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thebkramer · 01/25/2013, 06:09 PM

ok.. great!

Thanks for the quick reply!!

we now have a max of 5 lines

I have to stop procrastinating and get to it!!

Happy Reefing!!!!

ltfw ntsw · 01/26/2013, 08:38 PM

30 gallon biocube
2 clowns
1 6line wrasse
1 yellow watchman goby
1 purple firefish

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltfw ntsw

30 gallon biocube
2 clowns
1 6line wrasse will intimidate the firefish and potentially other fish later on
1 yellow watchman goby
1 purple firefish

reefmandan · 01/27/2013, 08:54 AM

85g w/70lb rock and 2 in sand - 30g sump w/20 lb rock, skimmer
DT stats - 79°, sg 1.026, dKH 9, pH 8.2, 0 nitrites/nitrates/ammonia
DT has CUC and a couple of mushrrooms with some SPS planned for future.
Aquaticlife 4 bulb T5 HO

Tank is in 4th week of cycle and I want to be prepared, so here are my fish choices so far. I also have a 25g QT with 3 damsels - cycled.

1 - Flame Angelfish (Last)
(Centropyge loriculus)

3 - Bartlett's Anthias
(Pseudanthias bartlettorum)

2 - True Percula Clownfish (paired, tank-bred)
(Amphiprion percula)

1 - Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis)

3 - Blue Reef Chromis
(Chromis cyaneus)

1 - Yellowtail Reef Basslet
(Liopropoma mitratum)

Thanks for any comments!

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reefmandan

85g w/70lb rock and 2 in sand - 30g sump w/20 lb rock, skimmer
DT stats - 79°, sg 1.026, dKH 9, pH 8.2, 0 nitrites/nitrates/ammonia
DT has CUC and a couple of mushrrooms with some SPS planned for future.
Aquaticlife 4 bulb T5 HO

Tank is in 4th week of cycle and I want to be prepared, so here are my fish choices so far. I also have a 25g QT with 3 damsels - cycled.

1 - Flame Angelfish (Last)
(Centropyge loriculus)

3 - Bartlett's Anthias
(Pseudanthias bartlettorum)

2 - True Percula Clownfish (paired, tank-bred)
(Amphiprion percula)

1 - Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse
(Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis)

3 - Blue Reef Chromis I am concerned because chromis have been coming in less than healthy but additionally because chromis tend to widdle down their number until there is one or at most two left. Also, since Chromis occupy the same ecological niche as Anthias, there may be squabbles; remember that chromis are damsels.
(Chromis cyaneus)

1 - Yellowtail Reef Basslet
(Liopropoma mitratum)

Thanks for any comments!

Except as noted, fine.

reefmandan · 01/27/2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Except as noted, fine.

Thanks! I will try and find a replacement for the Chromis.

reefmandan · 01/27/2013, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Except as noted, fine.

Thanks! I will try and find a replacement for the Chromis.

eric1283 · 01/27/2013, 09:14 AM

I am still in the process of a new tank build but here is my question. I will have a 40 gallon display tank it is not a standard 40 its shallower at 18 inches high by 17 inches wide by 36 inches long so a lot of surface area I was wanting to add a 20 gallon refugium so what I wanted to know was I want this to be a predator tank poss. FOWLR but I may add corals later on since the tank is so shallow I wouldn't need as high of a light output to reach the bottom anyway back to the topic in a tank this size would I be able to keep a dwarf fuzzy lionfish and a small angler maybe a wart skin or a sargassum?

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric1283

I am still in the process of a new tank build but here is my question. I will have a 40 gallon display tank it is not a standard 40 its shallower at 18 inches high by 17 inches wide by 36 inches long so a lot of surface area I was wanting to add a 20 gallon refugium so what I wanted to know was I want this to be a predator tank poss. FOWLR but I may add corals later on since the tank is so shallow I wouldn't need as high of a light output to reach the bottom anyway back to the topic in a tank this size would I be able to keep a dwarf fuzzy lionfish and a small angler maybe a wart skin or a sargassum?

