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[Brando457]

Link to angel thread please

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[cpm6t]

My tank is 65g (4'X1.5'X1.5'). 30g sump(refugium+skimmer+filter sock)
Current stock.
1X Clarkii clown fish
1X Yellow Wrasse
1X Bi color blenny

5X snails
4X rock flower anemone (1" diameter each)

I would like to add:
1X Clarkii clown (so they can pair up and I would eventually add a BTA)
1X pistol shrimp

(2 X goby) or (1X goby and 1X anthias)

My concern about goby is that if they hide in a place I can't see the tank would look empty most of the time.
If I put anthias who is more open swimmer I'll utilize the space more effectively.

Can you please comment?
Also is this my stocking limit?

I would like to add all the rest together since I think if I add one new fish now he'll get harassed too much. Adding the rest of them together might spread the attention on one fish.

[greenvillecoins]

we used to have one that was hand fed we loved it then the heater went up and well we almost had a fish dinner it kill him and we havent seen them in stores to buy another any advice? thanks so much

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Brando457

Link to angel thread please

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This is not a discussion thread. If you are curious use search.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mgproudfit

Hello! My wife and I are about to setup our IM 38gal tank. See equipment below:

- 38gal IM nuvo
- 30W IM Skkye LED
- 2ea 425gph powerheads
- 2ea IM spinstreams
- 42lbs Fiji live rock
- Live sand (prolly 3" bed)

We eventually want to get 1 or 2 nice BTA's, but we know that's not a good thing to do for awhile. That said, our plan for fish is as follows:

- 2ea Ocellaris Clowns Tank Bred
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...755&pcatid=755

- 1ea Orange Spotted Goby
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...195&pcatid=195

- 1ea Dwarf Lemonpeel Angelfish
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...450&pcatid=450

- 2ea Blue/Green Reef Chromis
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...115&pcatid=115

Ive checked, re-checked, and checked again all of these fish and their requirements, preferences, temperaments, tank requirements, etc., and on paper it seems that this could be a happy group of fish. That said, I still would like to ask the experts and make sure this should check out.


Thanks!
Matt

In your sized tank, all would be fine, but I would skip the chromis.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by fish clown

I've looked at a thread on angels called the angel thread that will end all Angel threads and the flame angel looked promising as far as corals, maybe a pick here and there but it never went mad on coral as far as I saw and the cherub angel on a chart snoverich made of all the data said like 85% of the time it will eat lps like acans which I have. You said that my list was big for the sized tank I have so what would you get rid of. Just wondering but what happens when you have an overcrowded tank? I also saw that typically the more you fern the Angela the better off they will be as far as picking on corals.

This is not a discussion thread. If you wish to roll the dice with dwarf angels and corals, it is your prerogative. If the inhabitants of a tank perceive they are crowded, they eliminate the crowding.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by greenvillecoins

we used to have one that was hand fed we loved it then the heater went up and well we almost had a fish dinner it kill him and we havent seen them in stores to buy another any advice? thanks so much

I would not advise a batfish, especially in a 55 gallon tank.

[mgproudfit]

Originally Posted by snorvich

In your sized tank, all would be fine, but I would skip the chromis.

Thanks!

Do you have a recommendation of another similar fish to replace the Chromis with? Is it just their attitude that makes you recommend against them?

Take care,
Matt

[greenvillecoins]

why against the bat fish? we had one years ago and we loved it.just curiouse you guys no best, plus i havent even seen them anywhere in sc lfs thanks so much

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mgproudfit

Thanks!

Do you have a recommendation of another similar fish to replace the Chromis with? Is it just their attitude that makes you recommend against them?

Take care,
Matt

Attitude primarily, but uses up biocapacity with little benefit compared to a fish such as a possum wrasse. Chromis are damsels after all.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by greenvillecoins

why against the bat fish? we had one years ago and we loved it.just curiouse you guys no best, plus i havent even seen them anywhere in sc lfs thanks so much

Well, they get huge and need as a minimum a 180 gallon tank, but preferably larger. They are highly susceptible to ich (cryptocaryon irritans), and they eat pretty much everything including corals and most other invertebrates. Can you picture a 15-20 inch fish in your sized tank????!!! That is probably why they are not routinely carried at LFS.

[greenvillecoins]

we had no idea thank god we asked thanks so much

[Mr Neon]

Hey all..I have a running 60 gallon reef right now with a few fish and looking to finish stocking with something hardy and colorful.

Presently 60 gallon with 18 gallon sump/live rock fuge/skimmer
Been running for over 2 months with assorted corals mostly softies/zoas/mushrooms. I have no plans as this time for any SPS corals.

Present fish are

2 mated pair (Ocellaris Clownfish)
2 Talbot's Damselfish
1 Six Line Wrase
1-cleaner shrimp.

