PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[mckriesch]

Okay, I will seek more info there. Thank you Steve

[Jrod4]

58 Gallon mixed reef with SPS, LPS, zoos, a leather, and a RBTA.

Currently just have a peppermint shrimp and a couple tank bred occelaris clowns:

I would like to add:
1 6 Line wrasse
1 coral beauty
1 Banggai Cardinal

[claireputput]

Hi, I am new here and to saltwater as well.
I have only been up and running for just a few weeks. I first bought two damsels then two clowns a couple of weeks later. I then waited a couple of weeks and added a reef cleaner pkg.
I now want to add some mushrooms and three cardinal fish. All perimeters appear good and it appears cycled. 1.025 is my salinity (hope I said this right) and I am adding a kalkwasser this week.
My setup includes an eshopps sump, a skimmer-rated 220g, a wave maker with three hydor, an eshopps overflow box, a phosphate reactor, 150lbs live rock and 4 inches live sand. I also installed an automatic top off and have RO/DI water.

Will I be alright with these additions?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jrod4

58 Gallon mixed reef with SPS, LPS, zoos, a leather, and a RBTA.

Currently just have a peppermint shrimp and a couple tank bred occelaris clowns:

I would like to add:
1 6 Line wrasse very aggressive
1 coral beauty a slightly larger tank is recommended
1 Banggai Cardinal be sure it is tank bred

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by claireputput

Hi, I am new here and to saltwater as well.
I have only been up and running for just a few weeks. I first bought two damsels

Hopefully the damsels were not to cycle the tank. In any case they will limit some tank mates going forward.

then two clowns a couple of weeks later. I then waited a couple of weeks and added a reef cleaner pkg.
I now want to add some mushrooms and three cardinal fish. All perimeters appear good and it appears cycled. 1.025 is my salinity (hope I said this right) and I am adding a kalkwasser this week.
My setup includes an eshopps sump, a skimmer-rated 220g, a wave maker with three hydor, an eshopps overflow box, a phosphate reactor, 150lbs live rock and 4 inches live sand. I also installed an automatic top off and have RO/DI water.

Will I be alright with these additions? yes, but the damsels can be a problem going forward

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[billy mitchell]

thank you for this valued information and I will go by your recommendations
what would you recommend for schooling fish instead of chromas's
when I mentioned google it was just for information as to size,shape and what the fish looked like
In no way was it to question your information on what you would recommend
as for the additional information with the scrubber it was an add on to my post on what the tank has as far as equiptment

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by billy mitchell

thank you for this valued information and I will go by your recommendations
what would you recommend for schooling fish instead of chromas's
when I mentioned google it was just for information as to size,shape and what the fish looked like
In no way was it to question your information on what you would recommend
as for the additional information with the scrubber it was an add on to my post on what the tank has as far as equiptment

Unfortunately, no fish will truly school in your sized aquarium. Anthias will semi-aggregate but they require multiple feedings per day. Your tank is sufficiently large to handle a group of these.

[Dougou81]

Hi all here it is I have a29 gallon cube with bio balls in the sump. and LS and LR in the tank. It also has 2 clowns and six crabs in it. I've tried to put a goby and a six line wrasses in it with a poor out come. The tank is over a month old, could it be that I need to do a water change or do I need to let the tank sit a little longer?

[LamboBoy]

Originally Posted by LamboBoy

Dear Steve,

Tank 120g, 60g sump/refug

1- 6" Marine Betta
1- 4" Regal Angel
Pair Lineatus Wrasse 5" and 2.5"
Pair Hooded Fairy Wrasse 3.25" and 2"
Pair of Longnose Hawks

Like to add a pair of Exquisite Wrasse, would that be ok? Plan to use acclimation box just as I did when I introduced the Hooded pair as per your suggestion.
As of now, there are no aggression between the Wrasses in my tank.
Thanks,
Bill

Decided not to mess with the good karma between the wrasses so I'm no longer adding the Exquisite pair. What do you think about adding a pair of Genicanthus caudovittatus? Would that present a problem with the Regal? He is still a bit shy of people. Are they a good match with fairy wrasses?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Dougou81

Hi all here it is I have a29 gallon cube with bio balls in the sump. and LS and LR in the tank. It also has 2 clowns and six crabs in it. I've tried to put a goby and a six line wrasses in it with a poor out come. The tank is over a month old, could it be that I need to do a water change or do I need to let the tank sit a little longer?

This thread is only about marine fish compatibility. Questions about testing, cycling, etc should be a separate thread in New to the Hobby.



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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by LamboBoy

Decided not to mess with the good karma between the wrasses so I'm no longer adding the Exquisite pair. What do you think about adding a pair of Genicanthus caudovittatus? Would that present a problem with the Regal? He is still a bit shy of people. Are they a good match with fairy wrasses?

No problem with fairy wrasses, but may be an issue with the Regal Angel. In any case, a pair of Genicanthus may be difficult because males are difficult shippers.

[justross04]

Hi,

I am relatively new to this being a little over two months in. I have a 28G NanoCube, 30lbs live sand, 20lbs live rock, 8-10 red legged hermits, a peppermint shrimp, Perc Clown, and a Yellowtail. Both fish seem to be doing fine and getting along with each other.

