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[jamesbaur13]

Hey Steve,

I had a question for you regarding Anthias...

I have 3 juvenile Bartlett's (FFF) along with 3 Resplendent's (MFF) in a 120g.

I was thinking of adding 2 female (not completely sold on these due to them being semi-aggressive) Lyretail's.

Another question I had was, when intermixing species of Anthias will the dominant females of the various species switch to male, or will there be only 1 Anthias male?

Thanks Again... I very much appreciate the advice here. It's been a great help.

[Peedub20]

Originally Posted by snorvich

If the firefish are truly paired rather than just two firefish, I think, you will be ok but I am NOT certain.

I purchased them from the Live Aquaria "Divers Den." So I am hoping they are paired as that was how they were labeled. They are in quarantine together now.

[Mylilreef]

Thanks for the help & super quick response time!

Yeah the the pair of ORA Spotcinctus are doing the little shimmy dance, especially when it's lights out, they go down to their blue shroom and start "gettin' jiggy with it". then in the middle of the night they get cuddled so close together i've actually started looking for the other sucked to a powerhead or something. also the slightly more dominent one is now currently a little larger where as when I purchased them they were identical in size. (I'm guessing that's going to be the female of the pair).

yeah i think a small group of 3 Royal Grammas will look awesome together (or separated out, kinda up to them i guess. Just something you don't see everyday.

I'll ditch the idea of the Naso, kinda like the Orange Shoulder & Atlantic Blue tangs better anyways.

the 6-line wrasse will go into the 20g setup with the Ocellaris. I'll probably put something simple in with them like a couple of neon gobies or something along those lines.

Thanks again for the help.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jamesbaur13

Hey Steve,

I had a question for you regarding Anthias...

I have 3 juvenile Bartlett's (FFF) along with 3 Resplendent's (MFF) in a 120g.

I was thinking of adding 2 female (not completely sold on these due to them being semi-aggressive) Lyretail's.

I personally am not keen about lyretails because they tend to be more aggressive. You might consider carberryi

Another question I had was, when intermixing species of Anthias will the dominant females of the various species switch to male, or will there be only 1 Anthias male?

You may end up with one or more than one male. Males tend to "herd females" to stop them from changing so you could have only one male or you may have more.

Thanks Again... I very much appreciate the advice here. It's been a great help.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Peedub20

I purchased them from the Live Aquaria "Divers Den." So I am hoping they are paired as that was how they were labeled. They are in quarantine together now.

Then your odds of bonded are excellent. Given a suitable environment, they may progress to mating

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Mylilreef

Thanks for the help & super quick response time!

Yeah the the pair of ORA Spotcinctus are doing the little shimmy dance, especially when it's lights out, they go down to their blue shroom and start "gettin' jiggy with it". then in the middle of the night they get cuddled so close together i've actually started looking for the other sucked to a powerhead or something. also the slightly more dominent one is now currently a little larger where as when I purchased them they were identical in size. (I'm guessing that's going to be the female of the pair).

yeah i think a small group of 3 Royal Grammas will look awesome together (or separated out, kinda up to them i guess. Just something you don't see everyday.

I'll ditch the idea of the Naso, kinda like the Orange Shoulder & Atlantic Blue tangs better anyways.

the 6-line wrasse will go into the 20g setup with the Ocellaris. I'll probably put something simple in with them like a couple of neon gobies or something along those lines.

Thanks again for the help.

Good strategy, I think. Good luck with the grammas, I have heard of folks doing this but have not tried it myself (yet)

[Michelle S]

Hi, my 28 gal JBJ LED has been up and running for 9 months. I have 1 2" clown fish I am babysitting for someone, a pair of yellow gobies with a tiger pistol shrimp, two red bubble tipped anemones (one split several months ago), a couple of zoas, frogspawn, and CUC. I am looking at a saphire damselfish on diver's den. It is so beautiful. Would it work in my tank?

[Michelle S]

Originally Posted by Michelle S

Hi, my 28 gal JBJ LED has been up and running for 9 months. I have 1 2" clown fish I am babysitting for someone, a pair of yellow gobies with a tiger pistol shrimp, two red bubble tipped anemones (one split several months ago), a couple of zoas, frogspawn, and CUC. I am looking at a saphire damselfish on diver's den. It is so beautiful. Would it work in my tank?

I mean a 2" clownfish...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Michelle S

I mean a 2" clownfish...

Yes, it would work. Remember if you ever try to pair your (now female) clownfish, you need to get a tiny one.

[Michelle S]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Yes, it would work. Remember if you ever try to pair your (now female) clownfish, you need to get a tiny one.

