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[Itchy Trigger]

Originally Posted by snorvich

the other three would be behaviorally compatible so pick the one most appealing.

Would a starry blenny also work well?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Itchy Trigger

Would a starry blenny also work well?

yes.

[Itchy Trigger]

Originally Posted by snorvich

yes.

Great - thanks!

[PatrickFishStar]

I have had Corals for the last 1 1/2 years! And freshwater fish the 3 years before that. So I can take on the complex needy Fish. I have a 150 gallon tank that I have bought 2 weeks ago, and am now Cycling through. It has 160 pounds of Live rock, and two-ish inches of sand. It has a sump filtration with an overflow, a protein skimmer, and a uv light for sterilization purposes (it was professional installed, so I don't know the exacts). I will start adding fish towards the middle of July and these are the species I want Amphiprion ocellaris, Chromis viridis, Ecsenius midas, Pictichromis paccagnellae, Nemateleotris decora, Centropyge bispinosa, Zebrasoma flavescens, Paracanthurus hepatus, Pusiostoma sp., and Entacmaea quadricolor. Tell me if you need translation. I majored in Marine Biology so I work in Scientific names. Please tell me your opinion/ suggestions! And help me with these questions; how many? What order do I add them? Thank you in advanced.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by PatrickFishStar

I have had Corals for the last 1 1/2 years! And freshwater fish the 3 years before that. So I can take on the complex needy Fish. I have a 150 gallon tank that I have bought 2 weeks ago, and am now Cycling through. It has 160 pounds of Live rock, and two-ish inches of sand. It has a sump filtration with an overflow, a protein skimmer, and a uv light for sterilization purposes

as you know from the marine biology literature, this does not prevent parasite introduction or eradicate them even if properly matched to flow

(it was professional installed, so I don't know the exacts). I will start adding fish towards the middle of July and these are the species I want
Amphiprion ocellaris,
Chromis viridis, more than one will often end up with only a single individual; take care as the are highly susceptible to uronema marinum
Ecsenius midas, may nip fins of planktivores
Pictichromis paccagnellae, very aggressive; will limit tank mates going forward
Nemateleotris decora,
Centropyge bispinosa,
Zebrasoma flavescens, should be last fish added as zebrasoma tangs are very territorial once established
Paracanthurus hepatus, needs a much larger tank
Pusiostoma sp., and since this thread is only about marine fish compatibility, information about invertebrates can best be obtain elsewhere
Entacmaea quadricolor. since this thread is only about marine fish compatibility, information about invertebrates can best be obtain elsewhere

Tell me if you need translation. thanks, but I am sure I can handle that


I majored in Marine Biology so I work in Scientific names. Please tell me your opinion/ suggestions! And help me with these questions; how many? What order do I add them? Thank you in advanced.

[PatrickFishStar]

Thank you for your opinions!

[Salt-Reefer]

I would like some recommendations for my RSM 130 for fish, new tank so im not adding anything yet and wont be for a few more weeks. it has finished its cycle but waiting for awhile before adding coral and fish...just would like to see what would be good additions for the tank.

Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Salt-Reefer

I would like some recommendations for my RSM 130 for fish, new tank so im not adding anything yet and wont be for a few more weeks. it has finished its cycle but waiting for awhile before adding coral and fish...just would like to see what would be good additions for the tank.

Thanks

As those who follow this thread know, we do not provided recommendations for a variety of reasons. We are always happy, however, to review stocking plans and tanks for compatibility

[Salt-Reefer]

Originally Posted by snorvich

As those who follow this thread know, we do not provided recommendations for a variety of reasons. We are always happy, however, to review stocking plans and tanks for compatibility

Got it..thanks I will compile a list of fish and post it up for best compatibility...how many fish can i put in here and im not looking to over crowd/overstock

[RalphTheOscar]

30gallon reef tank with 25lbs live rock.
This is what i have so far

2 ocellaris clowns
1 royal gramma
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
1 bristle starfish
1 mexican turbo snail
5 nass. snails
2 hermit crabs
Also noticed recently I have a black spine urchin who hitchhiked on my rock

a few corals, 2 different zoa's. Green star polyps, Green buttons.
somehow I bought some fl base rock and now I have a small patch of blue clove polpys growing as well.

Im looking to add another fish.
I was thinking about a wrasse(would he kill my other tank mates?)
or could I put a dottyback in there or would he be bad news?

Was also considering a goby or some type of blenny.

Of the fish I mentioned which is the most safe for my tankmates and my corals and my live rock? Want something that wont kill or destroy anything

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Salt-Reefer

Got it..thanks I will compile a list of fish and post it up for best compatibility...how many fish can i put in here and im not looking to over crowd/overstock

This is a 34 gallon tank? If not, what gallonage? Behavioral issues will be the binding constraint although territorial imperative will come into play as well.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by RalphTheOscar

30gallon reef tank with 25lbs live rock.
This is what i have so far

2 ocellaris clowns
1 royal gramma
1 skunk cleaner shrimp
1 peppermint shrimp
1 bristle starfish
1 mexican turbo snail
5 nass. snails
2 hermit crabs
Also noticed recently I have a black spine urchin who hitchhiked on my rock

a few corals, 2 different zoa's. Green star polyps, Green buttons.
somehow I bought some fl base rock and now I have a small patch of blue clove polpys growing as well.

