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[cherubfish pair]

Okay I have a 29 gallon setup for about a year now with lots of rock and sand. In another year I would like to upgrade to a 50 or 75 gallon. Right now I have 3 fish all under an inch long:

sixline wrasse
ocellaris clown
bluegreen chromis
plus 7 nassarius snails and a peppermint shrimp

I feed the fish heavy and they all get along. I hope the sixline doesn't get territorial.

I would like to get:

captive bred kaudern's cardinal
canary wrasse
another ocellaris clown

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by adeebm

Cool thanks. Just wondering, if two rabbitfish were introduced at the same time, would there still be aggression?

--Adeeb

sorry, that would not work.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by cherubfish pair

Okay I have a 29 gallon setup for about a year now with lots of rock and sand. In another year I would like to upgrade to a 50 or 75 gallon. Right now I have 3 fish all under an inch long:

sixline wrasse almost certainly will be territorial towards certain fish types
ocellaris clown
bluegreen chromis
plus 7 nassarius snails and a peppermint shrimp

I feed the fish heavy and they all get along. I hope the sixline doesn't get territorial.

I would like to get:

captive bred kaudern's cardinal
canary wrasse
another ocellaris clown

best and easiest course is to wait until you upgrade. The most difficult addition is likely to be the second clownfish which MUST be tiny.

[MoonPie88]

Hello again,

I was overthinking my stock list.

Tank:
30gal
AM Blue 500 Skimmer

Inverts:
x Hermit Crabs (how many für 30gal?)
2x Percnon Crabs
1x Feather Duster
2x Peppermint Shrimp
(perhaps 1 Blue Tuxedo Urchin)

Fish:
2x Clown Fish
2x Watchman Gobys with Pistol Shrimp
1x Blenny (Bicolor, Midas, Tail Spot=

Alternative fish:
1x Bicolor Dottyback
2x Clown Gobys

For the clown fish i was thinkin of true percula, ocellaris or pink skunk. Is the last one too aggressive?
What about the bioload with 8 fishes tops? Would 6 be better or still too many?


Greetings
Michael

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by MoonPie88

Hello again,

I was overthinking my stock list.

Tank:
30gal
AM Blue 500 Skimmer

Inverts:
x Hermit Crabs (how many für 30gal?)
2x Percnon Crabs
1x Feather Duster
2x Peppermint Shrimp
(perhaps 1 Blue Tuxedo Urchin)

Fish:
2x Clown Fish
2x Watchman Gobys with Pistol Shrimp
1x Blenny (Bicolor, Midas, Tail Spot=

Alternative fish:
1x Bicolor Dottyback very aggressive, not recommended
2x Clown Gobys

For the clown fish i was thinkin of true percula, ocellaris or pink skunk. Is the last one too aggressive? yes, once sexually mature, it will take over that tank
What about the bioload with 8 fishes tops? Would 6 be better or still too many? six small is fine, another small fish like the clown goby would work


Greetings
Michael

[thejtl]

Posted this elsewhere but just found this thread:


OK, so at this point I have:

a chromis,
a clown,
A firefish
a sixline wrasse
a yellowline wrasse
a bangaii cardinal
a niger trigger
a powder brown tang.

*

It's time to add a new fish (or two!).

*

What I have my eye on:
Magnificent foxface
another tang (Naso, most likely, or similarly docile tang)
Mandarin goby
Another clown
Flame angel

And.....you tell me.

*

Tank specs:

180 gallon reef tank, 65 gallon sump, Eshopps S-200 cone skimmer, live rock.

I've been considering ordering online, but it don't make sense to pay $35 shipping for one fish.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.*

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by thejtl

Posted this elsewhere but just found this thread:


OK, so at this point I have:

a chromis,
a clown,
A firefish
a sixline wrasse can be aggressive towards new water column fish
a yellowline wrasse
a bangaii cardinal
a niger trigger
a powder brown tang.

*

It's time to add a new fish (or two!).

*

What I have my eye on:
Magnificent foxface
another tang (Naso, most likely, or similarly docile tang) your tank is not large enough for a naso tang
Mandarin goby
Another clown must be the same species and much smaller than the existing clown
Flame angel

And.....you tell me. as those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons

*

Tank specs:

180 gallon reef tank, 65 gallon sump, Eshopps S-200 cone skimmer, live rock.

I've been considering ordering online, but it don't make sense to pay $35 shipping for one fish.

Any thoughts greatly appreciated.*

[poakley723]

Ok 180g tank.

