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[mattack]

That's what I was trying find out what would be good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo but thinking I need something the thin these out to wanted to what fish may work but also eat other food when these run out

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mattack

That's what I was trying find out what would be good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo but thinking I need something the thin these out to wanted to what fish may work but also eat other food when these run out

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. I am always happy to review your planned stocking list, however, provided you supply tank size and total plan.

[mattack]

That's what I was trying find out what would be good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo but thinking I need something the thin these out to wanted to what fish may work but also eat other food when these run out

would a 6 line wrasse work in my tank with what i have ready or is it to much

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mattack

That's what I was trying find out what would be good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo but thinking I need something the thin these out to wanted to what fish may work but also eat other food when these run out

would a 6 line wrasse work in my tank with what i have ready or is it to much

while a sixline wrasse does eat copepods, it is also very aggressive, especially in a small tank, and will preclude most other fish being added.

[mrpergo]

I have a 75g w/20gal sump, 80 LR, 80 sand
I have :
pair B/W Ocellaris Clowns
pair Kaudern Cardinals
BiColor Blenny
One Spot Fox Face
Yellow Watchman Goby
skunk cleaner shrimp
Fire shrimp
pistol shrimp
I plan to pick up a Tomini Tang tomorrow, I would also like to add a Coral Beauty.
I always keep nori on a clip, sometimes have to refill twice a day when I had a Flame Angel so would I be okay to get another grazer ?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mrpergo

I have a 75g w/20gal sump, 80 LR, 80 sand
I have :
pair B/W Ocellaris Clowns
pair Kaudern Cardinals
BiColor Blenny
One Spot Fox Face
Yellow Watchman Goby
skunk cleaner shrimp
Fire shrimp
pistol shrimp
I plan to pick up a Tomini Tang tomorrow, I would also like to add a Coral Beauty. Adding two more grazers, one of which is largish, to this sized tank is problematic. It would be difficult for me to suggest that this would be wise. Even with two grazers, you would have to keep nori available constantly. And remember that a Foxface is not coral safe if it is hungry.
I always keep nori on a clip, sometimes have to refill twice a day when I had a Flame Angel so would I be okay to get another grazer ?

[mattack]

good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo
Was also thinking about a White Banded Possum Wrasse

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mattack

good fish to add I have a 29 biocube with 2 clowns already was going to add a Randell goby shrimp combo
Was also thinking about a White Banded Possum Wrasse

that would work out well!

[nanomania]

I have a 22g sumpless fowlr, its home to a pair of nemos, a big 3.5" hairy hermit, a lawnmower blenny and few snails... I wana add jus 1 more fish, I dont want damsels or wrasses.... any other nano fish I can add? Tank is open top, 2yrs old...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by nanomania

I have a 22g sumpless fowlr, its home to a pair of nemos, a big 3.5" hairy hermit, a lawnmower blenny and few snails... I wana add jus 1 more fish, I dont want damsels or wrasses.... any other nano fish I can add? Tank is open top, 2yrs old...

No. I would also remove the large hairy hermit as i will eventually get your fish.

[nanomania]

Originally Posted by snorvich

No. I would also remove the large hairy hermit as i will eventually get your fish.

Oh... its 3" as of now, at this size will it kill my fish? Or I was plannin to make a seperate setup for it
later...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by nanomania

Oh... its 3" as of now, at this size will it kill my fish? Or I was plannin to make a seperate setup for it
later...

your choice.

[crissie]

I think Nanomania was asking if her fish are in danger now or if it's safe to wait a while longer.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by crissie

I think Nanomania was asking if her fish are in danger now or if it's safe to wait a while longer.

thanks crissie. Actually this thread is answered only by reef central staff. While we strongly encourage your participation elsewhere on Reef Central, we would greatly appreciate your not answering this thread. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

[crissie]

Originally Posted by snorvich

thanks crissie. Actually this thread is answered only by reef central staff. While we strongly encourage your participation elsewhere on Reef Central, we would greatly appreciate your not answering this thread. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Okidoki, but do you have an answer? I am quite interested to know at what size they would become a threat (which is actually why I commented). Apologies if that crosses the line.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by crissie

Okidoki, but do you have an answer? I am quite interested to know at what size they would become a threat (which is actually why I commented). Apologies if that crosses the line.

This thread is only about marine fish compatibility and we keep this thread very tightly focused on subject as it is not a discussion thread. If we answer questions off topic, it will become a catch all for all sorts of questions that are better answered in a discussion thread elsewhere.

