PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[Tethered_Limbs]

thats what i figured. wanted to make sure with the expert first
thanks again for saving me from myself

[Kingspade18]

120rr 150 or so lbs of live rock 2" LS 2x250w halide 30g sump, 15g fuge with dsb asm g4 mag 9.5, 2 seio 1100 superflows. Hoping to do mostly tangs. which will get along and be ok in a 120? It will also be mixed reef with mostly softies maybe some sps

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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tethered_Limbs

thats what i figured. wanted to make sure with the expert first
thanks again for saving me from myself

But for nonswimmers, cubes are superb especially for minimalist aquascape reef tanks. Are you sure you need those fish?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Kingspade18

120rr 150 or so lbs of live rock 2" LS 2x250w halide 30g sump, 15g fuge with dsb asm g4 mag 9.5, 2 seio 1100 superflows. Hoping to do mostly tangs. which will get along and be ok in a 120? It will also be mixed reef with mostly softies maybe some sps

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I suggest at MOST two tangs in that sized tank and not large or highly active ones

[izzy123]

Okay, this is a bit of an unusual question, but I wanted your expert advice before buying anything.

I managed to rear the fry of my occelaris clowns (only two sadly) and they're 5 months old now, originally I wanted to sell them but my wife (bless her) wanted to keep them.
They are currently in a small 5G tank plumbed into my main tank.

I know that I can't put them in my DT because they are going to get killed by my other clowns, so that's why the odd question.

What tank size would you recommend for these two and for one of my anemones, there would be no other fish in there and the tank would be plumbed into my main system.

Thank you oh great one

[Tethered_Limbs]

Originally Posted by snorvich

But for nonswimmers, cubes are superb especially for minimalist aquascape reef tanks. Are you sure you need those fish?

not really no, regal yes, moorish yes. at least i think so..... what are some awesome non swimmers? and it will def be minimal. like 3-4 pillars.

[tj1627]

Thanks once again for your Snorvich. One more question and I'll get out of your hair

If in the list below, I subbed out the purple firefish for a solor wrasse, would that still work?

I've been looking for info on combining fairy and flasher wrasses - I've read it around here before but can't remember where. Still looking.

Specs and list reproduced below for your convenience.

Tank Specs:
55 gallon + 20 gallon Sump
2x mp10 powerheads
Reef Octopus NWB110 protein skimmer
70 lbs Live Rock
Aragonite oolitic sand, 1 1/2 in deep
Will have zoas, softies, LPS corals
Let me know if you need more specs

Fish Choices:
2x True Percula clownfish (buying 2 small at the same time)
1x Yellowhead Jawfish
1x Male, 1x Female McCoskers Flasher Wrasse
1x Purple firefish

Thanks again,
Tim

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by izzy123

Okay, this is a bit of an unusual question, but I wanted your expert advice before buying anything.

I managed to rear the fry of my occelaris clowns (only two sadly) and they're 5 months old now, originally I wanted to sell them but my wife (bless her) wanted to keep them.
They are currently in a small 5G tank plumbed into my main tank.

I know that I can't put them in my DT because they are going to get killed by my other clowns, so that's why the odd question.

What tank size would you recommend for these two and for one of my anemones, there would be no other fish in there and the tank would be plumbed into my main system.

Thank you oh great one

Well, with an anemone, and assuming you raise them to sexual maturity, a 29/30 would be optimum, but you could scrape by with a 20. Unusual question.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tethered_Limbs

not really no, regal yes, moorish yes. at least i think so..... what are some awesome non swimmers? and it will def be minimal. like 3-4 pillars.

With a regal angel and/or a moorish idol would do fine in a largish cube. However a regal angel is not necessarily reef safe.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by tj1627

Thanks once again for your Snorvich. One more question and I'll get out of your hair

If in the list below, I subbed out the purple firefish for a solor wrasse, would that still work?

I've been looking for info on combining fairy and flasher wrasses - I've read it around here before but can't remember where. Still looking.

Specs and list reproduced below for your convenience.

Tank Specs:
55 gallon + 20 gallon Sump
2x mp10 powerheads
Reef Octopus NWB110 protein skimmer
70 lbs Live Rock
Aragonite oolitic sand, 1 1/2 in deep
Will have zoas, softies, LPS corals
Let me know if you need more specs

Fish Choices:
2x True Percula clownfish (buying 2 small at the same time)
1x Yellowhead Jawfish
1x Male, 1x Female McCoskers Flasher Wrasse
1x Purple firefish

Thanks again,
Tim

Well the normal minimum recommended tank size for C. solorensis is 75 gallons and they are one of the more (not most) aggressive fairy wrasses.