Found a Naso Tang for sale.

I have a yellow, Powder Blue, Hipo and Sail fin tang.

Am I asking for trouble if I attempt to put a naso tang?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by poakley723

Ok 180g tank.

Found a Naso Tang for sale.

I have a yellow, Powder Blue, Hipo and Sail fin tang.

Am I asking for trouble if I attempt to put a naso tang?

You will have trouble with the fish you already have in a 180 gallon tank.

[wackeeash]

I have a 36gal bowfront currently going through a fishless cycle, HOB filter(for the Qtank), 20H sump and 10gal refugium waiting to be added(and upgraded) as well as my protein skimmer waiting to be added.

My fish list is:
O.Clownfish (mated pair)
Pygmy Angel
Six Line Wrasse

Just not sure which to add first, cause in my mind all 3 choices should be added to an established aquarium, not to a freshly cycled aquarium ...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wackeeash

I have a 36gal bowfront currently going through a fishless cycle, HOB filter(for the Qtank), 20H sump and 10gal refugium waiting to be added(and upgraded) as well as my protein skimmer waiting to be added.

My fish list is:
O.Clownfish (mated pair)
Pygmy Angel
Six Line Wrasse aggressive, you may regret it later

Just not sure which to add first, cause in my mind all 3 choices should be added to an established aquarium, not to a freshly cycled aquarium ...

The pygmy angel would do better adding to a more mature aquarium but any could be added once the cycle is complete. The clownfish are the most adaptable.

[picarho]

I just got done cycling. I have a 100G with 40B sump. the tank is 60L22H18W. Im about to add some cheato and get some pods living in the tank so that I can get a mandarin. But for now im thinking two fancy clowns and a yellow tang. Is this good for a starter? it will be my first ever SW tank. I have a ReefOctopus150 and a DeepBlue 1350 Return pump with dual corner overflows. Once I ungrade to more/better lights I will be interested in some coral/anems. Just a 48" dual T5 right now. All water parms are reading perfect as of right now. Doing my first water change (30 gallons) tmrw. Any advice would be great! Also thinking maybe a starfish or a some kind of crab?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by picarho

I just got done cycling. I have a 100G with 40B sump. the tank is 60L22H18W. Im about to add some cheato and get some pods living in the tank so that I can get a mandarin. But for now im thinking two fancy clowns and a yellow tang. Is this good for a starter?

You would do best to add the yellow tang as the very last fish added. Once established, they are very territorial to additions.


it will be my first ever SW tank. I have a ReefOctopus150 and a DeepBlue 1350 Return pump with dual corner overflows. Once I ungrade to more/better lights I will be interested in some coral/anems. Just a 48" dual T5 right now. All water parms are reading perfect as of right now. Doing my first water change (30 gallons) tmrw. Any advice would be great! Also thinking maybe a starfish or a some kind of crab?

I personally dislike and do not recommend crabs as they are opportunistic feeders

[hockyfn30]

I have a 60 gallon w/ 40 gallon sump, SPS dominant with this list in mind:

mated pair of ocellaris
yasha shrimp goby w/ red banded pistol shrimp
carpenter's flasher wrasse
1 or 2 others, undecided

I was hoping you could recommend some possibilities for the last 1 or 2 and also what would be the best order of addition. LiveAquaria recommended putting the wrasse in first to not get harassed by others but I wanted to get your take with an overall plan before putting in any of them

Thanks

[goldfish69]

Hi Steve.

I currently have the following stock in my 90g tank + 35g sump (90lbs live rock):

2 clowns
3 bangaii cardinals
3 firefish

I really wanted to add a yellow tang and I wrote to you previously and you replied back "they may become aggressive and depending on what fish, may give your new comer a problem".

I've even read somewhere else that they might attack my firefish and disrupt the peace.

So now I'm thinking - How about a kole tang instead of a yellow one? Would it be less aggressive in nature? Would it require the same type of care as a yellow tang?

Thanks

[Hoosierfan]

There's been a slight change in plans. I bought what was labeled as Filamented Fin Flasher, but it turns out that it is a Longfin Fairy Wrasse. Below is the current stocking and future plans, do you see any issues?

I have a 90g currently stocked with:
1x Occy Clown
1x Yellow Watchman
1x Longfinned Fairy wrasse

Future Plans:
1x Black and White Clown
1x Yellow Tang
1x wrasse TBD (suggestions?)

