PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first! - Page 367

Arnel0387 · 02/13/2014, 01:22 PM

6'x3'x2' SPS dominated tank
2x-MP60wes and 2x-MP40wes
Minimalist Aquascape in DT
Cermedia blocks (8x8x4") in sump
Bubbleking Supermarin 300

Fish List:
Achilles Tang (from DiversDen, first fish and straight into DT)

(And the rest will be introduced in this order and QTed using cupramine and prazipro)
Ocellaris clownfish pair
Starry Blenny
3x neon gobies
Black cap basslet
10x Anthias species
Fairy wrasse pair
Mandarin dragonet (after 1 year)
Dragonface Pipefish (after 1 year)

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Arnel0387

6'x3'x2' SPS dominated tank
2x-MP60wes and 2x-MP40wes
Minimalist Aquascape in DT
Cermedia blocks (8x8x4") in sump
Bubbleking Supermarin 300

Fish List:
Achilles Tang (from DiversDen, first fish and straight into DT)

(And the rest will be introduced in this order and QTed using cupramine and prazipro)
Ocellaris clownfish pair
Starry Blenny
3x neon gobies they do not like each other; I am not sure if a six foot tank is sufficient separation
Black cap basslet
10x Anthias species should be fed multiple times per day, as should the tang
Fairy wrasse pair
Mandarin dragonet (after 1 year)
Dragonface Pipefish (after 1 year)

fine except as noted

Cujo13 · 02/13/2014, 01:27 PM

Bump from page 366...Thank you.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo13

Bump from page 366...Thank you.

Unfortunately, I cannot go backwards and my pages are not aligned as yours are. I must have missed you on the page change. I am so sorry. Can you copy (CTRL C then CTRL V) and resubmit?

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo13

What a fantastic thread. A whole lot can be learned in about an hour of reading past responses. Thank you for that. Here is my plan please let me know if I am on the right path.

135 gallon, 72" x 24" x 19", 140 pounds of live rock split between the tank and sump 100/40.

Placed in this order after the CUC.

1 Carberryi Anthias
1 Firefish
1 Tanaka Pygmy Wrasse
2 Neon Gobies they do not like each other; if a bonded pair, two is fine, otherwise not
2 Ocellaris or Percula Clowns, bought small.
1 Orchard Dottyback
1 Kole Tang - Is this tank to shallow? should be ok. Length is the critical dimension

Thanks a ton!

sorry about the miss!!!

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo13

Bump from page 366...Thank you.

found it and I did it for you. Again, so sorry.

Cujo13 · 02/13/2014, 01:35 PM

Thanks Steve appreciate it and no problem with the miss, good things only come with time.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cujo13

Thanks Steve appreciate it and no problem with the miss, good things only come with time.

Unfortunately, I do miss posts sometimes, especially at page changes despite my maximizing the number of posts per page. And worse, my memory is not good enough to remember what people have from post to post so I always need to have the entire plan and tank size resubmitted.

johanasu · 02/13/2014, 02:05 PM

46g Bowfront
50lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Pygmy Angel (added first, alone for ~4 weeks)
Electric Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera cyanea) (added second, with PA for 2-3 weeks)
Magenta Dottyback (Pseudochromis porphyreus) (added last)

I understand that each of these guys is a moderate bully, do you think this would be a good order? I know that an orchid would be more peaceful, but concerned the other two would bully it.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by johanasu

46g Bowfront
50lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Pygmy Angel (added first, alone for ~4 weeks)
Electric Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera cyanea) (added second, with PA for 2-3 weeks)
Magenta Dottyback (Pseudochromis porphyreus) (added last)

I understand that each of these guys is a moderate bully, do you think this would be a good order? I know that an orchid would be more peaceful, but concerned the other two would bully it.

The biggest bully will be the dottyback. The next will be the damsel. If you must have these three fish, introduce in reverse order of aggressiveness, that is least first. I certainly do not recommend this stocking, however.

johanasu · 02/13/2014, 02:10 PM

29g Tall
30lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Small pair of amphiprion percula
Royal Gramma
Yellow Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp Pair

KatB · 02/13/2014, 02:12 PM

Perfect! I'll do that. Do they need to be added at once or can I do 4 and 4?

