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[jim.ranger]

180 gallon 6' x 2' x 2' mixed reef with 70 gal sump

Currently have 2 Ocelaris Clownfish and a Royal Gramma

Looking at a the following
Gold Spotted Rabbitfish
One Spot Foxface
Scopas Tang
Diamond Watchman Goby
Lieutenant Tang ( Is 180 big enough for him?)

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jim.ranger

180 gallon 6' x 2' x 2' mixed reef with 70 gal sump

Currently have 2 Ocelaris Clownfish and a Royal Gramma

Looking at a the following
Gold Spotted Rabbitfish
One Spot Foxface
Scopas Tang
Diamond Watchman Goby
Lieutenant Tang ( Is 180 big enough for him?)

I would not mix a foxface with a rabbitfish, and in a six foot tank, having that number of algae grazers may be problematic since foxface and rabbitfish will munch on some types of coral if hungry. A Lieutenant Tang should work fine in this sized tank, but introduce last.

[jim.ranger]

Thanks Steve. I will scratch one of them! Do you think a Blue Hippo Tang would work with that mix?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jim.ranger

Thanks Steve. I will scratch one of them! Do you think a Blue Hippo Tang would work with that mix?

In my opinion, no. As they mature, they get ornery and you only have a six foot tank which is not the best for ornery fish. Longer tanks diffuse aggression especially with fish occupying the same ecological niche.

[DrBoxedWine]

Hi Snorvich, would a Kole tang and a lawnmower blenny in a 75g work? There'd be a few other smaller fish as well, but no algae eaters

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by DrBoxedWine

Hi Snorvich, would a Kole tang and a lawnmower blenny in a 75g work? There'd be a few other smaller fish as well, but no algae eaters

marginally ok. I would supplement with Nori.

[jim.ranger]

Thanks Steve. Scratch the Blue Hippo as well!

[DrBoxedWine]

Excellent, that was my plan anyway, so that's good news. It's cool you do this for people. Thanks Steve.

[Billini20]

Would a snowflake eel be ok in a 65 high tank? Thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Billini20

Would a snowflake eel be ok in a 65 high tank? Thanks

As the only animal, it should be fine. However I do not provide analysis of aggressive community tanks. Those questions would best be posted here. However, be aware that eels are escape artists and keeping them in is not a trivial consideration.

[reepher315]

Looking to add a Mandarin aswell. My concern is I have a scooter blenny and a diamond goby. Will this make too much competition for pods? I do have a refugium.

90g tank
Other fish are
2 Pajama Cardinals
1 yellow tang
Solar Wrasse
2 clowns
Foxface
Damsel

Thanks for you help in advance

[Jnickles85]

I have a 24 gallon tank. It has been running for a little over 7 months. I have a pair of snowflake clowns that have been in the tank for over a month. I was wondering if I could add a lawnmower blenny to the mix.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by reepher315

Looking to add a Mandarin aswell. My concern is I have a scooter blenny and a diamond goby. Will this make too much competition for pods? I do have a refugium.

90g tank
Other fish are
2 Pajama Cardinals
1 yellow tang
Solar Wrasse
2 clowns
Foxface
Damsel

Thanks for you help in advance

It is risky. You have one copepod grazer and several that also occasionally eat copepods. I would not.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jnickles85

I have a 24 gallon tank. It has been running for a little over 7 months. I have a pair of snowflake clowns that have been in the tank for over a month. I was wondering if I could add a lawnmower blenny to the mix.

should be fine.

[reepher315]

Ok good to know. Thanks

[netsav]

Hi,

Thinking of buying a Red Sea Max c130 which is 34 gallons including the rear sump. Tank will have live rock and softies plus a few LPS.

Current stocking ideas are:

Pair of clowns (would appreciate advice on most suitable species)
A Bicolour Blenny
A Spangled Shrimp goby (with associated shrimp)
A Fireball Dwarf angel (or other dwarf angel species if more suitable)

Thanks

Paul

[netsav]

Sorry,

Just noted that you don't provide recommendations so please assume clowns will be Ocellaris.