What I am looking to add:

Neon Dottyback
Flame Angel
Tomini Tang
Orange Back Fairy Wrase

Don't really see me finding much more to choose from given tank size but if any suggestions would be appreciated.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Mr Neon

Hey all..I have a running 60 gallon reef right now with a few fish and looking to finish stocking with something hardy and colorful.

Presently 60 gallon with 18 gallon sump/live rock fuge/skimmer
Been running for over 2 months with assorted corals mostly softies/zoas/mushrooms. I have no plans as this time for any SPS corals.

Present fish are

2 mated pair (Ocellaris Clownfish)
2 Talbot's Damselfish
1 Six Line Wrase
1-cleaner shrimp.

What I am looking to add:

Neon Dottyback would be world war III with the six line wrasse
Flame Angel
Tomini Tang RC recommends a larger tank
Orange Back Fairy Wrase would not be tolerated by the six line wrasse

Don't really see me finding much more to choose from given tank size but if any suggestions would be appreciated.

[Mr Neon]

Thanks!

Any suggestions for something colorful? I could get other damsels but I will assume there will be issues..

Kind of hard given the fish I already have but figured something should be compatible.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Mr Neon

Thanks!

Any suggestions for something colorful? I could get other damsels but I will assume there will be issues..

Kind of hard given the fish I already have but figured something should be compatible.

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations. However with a six line and damsels resident, additional fish will be difficult.

[negia22]

still cycling now my 28 nano cube led intermediate, planning to a put a refugium at the back with led glo, aquamaxx hob-1 skimmer, 2 heaters... when everything is ready I want to add the following fishes.

1. catalina goby
2. black axil chromis
3. ocellaris clown fish (2)

thank you for the service you all provide here. very helpful...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by negia22

still cycling now my 28 nano cube led intermediate, planning to a put a refugium at the back with led glo, aquamaxx hob-1 skimmer, 2 heaters... when everything is ready I want to add the following fishes.

1. catalina goby A catalina goby will require cool waters and hence a chiller so it is not likely to be feasible for your tank
2. black axil chromis
3. ocellaris clown fish (2)

thank you for the service you all provide here. very helpful...

Except as noted, the list is fine

[negia22]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Except as noted, the list is fine

do all goby needs cool waters? thank you so much

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by negia22

do all goby needs cool waters? thank you so much

No, just that one

[negia22]

Originally Posted by snorvich

No, just that one

Oh ok, thank you. will have to get another type of goby then

[spurdie]

First post, hello everyone.

29 gallon w/ 10 gall sump w/ live sand and rock and cheato. sca 301 skimmer. tao tronics led light 10000k/14000k.

2 hydor ph 425 and 750. Pf nano overflow box. 2.5 " dsb in main tank with 15# live rock seeding 30# dry rock. Almost didnt notice cycle it was so fast. 3 weeks in. Adding at 4 weeks:

Flame angel (sm)
shrimp goby/pistol shrimp
falco hawkfish (sm)
possibly a false percula
about 20 asst snails
2 brittle stars

Possibly a few zoo frags.


All params at zero.

lets have it

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by spurdie

First post, hello everyone.

29 gallon w/ 10 gall sump w/ live sand and rock and cheato. sca 301 skimmer. tao tronics led light 10000k/14000k.

2 hydor ph 425 and 750. Pf nano overflow box. 2.5 " dsb in main tank with 15# live rock seeding 30# dry rock. Almost didnt notice cycle it was so fast. 3 weeks in. Adding at 4 weeks:

Flame angel (sm)
shrimp goby/pistol shrimp
falco hawkfish (sm)
possibly a false percula
about 20 asst snails
2 brittle stars

Possibly a few zoo frags.


All params at zero.

lets have it

The fish list is fine, the hawkfish will preclude shrimp or small fish

[PepperHeaded]

I'm still cycling but here is what I am planning:

20 long with 20 sump
dedicated sps
bare bottom
glass-holes super nano con dientes overflow with mag3 return
mp10 for circulation
octopus extreme 200 protein skimmer
10 pounds of BRS pukani
will probably end up vodka dosing

My proposed list:

1 x Yellow Assessor
1 x Neon Goby
1-3? x Vanderbuilt Chromis

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by PepperHeaded

I'm still cycling but here is what I am planning:

20 long with 20 sump
dedicated sps
bare bottom
glass-holes super nano con dientes overflow with mag3 return
mp10 for circulation
octopus extreme 200 protein skimmer
10 pounds of BRS pukani
will probably end up vodka dosing

My proposed list:

1 x Yellow Assessor
1 x Neon Goby
1-3? x Vanderbuilt Chromis

You have enough capacity for three small fish. That does not include the chromis but you could add a small fish instead of them.