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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by MHG

So I am gonna place a BlueZoo order. I currently have:

SPS Frags
LPS Colonies
Yellow Corris Wrasse
Fire Fish
Pair of Ocillaris Clowns
Fire Shrimp
Emerald Crabs


Looking at:
Lawnmower Blenny
Male and female Dispbar Anthias
melanurus wrasse not invertebrate safe
Midas Blenny I would recommend against two blennies, they generally do not like each other
Possibly - Yellow Watchman Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
Lettuse Nubi

If you get an algae eater, it will compete with the lawnmower blenny

That bioload may be a bit on the high side high.

[epicfish]

Hi there,

I currently have:

2x Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
1x Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)
1x Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) -- currently passive (~1" long)
2x Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis)
1x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)

Looking to add:
1x McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) - male
1x Tanaka's Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
1x Geometric Pygmy Hawk (Plectranthias inermis)
1x Wheeler's Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) to pair with pistol shrimp
1x Hi Fin Red Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes) to pair with pistol shrimp
1x Randall's Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) to pair with goby
1x Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) to pair with goby
3x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)
2x Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
2x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)


Are there any potential issues and what order should I add the livestock in?

Thanks.

[MHG]

Originally Posted by snorvich

If you get an algae eater, it will compete with the lawnmower blenny

That bioload may be a bit on the high side high.

well the number of fish will depend on whats available.... i will probably not get tha goby shrinp pair. i was looking for a wrasse that might (might) take care of my vermatid snails. some say six line wrasse but i hear they can be bullies...


i really like the midas so i am open to suggestions for an algae eater. tangs are out on my size tank...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by epicfish

Hi there,

I currently have:

2x Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
1x Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)
1x Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) -- currently passive (~1" long)
2x Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis)
1x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)

Looking to add:
1x McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) - male
1x Tanaka's Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
1x Geometric Pygmy Hawk (Plectranthias inermis)
1x Wheeler's Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) to pair with pistol shrimp
1x Hi Fin Red Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes) to pair with pistol shrimp
1x Randall's Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) to pair with goby
1x Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) to pair with goby
3x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)
2x Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
2x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)


Are there any potential issues and what order should I add the livestock in?

Thanks.

I would need to understand what environment you have in order to answer the stocking list question.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by MHG

well the number of fish will depend on whats available.... i will probably not get tha goby shrinp pair. i was looking for a wrasse that might (might) take care of my vermatid snails. some say six line wrasse but i hear they can be bullies...

they can. However I cannot answer your question appropriately since I do not know what is available.


i really like the midas so i am open to suggestions for an algae eater. tangs are out on my size tank...

one blenny is fine, two will be a problem

[epicfish]

Originally Posted by snorvich

I would need to understand what environment you have in order to answer the stocking list question.

I apologize. I didn't read the first post and provide all the necessary info. I was too eager to get your advice!

~65 gallon tank with a 15 gallon sump with LR and a skimmer rated for 150 gallons with a heavy bioload. No LS or macroalgae in the sump -- yet, just live rock.

[zookeeper247]

Hello!

This is our first try at keeping a saltwater tank and fish care. We have 150 gal tank, 72X19X27. We were given a deal on the tank, stand, light, air pump, power head, most of the plumbing for a minimal cost.

We would like to get good beginner fish, and we do plan to have a fish only tank.

Our favorite fish are below:

1. Trigger (Niger, Indian, Pink tail, and of course more) the trigger is the reason why we have such a large tank
2. A large Angel (just not sure which one)
3. Chevron Tang
4. Coney Grouper
5. Goldbar Wrasse
6. Snowflake Eel (maybe)

Any suggestions are welcome! Thank you

[ifrizk]

I have a fish only 265 gallon aquarium, 75 gallon sump with a Reeflo 3600 GPH. Very open setup I can post some pic’s if you would like.

So far here is a list of fish I like.
Blonde Naso Tang
Blue Tang
Orange Shoulder Tang
Achilles Tang
Powder Blue Tang
Naso Tang
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Sohal Tang



One question would be is the Naso Tang and the Blonde Naso Tang going to get a long.?

Would it be a bad idea to put a trigger in the mix?

What other fish would be a good fish for this setup? I’m very open to peoples idea’s,

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by epicfish

Hi there,

I currently have:

2x Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica) if a male and female, they will coexist, otherwise long term, will be only one
1x Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus)
1x Six Line Wrasse (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) -- currently passive (~1" long) will be a problem with any fairy or flasher wrasses
2x Camel Shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis) not reef safe
1x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)

Looking to add:
1x McCosker's Flasher Wrasse (Paracheilinus mccoskeri) - male
1x Tanaka's Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella tanakai)
1x Geometric Pygmy Hawk (Plectranthias inermis) will eat shrimp
1x Wheeler's Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) to pair with pistol shrimp
1x Hi Fin Red Banded Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes) to pair with pistol shrimp in a 65 gallon, you will be able to sustain only one goby/pistol shrimp combination long term
1x Randall's Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) to pair with goby
1x Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) to pair with goby
3x Peppermint Shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni)
2x Blood Red Fire Shrimp (Lysmata debelius)
2x Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp (Lysmata amboinensis)


Are there any potential issues and what order should I add the livestock in?