Im looking to add another fish.
I was thinking about a wrasse(would he kill my other tank mates?) which wrasse?
or could I put a dottyback in there or would he be bad news?
behaviorally very aggressive
Was also considering a goby or some type of blenny. which ones? Most would be fine

Of the fish I mentioned which is the most safe for my tankmates and my corals and my live rock? Want something that wont kill or destroy anything

[Salt-Reefer]

Originally Posted by snorvich

This is a 34 gallon tank? If not, what gallonage? Behavioral issues will be the binding constraint although territorial imperative will come into play as well.

You are correct, 34 gal.

[RalphTheOscar]

Was thinking a Six-Line Wrasse, or Lunare Wrasse

Red Scooter Blenny or Scooter Blenny

Firefish Goby or Rainford Goby

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by RalphTheOscar

Was thinking a Six-Line Wrasse, or Lunare Wrasse way too aggressive; avoid

Red Scooter Blenny or Scooter Blenny needs a larger tank

Firefish Goby or Rainford Goby either would be excellent

[RalphTheOscar]

Ok thanks for the advice

[Jayhawker518]

Let me know what you all think. My tank has been running for about 6 months now and I have been trying to go nice and slow. I also havent had the dollars to get the fish yet, just the one below, so this will be a nice investment for me.

Tank Specs: 120 Gallon, with 30 Gallon Sump. ATS 160 Skimmer, Phosphate reactor, 100 lbs of live rock and plenty of good hiding spaces, and live sand.

Potential New Inhabitants
Current - Just a Six Line Wrasse, Coral Banded (yes he makes me kind of nervous), 2 emerald crabs, and lots of snails and crabs

Wish List:
Mated Pair of O Clowns
1 Kole Tank
1 Blue Tang
1 Bi-Colored Blenny
1 Diamond Goby
5 Firefish to school
3 Dispar Anthias
1 Peppermint shrimp

Does they all play nice and will this work out? Also I was thinking of getting them all at once on LiveAquaria so I dont have to pay shipping, will that work? I know I need to be slow and intro them at different times, but doesnt that still matter?

Thanks in advance all!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jayhawker518

Let me know what you all think.

this thread is answered only by Reef Central Staff. If you wish general discussion, post the question in Reef Fish.

My tank has been running for about 6 months now and I have been trying to go nice and slow. I also havent had the dollars to get the fish yet, just the one below, so this will be a nice investment for me.

Tank Specs: 120 Gallon, with 30 Gallon Sump. ATS 160 Skimmer, Phosphate reactor, 100 lbs of live rock and plenty of good hiding spaces, and live sand.

Potential New Inhabitants
Current - Just a Six Line Wrasse, Coral Banded (yes he makes me kind of nervous), 2 emerald crabs, and lots of snails and crabs A sixline wrasse will limit future tank mates due to its aggressive nature. A Coral Banded Shrimp can take fish. Emerald crabs when mature can also take fish.

Wish List:
Mated Pair of O Clowns
1 Kole Tank fine
1 Blue Tangneeds a much larger tank
1 Bi-Colored Blenny fine
1 Diamond Goby fine
5 Firefish to school will become one but not immediately
3 Dispar Anthias fine
1 Peppermint shrimp fine

Does they all play nice and will this work out? Also I was thinking of getting them all at once on LiveAquaria so I dont have to pay shipping, will that work? I know I need to be slow and intro them at different times, but doesnt that still matter?

Thanks in advance all!

[sn4265]

My signature is current and accurate in terms of what I have in the tank at present. Right now I'm fighting a pretty serious outbreak of hair algae and my testing is showing 0 NO3 and near 0 PO4. I recently introduced the Foxface and he is starting to show an interest in the hair algae but I think he could use some help. I like the idea of having some algae eaters in the tank to handle this naturally so I'm on the hunt for more.

Just FYI... I also have a fuge online growing cheato and calurpa, but obviously the problem still exists in the tank.

Now for the fish selection... I'm currently looking to add a Starry Blenny to the tank in the hopes that he'll help to keep the algae under control. In addition, I've been wanting to get an Exquisite Fairy Wrasse for quite some time now. I understand that he is a carnivore and so most likely won't touch the algae, but they do look pretty awesome.

Thanks in advance for the feedback. Any other algae eater suggestions? I have an aversion to tangs as we had one introduce ich to the tank and wipe out most of the tank about 2 years ago.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by sn4265

My signature is current and accurate in terms of what I have in the tank at present.
Current Tank Info: 120 gal with 40B sump with fuge, pair of black Occellaris Clowns, purple Firefish, Coral Banded Shrimp, Foxface coral banded can take fish; foxface is an excellent algae eater


Right now I'm fighting a pretty serious outbreak of hair algae and my testing is showing 0 NO3 and near 0 PO4.

You are not testing positive for N03 because it is all contained in your hair algae!

