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mlott132 · 09/07/2012, 10:19 PM

I currently have a purple firefish, red head goby, and bicolor blenny in my 75 gallon tank. I would like to add the following fish.

tomini tang
tanaka's pygmy wrasse
yellowfin flasher wrasse
longfin fairy wrasse
bartlett's anthias
ignitus anthias

Would these be compatible with the fish I already have?

OregonReefer2 · 09/07/2012, 10:40 PM

I'm wondering about the possibility of tang on tang aggression in my 120.

Current stock list (All very happy together)

Pair of Ocellaris Clowns
Pair of McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (male/female)
A Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Midas Blenny
Lawnmower Blenny
Royal Gramma
Yellow Eye Kole Tang

I'd like to add a Two Spot Bristletooth Tang (as the last fish) but worry about aggression from the Kole.

Any thoughts?

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

I currently have a purple firefish, red head goby, and bicolor blenny in my 75 gallon tank. I would like to add the following fish.

tomini tang
tanaka's pygmy wrasse
yellowfin flasher wrasse
longfin fairy wrasse can be aggressive towards the firefish and flasher wrasse
bartlett's anthias
ignitus anthias

Would these be compatible with the fish I already have?

Otherwise, except as noted, should be fine

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonReefer2

I'm wondering about the possibility of tang on tang aggression in my 120.

Current stock list (All very happy together)

Pair of Ocellaris Clowns
Pair of McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (male/female)
A Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse
Midas Blenny
Lawnmower Blenny
Royal Gramma
Yellow Eye Kole Tang

I'd like to add a Two Spot Bristletooth Tang (as the last fish) but worry about aggression from the Kole.

Any thoughts?

Not totally predictable. Tank size should be fine, however and the rest are no problem.

mlott132 · 09/08/2012, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Otherwise, except as noted, should be fine

What if I were to change the longfin fairy wrasse to a gold assessor basslet? So then I would have.

tomini tang
tanaka's pygmy wrasse
yellowfin flasher wrasse
gold assessor basslet
bartlett's anthias
ignitus anthias

If this list works, what order should I introduce them?

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

What if I were to change the longfin fairy wrasse to a gold assessor basslet?

then there would be no problem what so ever.

mlott132 · 09/08/2012, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

then there would be no problem what so ever.

Any special order I should add these?

tomini tang
tanaka's pygmy wrasse
yellowfin flasher wrasse
gold assessor basslet
bartlett's anthias
ignitus anthias

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

Any special order I should add these?

tomini tang
tanaka's pygmy wrasse
yellowfin flasher wrasse
gold assessor basslet
bartlett's anthias
ignitus anthias

tang should be last.

mlott132 · 09/08/2012, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

tang should be last.

So as long as I get the tang last it does not matter on the rest?

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlott132

So as long as I get the tang last it does not matter on the rest?

No, there are no other issues.

rogermccray · 09/08/2012, 09:49 AM

125 gallon tank with 55 gallon sump/refugium. run a skimmer and have a lid on my tank

Current livestock
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Want to add one of these next, in order of preference
Ignitus Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus)
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi)
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum)

Which one would be the easiest to get eating and the most tolerant to 2-3 feedings a day.

Thanks again.

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogermccray

125 gallon tank with 55 gallon sump/refugium. run a skimmer and have a lid on my tank

Current livestock
Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus)
Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens)
Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora)
Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis)

Want to add one of these next, in order of preference
Ignitus Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) second choice
Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) first choice
Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) third choice

Which one would be the easiest to get eating and the most tolerant to 2-3 feedings a day.

None of these is difficult

Thanks again.

Maroon94 · 09/08/2012, 03:58 PM

This is my first post. I am new to saltwater aquariums.
I am in the planning stages.
My intended setup and livestock are listed below.
Thanks for your advice.