Kat

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Originally Posted by snorvich

I am so sorry, it sometimes happens when my page changes when multiple posts come in. Mea Culpa

Yea! I got to upgrade from a JBJ 28. So back again for additions. (Most were ok'd before, just making sure on a couple since this is a bigger setup.)

50 Gallon cube with a 20 gallon sump/refugium; 2” sandbed; 60lb liverock/rubble; SCA-301 Skimmer. 8 mo. Fully cycled and stable for 6 mo.

Current:

1 A. Percula (still a juvenile - 1”)
1 Yasha + Tiger Snapping Shrimp (the 2nd of whom I have not seen for 36 hrs and this concerns me. They seem to like to stress me more than I stress them!)

1 Tiger Sand Conch
5 Astra Snails
4 Cerith Snails
5 Peppermint Shrimp (No more aptasia!)
1 Tuxedo Urchin

Tank has algae and I have the recommended (Liveaquaria fish stats studying/reading) supplements for algae grazers.

Additions over the next few mo.:

1 Purple Firefish (next - and soon while A. Perc is still young)
1 Possom Wrasse
1 Sailfin/Alage Blenny or Black Sailfin Blenny (Some pick on smaller gobys?)
2-3 Sexy Shrimp (LA says “small groups” - is this small enough or too small a group?)

all should be fine. If it were me, I would increase the sexy shrimp to more like 5-8. There is a social interaction that is interesting.

johanasu · 02/13/2014, 02:12 PM

30g
30lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Royal Gramma (First)
Electric Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera cyanea)
Chalk Bass

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanasu

29g Tall
30lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Small pair of amphiprion percula
Royal Gramma
Yellow Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp Pair

should be fine; introduce the Gramma Loretto last.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KatB

Perfect! I'll do that. Do they need to be added at once or can I do 4 and 4?

Kat

Well, they will be more "secure" if added concurrently.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johanasu

30g
30lbs live rock
30lbs live sand

Royal Gramma (First)
Electric Blue Damsel (Chrysiptera cyanea)
Chalk Bass

better but the chalk bass and royal gramma are likely to have an "issue". Order is fine

johanasu · 02/13/2014, 02:16 PM

Ok I'll be sure to keep an eye on things, trying to help guide my students' selection of livestock for their classroom reef tanks. Thanks for the assistance.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by johanasu

Ok I'll be sure to keep an eye on things, trying to help guide my students' selection of livestock for their classroom reef tanks. Thanks for the assistance.

always a pleasure; and kudos for using aquaria in school

KatB · 02/13/2014, 02:32 PM

Will do. Thank you.

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Well, they will be more "secure" if added concurrently.

arod1126 · 02/13/2014, 03:28 PM

40b
20g sump
50 lbs LR, 60 lbs live sand

-Firefish (introducing first)
-2 occ. clowns
-flame angel or coral beauty
-ywg/pistol shrimp
-royal gramma
-flasher wrasse

Not sure if my tank is big enough for either of the dwarf angels, or if there is enough room for a flasher wrasse. Thanks!

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by arod1126

40b
20g sump
50 lbs LR, 60 lbs live sand

-Firefish (introducing first)
-2 occ. clowns
-flame angel or coral beauty would prefer a larger tank as they graze on algae (70 gallons is normally suggested)
-ywg/pistol shrimp
-royal gramma
-flasher wrasse as these are very active fish, would do better in a larger tank

Not sure if my tank is big enough for either of the dwarf angels, or if there is enough room for a flasher wrasse. Thanks!

salajander · 02/13/2014, 04:23 PM

Ok, still planning out the stock list for my 55g. I've been letting my wife find some fish she'd like, and want to vet those choices and ask for suggested stocking numbers and order.

