PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Fish Biscuit

I will skip the cardinal since I have my heart set on the shrimp. Would a single black axil or blue reef chromis work with the above list? Thanks again.

Michele, the black axil should be fine. It is gorgeous and peaceful by nature.

[Fish Biscuit]

Thanks Steve, you're the best!!

[theblennyman]

i decided i'm not gonna put the pseudochromis in the 55 gallon tank anymore.

[dukduk]

What is this? It was supposed to be a purple dottyback. Looks more like a wrasse. In real life it's purple and yellow/orange.

Sorry it's a Iphone 4 camera

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by dukduk

What is this? It was supposed to be a purple dottyback. Looks more like a wrasse. In real life it's purple and yellow/orange.

Sorry the subject of this thread is Marine Fish Compatibility. Perhaps a separate thread in reef fish would get answers.

[Pm5k]

So I got a red leg hermit, already had a yellow clown goby, and an eagle eye zoa.

Are there any other hermits I can or can't keep with the above? Not sure how many hermits/shrimp I'd need for this size tank but I'm pretty sure it's more than one.

Can anyone tell me which shrimp would go with what I have as well?

I was thinking about:

Peppermint
Coral Banded
Candy Stripe
Sexy
Or Tiger Pistol (Too big, needs a certain type of goby?)

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Pm5k

So I got a red leg hermit, already had a yellow clown goby, and an eagle eye zoa.

Are there any other hermits I can or can't keep with the above? Not sure how many hermits/shrimp I'd need for this size tank but I'm pretty sure it's more than one.

Can anyone tell me which shrimp would go with what I have as well?

I was thinking about:

Peppermint
Coral Banded
Candy Stripe
Sexy
Or Tiger Pistol (Too big, needs a certain type of goby?)

This thread is only about marine fish compatibility. For answers to this type of question, start your own thread in New to the Hobby. (provide tank size and other inhabitants for best answers)

[Pm5k]

So it's not about inverts and their compatibility with my fish?

Ok thanks.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Pm5k

So it's not about inverts and their compatibility with my fish?

No, only marine fish compatibility. I answered a question slightly off topic in the preceding posts but then asked him to start a separate thread as I did you.

Ok thanks.

[Whiterabbitrage]

Which is typically less aggressive? An Orchid Dottyback or a Black Cap Basslet?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Whiterabbitrage

Which is typically less aggressive? An Orchid Dottyback or a Black Cap Basslet?

I hate to generalize. P. fridmani is likely to be less aggressive.

[FISH only...]

First post!
Setting up a second tank 40 gallon breeder 10G sump 70 HOB 35 lbs base rock (currently seeding with LR) lots of hiding places etc.
Final fish wish list:
2 Blue Damsels (Initial)
1 Maroon and gold Clown
1 Royal Gramma
2 fire fish
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I would also love to run a flame angel or a six line wrasse but doubt ill have room.

Thanks!!!!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by FISH only...

First post!
Setting up a second tank 40 gallon breeder 10G sump 70 HOB 35 lbs base rock (currently seeding with LR) lots of hiding places etc.
Final fish wish list:
2 Blue Damsels (Initial) hopefully not using them to cycle the tank
1 Maroon and gold Clown the damsels and clownfish will determine what else can go in the tank as they are very aggressive
1 Royal Gramma
2 fire fish not with the aggressive fish above; in any case, only one firefish unless it is part of a bonded male/female pair
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I would also love to run a flame angel or a six line wrasse but doubt ill have room. flame angels require a larger tank, six line wrasses are super aggressive towards fish on your plan

Thanks!!!!

[mrpergo]

Looking to finish stocking my 75 gal....(48x19x22)
20 gal sump, reef octopus skimmer , 80# LR, 80#sand & a few corals.
The tank is approx. 3 1/2 mo. old...parameters holding steady with weekly water changes of 10%. Tank is fed twice a day plus Nori on a clip.

The existing tenants are:
pair of Black/White Ocellaris Clowns
BiColor Blenny
One Spot Foxface
Flame Angel
Yellow Watchman Goby
cleaner shrimp
Looking to add :
a bonded pair tank bred Kaudern's Cardinals (pterapogon kauderni )
and either a Axil Hogfish ( bodianus axillaris )
or a Diamond Watchman Goby ( valencienna puellaris )
not sure is the Hogfish will get to big with the One Spot in there, or if the goby wouldn't work because of the blenny and ywg

[arnoldrew]

8-foot 200 gallon tank.

Kole Tang
Yellow Tang
Regal Tang
Harlequin Tusk
Foxface
Axilspot Hogfish
Melanurus Wrasse
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Flame Hawkfish
Chalk Bass
Royal Gramma

I assume my fish selection precludes any sort of CUC or invertebrates.

[Jrod4]

Snorvich I know you dont like vague questions so I will try to be detailed as possible:

Current tank info: 58 gallon 36"x18x21 mixed reef, 20 gallon sump:
2 ocelarris clowns
1 Blue sided fairy wrasse
1 Lawnmower blenny
1 peppermint shrimp
All seem to be doing great, however the tank looks empty and I'd like a few more fish. I know I cant get a tang, and I am afraid of getting a small angel in fear of it nipping my LPS or zoas.