[Tethered_Limbs]

Originally Posted by snorvich

With a regal angel and/or a moorish idol would do fine in a largish cube. However a regal angel is not necessarily reef safe.

i realize that, but im willing to take my chances. whats yur definition of "largish"? 36" 48" 60" cubed? it will be shallow, like 1' or less

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tethered_Limbs

i realize that, but im willing to take my chances. whats yur definition of "largish"? 36" 48" 60" cubed? it will be shallow, like 1' or less

I would put neither fish in a shallow tank, 48 inch cube or larger would work with a depth of 18 inches minimum

[Tethered_Limbs]

18 isnt to much crazier than 1' i can do that. gunna be a beast of a tank.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tethered_Limbs

18 isnt to much crazier than 1' i can do that. gunna be a beast of a tank.

Yes, you can do a lot of good things in that configuration

[Tethered_Limbs]

ty again for the always good advice. it will go to good use.

[FishAddiction84]

Hello, hope I picked the correct thread! I am looking for some advice on stocking my newly cycled predator tank.

Setup:
55g glass
Crused Coral Substrate
Fake Coral Deco
Fluval 305 canister filter w/ Tom surface skimmer and DIY spray bar - 1 tray prefilter rings, 1 tray fluval bio rings, 1 tray Kent Nitrate Sponge (plan to swap in carbon, or phos sponge if needed)
Undertow Undergravel Filter with 4 110gph pwr heads (pointed up making nice surface agitation)
Coral Life Super Skimmer 65g - setup HOB
Standard Aquarium Light Fixtures w/ Coral Life 50/50 bulbs

I did a fishless cycle with the ammonia from Ace hardware, took almost 6 weeks. Nitrite seemed to hang around for what felt like forever! Once I was registering no ammonia or nitrite within 24 hours of adding my 4ppm ammonia, I executed sizable water changes to bring nitrates down, which are now around 5-10 according to API's test kit. Still have had to bump PH with a buffer to get around 8.2.

Once all this was done and I was happy with it I trapped my Snowflake Eel, he's around 11 in. and put him in (after acclimation of course). I then purchased a Dwarf Zebra Lion from Reefs2GO and put him in. Both seem happy and doing just fine so I think its going well, but I don't really know where to go from here! I have a very small Humu Humu in my reef now(newbie purchase at LFS who told me he would be fine in my reef) that I was planning on putting in there because he is demolishing my CUC. This I now know to be a horrible idea from reading I've done on here about lions and triggers! So I'm not sure what to do with him at this point, trade-in most likely.

Here are some species I have been considering:
Honey Comb Puffer
Valentini Puffer
Bi-Color Dwarf Angel
Eibli Angel
Longnose Hawkfish
Any Butterflies
I would love to have an Angler, particularly a Wartskin Angler, which I'm almost certain is out of the question! It is isn't it!?

I figure I will be able to have about 4-5 fish in that tank depending on size and type. So, I need to pick 2-3 more that are compatible. As I learn more I also seek to be more responsible and plan towards long term successful housing of my fish. I welcome any advice on stock quantity, species suggestions (even ones that I didn't mention), or anything else regarding the setup!

Sorry for the long blah blah blah, but I wanted to give the full story!

Thanks in advance,
Eric

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by FishAddiction84

Hello, hope I picked the correct thread! I am looking for some advice on stocking my newly cycled predator tank.

Setup:
55g glass
Crused Coral Substrate
Fake Coral Deco
Fluval 305 canister filter w/ Tom surface skimmer and DIY spray bar - 1 tray prefilter rings, 1 tray fluval bio rings, 1 tray Kent Nitrate Sponge (plan to swap in carbon, or phos sponge if needed)
Undertow Undergravel Filter with 4 110gph pwr heads (pointed up making nice surface agitation)
Coral Life Super Skimmer 65g - setup HOB
Standard Aquarium Light Fixtures w/ Coral Life 50/50 bulbs

I did a fishless cycle with the ammonia from Ace hardware, took almost 6 weeks. Nitrite seemed to hang around for what felt like forever! Once I was registering no ammonia or nitrite within 24 hours of adding my 4ppm ammonia, I executed sizable water changes to bring nitrates down, which are now around 5-10 according to API's test kit. Still have had to bump PH with a buffer to get around 8.2.

Once all this was done and I was happy with it I trapped my Snowflake Eel, he's around 11 in. and put him in (after acclimation of course). I then purchased a Dwarf Zebra Lion from Reefs2GO and put him in. Both seem happy and doing just fine so I think its going well, but I don't really know where to go from here! I have a very small Humu Humu in my reef now(newbie purchase at LFS who told me he would be fine in my reef) that I was planning on putting in there because he is demolishing my CUC. This I now know to be a horrible idea from reading I've done on here about lions and triggers! So I'm not sure what to do with him at this point, trade-in most likely.