120 gallon aquarium (48L x 24W x 24H), (sump + protein skimmer)
110 lbs live rock
2” sand bed

1x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1x Orange Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon cyanosoma)
1x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
1x Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

I plan to add coral once my aquarium has matured.

justhaag · 09/08/2012, 04:58 PM

I have a 29 gallon biocube with recently upgraded LED lights. I
currently have it stocked with the following:
CUC:
5 nassarius snails
2 turbo snails
3 peppermint shrimp
5 blue legged hermit crabs

fish:
1 orange occelaris clown
1 black occelaris clown
1 royal Gramma

coral:
1 double headed trumpet
1 purple tipped frogspawn
1 super red mushroom
10 red zoas
6 orange zoas
1 green acan
1 orange chalice
1 red and green favia brain
1 pulsing xenia
(all are frags)

im looking for something to clean my sand and im debating between either a conch (or multiple if suggested) or a goby of some sort.
ultimately i want to finish off my fish with a pygmy angel(heard they will pick at coral on occasion but are usually safe)

My question is: Conch or goby?
and would you say dont risk it with the angel or have you heard more success stories than failure?

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maroon94

This is my first post. I am new to saltwater aquariums.
I am in the planning stages.
My intended setup and livestock are listed below.
Thanks for your advice.

120 gallon aquarium (48L x 24W x 24H), (sump + protein skimmer)
110 lbs live rock
2” sand bed

1x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis)
1x Orange Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon cyanosoma)
1x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora)
1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)
1x Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus)

I plan to add coral once my aquarium has matured.

All are fine. Introduce the firefish first, the kole tang last.

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justhaag

I have a 29 gallon biocube with recently upgraded LED lights. I
currently have it stocked with the following:
CUC:
5 nassarius snails
2 turbo snails
3 peppermint shrimp
5 blue legged hermit crabs

fish:
1 orange occelaris clown
1 black occelaris clown
1 royal Gramma

all are fine

coral:
1 double headed trumpet
1 purple tipped frogspawn
1 super red mushroom
10 red zoas
6 orange zoas
1 green acan
1 orange chalice
1 red and green favia brain
1 pulsing xenia
(all are frags)

im looking for something to clean my sand and im debating between either a conch (or multiple if suggested) or a goby of some sort.

a fighting conch is much preferred

ultimately i want to finish off my fish with a pygmy angel(heard they will pick at coral on occasion but are usually safe)

no dwarf angel is truly safe for coral

My question is: Conch or goby?
and would you say dont risk it with the angel or have you heard more success stories than failure?

FlyingRev · 09/08/2012, 08:22 PM

I have a 75 Gallon with an Eshopps 150 Cone skimmer, 25 gallon sump along with the usual stuff (BRS Deluxe Reactor for ROx Carbon, LED's - 3 Kessil 150a, a couple Aquatic LED strips, MP40's wes, SeaSwirl, etc...)

tank has been going for about 4 months now and here is what I have in it...

About 15 nice corals, mostly SPS and all doing well and growing like weeds!

Line Spot Wrasse Terminal Phase Male (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)
Tanaka's Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
Peppermint Candy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus)
Red Scooter Dragonet Adult Male (Synchiropus stellatus)

All fish purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den and have done wonderfully.

How many more fish can responsibly be put into this tank?

Any ideas on 'purpose fish' that should be considered for the tank?

All parameters are great.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 0
Phosphate 1 parts per billion
Calcium 475
Alkalinity 9.9

Am using the Seachem Fusion 2 part dosing
Am using Red Sea Reef nutrition A & B
Oysterfeast
PE Mysis and Ova feed twice daily

Thanks!

snorvich · 09/08/2012, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlyingRev

I have a 75 Gallon with an Eshopps 150 Cone skimmer, 25 gallon sump along with the usual stuff (BRS Deluxe Reactor for ROx Carbon, LED's - 3 Kessil 150a, a couple Aquatic LED strips, MP40's wes, SeaSwirl, etc...)

tank has been going for about 4 months now and here is what I have in it...

About 15 nice corals, mostly SPS and all doing well and growing like weeds!

Line Spot Wrasse Terminal Phase Male (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus)
Tanaka's Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
Peppermint Candy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus)
Red Scooter Dragonet Adult Male (Synchiropus stellatus)

All fish purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den and have done wonderfully.

How many more fish can responsibly be put into this tank?

An impossible question to answer as ecological niche, feeding pattern, and behavior all come in to play as well as initial and eventual size. A peppermint hogfish, by the way, can/will eat inverts.

Any ideas on 'purpose fish' that should be considered for the tank?