Thanks.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by zookeeper247

Hello!

This is our first try at keeping a saltwater tank and fish care. We have 150 gal tank, 72X19X27. We were given a deal on the tank, stand, light, air pump, power head, most of the plumbing for a minimal cost.

We would like to get good beginner fish, and we do plan to have a fish only tank.

Our favorite fish are below:

1. Trigger (Niger, Indian, Pink tail, and of course more) the trigger is the reason why we have such a large tank
2. A large Angel (just not sure which one)
3. Chevron Tang
4. Coney Grouper
5. Goldbar Wrasse
6. Snowflake Eel (maybe)

Unfortunately I do not provide advice or commentary on aggressive fish tanks. Best advice can be found here.

Any suggestions are welcome! Thank you

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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by ifrizk

I have a fish only 265 gallon aquarium, 75 gallon sump with a Reeflo 3600 GPH. Very open setup I can post some pic’s if you would like.

So far here is a list of fish I like.
Blonde Naso Tang
Blue Tang
Orange Shoulder Tang
Achilles Tang
Powder Blue Tang
Naso Tang
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Sohal Tang

Even with a relatively large tank, you are not going to be able to mix all of those tangs.

One question would be is the Naso Tang and the Blonde Naso Tang going to get a long.?

Would it be a bad idea to put a trigger in the mix?

What other fish would be a good fish for this setup? I’m very open to peoples idea’s,

Thanks

[6lilfish]

I have a 55 gal and I am setting up a 120 wanting to add a tang saw a black tang that I really liked right now I have two clowns ,two chromis ,one pj cardinal and I think its called a clown gobie

[dustinc89]

I have a 120 Gallon tank with a 40 gallon Sump / Refugium
140 Pounds of live rock ( bunch of worms and star fish on them)
120 Pounds of seaflor reef sand
I just set this tank up, I do own a freshwater aquarium though
These are the fish I am looking into I would also like to add corals one day
Clown Sweetlips ( might be known as a Harlequin)
Tuxedo Damsel
Goldbelly Damsel - thinking of getting this guy first
Scooter Blenny
Camel Shrimp
Purple Dottyback
Golden Head Sleeper Goby
Bangaii Cardinal
Percula Clown's
Cleaner Shrimp
Blue Linckia Starfish
And lastly a Green Mandarin
Thank you for your time

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by 6lilfish

I have a 55 gal and I am setting up a 120 wanting to add a tang saw a black tang that I really liked right now I have two clowns ,two chromis ,one pj cardinal and I think its called a clown gobie

That mix is fine but waiting until the new tank is set up is prudent.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by dustinc89

I have a 120 Gallon tank with a 40 gallon Sump / Refugium
140 Pounds of live rock ( bunch of worms and star fish on them)
120 Pounds of seaflor reef sand
I just set this tank up, I do own a freshwater aquarium though
These are the fish I am looking into I would also like to add corals one day
Clown Sweetlips ( might be known as a Harlequin) there is no way this fish can go in your tank
Tuxedo Damsel damsels are aggressive and will limit other fish going into this tank
Goldbelly Damsel - thinking of getting this guy first damsels are aggressive and will limit other fish going into this tank; do not cycle your tank with fish
Scooter Blenny
Camel Shrimp not reef safe
Purple Dottyback very aggressive, will limit fish going forward
Golden Head Sleeper Goby will deplete your sand bed of beneficial organisms and then starve to death
Bangaii Cardinal
Percula Clown's
Cleaner Shrimp
Blue Linckia Starfish
And lastly a Green Mandarin after the tank is set up and running for 9 months
Thank you for your time

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[susyca]

starting a 180g reef tank with 60g sump.Six feet long. Want 3 or four compatible tangs..Any suggestions?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by susyca

starting a 180g reef tank with 60g sump.Six feet long. Want 3 or four compatible tangs..Any suggestions?

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations; however I am always ready to provide analysis of a fish list provided. However if you want to keep more than one tang in a 180 gallon tank, your best options are from the Ctenochaetus family.

