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mutiger91 · 10/28/2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

fine except as annotated

how about adding a couple bannerfish? would they play nice?

snorvich · 10/28/2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mutiger91

how about adding a couple bannerfish? would they play nice?

My recollection is that one species of banner fish is reef safe and one is not. It has been a few years so I do not remember which one is and which is not.

banjowalker · 10/29/2014, 06:08 AM

Here is a tenative stock list for My 75 gal mixed reef. I'd like to have inverts but I cannot get past getting a fuzzy dwarf so I believe those might be out of the question.

Sailfin tang
Fuzzy dwarf lion
Mandarin goby
Black Saddleback clown x 2
Lunare wrasse
Dwarf flame angel
Ruby red dragonet

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by banjowalker

Here is a tenative stock list for My 75 gal mixed reef. I'd like to have inverts but I cannot get past getting a fuzzy dwarf so I believe those might be out of the question.

Sailfin tang
Fuzzy dwarf lion
Mandarin goby
Black Saddleback clown x 2
Lunare wrasse
Dwarf flame angel
Ruby red dragonet

Sorry, I do not provide analysis on aggressive fish community tanks. (in your case, with a dwarf lion, you would be providing a lot of expensive snacks) You can post your own thread here.

4Hummer · 10/29/2014, 10:01 AM

Currently have a 6ft 125 Gallon Tank with 55gallon sump
Current occupants are,

1 Fox Face Trigger Fish
2 Tank Bread Orc Clowns
9 Blue Streak Cardinal
1 Blood Red Fire Shrimp
1 Diamond Watchman Goby

Wanted to add Wrasses, and local breeder has a bunch that just came out of quarantine (Love buying my fish from him as he quarantines and treats all fish prior to selling)

was think of picking up this combination of wrasses

1 Yellow Coris Wrasse
1 Carpenters Wrasse
1 Blue Headed Fairy Wrasse
1 Red Head Solon Wrasse

Should be okay I hope

moneymm · 10/29/2014, 10:46 AM

45 Gallon tank,

I plan to get a pair of occellaris clowns, i was wondering if i can pair a regular one (orange) with a black and white one?

skanchel · 10/29/2014, 11:17 AM

I'm so glad I found this site before I bought a bunch of fish that my lfs would gladly sell me but won't work!
I have a 55gal with plenty of live rock, sand, protein skimmer, filter and powerheads

Currently housed:
2 ocellaris clowns (introduced about a month ago)
2 pj cardinals (just bought them, currently in quarintine)

Plan to get:
1 diamond sleeper goby or golden head sleeper goby
1 angelfish - I like Flame or Coral Beauty if my tank is big enough?
1 tang - again, whatever my tank will hold, if anything???

I'm open to suggestions for the rest, especially if some of what I was going to get won't fit

Thanks for the help!

moneymm · 10/29/2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by skanchel

I'm so glad I found this site before I bought a bunch of fish that my lfs would gladly sell me but won't work!
I have a 55gal with plenty of live rock, sand, protein skimmer, filter and powerheads

Currently housed:
2 ocellaris clowns (introduced about a month ago)
2 pj cardinals (just bought them, currently in quarintine)

Plan to get:
1 diamond sleeper goby or golden head sleeper goby
1 angelfish - I like Flame or Coral Beauty if my tank is big enough?
1 tang - again, whatever my tank will hold, if anything???

I'm open to suggestions for the rest, especially if some of what I was going to get won't fit

Thanks for the help!

Tangs are min of 75g or 6' in length as they need the room to swim.

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Currently have a 6ft 125 Gallon Tank with 55gallon sump
Current occupants are,

1 Fox Face Trigger Fish A fox face is fine, a trigger is a whole different issue
2 Tank Bread Orc Clowns
9 Blue Streak Cardinal
1 Blood Red Fire Shrimp
1 Diamond Watchman Goby

Wanted to add Wrasses, and local breeder has a bunch that just came out of quarantine (Love buying my fish from him as he quarantines and treats all fish prior to selling) Careful; I recommend quarantining every fish yourself

was think of picking up this combination of wrasses

1 Yellow Coris Wrasse
1 Carpenters Wrasse
1 Blue Headed Fairy Wrasse
1 Red Head Solon Wrasse

should be no behavioral problems

Should be okay I hope

4Hummer · 10/29/2014, 12:07 PM

Thanks
Sorry meant FoxFace RABBITFISH Brain to fingers error

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4Hummer

Thanks
Sorry meant FoxFace RABBITFISH Brain to fingers error

I have done worse.