[Itchy Trigger]

OK... I'm still aways off from actually buying fish (just setting up the tank this weekend and will be adding live rock next week sometime). But I'd like to get my stock list planned out in advance and know which order I should add the fish, etc., so I thought I'd post here and get some feedback / suggestions. I'd like to eventually keep soft corals & LPS in the tank, so I'm going with only reef-safe fish. The tank is a standard 4 ft. 75g tank. Reef Octopus BH-2000 skimmer will be on the tank.

Here are fish I'm considering (I don't mean that I want to add ALL of these; just some combo of these or others, as I'm certainly open to suggestions!):

1. Royal Gramma
2. Exquisite Fairy Wrasse (or other reef safe wrasse)
3. Blue or blue/green chromis (maybe a small group?)
4. Cardinalfish (group of either Pterapogon kauderni or Sphaeramia nematoptera)
5. Firefish (purple or helfrichi, maybe one of each?)
6. Blue Gudgeon dart fish
7. Yellow Watchman Goby
8. Yellow Jawfish (not sure my sand bed is deep enough for them - it's about 3" or so)
9. Kole Tang (I'd love to have ONE larger fish in here, and I've read that a Kole could be ok in a 75g. I have lots of open space in the tank for swimming... Pretty sure any other tang would be too big for a 75g correct?)

What do you think? Any of these I should drop or reconsider? Anything else that might work well?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Itchy Trigger

OK... I'm still aways off from actually buying fish (just setting up the tank this weekend and will be adding live rock next week sometime). But I'd like to get my stock list planned out in advance and know which order I should add the fish, etc., so I thought I'd post here and get some feedback / suggestions. I'd like to eventually keep soft corals & LPS in the tank, so I'm going with only reef-safe fish. The tank is a standard 4 ft. 75g tank. Reef Octopus BH-2000 skimmer will be on the tank.

Here are fish I'm considering (I don't mean that I want to add ALL of these; just some combo of these or others, as I'm certainly open to suggestions!):

1. Royal Gramma
2. Exquisite Fairy Wrasse (or other reef safe wrasse)
3. Blue or blue/green chromis (maybe a small group?) a group will become one over time
4. Cardinalfish (group of either Pterapogon kauderni or Sphaeramia nematoptera) bangaii cardinals can only be a male plus female and should be tank bred; other cardinals will initially stay in a group than pair off
5. Firefish (purple or helfrichi, maybe one of each?) one firefish will be stable, two will become one long term
6. Blue Gudgeon dart fish
7. Yellow Watchman Goby
8. Yellow Jawfish (not sure my sand bed is deep enough for them - it's about 3" or so) for jawfish, your tank must be designed properly with a deeper bed of sand/gravel
9. Kole Tang (I'd love to have ONE larger fish in here, and I've read that a Kole could be ok in a 75g. I have lots of open space in the tank for swimming... Pretty sure any other tang would be too big for a 75g correct?) kole tang would be fine as the last fish added

What do you think? Any of these I should drop or reconsider? Anything else that might work well?

[Itchy Trigger]

Thanks! All others ok? And other than adding the Kole tang last, is the order for the others less important?

[maddmaxx]

Originally Posted by Itchy Trigger

Thanks! All others ok? And other than adding the Kole tang last, is the order for the others less important?

told ya trigger, he gives great advice, and i was almost dead on with the advice i gave ya in your other thread.. im learning snorvich lol..

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Itchy Trigger

Thanks! All others ok? And other than adding the Kole tang last, is the order for the others less important?

most passive first (firefish/dartfish), most aggressive last (kole tang, fairy wrasse, chromis) but I am assuming that you do not do groups from a bioload perspective.

[Itchy Trigger]

Originally Posted by snorvich

most passive first (firefish/dartfish), most aggressive last (kole tang, fairy wrasse, chromis) but I am assuming that you do not do groups from a bioload perspective.

Got it! Planning to add one at a time only. Thanks very much.

[Nina51]

steve, i'll be setting up my 75g in another few weeks. i will be transferring 2 snowflake clowns, 1 orange spotted goby, 1 royal gramma, 1 longnose hawkfish. my question is, can i have 2 hawkfish in this tank? i would love 2 longnose hawkfish but wonder if i'd be pushing my luck.

thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Nina51

steve, i'll be setting up my 75g in another few weeks. i will be transferring 2 snowflake clowns, 1 orange spotted goby, 1 royal gramma, 1 longnose hawkfish. my question is, can i have 2 hawkfish in this tank? i would love 2 longnose hawkfish but wonder if i'd be pushing my luck.

thanks!

I have never tried two of longnose hawkfish in the same tank; however since they occupy the same ecological niche and the tank is relatively short, I would guess that it would not work because they would fight. In very long tanks, it would work with near certainty.

[Nina51]

thanks, steve. i'll go to plan B...when i figure out what that is!