[mudcat1]

I would like to add a yellow banded possum wrasse to my 24 gallon nanocube. I currently have a peppermint shrimp, perc clown fish, royal gramma, yellow watchman goby and tiger pistol shrimp. I also have few snails (astrea and turbo) and hermit crabs. Do you think I will have a problem adding the possum wrasse?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mudcat1

I would like to add a yellow banded possum wrasse to my 24 gallon nanocube. I currently have a peppermint shrimp, perc clown fish, royal gramma, yellow watchman goby and tiger pistol shrimp. I also have few snails (astrea and turbo) and hermit crabs. Do you think I will have a problem adding the possum wrasse?

you should be fine. However that will pretty much max out your bioload.

[dinthbrgh]

hi steve!
i have a 29g with 35lbs lr, a large cave and several small caves. right now i have one tailspot blenny, 2 nassarius and 3 blue legged hermits. this is my wish list in the order i expect to add...
pair helfrichs firefish
small fairy or flasher wrasse
perc clown
one fireshrimp

would this work? i expected the blenny to be a mostly sand dweller but that is not the case. he has chosen a spot high up on the rockwork and stays up there. so i'm wondering if i can add a bottom dweller to the list, and do you have a suggestion? i was thinking a scooter dragonet.

tank is only about 2 months old and i do not run a skimmer or any other filtration. just ph's and wc's. i do run an hob with carbon during wc's to help remove gunk.
thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by dinthbrgh

hi steve!
i have a 29g with 35lbs lr, a large cave and several small caves. right now i have one tailspot blenny, 2 nassarius and 3 blue legged hermits. this is my wish list in the order i expect to add...
pair helfrichs firefish for this to work, you would need totally peaceful tank mates and a male + female. Also, these are prolific jumpers so your tank would have to be tightly covered (not egg crate)
small fairy or flasher wrassetank is not large enough and would intimidate your firefish
perc clown may intimidate your firefish once mature
one fireshrimp

would this work? i expected the blenny to be a mostly sand dweller but that is not the case. he has chosen a spot high up on the rockwork and stays up there. so i'm wondering if i can add a bottom dweller to the list, and do you have a suggestion? i was thinking a scooter dragonet. could work

tank is only about 2 months old and i do not run a skimmer or any other filtration. just ph's and wc's. i do run an hob with carbon during wc's to help remove gunk.
thanks!

[Ryan1221]

Hey, brand new to Reef Central. I have a fluval osaka 260l. I have 70 lbs of live rock with a 3" live sand bed. Need some stocking ideas I am new to saltwater. I plan on doing a reef tank down the line, but my light needs to be upgraded and I need a protein skimmer.

I currently have:
2 True Perculas
4 Turbo Snails
4 Cerith Snails
7 Small Assorted Hermit Crabs
4 Electric Blue Hermit Crabs

Wanting:
1 shrimp/prawn goby with pistol shrimp
1 lawnmower blenny
1 wrasse
1 blue/green chromis
1 royal gramma
1 kole tang

Would pairing a shrimp/prawn goby with a pistol shrimp cause any aggression towards others?

What wrasse would you recommend?

Would this be fine? Would I be able to put anything else in? If so, what else would be good? What order should I get them in? I have been told that I should put most aggressive last.

My goal is to have a nice peaceful tank with the Kole tang as my show piece.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Ryan1221

Hey, brand new to Reef Central. I have a fluval osaka 260l. I have 70 lbs of live rock with a 3" live sand bed. Need some stocking ideas I am new to saltwater. I plan on doing a reef tank down the line, but my light needs to be upgraded and I need a protein skimmer.

I currently have:
2 True Perculas
4 Turbo Snails
4 Cerith Snails
7 Small Assorted Hermit Crabs
4 Electric Blue Hermit Crabs

tank size?

Wanting:
1 shrimp/prawn goby with pistol shrimp
1 lawnmower blenny
1 wrasse
1 blue/green chromis
1 royal gramma
1 kole tang

Would pairing a shrimp/prawn goby with a pistol shrimp cause any aggression towards others?

That is not a problem

What wrasse would you recommend?

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations. On the other hand, I would be happy to provide compatibility commentary if you want to update your fish list.

Would this be fine? Would I be able to put anything else in? If so, what else would be good? What order should I get them in? I have been told that I should put most aggressive last.

That is correct. Most aggressive last, most passive, first.

My goal is to have a nice peaceful tank with the Kole tang as my show piece.

Help would be greatly appreciated.

I am always happy to help.

[Ryan1221]

Originally Posted by snorvich

I am always happy to help.

It is a 70 gallon.

I am looking at one of the following wrasses:
Carpenter's Flasher
Blue Flasher
Filamented Flasher
McCosker's Flasher

[Ryan1221]

Originally Posted by Ryan1221

It is a 70 gallon.

I am looking at one of the following wrasses:
Carpenter's Flasher
Blue Flasher
Filamented Flasher
McCosker's Flasher

Would all of these be compatible with what I want in the tank?