A rabbitfish would do better in a larger tank, however, so do not add any additional algae grazers (wrasses don't eat algae)

skanchel · 10/29/2014, 12:27 PM

I was afraid you'd say that. My tank is only 4ft long

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by skanchel

I was afraid you'd say that. My tank is only 4ft long

I recommend 6 feet or better for this fish.

Esage · 10/29/2014, 12:41 PM

I have a 36x16x12 mixed reef, with 20 gallon sump. Currently there is a YWG, Swiss Guard Basset, Pink Streaked Wrasse, and Maroon clown. Could I add a Chalk Bass, or Gold Assessor Basslet? I'm not sure if either one would get along with the Swiss Guard, who rarely is out swimming.

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Esage

I have a 36x16x12 mixed reef, with 20 gallon sump. Currently there is a YWG, Swiss Guard Basset, Pink Streaked Wrasse, and Maroon clown. Could I add a Chalk Bass, or Gold Assessor Basslet? I'm not sure if either one would get along with the Swiss Guard, who rarely is out swimming.

Either would most likely work. Greatest threat is the maroon clownfish.

moneymm · 10/29/2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by moneymm

45 Gallon tank,

I plan to get a pair of occellaris clowns, i was wondering if i can pair a regular one (orange) with a black and white one?

google has given me a green light for this, so unless anyone stops me im going to the LFS and getting them!

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by moneymm

googled has given me a green light for this, so unless anyone stops me im going to the LFS and getting them!

Both must be tiny and then it will be fine. If one is not tiny, the other one absolutely must be.

moneymm · 10/29/2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Both must be tiny and then it will be fine. If one is not tiny, the other one absolutely must be.

gracias

Esage · 10/29/2014, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

Either would most likely work. Greatest threat is the maroon clownfish.

Thanks

Hojo220 · 10/29/2014, 01:44 PM

I have a 15 Gallon Tank (Long Design Rather than Taller), with a HOG Refugium. My wife and I were looking at some fish and there are a couple we love. I haven't looked too far into how many fish I should have just yet as I am still cycling my tank and currently getting caught up on CUC required and Cycling and Proper Water flow.. etc.

We were planning on having the following, All fish were to be probably as small as we can get them from the Fish Store:

2 Clowns (True Percula)
Cleaner Shrimp

Now this is the part were debating on:

She Loves the Moorish Idol, but I've heard bad things about them.

And I Love the Porkipine Puffer.

Anything We should be worried about?

Thanks in Advance

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hojo220

I have a 15 Gallon Tank (Long Design Rather than Taller), with a HOG Refugium. My wife and I were looking at some fish and there are a couple we love. I haven't looked too far into how many fish I should have just yet as I am still cycling my tank and currently getting caught up on CUC required and Cycling and Proper Water flow.. etc.

We were planning on having the following, All fish were to be probably as small as we can get them from the Fish Store:

2 Clowns (True Percula) A pair of clownfish is marginally ok, however only just since they really need about 25 gallons. Your other options discussed below are not even close to working, especially with the clownfish.
Cleaner Shrimp fine

Now this is the part were debating on:

She Loves the Moorish Idol, but I've heard bad things about them.

And I Love the Porkipine Puffer.

