaronoh · 03/19/2018, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliving1

I would wait on the anemone for things to stabilize a bit more. Remember, they can move and if so damage other coral. As for fish, what about a royal gramma, or starry blenny?

The RBTA is definitely more of a long term plan, I'll be sure to leave it a few more months. I was under the impression they'd only move until they found a spot and then essentially stay put. Is that incorrect?

I've wanted a Starry Blenny all along but I've been lead to believe they're quite aggressive. Have you got any experience with them?

The Royal Gramma is a good call, think it'd be out in the open much? OK aggression wise?

Thanks,
Aaron

rfgonzo · 03/19/2018, 04:28 PM

[QUOTE=aaronoh;25393814]The RBTA is definitely more of a long term plan, I'll be sure to leave it a few more months. I was under the impression they'd only move until they found a spot and then essentially stay put. Is that incorrect?

Some find a place and stay put for years. Others will move around quite a bit.

03/18/2018, 01:25 PM	#1
aaronoh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ireland Posts: 2	32G Stocking Help Hey, want to run this by you guys - I'd appreciate any input. Been up and running for ~2 months now. Existing: 2 X Ocellaris (ended up with a large wild mated pair) 1 x Firefish 1 x Yellow Sulphur Goby 1 x Skunk Cleaning Shrimp 1 x Red Fire Shrimp 1 x Fighting Conch 3 x Turbo Snails 2 x Nassarius Snails 8 x Blue Legged Hermit Crabs Planned: 1 x Striped Blenny 1 x 'Open Water Swimmer' - Trying to find something that wont be hidden away in the rockwork/sand all the time. Considering Pyjama/Banggai Cardinals or maybe a Flasher Wrasse....open to suggestions. 1 x RBTA Just want to make sure these are all ok - and reef safe. Have a few frags already (GSP, Xeina, Zoa, Sinularia, Candy). I am using a canister filter but its packed out with all the right media (Nitrate (BiowNitratEX) & Phosphate (RowaPhos - may switch to PhosGuard soon) removal, Carbon, filter floss and coarse sponges) and will/has be(en) well maintained weekly. Would this push me to/over fully stocked? Current Params: Salinity: 1.024 PH: 8 KH: 10.5 Amonia: 0 Nitrate: 0 Nitrite: 0 Phosphates: 0.1

03/19/2018, 04:28 PM	#4
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	[QUOTE=aaronoh;25393814]The RBTA is definitely more of a long term plan, I'll be sure to leave it a few more months. I was under the impression they'd only move until they found a spot and then essentially stay put. Is that incorrect? Some find a place and stay put for years. Others will move around quite a bit. __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

03/19/2018, 06:53 AM	#2
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	I would wait on the anemone for things to stabilize a bit more. Remember, they can move and if so damage other coral. As for fish, what about a royal gramma, or starry blenny?