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by hockyfn30

I have a 60 gallon w/ 40 gallon sump, SPS dominant with this list in mind:

mated pair of ocellaris
yasha shrimp goby w/ red banded pistol shrimp
carpenter's flasher wrasse
1 or 2 others, undecided

I was hoping you could recommend some possibilities for the last 1 or 2 and also what would be the best order of addition.

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. Flasher wrasses should go in first as LA recommends. They are jumpers so you need a mesh top. You have room for a couple of small fish, ideally pair the flasher wrasse as one of them.

LiveAquaria recommended putting the wrasse in first to not get harassed by others but I wanted to get your take with an overall plan before putting in any of them

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by goldfish69

Hi Steve.

I currently have the following stock in my 90g tank + 35g sump (90lbs live rock):

2 clowns
3 bangaii cardinals will become two at most
3 firefish will become two at most

I really wanted to add a yellow tang and I wrote to you previously and you replied back "they may become aggressive and depending on what fish, may give your new comer a problem".

I've even read somewhere else that they might attack my firefish and disrupt the peace.

So now I'm thinking - How about a kole tang instead of a yellow one? Would it be less aggressive in nature? Would it require the same type of care as a yellow tang?

a Kole tang is preferred

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Hoosierfan

There's been a slight change in plans. I bought what was labeled as Filamented Fin Flasher, but it turns out that it is a Longfin Fairy Wrasse. Below is the current stocking and future plans, do you see any issues?

I have a 90g currently stocked with:
1x Occy Clown
1x Yellow Watchman
1x Longfinned Fairy wrasse can be aggressive towards other wrasses

Future Plans:
1x Black and White Clown
1x Yellow Tang must be last as once established, they are aggressive
1x wrasse TBD (suggestions?)

[Atakias]

My tank is a 65g tall FOWLR and is currently stocked with:
2 Ocellaris clowns (1 black, 1 orange)
1 Firefish

I'm not 100% sure on what I want in the end but I was thinking:
1 Coral Beauty
1 Royal Gramma
Possibly a tang? On a previous post someone mentioned a Kole tang or even a Convict (I thought that would be too big for my tank). I've also heard that 2 firefish cannot live together, so a purple firefish would be out of the question, right?

Would these work? Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks (:

[Atakias]

My tank is a 65g tall FOWLR and is currently stocked with:
2 Ocellaris clowns (1 black, 1 orange)
1 Firefish

I'm not 100% sure on what I want in the end but I was thinking:
1 Coral Beauty
1 Royal Gramma
Possibly a tang? On a previous post someone mentioned a Kole tang or even a Convict (I thought that would be too big for my tank). I've also heard that 2 firefish cannot live together, so a purple firefish would be out of the question, right?

Would these work? Does anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks (:

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Atakias

My tank is a 65g tall FOWLR and is currently stocked with:
2 Ocellaris clowns (1 black, 1 orange)
1 Firefish

I'm not 100% sure on what I want in the end but I was thinking:
1 Coral Beauty
1 Royal Gramma

both would work fine

Possibly a tang? On a previous post someone mentioned a Kole tang or even a Convict (I thought that would be too big for my tank). I've also heard that 2 firefish cannot live together, so a purple firefish would be out of the question, right?

firefish that are paired can live together. Your tank is not really suitable for any tang, unfortunately.

Would these work? Does anyone have any other ideas?

only RC staff answer this particular thread. For general answers, post in Reef Fish


Thanks (:

[Tethered_Limbs]

Caribbean Blue Throat Pikeblenny

any info on this fish? diet? requirements?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tethered_Limbs

Caribbean Blue Throat Pikeblenny

any info on this fish? diet? requirements?

I used to see (and photograph them) them in colonies when I was diving St. Vincent. Shallow water, sand bottom. I have never kept them in aquaria but would guess they would eat mysis or small fish.

[themoraykeeper]

Hey guys ^^ Im new here so would just like to say all you guys do a great job in helping people with these fishes!
Would be really great full if you could help me with this problem.
I have a 48inchx24inchx24inch Marine FOWLR aquarium, protein skimmer, good filtration ect.
Current stock is;
Zebra moray eel
Flame angel
Yellow tang
Humbug damsel
Jewel puffer
Inverts- Sand sifting starfish and a skunk cleaner shrimp
Now my question is that they have a gorgeous Regal angel (red sea - yellow bellied) down my LFS. Would I be able to add this into my tank?
Its only 3 inches now so is pretty young. Will the other fishes have any problems with the regal? Also what is good foods for the regal to eat?
Thank you for your time guys