What else would you suggest as an additional fish or part of the clean up crew? All water levels are stable.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by justross04

Hi,

I am relatively new to this being a little over two months in. I have a 28G NanoCube, 30lbs live sand, 20lbs live rock, 8-10 red legged hermits, a peppermint shrimp, Perc Clown, and a Yellowtail. Both fish seem to be doing fine and getting along with each other.

What else would you suggest as an additional fish or part of the clean up crew? All water levels are stable.

The damsel will be a problem going forward due to aggressive behavior. As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However, I am always happy to analyze any stocking plan coupled with tank size and maturity.




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[eric.eberstein]

I currently have a 125 and I plan on just starting with something simple like chromis and damsels

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by eric.eberstein

I currently have a 125 and I plan on just starting with something simple like chromis and damsels

Either will have issues. Chromis will reduce their number to one over time; damsels will limit tank mates going forward because of aggressive behavior.

[LamboBoy]

Originally Posted by snorvich

No problem with fairy wrasses, but may be an issue with the Regal Angel. In any case, a pair of Genicanthus may be difficult because males are difficult shippers.

So maybe I should get 2 or 3 females? Different sizes would help.
Thanks Steve!!

[Aesl1982]

I have a 220. 6x2x2. Have a pair of Wyoming whites a snowflake and a b&w clown also a yellow tang. Thinking of saving this naso tang from petco he's about 10-12" stuck in a 55 gal?

[claireputput]

Hello again,
I have a four stripe damsel and a blue devil. The 3 cardinal (tank bred) and the 2 clown-picasso and snowflake (tank bred) are the only fish I intend to keep in this tank. My focus is coral. Without adding others in this 90g, will this grouping still have aggression issues?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by LamboBoy

So maybe I should get 2 or 3 females? Different sizes would help.
Thanks Steve!!

In my opinion, best way to get a pair is two females. However the odds are IMO only 50% success rate.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Aesl1982

I have a 220. 6x2x2. Have a pair of Wyoming whites a snowflake and a b&w clown also a yellow tang. Thinking of saving this naso tang from petco he's about 10-12" stuck in a 55 gal?

I strongly suggest an 8 foot minimum tank length for a naso literatus and 10 foot minimum for some of the larger naso species.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by claireputput

Hello again,
I have a four stripe damsel and a blue devil. The 3 cardinal (tank bred) and the 2 clown-picasso and snowflake (tank bred) are the only fish I intend to keep in this tank. My focus is coral. Without adding others in this 90g, will this grouping still have aggression issues?

While I cannot predict definitively, I think it would be fine.

[Shawn O]

Hi, I'm less than new right now. I have an empty 38Gal tank and an empty 30Gal tank that could be used as a sump/fuge. I'm thinking about starting a salt water tank with some assorted corals and mostly small fish. I like the looks of some of the Brain corals, Acros, Plate corals, Hammer Corals and Zoans. Not even sure I could have one of each type of coral in such a small tank.

Anyway, aside from a good variety of hermits, snails, Porcelain & Emerald crabs and bristle worms for a CUC I'm interested in the following fish in descending order of interest;

Rainfordi Goby (x2)
Swiss Guard Basslet
Swalesi Basslet
Blue Gudgeon Goby
Purple Firefish Goby
Blue Stripe Neon Goby
Striped Shrimpfish
Scissortail Dartfish
Green Clown Goby
Yellow Striped Clingfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Yashia Shrimp Goby
Orchid Dottyback

Please give me your thoughts regarding compatibility and quantity with a strong concern for bioload.

Thanks in advance, Shawn.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Shawn O

Hi, I'm less than new right now. I have an empty 38Gal tank and an empty 30Gal tank that could be used as a sump/fuge. I'm thinking about starting a salt water tank with some assorted corals and mostly small fish. I like the looks of some of the Brain corals, Acros, Plate corals, Hammer Corals and Zoans. Not even sure I could have one of each type of coral in such a small tank.

Anyway, aside from a good variety of hermits, snails, Porcelain & Emerald crabs and bristle worms for a CUC I'm interested in the following fish in descending order of interest;

Rainfordi Goby (x2)
Swiss Guard Basslet
Swalesi Basslet
Blue Gudgeon Goby
Purple Firefish Goby
Blue Stripe Neon Goby
Striped Shrimpfish
Scissortail Dartfish
Green Clown Goby
Yellow Striped Clingfish
Banggai Cardinalfish
Yashia Shrimp Goby
Orchid Dottyback

Please give me your thoughts regarding compatibility and quantity with a strong concern for bioload.

Thanks in advance, Shawn.

If you reduce your list down to one that is consistent with tank size, I can analyze for behavioral compatibility. Bioload is rarely the issue, behavior trumps almost everything.

[pelu]

Hello, do you think a helfrichi firefish, a yellow candy hogfish and a few neon gobies would get along together in a 30gal?

Thank you!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by pelu

Hello, do you think a helfrichi firefish, a yellow candy hogfish and a few neon gobies would get along together in a 30gal?

Thank you!

Unfortunately a yellow candy hogfish tends to bully smaller fish. Also, only one neon goby in your sized tank.