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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by bluecoyote79

Rethinking my stocking plans for my 65g mixed reef.

Current livestock:

1 Watchman goby w/ pistol shrimp
2 skunk cleaner shrimp
2 true Percs (bonded pair)
1 fire fish

To liven things up I was thinking of making 3 blue green chromis my last addition. I've heard they are on the fragile side and may die off, but never heard that they are actually killing each other off.

unfortunately they do. Not immediately, but over time. Also be careful, these fish must be quarantined.

[Dalget12]

I Currently Have A 75 Gallon Set Up with a 30 Gallon Sump I Currently Have 2 Orange Ocellaris Clownfish, 2 Black Ocellaris Clownfish, A Powder Brown Tang, fox face, Red Fin butterfly, A yellow Fin Angel, bi Colour Blenny, Scorpion Scooter Blenny, And A Green Bubble Tip Anemome, I Have A Few Frag LPS Corals, A Frogspawn, Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Umbrella Leather, And A Few Mushrooms I Am Looking To Add A Carpet Anemome, A Blue Tang And A Lot More Coral. Was Wondering What Coral people Recommend And If Adding The Anemome And Tang Are A Good Idea.. Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Dalget12

I Currently Have A 75 Gallon Set Up with a 30 Gallon Sump I Currently Have:
2 Orange Ocellaris Clownfish, as time progresses you will end up with only two clownfish
2 Black Ocellaris Clownfish,
A Powder Brown Tang, needs a larger tank
fox face, needs a larger tank
Red Fin butterfly, feed exclusively on coral polyps
A yellow Fin Angel,
bi Colour Blenny,
Scorpion Scooter Blenny,
And A Green Bubble Tip Anemome,

I Have A Few Frag LPS Corals, A Frogspawn, Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Umbrella Leather, And A Few Mushrooms I Am Looking To Add A Carpet Anemome, eats fish

A Blue Tang needs a much larger tank

And A Lot More Coral. Was Wondering What Coral people Recommend And If Adding The Anemome And Tang Are A Good Idea.. Thanks

no, they are not. By the way, this thread is only answered by Reef Central Staff. If you want general opinions, post your own thread in Reef Fish forum .

[Mike978]

I have a 40g tank just added a coral two green chromis one beauty angel fish and one crab. Can anyone tell me what coral it is suggestions on where to put it in the tank. Any suggestions on what other fish would be nice in a 40 g tank any suggestions I am very interested in learning as much as possible to have a successful beautiful tank thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Mike978

I have a 40g tank just added a coral two green chromis one beauty angel fish and one crab. Can anyone tell me what coral it is suggestions on where to put it in the tank. Any suggestions on what other fish would be nice in a 40 g tank any suggestions I am very interested in learning as much as possible to have a successful beautiful tank thanks

this thread is only about marine fish compatibility. If you research a stocking plan, I will be happy to review it for compatibility with your environment


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[johanasu]

110+ Gallon Mixed Reef
60" Long Acrylic Tank
240W LED Lighting
30 Gallon Sump
Large Macro Refugium (In-Sump)
Oversized Skimmer (EM200 rated 240g)
150lbs live rock 2+ years live
120lbs live sand 1+ year live

Current Livestock - Together for 1+ year
Pair A. Ocellaris in RBTA
Lawnmower Blenny
Yellow Watchman Goby
Blue/Green Chromis

Potential Additions
Pair Royal Grammas
Three Anthias (Lyretail or Threadfin or...)
Will one become Male?
Chalk Bass
Springeri Damsel
Pair of Green Mandarin Dragonettes
Yellow Eye Kole or Purple Tang
Is one hardier?

Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by johanasu

110+ Gallon Mixed Reef
60" Long Acrylic Tank
240W LED Lighting
30 Gallon Sump
Large Macro Refugium (In-Sump)
Oversized Skimmer (EM200 rated 240g)
150lbs live rock 2+ years live
120lbs live sand 1+ year live

(nice system)

Current Livestock - Together for 1+ year
Pair A. Ocellaris in RBTA
Lawnmower Blenny
Yellow Watchman Goby
Blue/Green Chromis

Potential Additions
Pair Royal Grammas
Three Anthias (Lyretail...)
Will one become Male? at least one will become male; are you set on lyretail?
Chalk Bass
Springeri Damsel
Pair of Green Mandarin Dragonettes
Yellow Eye Kole or Purple Tang
Is one hardier? the kole tang will be less territorial once established

Thanks!

[johanasu]

Ah you responded faster than I could edit my post. I am not set on Lyretail, also like the look of Threadfin and Bartlett

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by johanasu

Ah you responded faster than I could edit my post. I am not set on Lyretail, also like the look of Threadfin and Bartlett

The power of coffee for lunch! Threadfin (carberryi) would be excellent, Barlett is not bad either.

[johanasu]

Originally Posted by snorvich

The power of coffee for lunch! Threadfin (carberryi) would be excellent, Barlett is not bad either.

What are the differences between Anthias that make some more amenable than others?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by johanasu

What are the differences between Anthias that make some more amenable than others?

Since this is not a discussion thread, it would be best to post that question in Reef Fish. In general, ease of feeding/difficulty in feeding, type of food, color retention, aggressiveness, suitability to living in captivity, size, activity level, and more.

[markable]

I have a 34 gallon cube tank with 20 gallon sump, running a protein skimmer.

I’m planning to have the following fish that I’m hoping are also reef friendly (towards softies and lps):

Ocellaris Clownfish (single or paired)
Flame Hawkfish or Longnose Hawkfish
Flame Angelfish
Diamond Watchman Goby
Cleaner Shrimp (or similar)
Maxima Clam

Thank you in advance

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by markable

I have a 34 gallon cube tank with 20 gallon sump, running a protein skimmer.

