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snorvich · 06/05/2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

If the damsels go, that would be helpful going forward. The clownfish, depending on species should be fine. Describe what they look like?

rich_one · 06/05/2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

If the damsels go, that would be helpful going forward. The clownfish, depending on species should be fine. Describe what they look like?

I'll do you one better... I'll post a pic in a bit. Thanks!

-Rich

rich_one · 06/05/2014, 10:50 AM

Pics of the whole tank, and the clown fish. Thanks!

-Rich

JR8999 · 06/05/2014, 12:44 PM

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the advice you have provided previously and thanks in advance for answering my questions here.

In the spirit of taking things slowly I am taking the approach of deciding one at time which fish I will add. I understand that there may be complications with not coming up with a complete stock list ahead of time for compatibility sake. To be honest I just can't wrap my head around thinking that far ahead especially if I'm adding one fish every 4-6 weeks. By then I may discover more fish I would like and have to make the decision then based on compatibility. Is this approach logical at all? ...or is it much more best practice to come up with a fairly complete list first? Either way I'd like advice on what is best to add next out of the three below.

56g tower (FOWLR for now)

Currently in DT:
2 - Small OC clowns
2 - Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Various Snails

What is my best choice of next addition out of these three given what I've already got in the DT?

- Purple Firefish
- Green/Yellow Clown Goby
- Tail Spot Blenny

JR8999 · 06/05/2014, 01:46 PM

I'd like to add a 4th choice to my list if I could: Randall's Shrimp Goby
Thanks!

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rich_one

Pics of the whole tank, and the clown fish. Thanks!

-Rich

Amphiprion Ocellaris, one of the most docile clownfish

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR8999

Hi Steve,
Thanks for the advice you have provided previously and thanks in advance for answering my questions here.

In the spirit of taking things slowly I am taking the approach of deciding one at time which fish I will add. I understand that there may be complications with not coming up with a complete stock list ahead of time for compatibility sake. To be honest I just can't wrap my head around thinking that far ahead especially if I'm adding one fish every 4-6 weeks. By then I may discover more fish I would like and have to make the decision then based on compatibility. Is this approach logical at all? ...or is it much more best practice to come up with a fairly complete list first? Either way I'd like advice on what is best to add next out of the three below.

56g tower (FOWLR for now)

Currently in DT:
2 - Small OC clowns
2 - Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
Various Snails

What is my best choice of next addition out of these three given what I've already got in the DT? any/all of these would work well; if you choose the firefish, introduce it first

- Purple Firefish
- Green/Yellow Clown Goby
- Tail Spot Blenny

rich_one · 06/05/2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Amphiprion Ocellaris, one of the most docile clownfish

Awesome!

-Rich

RafaelAtkinson · 06/05/2014, 05:28 PM

I am wanting to put a group of fish in my tank. Sort of like a school of fish. Colorful/small fish maybe like the dottyback or firefish. Or how many of those fish are possible to live together in my tank?
I have two clownfish at the present moment.
55gallon tank

Liba · 06/05/2014, 05:46 PM

Saw this goby or blend at my Lfs and was wondering what it was? Cycling up a 14 gallon biocube now not sure if it's too small? Haven't had a tank in a while so
Just getting back into it.

Just wanted one fish and
A
Shrimp of some sort in the tank.

Liba · 06/05/2014, 06:42 PM

Saw the goby? at my Lfs today and was wondering if would
Be compatible in a
14 Gallon biocube?i am currently cycling it.
I really just want a shrimp and fish in the tank.

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RafaelAtkinson

I am wanting to put a group of fish in my tank. Sort of like a school of fish. Colorful/small fish maybe like the dottyback or firefish. Or how many of those fish are possible to live together in my tank?
I have two clownfish at the present moment.
55gallon tank

Neither of those fish can exist as multiples. What species of clownfish?

RafaelAtkinson · 06/05/2014, 08:00 PM

False percula. Could I get one of each than?
And what fish could I get that can exist in multiples that are colorful?

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RafaelAtkinson

False percula. Could I get one of each than?
And what fish could I get that can exist in multiples that are colorful?

dottybacks are very aggressive so the firefish would have difficulty. In your sized tank, quite honestly a group of any fish is not feasible. Even in large tanks, groups can be problematic.

rich_one · 06/05/2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

dottybacks are very aggressive so the firefish would have difficulty. In your sized tank, quite honestly a group of any fish is not feasible. Even in large tanks, groups can be problematic.