[JMorris271]

Hi Steve
In a 75 gal tank
I am ready to order fish to enter QT. The tank will be cycled in about 2 week fore sure. Actually the rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I will have 2 clowns (no nemo's), 3 yello watchmen, 2 yellow tail Damsils, a Kole tang ,1 wormfish. Fires shrimp,3 ceaners some snails and softies.

Thanks so much

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by netsav

Hi,

Thinking of buying a Red Sea Max c130 which is 34 gallons including the rear sump. Tank will have live rock and softies plus a few LPS.

Current stocking ideas are:

Pair of clowns (would appreciate advice on most suitable species)
A Bicolour Blenny
A Spangled Shrimp goby (with associated shrimp)
A Fireball Dwarf angel (or other dwarf angel species if more suitable) dwarf angels really need a larger tank

Thanks

Paul

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by JMorris271

Hi Steve
In a 75 gal tank
I am ready to order fish to enter QT. The tank will be cycled in about 2 week fore sure. Actually the rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I will have 2 clowns (no nemo's), what species?
3 yello watchmen, only one unless a bonded pair
2 yellow tail Damsils,
a Kole tang ,
1 wormfish.
Fires shrimp,
3 ceaners only two since a male female will work, but more will not
some snails and softies.

Thanks so much

[Kellyh14]

135g mixed reef, 72x18x24, 55 gallon sump, 130 lbs live rock, 100 lbs sand, SRO 3000

im setting up my quarantine tank this weekend while the big ones getting set up

quarantined and added in order

3x blue green chromis
yellow watchman and pink spotted goby
3x zebra barred dartfish
red firefish
2x banggai cardinals
royal gramma
2x occelaris clown
midas blenny and starry blenny
flame fairy wrasse
melanarus wrasse
yellow tamarin wrasse
powder blue tang
yellow tang
kole tang
too much?

thanks again!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Kellyh14

135g mixed reef, 72x18x24, 55 gallon sump, 130 lbs live rock, 100 lbs sand, SRO 3000

im setting up my quarantine tank this weekend while the big ones getting set up

quarantined and added in order

3x blue green chromis will become one over time; be sure to quarantine as these are susceptible to uronema marinum
yellow watchman and pink spotted goby I would only do one (either)
3x zebra barred dartfish
red firefish
2x banggai cardinals tank raised male plus female would work
royal gramma
2x occelaris clown
midas blenny will nip fins of planktivores such as the firefish and starry blenny
flame fairy wrasse
melanarus wrasse
yellow tamarin wrasse difficult; must have a mature tank for this to work
powder blue tang three tangs is pushing it for long term, if you do a yellow, it must be added last
yellow tang
kole tang
too much?

thanks again!

[JMorris271]

Originally Posted by JMorris271 View Post
Hi Steve
I have a 75 gal DT tank sitting empty.
I am ready to order my first fishes that will enter QT. I am using 3 QT tanks at the same time to kind of speedup the DT. and not sacrifice tank health.The tank houldl be cycled in about 2 week.

The rock has been cycling out side in barrels for the last 4 months.
I want to have
2 clowns (no nemo's), what species?
3 yello watchmen, only one unless a bonded pair
2 yellow tail Damsils,
a Kole tang ,
1 wormfish.
Fires shrimp,
3 ceaners only two since a male female will work, but more will not

Occelaris Clowns and I also
would enjoy 2 hawknose
and 2 brittle stars

What should go into the QTs first?

Thanks

[JMorris271]

I am sorry for my double posting screwups.
I have a 75 gal SW tank 40 gal sump with fuge. 120 lbs of LR , 2" SB
I want to order my first 3 fishes that will enter QT. (3 different tanks)
Of the below list, which 3 would you suggest I order now.
Softies sps.
I would like to have:

2 Blue Green Chromis
2 Ocellaris clownfishes
2 yellow watchmen,
2 yellow tail Damsils,
1 Kole tang ,
1 Flame Angel
2 Wormfish.
Fire shrimp,
2 Cleaner shrimp
6 Pepperment shrimps
1 Mandrine way down the road.

2 brittle stars

What should go into the QTs first?
Thanks for all you do.

[intyme]

Looking to start stocking my 65, I currently have a pair of occ clowns a few snails and a couple hermits. I am leaning towards a one spot fox face as my main fish. What else could I get in there?