PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[Politiceaux]

Thanks! Your work is incredibly appreciated. I've read hundreds of your posts over the last few months of research.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Politiceaux

Thanks! Your work is incredibly appreciated. I've read hundreds of your posts over the last few months of research.

Thanks for the very kind words. Feel free to check back with any questions on marine fish compatibility.

[Mark9]

Well, after checking out the local fish stores (Petco in town, small store out of town 20 minutes away and another store an hour away), my choices are limited.

So what I'm thinking now are
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
Royal Gramma
Yellow Watchman Goby
1 green chromis

Would I be able to substitute a tomato clown for the chromis or will there be too much friction with him and the Ocellaris?

This is a 29G with a 10G sump

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Mark9

Well, after checking out the local fish stores (Petco in town, small store out of town 20 minutes away and another store an hour away), my choices are limited.

I would need tank size and maturity; also if you are considering Petco, you had better have a good quarantine protocol.

So what I'm thinking now are
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
Royal Gramma
Yellow Watchman Goby
1 green chromis

Would I be able to substitute a tomato clown for the chromis or will there be too much friction with him and the Ocellaris?

Friction? The tomato clown would kill the A. ocellaris. Only one species of clownfish, at most two juveniles or a mated pair

[rogermccray]

Originally Posted by snorvich

The issue is more that you have two dwarf angels in a tank that would be fine for one, marginal at best for two. Otherwise, no problem.

Would two angels work in a 36" tank? I believe they make a 65 that is that long.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by rogermccray

Would two angels work in a 36" tank? I believe they make a 65 that is that long.

Yes. Should work fine. Length is more relevant than gallons. Best, however, to introduce concurrently so one can not establish a territory to protect from "roommates moving in".

[vballlife2]

Hello,

I have a 55g reef (4ft long) with a 10 gallon sump. 65 lbs live rock and 45 lbs live sand.
I would like to add:

2 Oc. Clowns
1 One Spot Foxface
1 Royal Gramma
1 Six Line Wrasse
1 Flame Angel
1 Bicolor Angel

[Politiceaux]

If I changed from the aforementioned 225 and went with a 240 Gallon Rectangular Aquarium 96x24x24, would it be OK if I had the same livestock listed above and replaced the Red Tail Trigger with one that is typically more docile like a Blue Throat Trigger? I would also like a Naso Tang if I went with the 8 footer. If necessary or advisable for bioload purposes, I would eliminate the large wrasse in favor of the Naso. Thanks, again.

[colinbowen94]

I am in the planning process of my tank and just want to have an idea of what I am going to put into my new tank when the time comes!

Tank Size: 75G
Lighting: Odyssea 48" T5HO Quad Bulb-216W
Filter: Odyssea CFS700 with UV Sterlilizer
Sand: CaribSea Aragonite 2" deep
Heater: AquaTop D2HT 300W Heater
Powerhead: 2 Koralia 1050
Baserock:30%
Liverock:70%

My Hopefully Stocking list

1 Royal Gramma
1 Carpenters Flasher Wrasse
1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
1 Randalls Pistol Shrimp
1 Flame Angel
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Saddle Valentini Puffer
1 Starry Blenny

and im iffy but if they will be compatible I would also like to add
1 Tile Sea Star
1 Blue Tuxedo Urchin

Feel free to rip this to shreds and start me over! That's why im posting before my tank is started

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by vballlife2

Hello,

I have a 55g reef (4ft long) with a 10 gallon sump. 65 lbs live rock and 45 lbs live sand.
I would like to add:

2 Oc. Clowns
1 One Spot Foxface needs a much larger tank
1 Royal Gramma
1 Six Line Wrasse very aggressive and will preclude many other tank mates
1 Flame Angel
1 Bicolor Angel this tank is marginal at best for two dwarf angels