Interesting to know. I was poking around on Live Aquaria also trying to find a cool schooling or shoaling fish, but all I could come up with were maybe chromis. Hmm...

-Rich

JR8999 · 06/05/2014, 08:18 PM

Any chance I could ever add a One Spot Foxface to this group?

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich_one

Interesting to know. I was poking around on Live Aquaria also trying to find a cool schooling or shoaling fish, but all I could come up with were maybe chromis. Hmm...

-Rich

As I indicated previously, a group of any fish is not feasible in your sized tank.

snorvich · 06/05/2014, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JR8999

Any chance I could ever add a One Spot Foxface to this group?

Sorry, that requires a larger tank.

rich_one · 06/05/2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

As I indicated previously, a group of any fish is not feasible in your sized tank.

Wow... if you are talking about that 75 gallon I was initially going to setup way back in 2011, you have got one very good memory, man! I don't recall you telling me that for a 6ft. 125 gallon. That said, does the same thing apply in that regard then... still no suitable school of anything for that size tank?

-Rich

RafaelAtkinson · 06/05/2014, 11:15 PM

Okay. So could I get a fire fish. A Goby maybe and a blue tang?

zombot · 06/05/2014, 11:50 PM

New tank!

60 Gallon.

1 - Tiger Blenny

3 - Black Leopard Wrasse ( Been in main tank for a year)

4 - Slender Splitfin Waitei Anthias

5 - Longspine Blue Eye Cardinals

1 - Pink bar Goby / Yellow Watchmen or Orange Spot Goby ( Havent decided)

1 - Sunburst Anthias

1 - Coral Croucher.

zombot · 06/05/2014, 11:54 PM

Tank is 4ft long^

Vilas · 06/06/2014, 02:14 AM

I'm going to chime in for opinions. Tank is 63.5 gallons, about 60lb live rock.
I was thinking...
1 bluespotted shrimp goby/shrimp pair
2 nose stripe clowns (if I can catch them) or African clowns (o. Allardi - very aggressive - second choice)
1 african flame angel (again, if I can catch one)

Think that is about it. I'd also love a pair of cardinals, and a copper band butterfly (kept one for three years before I gave my tank away, miss it!) But I think four fish is enough? Especially with clowns.
Annoyingly, I saw a gem tang in a tidal pool. Won't even dream of catching one until I have a gigantic tank. :-(

snorvich · 06/06/2014, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich_one

Wow... if you are talking about that 75 gallon I was initially going to setup way back in 2011, you have got one very good memory, man! I don't recall you telling me that for a 6ft. 125 gallon. That said, does the same thing apply in that regard then... still no suitable school of anything for that size tank?

-Rich

I provide evaluation based on what information you provide to me. Since I have done thousands of these, I am sure I do not remember your previous inquiry. However, it is clear that you should use a different source for information. Good luck.

snorvich · 06/06/2014, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RafaelAtkinson

Okay. So could I get a fire fish. A Goby maybe and a blue tang?

Reef Central's recommendation for P. hepatus is an 8 foot 240 gallon tank. The firefish and goby are fine.

06/05/2014, 12:44 PM	#11029
JR8999 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 345	Best Choice for Next Purchase Hi Steve, Thanks for the advice you have provided previously and thanks in advance for answering my questions here. In the spirit of taking things slowly I am taking the approach of deciding one at time which fish I will add. I understand that there may be complications with not coming up with a complete stock list ahead of time for compatibility sake. To be honest I just can't wrap my head around thinking that far ahead especially if I'm adding one fish every 4-6 weeks. By then I may discover more fish I would like and have to make the decision then based on compatibility. Is this approach logical at all? ...or is it much more best practice to come up with a fairly complete list first? Either way I'd like advice on what is best to add next out of the three below. 56g tower (FOWLR for now) Currently in DT: 2 - Small OC clowns 2 - Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Various Snails What is my best choice of next addition out of these three given what I've already got in the DT? - Purple Firefish - Green/Yellow Clown Goby - Tail Spot Blenny __________________ 56g Column DT, 11g Aqueon sump with/socks, Lifereef overflow, Aqumaxx HOB-1 Skimmer, 2 Jaebo heaters, DT: 2 OC Clowns and 1 Royal Gramma along with various corals grown from frags. Current Tank Info: 56g Column