Actually the clownfish is about 4 1/2". It's a McCulloch female I'm keeping until the male recuperates from her bullying. Here's a photo. So maybe I should wait until she is gone? She is so aggressive.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=36040

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Michelle S

Actually the clownfish is about 4 1/2". It's a McCulloch female I'm keeping until the male recuperates from her bullying. Here's a photo. So maybe I should wait until she is gone? She is so aggressive.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=36040

Yes, that species is aggressive but how did you happen to have a pair of McCulloch?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Michelle S

Actually the clownfish is about 4 1/2". It's a McCulloch female I'm keeping until the male recuperates from her bullying. Here's a photo. So maybe I should wait until she is gone? She is so aggressive.

http://reefcentral.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=36040

That clown will not allow addition of a damsel.

[Peedub20]

Would a pair of African Flameback Angels work in a 40 gallon tank with a pair of firefish? Dimensions 20" (w) x 18" (l)x 28" (h).

Will likely be adding a couple neon gobies and a gramma to the tank at a later date..

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Peedub20

Would a pair of African Flameback Angels work in a 40 gallon tank with a pair of firefish? Dimensions 20" (w) x 18" (l)x 28" (h).

Will likely be adding a couple neon gobies and a gramma to the tank at a later date..

If you can get a bonded pair of firefish AND you can pair those angels (might be tough in that sized tank you may be fine. Remember angels are grazers and you have a smallish tank.

[reefinquisitive]

i am planning on putting together a 180g reef tank in the future. it will have 360lbs of live rock 180lbs of live sand a refuge and a skimmer also am thinking about a calcium reactor as well so i had some ideas of what id like to stock in it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

well here goes the list:

1 hippo tang
1 naso tang
1 foxface
4 false perculas
4-5 purple queen anthias

would like to have if possible
1 lawnmower blenny
1 bicolor blenny
1 red lipped blenny

not sure if blennys and gobys mix but if they do

1 watchman goby or a manaderian goby will be stocking the fuge with pods and chateau

would also love to try some soft corals suggestions here would be great

also would like to put some bubble tipped anemone in the tank as well

later on down the line possibly a sand-sifting starfish as well

if possible a urchin as well but it may be a case of to many stinging cells animals in one tank

like i said any suggestion will be greatly appreciated as i am new to the saltwater world have kept african cichlids for about 6 years now so i have a general idea on how to buffer the water if needed

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by reefinquisitive

i am planning on putting together a 180g reef tank in the future. it will have 360lbs of live rock 180lbs of live sand a refuge and a skimmer also am thinking about a calcium reactor as well so i had some ideas of what id like to stock in it any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

well here goes the list:

1 hippo tang Really needs a 10 foot tank
1 naso tang Same
1 foxface
4 false perculas Only two clownfish per tank
4-5 purple queen anthias Expert level fish not recommended

would like to have if possible
1 lawnmower blenny
1 bicolor blenny
1 red lipped blenny

not sure if blennys and gobys mix but if they do

1 watchman goby or a manaderian goby will be stocking the fuge with pods and chateau

Mandarin requires a mature tank, wait about six months

would also love to try some soft corals suggestions here would be great

also would like to put some bubble tipped anemone in the tank as well

later on down the line possibly a sand-sifting starfish as well

Will starve long term

if possible a urchin as well but it may be a case of to many stinging cells animals in one tank

like i said any suggestion will be greatly appreciated as i am new to the saltwater world have kept african cichlids for about 6 years now so i have a general idea on how to buffer the water if needed

[pickles1994]

I have a 20 gallon saltwater tank, i have just gotten my ammonia to zero and the nitrate is almost at zero as well,
I have 10kg of live sand and 7kg of live rock, I have a waterflow pump which is creating alost of flow within the tank.
I was wanting to get 2x clown fish, 2x dartfish and really wanted to get blue tangs but realised my tank is too small, so i was thinking of getting 2x dwarf angles, are these fish good choices or am i getting too many fish for the size of my tank?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by pickles1994

I have a 20 gallon saltwater tank, i have just gotten my ammonia to zero and the nitrate is almost at zero as well,
I have 10kg of live sand and 7kg of live rock, I have a waterflow pump which is creating alost of flow within the tank.
I was wanting to get 2x clown fish, 2x dartfish and really wanted to get blue tangs but realised my tank is too small, so i was thinking of getting 2x dwarf angles, are these fish good choices or am i getting too many fish for the size of my tank?

Six is too many fish for your sized tank. If you get clowns, you can ONLY have clowns because when they mature they will take over the tank. Tangs will not work, dwarf angels will not work because they graze and your tank is not large enough. Firefish or dartfish will work but not as pairs unless they are bonded. Shrimp goby combinations will work.