I’m planning to have the following fish that I’m hoping are also reef friendly (towards softies and lps):

Ocellaris Clownfish (single or paired)
Flame Hawkfish or Longnose Hawkfish neither is shrimp safe
Flame Angelfish not coral safe
Diamond Watchman Goby
Cleaner Shrimp (or similar)
Maxima Clam success is a function of lighting

Thank you in advance

[biecacka]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Well, the normal case is that you can only have one pair of clownfish of any species in a tank. However, People have done it in larger tanks when each pair has their own anemone that they associate with. However I do not recommend it as the odds are not in your favor since females do not want any competitive females around.

Steve, I'm not questioning you per say, just a question. If all fish are just babies except for one female that already exists in my tank. In THEORY wouldn't the others stay male?
Just curious, not saying I'm going to try. I'm just asking
Thank you

Corey

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by biecacka

Steve, I'm not questioning you per say, just a question. If all fish are just babies except for one female that already exists in my tank. In THEORY wouldn't the others stay male?
Just curious, not saying I'm going to try. I'm just asking
Thank you

Corey

Since this is not a discussion thread, it would be desirable to post your question in our Anemone and Clown fish forum or read the explanation in this thread.

[avijay23]

I have a 55 gal running for the past 3 months, 10 gal sump, Tunze skimmer, LED
Current inhabitants
Ocellaris Clown x 2
Starry Blenny x 1
Yellow Clown Goby x 1
Fire Shrimp x 2
Peppermint shrimp x 1
Red mithrax crab x 1
Astrea snails
Nassarius snails
hermit scarlet legged crab x 2

Some softies and LPS corals

Planning to add more active colorful fishes to the tank- Reef safe and not aggressive to each other.

Would the following be good options?
Citron clown goby
Green clown goby
Court jester goby/ Hectors goby- either one not both
Orange spotted goby/ randalls goby- either one not both
Midas Blenny
Pgymy wrasse- one of them
Flasher Warsse- one of them
yasha white ray shrimp goby
Candy cane pistol shrimp


Thanks,
Vijay

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by avijay23

I have a 55 gal running for the past 3 months, 10 gal sump, Tunze skimmer, LED
Current inhabitants
Ocellaris Clown x 2
Starry Blenny x 1
Yellow Clown Goby x 1
Fire Shrimp x 2
Peppermint shrimp x 1
Red mithrax crab x 1
Astrea snails
Nassarius snails
hermit scarlet legged crab x 2

Some softies and LPS corals

Planning to add more active colorful fishes to the tank- Reef safe and not aggressive to each other.

Would the following be good options?
Citron clown goby multiple clown gobies won't work
Green clown goby
Court jester goby/ Hectors goby- either one not both either would be fine
Orange spotted goby/ randalls goby- either one not both either is comparable behavior wise
Midas Blenny can nip fins of planktivores
Pgymy wrasse- one of them excellent fish, highly recommended
Flasher Warsse- one of them really needs a larger tank due to activity level, but may marginally work in this sized tank
yasha white ray shrimp goby excellent fish, but only one commensal shrimp/goby pairing in this sized tank
Candy cane pistol shrimp alpheus randall


Thanks,
Vijay

[avijay23]

Thanks Steve,
Your quick feedback much appreciated.
Vijay

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by avijay23

Thanks Steve,
Your quick feedback much appreciated.
Vijay

You are most welcome. Check back with any revisions.

[avijay23]

Would any of the fairy wrasses work better than the flashers?
Vijay

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by avijay23

Would any of the fairy wrasses work better than the flashers?
Vijay

No, requirements are the same or more rigorous depending on how aggressive.

[avijay23]

Thanks Steve. No flashers or fairies for me then. And besides I may be pushin the upper limit on the bioload with a 55 gallon.
Vijay

[fairladyZ]

hey snorvich,

wanted to run a list by you before i make the purchase.

i currently have in the tank as introduced:

mandarin goby
lawnmower blenny
3 zebra dartfish
whitetail bristletooth tang
2 picasso clownfish

I have an opportunity to pick up a male/female pair of M. kuiteri wrasses. I know they are a good leopard wrasse but don't want to cause an issue with the mandarin.

The tank is a 90 gallon with about 80lbs of live rock. The mandarin is nice and fat and healthy haven't had any problems there. I do have a decent sized refugium in the sump aswell. you think they would be ok to add or not?

I also have a 210 gallon tank that i'm currently nearing the finishes to get up and going.

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by fairladyZ

hey snorvich,

wanted to run a list by you before i make the purchase.

i currently have in the tank as introduced:

mandarin goby
lawnmower blenny
3 zebra dartfish
whitetail bristletooth tang
2 picasso clownfish

I have an opportunity to pick up a male/female pair of M. kuiteri wrasses. I know they are a good leopard wrasse but don't want to cause an issue with the mandarin.

The tank is a 90 gallon with about 80lbs of live rock. The mandarin is nice and fat and healthy haven't had any problems there. I do have a decent sized refugium in the sump aswell. you think they would be ok to add or not?

I also have a 210 gallon tank that i'm currently nearing the finishes to get up and going.

Based on personal experiences, they are likely to have a problem with the mandarin. It is not an issue of feeding only, although that will also become an issue. I would put them in the large tank, and feed PE mysis and nutramar ova multiple times per day until the tank is established.
Thanks

[fairladyZ]

do you think they would be ok in the 90 gallon for say another month or 2? then by that time i can have the 210 up and running and all the fish to go back thru QT before finally being home in the 210. Or should i just pass on the fish all togeather?