I do no provide advice (generally) on predator or aggressive fish tanks. That being said, I would not keep a dwarf fuzzy lion in that tank. On the other hand, there are some fascinating anglers, especially those that actively hunt, that would be fascinating in that sized tank. Corals would be fine.

ltfw ntsw · 01/27/2013, 10:49 AM

Orange starfish (3" max size)instead of wrasse

makokak · 01/27/2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

I very much care about the success of those who ask for advice and also want the fish in our care to live a long and healthy life

i have a 90g 48X20X22, 2inch SB, 90lbs. dry/live rocks. what will be a nice combination of colorful fish and some inverts for a begginers that u can suggest? thanks in advance!

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltfw ntsw

Orange starfish (3" max size)instead of wrasse

It is always best to remind me of the complete stocking list planned (I do thousands of these and I have a terrible memory). The starfish will be fine behaviorally but will probably starve to death.

rognermp · 01/27/2013, 04:05 PM

I have 20g non reef tank with about 10-15lbs of live rock, it's been going for a little over 6months, I currently have 2 damsel and was woundering if there are other fish that I could add with them, one is very aggressive and territorial. I've heard that triggers could work but not sure if its true or if I should bring the damsels back to a store and start a new
(2nd question, is fake coral ok to use my friend said I should never try to use fake coral it can mess up the water)

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rognermp

I have 20g non reef tank with about 10-15lbs of live rock, it's been going for a little over 6months, I currently have 2 damsel and was woundering if there are other fish that I could add with them, one is very aggressive and territorial. I've heard that triggers could work but not sure if its true or if I should bring the damsels back to a store and start a new
(2nd question, is fake coral ok to use my friend said I should never try to use fake coral it can mess up the water)

Damsels are aggressive so if you wish to consider other fish, the damsels will not work. Triggers need a much larger tank.

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by makokak

i have a 90g 48X20X22, 2inch SB, 90lbs. dry/live rocks. what will be a nice combination of colorful fish and some inverts for a begginers that u can suggest? thanks in advance!

As those who follow this thread know, I never provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. I am always willing to provide commentary and analysis for stocking lists however. This thread is only about Marine Fish Compatibility.

LauriBliss · 01/27/2013, 09:04 PM

Hi folks! I just found this thread. I have some questions about what I researched and put in my DT. I have four green chromis. One died in the QT. He wouldn't come out and eat. Now the other four are doing fine eating, but one is smaller and blotchy. He sleeps alone by the refugium. The largest does bully him. Should I put him back into the QT as his home? I don't want them to kill him. Also, I got a yellow watchman goby and a fire shrimp. They hung out for a day or two and have since disappeared. Will they come back out? Are they shacking up? Should I move the rocks or will it **** them off? All input is appreciated. I thought I had chosen my fishies wisely.....Lauri

snorvich · 01/27/2013, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauriBliss

Hi folks! I just found this thread. I have some questions about what I researched and put in my DT. I have four green chromis. One died in the QT. He wouldn't come out and eat. Now the other four are doing fine eating, but one is smaller and blotchy. He sleeps alone by the refugium. The largest does bully him. Should I put him back into the QT as his home? I don't want them to kill him. Also, I got a yellow watchman goby and a fire shrimp. They hung out for a day or two and have since disappeared. Will they come back out? Are they shacking up? Should I move the rocks or will it **** them off? All input is appreciated. I thought I had chosen my fishies wisely.....Lauri

This thread is only about Marine Fish Compatibility and is answered only by Reef Central Staff. As such, unlike other threads on Reef Central, it is not a discussion thread. It is best to start a separate thread in the New to the Hobby Forum.