[reefinquisitive]

OK so what you're saying in the 2 tangs may not work in a tank this size do you have any other suggestions

OK ill forget about the sand sifting starfish

as far as the anthies what would you suggest in their place

and any ideas on good coral for beginners?

this tank is just a dream at the moment so i'm just bouncing around ideas to see what i should try to work with

once again thanks for your advice its very much appreciated

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by reefinquisitive

OK so what you're saying in the 2 tangs may not work in a tank this size do you have any other suggestions

OK ill forget about the sand sifting starfish

as far as the anthies what would you suggest in their place

Resplendent or carberryi

and any ideas on good coral for beginners?

this tank is just a dream at the moment so i'm just bouncing around ideas to see what i should try to work with

For ideas, general questions, or suggestions about fish, start your own thread in New to the Hobby. Once you get a stocking list, try back here. This thread is about fish compatibility with each other and the environment you are providing for them.

once again thanks for your advice its very much appreciated

[RattlerSkin]

What is the consensus of adding a pygmy hawkfish to a tank with a yellow watchman goby, firefish and an occelaris clown? I am upgrading tanks and I am looking into what other tankmates I would want to have. I do have a full-size cleaner shrimp and a full-size fire shrimp. Both shrimp are over 3" in length, so I dont know if anyone has had or heard of issues with the pygmy hawkfish going after full-sized shrimp.

I have softies and LPS with the intention of adding an anemone and a clam later on, so with that in mind, what other ideas would go along with what I already have? I like the little trimma gobies, but that may be an issue with the YWG or the pygmy hawkfish. Maybe a diamond goby would be a better idea, since I have a lot of sand in the tank but will a diamond goby get along with the YWG?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by RattlerSkin

What is the consensus of adding a pygmy hawkfish to a tank with a yellow watchman goby, firefish and an occelaris clown? I am upgrading tanks and I am looking into what other tankmates I would want to have. I do have a full-size cleaner shrimp and a full-size fire shrimp. Both shrimp are over 3" in length, so I dont know if anyone has had or heard of issues with the pygmy hawkfish going after full-sized shrimp.

I have softies and LPS with the intention of adding an anemone and a clam later on, so with that in mind, what other ideas would go along with what I already have? I like the little trimma gobies, but that may be an issue with the YWG or the pygmy hawkfish. Maybe a diamond goby would be a better idea, since I have a lot of sand in the tank but will a diamond goby get along with the YWG?

Please provide details of tank including age and size.

[RattlerSkin]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Please provide details of tank including age and size.

It's a 60G tank that is an upgrade from the 28G I originally had. Everything from the 28G is going into the 60G, including about 30 pounds of live rock in addition to the 35 pounds that were in the 28G. It is a brand new upgrade, but the 28G was established for about 5 months. I had a great pod population in the 28G and the 60G has a 35 gallon sump/fuge that I hope will be a massive pod factory for me.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by RattlerSkin

What is the consensus of adding a pygmy hawkfish to a tank with a yellow watchman goby, firefish and an occelaris clown?

This thread will not provide consensus, just my opinions. If you want a vote, start a separate thread in Reef Fish. Fish compatibility wise, you should be fine

I am upgrading tanks and I am looking into what other tankmates I would want to have. I do have a full-size cleaner shrimp and a full-size fire shrimp. Both shrimp are over 3" in length, so I dont know if anyone has had or heard of issues with the pygmy hawkfish going after full-sized shrimp.

Plectreanthias inermis is very shy and stays hidden. They are rather aggressive towards each other and eat all which fits in their mouth. Especially all shrimps as that seems the be the main part of their diet. Mine preferred all kind of shrimp like food (mysis, krill) before they took brine.

I have softies and LPS with the intention of adding an anemone and a clam later on, so with that in mind, what other ideas would go along with what I already have? I like the little trimma gobies, but that may be an issue with the YWG or the pygmy hawkfish.

If it fits in the mouth of a pygmy hawkfish, it will be at risk

Maybe a diamond goby would be a better idea, since I have a lot of sand in the tank but will a diamond goby get along with the YWG?

In your sized tank, it may be ok.

[NanoReefNoob]

Hello I am looking for for a new fish for my 14G Biocube. I have right now one clown, a yellow spoted goby, and a coral banded shrimp. As of right now I only have two soft corals but I am working on a LED set up so I can try to keep SPS. I want a fish that will swim around the tank and has some color but I really dont know what I can get. I know that another clown will most likly fight my courent clown and another goby will fight my courent goby. Could you give me some Ideas because I just dont know.

Thank you