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Politiceaux

If I changed from the aforementioned 225 and went with a 240 Gallon Rectangular Aquarium 96x24x24, would it be OK if I had the same livestock listed above and replaced the Red Tail Trigger with one that is typically more docile like a Blue Throat Trigger? I would also like a Naso Tang if I went with the 8 footer. If necessary or advisable for bioload purposes, I would eliminate the large wrasse in favor of the Naso. Thanks, again.

there are many species of naso tang. If you mean naso literatus, it needs a minimum of that sized tank (8 foot, 240 gallons) Bioload is fine. The trigger upgrade in this sized tank to a blue throat is preferred but introduce it last.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by colinbowen94

I am in the planning process of my tank and just want to have an idea of what I am going to put into my new tank when the time comes!

Tank Size: 75G
Lighting: Odyssea 48" T5HO Quad Bulb-216W
Filter: Odyssea CFS700 with UV Sterlilizer
Sand: CaribSea Aragonite 2" deep
Heater: AquaTop D2HT 300W Heater
Powerhead: 2 Koralia 1050
Baserock:30%
Liverock:70%

My Hopefully Stocking list

1 Royal Gramma
1 Carpenters Flasher Wrasse
1 Orange Stripe Prawn Goby
1 Randalls Pistol Shrimp
1 Flame Angel
2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Saddle Valentini Puffer not invertebrate safe
1 Starry Blenny

and im iffy but if they will be compatible I would also like to add
1 Tile Sea Star
1 Blue Tuxedo Urchin

Feel free to rip this to shreds and start me over! That's why im posting before my tank is started

I never rip anyone to shreds. Not only is it impolite but it accomplishes nothing.

[Politiceaux]

Originally Posted by snorvich

there are many species of naso tang. If you mean naso literatus, it needs a minimum of that sized tank (8 foot, 240 gallons) Bioload is fine. The trigger upgrade in this sized tank to a blue throat is preferred but introduce it last.

Much appreciated!

[D0GFISH]

Hi Steve,
You've mentioned many times the Blue Spot Jawfish need cooler temps. Any idea if the collection area makes a difference? I've been impressed with our new LFS and they claim that the variety from Mexico are fine at 'normal' temps.

Thanks

[Raven1770]

Here is my list of "wants" anyways.

Yellowhead Jawfish
Yellow Clown Goby
Green Clown Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Royal Gramma
Algae Blenny
Blue Gudgeon Dartfish

36g Bowfront FOWLR with GFO & Carbon Reactor
CUC is 12 scarlet hermits and getting 12 snails tomorrow

Also what order is best in adding them?

Thank you for the help!!!

[Elimav]

I am slowly re-stocking my 80 gallon display tank. I currently have a bonded pair of Onyx clowns in the DT.
I have a firefish and a longspine cardinal in the QT almost ready to go to the DT. I was thinking of getting a bonded pair of Banggai cardinals. Will they get along with the longspine? I was originally going to keep the longspine in the QT permanently but I would rather have him in the DT. I can kep him in the QT if I have to.

[wcharon]

I have a 125 gallon tank with 30 sump. Equipment is SRO 1000SSS, Chiller, GFO/Carbon Reactor, Bi-Weekly water changes.

Currently Livestock is:
1. Orangestripe Diamond Goby
2. Firefish
3. Purple Firefish
4. Lyretail Anthias
5. Large FoxFace
6. Large Blue Tang
7. Small Tomini Tang

Corals (Bubble, Hammers, Leathers, Mushrooms, Brain, Elegance. Montipora, Weslopyhlia).

Will like to add:
1. Small Sailfin Tang
2. Blenny
3. Watchman Goby
4. 2 Anthias
5. 2 Ocellaris Clownfish

I think i am a little crowded allready but will like your advise and give it a try. Maybe avoid the Sailfin and get the little fishes and thanks for your great help and advise.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by D0GFISH

Hi Steve,
You've mentioned many times the Blue Spot Jawfish need cooler temps. Any idea if the collection area makes a difference? I've been impressed with our new LFS and they claim that the variety from Mexico are fine at 'normal' temps.