I am not a big believer in "purpose fish" as they all have potential behavioral issues as well as upsides

All parameters are great.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 0
Phosphate 1 parts per billion
Calcium 475
Alkalinity 9.9

Am using the Seachem Fusion 2 part dosing
Am using Red Sea Reef nutrition A & B
Oysterfeast
PE Mysis and Ova feed twice daily

Thanks!

venkap01 · 09/09/2012, 08:00 AM

Hi guys,
55 gallon FOWLR, 20 gallon sump with skimmer,

Plan is
1 banggai cardinal
2 ocel clowns
1 firefish
1 six line wrasse
1 royal gramma

Is that too much? Can I add any more? would like some pyjama cardinal fish

snorvich · 09/09/2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venkap01

Hi guys,
55 gallon FOWLR, 20 gallon sump with skimmer,

Plan is
1 banggai cardinal
2 ocel clowns
1 firefish
1 six line wrasse very aggressive especially towards a firefish and possibly the royal grdamma
1 royal gramma

Is that too much? Can I add any more? would like some pyjama cardinal fish

bioload would be on the low side but not by a lot

venkap01 · 09/09/2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

bioload would be on the low side but not by a lot

Thanks
If I take out the Six line wrasse, can I keep a purple firefish (Nemateleotris decora) with a normal firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)? Will there be aggression between them?
Else if that fails I'll go with 2 pajama cardinal fish instead.

snorvich · 09/09/2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by venkap01

Thanks
If I take out the Six line wrasse, can I keep a purple firefish (Nemateleotris decora) with a normal firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)? Will there be aggression between them?
Else if that fails I'll go with 2 pajama cardinal fish instead.

For two firefish, a male plus female pair works, otherwise, long term no.

steve120 · 09/09/2012, 11:37 AM

Still in the planning stage.

Plan is:
30g 3ft long DT
LS & LR
Skimmer
Sump with extra LR rubble, LS with some easy algae.

Over time could I expect to introduce-
1 x OCELLARIS CLOWN
1x YELLOW WATCHMAN GOBY
1 x PURPLE FIREFISH
1 x RED SPOTTED GOBY

or is this too much? obviously not all together maybe one every few months.

which first?

thanks
steve

snorvich · 09/09/2012, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve120

Still in the planning stage.

Plan is:
30g 3ft long DT
LS & LR
Skimmer
Sump with extra LR rubble, LS with some easy algae.

Over time could I expect to introduce-
1 x OCELLARIS CLOWN
1x YELLOW WATCHMAN GOBY
1 x PURPLE FIREFISH
1 x RED SPOTTED GOBY

or is this too much? obviously not all together maybe one every few months.

which first?

thanks
steve

the fish list is fine, I would introduce the firefish first

College Fishman · 09/09/2012, 11:57 AM

90 gal

current stock:
1 - clarkii clown
1 - lawnmower blennie

want to check my next fish.

i want my list to be

1- clarkii
1- lawnmower
1- tomini tang
1- bicolor angel
1- potters angel
2- red firefish

sound ok?

09/07/2012, 10:19 PM	#3751
mlott132 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 697	I currently have a purple firefish, red head goby, and bicolor blenny in my 75 gallon tank. I would like to add the following fish. tomini tang tanaka's pygmy wrasse yellowfin flasher wrasse longfin fairy wrasse bartlett's anthias ignitus anthias Would these be compatible with the fish I already have? __________________ 75 Gallon mixed reef, Trigger Systems Ruby 30S, Lifereef SVS3-24 Skimmer, Eheim 1262, 2x AI Vega LED Lights, 1x Jebao RW-8 powerhead, 1x Ecotech MP-40 powerhead

09/08/2012, 08:22 PM	#3767
FlyingRev Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Posts: 130	I have a 75 Gallon with an Eshopps 150 Cone skimmer, 25 gallon sump along with the usual stuff (BRS Deluxe Reactor for ROx Carbon, LED's - 3 Kessil 150a, a couple Aquatic LED strips, MP40's wes, SeaSwirl, etc...) tank has been going for about 4 months now and here is what I have in it... About 15 nice corals, mostly SPS and all doing well and growing like weeds! Line Spot Wrasse Terminal Phase Male (Paracheilinus lineopunctatus) Tanaka's Pygmy Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai) Peppermint Candy Cane Hogfish (Bodianus sepiacaudus) Red Scooter Dragonet Adult Male (Synchiropus stellatus) All fish purchased from LiveAquaria's Divers Den and have done wonderfully. How many more fish can responsibly be put into this tank? Any ideas on 'purpose fish' that should be considered for the tank? All parameters are great. Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 0 Phosphate 1 parts per billion Calcium 475 Alkalinity 9.9 Am using the Seachem Fusion 2 part dosing Am using Red Sea Reef nutrition A & B Oysterfeast PE Mysis and Ova feed twice daily Thanks! __________________ 75 Gal DT with 25 gal sump.Ca 450, Alk 9.8, Mg 1400, BRS Reactor R0x Oyster Feast 7x/week.Fusion 2 part dosing, 2-Kor1400's & MP-40. 3-Kessil 150a Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon

