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[ashnat]

I read if you keep more then one you should keep an odd number. Is this true?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by ashnat

I read if you keep more then one you should keep an odd number. Is this true?

No. The "odd/even thing" with regards to groups of fish is a myth. The way that most likely got started is because with two fish of a given species there is one on one aggression whereas with more than two, the aggression is diffused. Also, it greatly depends on tank size and perceived territory. If a fish requires a larger territory, in a small tank the constant forced interaction will more often than not result in one being eliminated.

[ashnat]

Thanks for your help

[Toxic Slurpee]

Hi Steve, here's my list:

90 gallon with 20 gallon sump. Some LPS/Softies.

-Tiger Pistol Shrimp
-Yellow Watchman Goby
-Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
-Bellus Angel (Genicanthus bellus)
-Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
-Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella albofasciata)
-Lori's Anthias (Pseudoanthias lori)
-Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosa)
-Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
-Blue Dartfish (Ptereleotris heteroptera)

Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Toxic Slurpee

Hi Steve, here's my list:

90 gallon with 20 gallon sump. Some LPS/Softies.

-Tiger Pistol Shrimp
-Yellow Watchman Goby
-Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
-Bellus Angel (Genicanthus bellus) This fish is going to be a bit too active for your sized tank; we would prefer that a minimum of 125 gallons be the tank of choice but ideally about 150 gallons
-Orchid Dottyback (Pseudochromis fridmani)
-Possum Wrasse (Wetmorella albofasciata)
-Lori's Anthias (Pseudoanthias lori)
-Coral Beauty (Centropyge bispinosa)
-Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
-Blue Dartfish (Ptereleotris heteroptera)

Thanks!

except as noted, the rest should be fine

[jmifland]

Can I successfully keep two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish in an RSM 130D and have room for one more fish?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jmifland

Can I successfully keep two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish in an RSM 130D and have room for one more fish?

I do not know the gallonage/size of an RSM 130D. However if it is equal to or less than 50 gallons, no.

[lt3058]

60g with a 10g sump/refugium

I have a royal gramma basslet, 3 blue/green chromis, a saddleback clown, false percula clown, a mandarin, yellow clow goby, green clown goby. The two clowns are bonded together and have been together since they were tiny and they are now closer to 2 inches. I was wondering if it would be okay to bring in another clown pair of a different species or if I would be better off bringing in a small wrasse like a McCosker's or a Hoevens wrasse or a timor wrasse to eat fireworms off my corals?

[CoasterOfLuv]

I Have a 30 gal no sump, great lights, about 60lbs live rock...protein skimmer's in the mail.
In my tank I have one very sturdy, predatory marine betta, blue leggeds, turbo snails and an emerald- that's it.
I'd like to find my betta a tank mate. Is there space?
I have spotted about 6 atipsia (grr) so a fish who would help me with that problem would be nice. Also have soft corals so it would have to be somebody who wouldn't pick them to death.
Any suggestions?

[jmifland]

Originally Posted by snorvich

I do not know the gallonage/size of an RSM 130D. However if it is equal to or less than 50 gallons, no.

The RSM 130D is a 34 gallon All-in-One before sand and live rock. Would I be able to keep just the two Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish? I have read a number of sites say that one can be kept in a 20 gallon and if the two pair up then why not keep two in a 34?

[Slystone]

2 ocellaris
Yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp.
You already ok'd a possum wrasse, but can't find one at my lfs. They do have a cool clown fairy wrasse. Will he be an ok substitute with the above, snails and shrimp?

[brittanysmith18]

I have 2 ocellaris clowns, yellow belly blue tang, fire goby, 4 snails, 2 hermits, mushroom coral, 3 fans, a green bubble tip anemone, and a soft green coral. I would like to add more corals and anemones, but I know some fight. I would like to add ones that my clowns would host in.

My tank is 55gallons, on a filter and live rock.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by lt3058

60g with a 10g sump/refugium

I have a royal gramma basslet, 3 blue/green chromis, a saddleback clown, false percula clown, a mandarin, yellow clow goby, green clown goby. The two clowns are bonded together and have been together since they were tiny and they are now closer to 2 inches. I was wondering if it would be okay to bring in another clown pair of a different species

No, your existing, bonded clowns would kill them

or if I would be better off bringing in a small wrasse like a McCosker's or a Hoevens wrasse or a timor wrasse to eat fireworms off my corals?

Again, no. Bristleworms are a good thing and they are an excellent scavenger helping with over feeding.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Slystone

2 ocellaris
Yellow watchman goby with pistol shrimp.
You already ok'd a possum wrasse, but can't find one at my lfs. They do have a cool clown fairy wrasse. Will he be an ok substitute with the above, snails and shrimp?