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ricwilli · 01/28/2013, 05:57 AM

I have a 300 gal tank and currently in it is a 5" Yellow, Powder Blue, Sailfin Tang. Three antias, 2 chromis, goby and one clown. I would like to add a Mustard tang and a Naso Tang. The Naso would come later in the future, but I can get the mustard tang as early as today. Tank is 96"Lx31"Wx25"H

snorvich · 01/28/2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricwilli

I have a 300 gal tank and currently in it is a 5" Yellow, Powder Blue, Sailfin Tang. Three antias, 2 chromis, goby and one clown. I would like to add a Mustard tang and a Naso Tang. The Naso would come later in the future, but I can get the mustard tang as early as today. Tank is 96"Lx31"Wx25"H

The sailfin and yellow tangs are the most likely aggressors. In an 8 foot tank, I would rate the odds as 50/50 that it would work. Adding tangs to existing tanks is always a roll of the dice. The older and more established the existing tangs, the more likelihood of problems.

fishkid33 · 01/28/2013, 06:11 PM

Hi, I recently just got a 36 gallon display tank and 30 gallon sump. And I have one Blue Hippo tang the size of a quarter in the QT . but later on I would like to add a dwarf zebra lionfish at the minimum size and a diamond goby....let em know if you think this is not a good choice or If you have any other ideas let me know? thank you,

snorvich · 01/28/2013, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishkid33

Hi, I recently just got a 36 gallon display tank and 30 gallon sump. And I have one Blue Hippo tang the size of a quarter in the QT . but later on I would like to add a dwarf zebra lionfish at the minimum size and a diamond goby....let em know if you think this is not a good choice or If you have any other ideas let me know? thank you,

Reef Central's recommended minimum tank size for a Blue Hepatus tang is 240 gallons. A dwarf lionfish will eat the hepatus tang and any other fish you put in a 36 gallon tank

jcardona · 01/29/2013, 09:33 AM

Hi, just got a nuvo 8 cube for a coral, fish, LR setup. Need help selecting a few fish and corals. I need a balance between easy to keep an good colors as it will be displayed in the living room.

Nuvo 8 gal cube w/3 stage stock filter ( mech, carbon, phosphate)
Stock pump
White/Blue Led stock lamp ( it says reef ready)
10# Caribbean LR
10# Pink Fiji LS

Currently cycling but need to start my shopping list, please help!!!!

snorvich · 01/29/2013, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcardona

Hi, just got a nuvo 8 cube for a coral, fish, LR setup. Need help selecting a few fish and corals. I need a balance between easy to keep an good colors as it will be displayed in the living room.

Nuvo 8 gal cube w/3 stage stock filter ( mech, carbon, phosphate)
Stock pump
White/Blue Led stock lamp ( it says reef ready)
10# Caribbean LR
10# Pink Fiji LS

Currently cycling but need to start my shopping list, please help!!!!

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However an 8 gallon tank is somewhat self limiting, at least with regards to fish.

jcardona · 01/29/2013, 01:06 PM

Exactly for being a limited space, I need recommendations on corals and a few fish. I am thinking:

1 false percula
1 fire fish goby
1 clown goby

Then for corals I have no idea as my previous tank was a 72 gal corner FOWLR.

snorvich · 01/29/2013, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcardona

Exactly for being a limited space, I need recommendations on corals and a few fish. I am thinking:

1 false percula needs a larger tank
1 fire fish goby
1 clown goby

Then for corals I have no idea as my previous tank was a 72 gal corner FOWLR.

Except as noted, the other two fish are fine.

01/25/2013, 06:09 PM	#5026
thebkramer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 3,198	ok.. great! Thanks for the quick reply!! we now have a max of 5 lines I have to stop procrastinating and get to it!! Happy Reefing!!!! __________________ Rhonda There is NO such things as Dumb Questions!! There are However.. Dumb Answers!!! ;) ____________ Current Tank Info: 55g reef....Current Orbit SunPaq Lights, HOB Eshopps, HOB AquaClear 110, 2-1400 Koralia Powerheads & 1 Nano Koralia, 40+ lbs LR, 2" LS

01/27/2013, 08:54 AM	#5029
reefmandan Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA Posts: 10	Reef tank purchases 85g w/70lb rock and 2 in sand - 30g sump w/20 lb rock, skimmer DT stats - 79°, sg 1.026, dKH 9, pH 8.2, 0 nitrites/nitrates/ammonia DT has CUC and a couple of mushrrooms with some SPS planned for future. Aquaticlife 4 bulb T5 HO Tank is in 4th week of cycle and I want to be prepared, so here are my fish choices so far. I also have a 25g QT with 3 damsels - cycled. 1 - Flame Angelfish (Last) (Centropyge loriculus) 3 - Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum) 2 - True Percula Clownfish (paired, tank-bred) (Amphiprion percula) 1 - Orange-Back Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus aurantidorsalis) 3 - Blue Reef Chromis (Chromis cyaneus) 1 - Yellowtail Reef Basslet (Liopropoma mitratum) Thanks for any comments!