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09/07/2012, 10:40 PM	#3752
OregonReefer2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 324	I'm wondering about the possibility of tang on tang aggression in my 120. Current stock list (All very happy together) Pair of Ocellaris Clowns Pair of McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (male/female) A Lubbock's Fairy Wrasse Midas Blenny Lawnmower Blenny Royal Gramma Yellow Eye Kole Tang I'd like to add a Two Spot Bristletooth Tang (as the last fish) but worry about aggression from the Kole. Any thoughts?

09/08/2012, 09:49 AM	#3761
rogermccray Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,050	125 gallon tank with 55 gallon sump/refugium. run a skimmer and have a lid on my tank Current livestock Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) Powder Brown Tang (Acanthurus japonicus) Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) Firefish, Purple (Nemateleotris decora) Blue/Green Reef Chromis (Chromis viridis) Want to add one of these next, in order of preference Ignitus Anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) Carberryi Anthias (Nemanthias carberryi) Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) Which one would be the easiest to get eating and the most tolerant to 2-3 feedings a day. Thanks again.

09/08/2012, 03:58 PM	#3763
Maroon94 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1	This is my first post. I am new to saltwater aquariums. I am in the planning stages. My intended setup and livestock are listed below. Thanks for your advice. 120 gallon aquarium (48L x 24W x 24H), (sump + protein skimmer) 110 lbs live rock 2” sand bed 1x Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) 1x Blue/Green Chromis (Chromis viridis) 1x Orange Lined Cardinalfish (Apogon cyanosoma) 1x Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora) 1x Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris) 1x Kole Tang (Ctenochaetus strigosus) I plan to add coral once my aquarium has matured.

09/08/2012, 04:58 PM	#3764
justhaag Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 76	I have a 29 gallon biocube with recently upgraded LED lights. I currently have it stocked with the following: CUC: 5 nassarius snails 2 turbo snails 3 peppermint shrimp 5 blue legged hermit crabs fish: 1 orange occelaris clown 1 black occelaris clown 1 royal Gramma coral: 1 double headed trumpet 1 purple tipped frogspawn 1 super red mushroom 10 red zoas 6 orange zoas 1 green acan 1 orange chalice 1 red and green favia brain 1 pulsing xenia (all are frags) im looking for something to clean my sand and im debating between either a conch (or multiple if suggested) or a goby of some sort. ultimately i want to finish off my fish with a pygmy angel(heard they will pick at coral on occasion but are usually safe) My question is: Conch or goby? and would you say dont risk it with the angel or have you heard more success stories than failure?

09/09/2012, 08:00 AM	#3769
venkap01 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 5	Hi guys, 55 gallon FOWLR, 20 gallon sump with skimmer, Plan is 1 banggai cardinal 2 ocel clowns 1 firefish 1 six line wrasse 1 royal gramma Is that too much? Can I add any more? would like some pyjama cardinal fish

09/09/2012, 11:37 AM	#3773
steve120 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: England Posts: 32	Still in the planning stage. Plan is: 30g 3ft long DT LS & LR Skimmer Sump with extra LR rubble, LS with some easy algae. Over time could I expect to introduce- 1 x OCELLARIS CLOWN 1x YELLOW WATCHMAN GOBY 1 x PURPLE FIREFISH 1 x RED SPOTTED GOBY or is this too much? obviously not all together maybe one every few months. which first? thanks steve

09/09/2012, 11:57 AM	#3775
College Fishman Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 132	90 gal current stock: 1 - clarkii clown 1 - lawnmower blennie want to check my next fish. i want my list to be 1- clarkii 1- lawnmower 1- tomini tang 1- bicolor angel 1- potters angel 2- red firefish sound ok?