06/05/2014, 01:46 PM	#11030
JR8999 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 345	I'd like to add a 4th choice to my list if I could: Randall's Shrimp Goby Thanks! __________________ 56g Column DT, 11g Aqueon sump with/socks, Lifereef overflow, Aqumaxx HOB-1 Skimmer, 2 Jaebo heaters, DT: 2 OC Clowns and 1 Royal Gramma along with various corals grown from frags. Current Tank Info: 56g Column

06/05/2014, 05:28 PM	#11034
RafaelAtkinson Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Texas close to South Padre Island Posts: 38	I am wanting to put a group of fish in my tank. Sort of like a school of fish. Colorful/small fish maybe like the dottyback or firefish. Or how many of those fish are possible to live together in my tank? I have two clownfish at the present moment. 55gallon tank __________________ -Ralph Current Tank Info: Presently: 10 Gallon Nano Tank

06/05/2014, 08:00 PM	#11038
RafaelAtkinson Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Texas close to South Padre Island Posts: 38	False percula. Could I get one of each than? And what fish could I get that can exist in multiples that are colorful? __________________ -Ralph Current Tank Info: Presently: 10 Gallon Nano Tank

06/05/2014, 08:18 PM	#11041
JR8999 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 345	Any chance I could ever add a One Spot Foxface to this group? __________________ 56g Column DT, 11g Aqueon sump with/socks, Lifereef overflow, Aqumaxx HOB-1 Skimmer, 2 Jaebo heaters, DT: 2 OC Clowns and 1 Royal Gramma along with various corals grown from frags. Current Tank Info: 56g Column

06/05/2014, 05:46 PM	#11035
Liba Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT Posts: 58	Saw this goby or blend at my Lfs and was wondering what it was? Cycling up a 14 gallon biocube now not sure if it's too small? Haven't had a tank in a while so Just getting back into it. Just wanted one fish and A Shrimp of some sort in the tank.

06/05/2014, 06:42 PM	#11036
Liba Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CT Posts: 58	Saw the goby? at my Lfs today and was wondering if would Be compatible in a 14 Gallon biocube?i am currently cycling it. I really just want a shrimp and fish in the tank.

06/05/2014, 11:15 PM	#11045
RafaelAtkinson Registered Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: South Texas close to South Padre Island Posts: 38	Okay. So could I get a fire fish. A Goby maybe and a blue tang? __________________ -Ralph Current Tank Info: Presently: 10 Gallon Nano Tank

06/05/2014, 11:50 PM	#11046
zombot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 72	New tank! 60 Gallon. 1 - Tiger Blenny 3 - Black Leopard Wrasse ( Been in main tank for a year) 4 - Slender Splitfin Waitei Anthias 5 - Longspine Blue Eye Cardinals 1 - Pink bar Goby / Yellow Watchmen or Orange Spot Goby ( Havent decided) 1 - Sunburst Anthias 1 - Coral Croucher.

06/05/2014, 11:54 PM	#11047
zombot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 72	Tank is 4ft long^

06/06/2014, 02:14 AM	#11048
Vilas Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Blythedale Beach, South Africa Posts: 1,419 Blog Entries: 4	I'm going to chime in for opinions. Tank is 63.5 gallons, about 60lb live rock. I was thinking... 1 bluespotted shrimp goby/shrimp pair 2 nose stripe clowns (if I can catch them) or African clowns (o. Allardi - very aggressive - second choice) 1 african flame angel (again, if I can catch one) Think that is about it. I'd also love a pair of cardinals, and a copper band butterfly (kept one for three years before I gave my tank away, miss it!) But I think four fish is enough? Especially with clowns. Annoyingly, I saw a gem tang in a tidal pool. Won't even dream of catching one until I have a gigantic tank. :-( __________________ 320 gallon tank, lots of locally collected stock. Yes, I have the permits. Took ten years off, happy to be back! Current Tank Info: 320g custom tank with 80g sump. Using local natural sea water.

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