Here's a first go at some of what she's been interested in:

* Spotted Cardinalfish (probably 3, hopefully first)
* Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse
* Tail Spot Blenny
* Clown Goby, Citrinis
* Neon Blue Goby

I know multiple gobies is tricky, and cardinals and blennies as well. There's a dizzying array of choices out there, so it's pretty hard to decide.

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salajander

Ok, still planning out the stock list for my 55g. I've been letting my wife find some fish she'd like, and want to vet those choices and ask for suggested stocking numbers and order.

* Spotted Cardinalfish (probably 3, hopefully first)
* Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse marginal in this sized tank due to activity level
* Tail Spot Blenny
* Clown Goby, Citrinis
* Neon Blue Goby short lived but should not impact the clown goby

I know multiple gobies is tricky, and cardinals and blennies as well. There's a dizzying array of choices out there, so it's pretty hard to decide.

salajander · 02/13/2014, 04:42 PM

Thanks for your help.

Had a chat with my wife, and she's fine without the wrasse or neon goby.

Are there any concerns about order to introduce if we go with:
3 x Spotted Cardinalfish
1 x Tail Spot Blenny
1 x Clown Goby

And is the number of each ok? I know the Wrasses like to be in a small school, but figured the blenny and goby are fine as singletons.

Thanks!

snorvich · 02/13/2014, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salajander

Thanks for your help.

Had a chat with my wife, and she's fine without the wrasse or neon goby.

Are there any concerns about order to introduce if we go with:
3 x Spotted Cardinalfish you mean cardinal fish?
1 x Tail Spot Blenny last
1 x Clown Goby

And is the number of each ok? I know the Wrasses like to be in a small school, but figured the blenny and goby are fine as singletons. I assume you mean cardinal fish; that number is fine. You cannot have two male flasher wrasses

Thanks!

02/13/2014, 01:22 PM	#9151
Arnel0387 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 997	6'x3'x2' SPS dominated tank 2x-MP60wes and 2x-MP40wes Minimalist Aquascape in DT Cermedia blocks (8x8x4") in sump Bubbleking Supermarin 300 Fish List: Achilles Tang (from DiversDen, first fish and straight into DT) (And the rest will be introduced in this order and QTed using cupramine and prazipro) Ocellaris clownfish pair Starry Blenny 3x neon gobies Black cap basslet 10x Anthias species Fairy wrasse pair Mandarin dragonet (after 1 year) Dragonface Pipefish (after 1 year) __________________ Minimalist, barebottom, SPS dominated dream tank coming soon! My reefing philosophy: SPS = Stability. Patience. Simplicity.

02/13/2014, 04:42 PM	#9174
salajander Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 343	Thanks for your help. Had a chat with my wife, and she's fine without the wrasse or neon goby. Are there any concerns about order to introduce if we go with: 3 x Spotted Cardinalfish 1 x Tail Spot Blenny 1 x Clown Goby And is the number of each ok? I know the Wrasses like to be in a small school, but figured the blenny and goby are fine as singletons. Thanks! Last edited by salajander; 02/13/2014 at 04:43 PM. Reason: Wrong fish! meant Cardinalfish not Wrasse

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johanasu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 714	Ok I'll be sure to keep an eye on things, trying to help guide my students' selection of livestock for their classroom reef tanks. Thanks for the assistance.

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arod1126 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 54	40b 20g sump 50 lbs LR, 60 lbs live sand -Firefish (introducing first) -2 occ. clowns -flame angel or coral beauty -ywg/pistol shrimp -royal gramma -flasher wrasse Not sure if my tank is big enough for either of the dwarf angels, or if there is enough room for a flasher wrasse. Thanks!

02/13/2014, 04:23 PM	#9172
salajander Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 343	Ok, still planning out the stock list for my 55g. I've been letting my wife find some fish she'd like, and want to vet those choices and ask for suggested stocking numbers and order. Here's a first go at some of what she's been interested in: * Spotted Cardinalfish (probably 3, hopefully first) * Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse * Tail Spot Blenny * Clown Goby, Citrinis * Neon Blue Goby I know multiple gobies is tricky, and cardinals and blennies as well. There's a dizzying array of choices out there, so it's pretty hard to decide.