01/28/2013, 05:57 AM	#5043
ricwilli Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 929	I have a 300 gal tank and currently in it is a 5" Yellow, Powder Blue, Sailfin Tang. Three antias, 2 chromis, goby and one clown. I would like to add a Mustard tang and a Naso Tang. The Naso would come later in the future, but I can get the mustard tang as early as today. Tank is 96"Lx31"Wx25"H __________________ If you buy cheap solution, be prepare for it's limitation.

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01/27/2013, 09:14 AM	#5033
eric1283 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: harlingen texas Posts: 130	I am still in the process of a new tank build but here is my question. I will have a 40 gallon display tank it is not a standard 40 its shallower at 18 inches high by 17 inches wide by 36 inches long so a lot of surface area I was wanting to add a 20 gallon refugium so what I wanted to know was I want this to be a predator tank poss. FOWLR but I may add corals later on since the tank is so shallow I wouldn't need as high of a light output to reach the bottom anyway back to the topic in a tank this size would I be able to keep a dwarf fuzzy lionfish and a small angler maybe a wart skin or a sargassum?

01/27/2013, 10:49 AM	#5035
ltfw ntsw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: midwest Posts: 74	Orange starfish (3" max size)instead of wrasse

01/27/2013, 04:05 PM	#5038
rognermp Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: new jersey Posts: 23	I have 20g non reef tank with about 10-15lbs of live rock, it's been going for a little over 6months, I currently have 2 damsel and was woundering if there are other fish that I could add with them, one is very aggressive and territorial. I've heard that triggers could work but not sure if its true or if I should bring the damsels back to a store and start a new (2nd question, is fake coral ok to use my friend said I should never try to use fake coral it can mess up the water)

01/27/2013, 09:04 PM	#5041
LauriBliss Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk, Virginia Posts: 1	Hi folks! I just found this thread. I have some questions about what I researched and put in my DT. I have four green chromis. One died in the QT. He wouldn't come out and eat. Now the other four are doing fine eating, but one is smaller and blotchy. He sleeps alone by the refugium. The largest does bully him. Should I put him back into the QT as his home? I don't want them to kill him. Also, I got a yellow watchman goby and a fire shrimp. They hung out for a day or two and have since disappeared. Will they come back out? Are they shacking up? Should I move the rocks or will it **** them off? All input is appreciated. I thought I had chosen my fishies wisely.....Lauri

01/28/2013, 06:11 PM	#5045
fishkid33 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Meridian Idaho Posts: 5	Hi, I recently just got a 36 gallon display tank and 30 gallon sump. And I have one Blue Hippo tang the size of a quarter in the QT . but later on I would like to add a dwarf zebra lionfish at the minimum size and a diamond goby....let em know if you think this is not a good choice or If you have any other ideas let me know? thank you,

01/29/2013, 09:33 AM	#5047
jcardona Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 243	Hi, just got a nuvo 8 cube for a coral, fish, LR setup. Need help selecting a few fish and corals. I need a balance between easy to keep an good colors as it will be displayed in the living room. Nuvo 8 gal cube w/3 stage stock filter ( mech, carbon, phosphate) Stock pump White/Blue Led stock lamp ( it says reef ready) 10# Caribbean LR 10# Pink Fiji LS Currently cycling but need to start my shopping list, please help!!!!

01/29/2013, 01:06 PM	#5049
jcardona Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 243	Exactly for being a limited space, I need recommendations on corals and a few fish. I am thinking: 1 false percula 1 fire fish goby 1 clown goby Then for corals I have no idea as my previous tank was a 72 gal corner FOWLR.