Definitely not. The characteristics of a possum wrasse and C. solorensis are vastly different. The latter needs a 50 gallon tank and can be aggressive. Also, without a female, it will lose coloration over time. Wait for the possum wrasse

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by brittanysmith18

I have 2 ocellaris clowns, yellow belly blue tang, fire goby, 4 snails, 2 hermits, mushroom coral, 3 fans, a green bubble tip anemone, and a soft green coral. I would like to add more corals and anemones, but I know some fight. I would like to add ones that my clowns would host in.

My tank is 55gallons, on a filter and live rock.

A yellow belly hepatus tang requires a much (240 gallon) larger tank. Clownfish and anemone type must be matched as not all clowns will associate (the anemone hosts, the clown associates) will all anemones. Also in a smallish tank, multiple anemones will not work out well. This thread is only about marine fish compatibility, to discuss potential coral wars check out the LPS forum.

[Slystone]

Is there a difference between male and female possum wrasse temperment and can lfs tell them apart?

[Gagonzalez]

I have a 28g JBJ Nano that has been running for about 8 months now and currently have 2 Mated Clownfish. Would I be able to add the following:

2 or 3 Blue Reef Chromis
1 - Six Line Wrasse

It is currently stocked with:
Crocea Clam
Alveopora
Frogspawn
Neon Green Button Polyps
Emerald Crab
60+ Dwarf Ceriths
12 Nerites
6 Florida Ceriths
Approx 29lbs Live Rock
2 - 2 1/2" Sand Bed

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Slystone

Is there a difference between male and female possum wrasse temperment and can lfs tell them apart?

No behavioral nor morphologic differences between males and females.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Gagonzalez

I have a 28g JBJ Nano that has been running for about 8 months now and currently have 2 Mated Clownfish. Would I be able to add the following:

Depending on the species of clownfish; some clownfish will control up to 50 gallons (GSM) or at the least 25 gallons and will poorly tolerate some other tank mates

2 or 3 Blue Reef Chromis will end up being one or at best two; also have not been coming in healthy recently
1 - Six Line Wrasse very aggressive and will limit inhabitants going forward

It is currently stocked with:
Crocea Clam
Alveopora
Frogspawn
Neon Green Button Polyps
Emerald Crab
60+ Dwarf Ceriths
12 Nerites
6 Florida Ceriths
Approx 29lbs Live Rock
2 - 2 1/2" Sand Bed

Thanks

[Gagonzalez]

I believe they are Ocellaris clownfish but not positive. Can't really tell the difference between them and Percula. Would I not be able to add anymore fish at this point unless I remove them?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Gagonzalez

I believe they are Ocellaris clownfish but not positive. Can't really tell the difference between them and Percula. Would I not be able to add anymore fish at this point unless I remove them?

It is one of the downsides to pairs of clowns in small tanks. A. ocellaris and A. percula are the least aggressive. Small docile fish may be ok, but as the clownfish continue to mature, they can be a problem for some kinds of fish.

[Gagonzalez]

Could I remove them and add a new single Percula along with 3 Blue Chromis and a six line Wrasse at the same time? That may solve my issues. Thank You for your advice.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Gagonzalez

Could I remove them and add a new single Percula along with 3 Blue Chromis and a six line Wrasse at the same time? That may solve my issues. Thank You for your advice.

A single clownfish will become female, and while not as aggressive as a bonded pair or mated pair, still semi-aggressive. I already provided advice on the undesirability of six line wrasses as well as the end result of multiple chromis.

[JerkinJohn]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Originally Posted by JerkinJohn View Post
90 gal display/20 gal long diy 3 chamber sump/50lb BRS dry rock aquascape/4" sand substrate in DT/3" sand in refug with Chaeto. Mixed reef

Currently still going through cycle.

My list. Numbers will vary but any input will be greatly appreciated

Threadfin Anthias/Nemanthias carberryi one only in this sized tank

Royal Gramma/Gramma loreto

Yellow Assessor/Assessor flavissimus

Banggai Cardinalfish/Pterapogon kauderni one or a male plus female pair; be sure they are tank raised

Ocellaris Anemonefish/Amphiprion ocellaris one or two, small

Blackaxil Chromis/Chromis atripectoralis

Midas Blenny/Ecsenius midas only one blenny, pick among your two noted

Lawnmower Blenny/Salarias Fasciatus only one blenny, pick among your two noted


Green Mandarinfish/Synchiropus splendidus once tank is mature, at least nine months

Fire Goby/Nemateleotris magnifica introduce first

Goldring Bristletooth/Ctenochaetus strigosus

I am going to be introducing the Firefish soon and was wondering if 2 of the Nemateleotris magnifica and 2 Nemateleotris decora would be okay together and add at the same time? Thank you

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by JerkinJohn

I am going to be introducing the Firefish soon and was wondering if 2 of the Nemateleotris magnifica and 2 Nemateleotris decora would be okay together and add at the same time? Thank you

No. Unless you accidentally find a bonded pair of firefish, only one long term will survive. Unfortunately, there is no morphological difference between males and females. So, long term, four will likely become one.