Thanks

They are all collected in the sea of cortez which, of course, is in Mexico. In my opinion, cooler temperatures result in long term success. 72-75F.

[fishman007]

Okay, made my decision
37 G tank
yellowhead jawfish
citrinis goby
colored filefish
firefish
green chromis
2 pink skunk

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by fishman007

Okay, made my decision
37 G tank
yellowhead jawfish
citrinis goby
colored filefish
firefish introduce first
green chromis
2 pink skunk

This should be fine. You have two prolific jumpers so be sure your tank is tightly covered (NOT eggcrate). Good job. We are done(!).

[wcharon]

Steve... I think you missed mine...

Originally Posted by wcharon

I have a 125 gallon tank with 30 sump. Equipment is SRO 1000SSS, Chiller, GFO/Carbon Reactor, Bi-Weekly water changes.

Currently Livestock is:
1. Orangestripe Diamond Goby
2. Firefish
3. Purple Firefish
4. Lyretail Anthias
5. Large FoxFace
6. Large Blue Tang
7. Small Tomini Tang

Corals (Bubble, Hammers, Leathers, Mushrooms, Brain, Elegance. Montipora, Weslopyhlia).

Will like to add:
1. Small Sailfin Tang
2. Blenny
3. Watchman Goby
4. 2 Anthias
5. 2 Ocellaris Clownfish

I think i am a little crowded allready but will like your advise and give it a try. Maybe avoid the Sailfin and get the little fishes and thanks for your great help and advise.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wcharon

I have a 125 gallon tank with 30 sump. Equipment is SRO 1000SSS, Chiller, GFO/Carbon Reactor, Bi-Weekly water changes.

Currently Livestock is:
1. Orangestripe Diamond Goby
2. Firefish longer term, only one firefish will survive
3. Purple Firefish
4. Lyretail Anthias
5. Large FoxFace
6. Large Blue Tang If this is P. hepatus, it requires a much larger tank
7. Small Tomini Tang

Corals (Bubble, Hammers, Leathers, Mushrooms, Brain, Elegance. Montipora, Weslopyhlia).

Will like to add:
1. Small Sailfin Tang with two tangs and an additional grazer (foxface) this is very undesirable
2. Blenny
3. Watchman Goby only one shrimp goby for long term survival
4. 2 Anthias
5. 2 Ocellaris Clownfish

I think i am a little crowded allready but will like your advise and give it a try. Maybe avoid the Sailfin and get the little fishes and thanks for your great help and advise.

Sorry, I did not intend to exclude yours. I have my pages set differently than most and when the pages change, sometimes I miss one (or more).

[wcharon]

Don't worry my friend. I know your job here is exceptional and hard.

Thanks for the support.

Originally Posted by snorvich

Sorry, I did not intend to exclude yours. I have my pages set differently than most and when the pages change, sometimes I miss one (or more).

[Raven1770]

Good group? or bad idea?

Yellowhead Jawfish
Yellow Clown Goby
Green Clown Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Royal Gramma
Blue Gudgeon Dartfish

36g Bowfront FOWLR with GFO & Carbon Reactor
CUC is 12 scarlet hermits and getting 12 snails tomorrow

Also what order is best in adding them?

Thank you for the help!!!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Raven1770

Good group? or bad idea?

Yellowhead Jawfish I would suggest this one first so it can establish a home.
Yellow Clown Goby generally, the clown gobies do not like each other, especially in a small tank, so I would advise only one
Green Clown Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Royal Gramma
Blue Gudgeon Dartfish

36g Bowfront FOWLR with GFO & Carbon Reactor
CUC is 12 scarlet hermits and getting 12 snails tomorrow

Also what order is best in adding them?

Thank you for the help!!!

Pretty good group; always most aggressive last, which in your cae is the gramma loretto