I havent looked deep into the exact fish I want but generally would like
-1 One spot foxface
-Another wrasse(I see other stocking plans on here with multiple wrasses, so would it be okay to add another as long as its not a flasher/fairy wrasse?)
-Another blenny or goby(would this be an issue with the current LM blenny?)

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mrpergo

Looking to finish stocking my 75 gal....(48x19x22)
20 gal sump, reef octopus skimmer , 80# LR, 80#sand & a few corals.
The tank is approx. 3 1/2 mo. old...parameters holding steady with weekly water changes of 10%. Tank is fed twice a day plus Nori on a clip.

The existing tenants are:
pair of Black/White Ocellaris Clowns
BiColor Blenny
One Spot Foxface
Flame Angel
Yellow Watchman Goby
cleaner shrimp
Looking to add :
a bonded pair tank bred Kaudern's Cardinals (pterapogon kauderni ) no problem
and either a Axil Hogfish ( bodianus axillaris ) should be fine but not shrimp safe
or a Diamond Watchman Goby ( valencienna puellaris ) only one commensal goby shrimp pair in a small/medium sized tank
not sure is the Hogfish will get to big with the One Spot in there, or if the goby wouldn't work because of the blenny and ywg

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by arnoldrew

8-foot 200 gallon tank.

Kole Tang
Yellow Tang be sure this is last
Regal Tang will get aggressive when mature
Harlequin Tusk
Foxface
Axilspot Hogfish
Melanurus Wrasse
Vagabond Butterflyfish
Flame Hawkfish
Chalk Bass
Royal Gramma

I assume my fish selection precludes any sort of CUC or invertebrates.

correct

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jrod4

Snorvich I know you dont like vague questions so I will try to be detailed as possible:

Current tank info: 58 gallon 36"x18x21 mixed reef, 20 gallon sump:
2 ocelarris clowns
1 Blue sided fairy wrasse
1 Lawnmower blenny
1 peppermint shrimp
All seem to be doing great, however the tank looks empty and I'd like a few more fish. I know I cant get a tang, and I am afraid of getting a small angel in fear of it nipping my LPS or zoas.

I havent looked deep into the exact fish I want but generally would like
-1 One spot foxface needs a larger tank especially with a blenny in the mix
-Another wrasse(I see other stocking plans on here with multiple wrasses, so would it be okay to add another as long as its not a flasher/fairy wrasse?) well you really need a bit larger tank for the fairy wrasse above; I would look at chalk bass or pygmy wrasses
-Another blenny or goby(would this be an issue with the current LM blenny?) Yes, that would not work

[icoblentz]

I currently have 1 firefish in my biocube29. I am looking to add a pair of clowns and a pajama cardinal. Any issues with this mix?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by icoblentz

I currently have 1 firefish in my biocube29. I am looking to add a pair of clowns and a pajama cardinal. Any issues with this mix?

No issues. Should be fine.

[SilverAvia]

55 gallon reef tank with 38 gallon sump refugium

6 months-2 Ocellaris clownfish
8 months- 2 helfrichi firefish
10 months- 1 yellow head jaw fish and 1 whip fin fairy wrasse

12 months- 1 red mandarin

14 months- 3 acares midget reef chromis

[nrogan]

thinking about getting:
Tangs: yellow, lipstick and blue
gobies
blennies
butterfly fish
scarlet skunk cleaner
redline shrimp
clown fish
frog spawn
xenia
star polyp
zoanthid
anoneme

the list goes on as i set my eyes on more things. my tank is 50gal, its got live rocks and sand in it already. a aqua one protein skimmer, ehiem filter(taken everything out and left the spongey thing in there) and a wave maker.
i dont have one of those chemical kits so I'm not sure what my chemical status is.

[theblennyman]

Quote:
Originally Posted by theblennyman View Post
Originally Posted by theblennyman View Post
Just started an aquarium. 48 gallon reef octopus tank with 10 gallon sump. Using Skimmer and chemi-pure. Please help me choose the fish i can add to this aquarium.
currently have:
Lawnmower Blenny
5 snails
Citron Goby(still in 20 gallon quarantine tank)
Royal Dottyback(still in 20 gallon quarantine tank)





i think i found the fish i wanted to add: planning of leaving the royal gamma in the quarantine tank
2 redmargin fairy wrasse a single needs a larger tank, a pair needs a much larger tank
2 chalk bass must introduce concurrently; may or may not stand up to the pseudochromis above
4 blue or green assessors a group requires a larger tank and only one male per tank; may or may not stand up to the pseudochromis above

i decided not to put the royal dotty back in the MT. can i mix the yellow assessor with the chalk bass?

Thanks for helping us with fish decisions.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by SilverAvia

55 gallon reef tank with 38 gallon sump refugium

6 months-2 Ocellaris clownfish
8 months- 2 helfrichi firefish unless they are a bonded pair, you are likely to end up with only one
10 months- 1 yellow head jaw fish and 1 whip fin fairy wrasse
a whip fin fairy wrasse is aggressive and may intimidate your firefish

12 months- 1 red mandarin tank size is marginal but if the refugium is producing, may work

14 months- 3 acares midget reef chromis as with most chromis, may end up with only one