Here are some species I have been considering:
Honey Comb Puffer
Valentini Puffer
Bi-Color Dwarf Angel
Eibli Angel
Longnose Hawkfish
Any Butterflies
I would love to have an Angler, particularly a Wartskin Angler, which I'm almost certain is out of the question! It is isn't it!?

I figure I will be able to have about 4-5 fish in that tank depending on size and type. So, I need to pick 2-3 more that are compatible. As I learn more I also seek to be more responsible and plan towards long term successful housing of my fish. I welcome any advice on stock quantity, species suggestions (even ones that I didn't mention), or anything else regarding the setup!

Sorry for the long blah blah blah, but I wanted to give the full story!

Thanks in advance,
Eric

Sorry, but I do not give advice on predator tanks. Best advice can be obtained here.

[FishAddiction84]

Sorry to post in the wrong area! I'm pretty much new to forums altogether. Thanks for steering me in the right direction Snorvich!

[Holyhands22]

I have a 30 gal. Basic fluorescent bulb. In about a week or so will have 35 lbs of live rock. Thinking about upgrading the lighting system any suggestions would be awesome. I want to get a black onyx true percula clownfish with anemones. Also want to get some fairy wrasse and purple fire fish goby. also interested in mushrooms/polyps am I shorting for to much in this size tank. Oh yeah I already have a Royal Starfish. He's about 5-6 inches. I have 20 lbs of live sand will be getting another 20 when I get the live rock.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by FishAddiction84

Sorry to post in the wrong area! I'm pretty much new to forums altogether. Thanks for steering me in the right direction Snorvich!

No problem and Welcome to Reef Central!!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Holyhands22

I have a 30 gal. Basic fluorescent bulb. In about a week or so will have 35 lbs of live rock. Thinking about upgrading the lighting system any suggestions would be awesome.

Yes, for an anemone you will have to upgrade your lights, best information in our equipment forum which can be found here.

I want to get a black onyx true percula clownfish with anemones. Also want to get some fairy wrasse and purple fire fish goby.

firefish would be fine, and should be introduced first, but remember they can jump so the tank must be covered. Fairy wrasses really need a larger tank and they too jump.

also interested in mushrooms/polyps am I shorting for to much in this size tank. Oh yeah I already have a Royal Starfish. He's about 5-6 inches. I have 20 lbs of live sand will be getting another 20 when I get the live rock.

Unfortunately your starfish will starve to death in that sized tank

[Merrell056]

first, thanks for running a thread like this. It helps us noobies out a lot.

Second, i have a 40 breeder I'm setting up and it will be my first salt tank. I will definitely be adding a watchman goby and pistol shrimp but I would also like to add a jawfish. I've read that while jawfish are very territorial this kind of arrangement can be done with proper aquascaping and making sure they all have enough tunneling space.

What is your opinion on this?

I would also like to add 2 clowns. Would that be too much for this size? Can I add more?

[BabyGirl143]

Hello,
I have a 26 gallon bowfront it has been cycling for a little over a week. My LFS told me to put a few damsels in while its cycling so i did and i have noticed that the larger spotted damsels is constantly chasing the smaller blue with yellow tail damsel. I have found a new LFS that only deals in reef tanks and he recommended your site. He also said i will have issues with these damsel and that they may kill other fish. The blue one seems pretty easy going but the other is very aggressive. I plan on putting clowns in here and a few other small fish not sure exactly what i want yet. I am considering a dragonet as they are very colorful and neat looking. Should i remove the aggresive damsel before i start adding fish. I also need to know what i can add to get the hair algae under control. I will be adding soft corals to the tank when it is ready. Thanks

[Ryand63]

29 gallon standard. 25 lbs LR 40 lbs LS. No corals. Already have 1 mishap clown. Would like to add. Bangaii cardinal, blue chromie, flame angel. Is this acceptable and could I add the bangaii before the chromie?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Merrell056

first, thanks for running a thread like this. It helps us noobies out a lot.

Second, i have a 40 breeder I'm setting up and it will be my first salt tank. I will definitely be adding a watchman goby and pistol shrimp but I would also like to add a jawfish. I've read that while jawfish are very territorial this kind of arrangement can be done with proper aquascaping and making sure they all have enough tunneling space.

What is your opinion on this?

I would also like to add 2 clowns. Would that be too much for this size? Can I add more?

You should be able to do both. Add the jawfish first, ideally make a pvc home for it. Your fish list is fine.