I recently introduced the Foxface and he is starting to show an interest in the hair algae but I think he could use some help. I like the idea of having some algae eaters in the tank to handle this naturally so I'm on the hunt for more.

Just FYI... I also have a fuge online growing cheato and calurpa, but obviously the problem still exists in the tank.

Now for the fish selection... I'm currently looking to add a Starry Blenny can be a pain


to the tank in the hopes that he'll help to keep the algae under control. In addition, I've been wanting to get an Exquisite Fairy Wrasse for quite some time now. I understand that he is a carnivore and so most likely won't touch the algae, but they do look pretty awesome. should be fine

Thanks in advance for the feedback. Any other algae eater suggestions? I have an aversion to tangs as we had one introduce ich to the tank and wipe out most of the tank about 2 years ago. any fish can introduce ich or other parasite; quarantine everything that is wet.

[sn4265]

If the Starry Blenny "can be a pain", do you have a better recommendation for a combtooth blenny?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by sn4265

If the Starry Blenny "can be a pain", do you have a better recommendation for a combtooth blenny?

I love lawnmowers

[rich_one]

I posted this in another part of the New to the Hobby forum, but since one of the questions pertains to stocking advice, I thought maybe this would be a good place to post it as well. Hope this is not an issue. I've edited it so that only the fish compatibility part is posted, for the purposes of this forum. Thanks! My post:

Hello, all... My name is Rich. I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for about 25 years, and finally made the leap to salt. I have a 6 ft. 125 gallon running right now with approx. 150 lbs. live rock. Not running any filters. Just a wavemaker and a power head to move the water around the tank. Basically just transferred someone else's established system into one of my empty setups. The fish I currently have are:

2 clown fish (don't know the specific variety, but can post pics)

2 blue damsels

1 striped damsel

1 banggai cardinalfish

1 serpent starfish

The tank has been up and running for two weeks now, everyone seems happy... so far. This tank is a work-in-progress. I plan to add more live rock, and more sand as well (I think). I am also running a 48" Deep Blue Solarmax T5 HE light fixture running a 10,000k white light and a blue actinic light. Not sufficient for where I want to eventually be, but will do for the short term. Well, those are the basics of my tank. On to the questions:

After I add more live rock, and perhaps upgrade my lights, I plan to add more fish. Suggestions on fish that are compatible with what I have so far? I want activity all over the tank, I want fish that are reef safe, as I hope to have plenty of interesting critters and eventually easy to care for, non-demanding soft corals. So, fish that won't harm these things.

Those are my specific questions for now, but please feel free to comment further in any way that could help me be successful. Thanks in advance, everyone... and looking forward to learning a lot on this forum as I continue on this new venture in my fishkeeping hobby!

-Rich

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by rich_one

I posted this in another part of the New to the Hobby forum, but since one of the questions pertains to stocking advice, I thought maybe this would be a good place to post it as well. Hope this is not an issue. I've edited it so that only the fish compatibility part is posted, for the purposes of this forum. Thanks! My post:

Hello, all... My name is Rich. I've been keeping freshwater aquariums for about 25 years, and finally made the leap to salt. I have a 6 ft. 125 gallon running right now with approx. 150 lbs. live rock. Not running any filters. Just a wavemaker and a power head to move the water around the tank. Basically just transferred someone else's established system into one of my empty setups. The fish I currently have are:

2 clown fish (don't know the specific variety, but can post pics)

2 blue damsels these damsels are territorial and may limit future additions

1 striped damsel this damsel is especially aggressive and will limit future additions
1 banggai cardinalfish hopefully tank raised

1 serpent starfish

The tank has been up and running for two weeks now, everyone seems happy... so far.

Assessment of compatibility is difficult in the short term; nothing good happens quickly in this hobby

This tank is a work-in-progress. I plan to add more live rock, and more sand as well (I think). I am also running a 48" Deep Blue Solarmax T5 HE light fixture running a 10,000k white light and a blue actinic light. Not sufficient for where I want to eventually be, but will do for the short term. Well, those are the basics of my tank. On to the questions:

After I add more live rock, and perhaps upgrade my lights, I plan to add more fish. Suggestions on fish that are compatible with what I have so far? I want activity all over the tank, I want fish that are reef safe, as I hope to have plenty of interesting critters and eventually easy to care for, non-demanding soft corals. So, fish that won't harm these things. As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However I am always happy to evaluate any stocking plan along with tank size and maturity

Those are my specific questions for now, but please feel free to comment further in any way that could help me be successful. Thanks in advance, everyone... and looking forward to learning a lot on this forum as I continue on this new venture in my fishkeeping hobby!

-Rich

[rich_one]

Got it, and thanks. One thing I did fail to mention, I inherited these fish from an already established setup. I have not personally added any livestock on my own yet. I want to make sure I have everything stabilized and I am fully confident in what I am doing before I start arbitrarily adding anything. So, as mentioned in my other thread, the damsels will need to go. I can keep the clowns though, correct?

I will do some more research on fish, to figure out first what is reef safe and what is not. Thanks!

-Rich