Anything We should be worried about? Neither will work in this sized tank

Thanks in Advance

QuiGonJay · 10/29/2014, 03:26 PM

Hi - 45 gallon reef/live rock tank is underway. Stocking with only captive bred (which makes availability a bit tricky). As such, I'm thinking of modifying my plan a bit. Currently has 2 ocellaris clowns. Looking to add:

3 Pajama Cardinals
1 Greenbanded gobies
1 orchid dottyback (to be added last)

OR

2 Pajama Cardinals
2 Greenbanded goby
1 orchid dottyback

Originally was going to do yellow watchman goby but was thinking of swapping for the smaller greenbanded. As always thanks for the advice.

gingerjenny · 10/29/2014, 04:17 PM

I am new to all this.
We just got a 29 gallon tank.
I currently have a blue damsel and a black and white striped damsel. We thought maybe we could have one more fish or 2 if they are small. Any recommendations?
I've read mixed things about adding clowns. My black and white damsel doesn't seem very aggressive at all. It mostly hides in a cave and comes out to eat. comes out once in a while but spends a lot of time in the cave. has ever since we got him. So, not a lot to look at in the tank

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by QuiGonJay

Hi - 45 gallon reef/live rock tank is underway. Stocking with only captive bred (which makes availability a bit tricky). As such, I'm thinking of modifying my plan a bit. Currently has 2 ocellaris clowns. Looking to add:

3 Pajama Cardinals
1 Greenbanded gobies
1 orchid dottyback (to be added last)

This plan should work

OR

2 Pajama Cardinals
2 Greenbanded goby
1 orchid dottyback

Originally was going to do yellow watchman goby but was thinking of swapping for the smaller greenbanded. As always thanks for the advice.

snorvich · 10/29/2014, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gingerjenny

I am new to all this.
We just got a 29 gallon tank.
I currently have a blue damsel and a black and white striped damsel. We thought maybe we could have one more fish or 2 if they are small. Any recommendations?
I've read mixed things about adding clowns. My black and white damsel doesn't seem very aggressive at all. It mostly hides in a cave and comes out to eat. comes out once in a while but spends a lot of time in the cave. has ever since we got him. So, not a lot to look at in the tank

I think you will have difficulty adding fish to this sized tank with two damsels as they will be aggressive towards tank mates.

10/29/2014, 12:41 PM	#12539
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10/29/2014, 06:08 AM	#12528
banjowalker Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 176	Here is a tenative stock list for My 75 gal mixed reef. I'd like to have inverts but I cannot get past getting a fuzzy dwarf so I believe those might be out of the question. Sailfin tang Fuzzy dwarf lion Mandarin goby Black Saddleback clown x 2 Lunare wrasse Dwarf flame angel Ruby red dragonet

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4Hummer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 379	Currently have a 6ft 125 Gallon Tank with 55gallon sump Current occupants are, 1 Fox Face Trigger Fish 2 Tank Bread Orc Clowns 9 Blue Streak Cardinal 1 Blood Red Fire Shrimp 1 Diamond Watchman Goby Wanted to add Wrasses, and local breeder has a bunch that just came out of quarantine (Love buying my fish from him as he quarantines and treats all fish prior to selling) was think of picking up this combination of wrasses 1 Yellow Coris Wrasse 1 Carpenters Wrasse 1 Blue Headed Fairy Wrasse 1 Red Head Solon Wrasse Should be okay I hope

10/29/2014, 10:46 AM	#12531
moneymm Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 548	45 Gallon tank, I plan to get a pair of occellaris clowns, i was wondering if i can pair a regular one (orange) with a black and white one?

10/29/2014, 11:17 AM	#12532
skanchel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	I'm so glad I found this site before I bought a bunch of fish that my lfs would gladly sell me but won't work! I have a 55gal with plenty of live rock, sand, protein skimmer, filter and powerheads Currently housed: 2 ocellaris clowns (introduced about a month ago) 2 pj cardinals (just bought them, currently in quarintine) Plan to get: 1 diamond sleeper goby or golden head sleeper goby 1 angelfish - I like Flame or Coral Beauty if my tank is big enough? 1 tang - again, whatever my tank will hold, if anything??? I'm open to suggestions for the rest, especially if some of what I was going to get won't fit Thanks for the help!

10/29/2014, 12:07 PM	#12535
4Hummer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Posts: 379	Thanks Sorry meant FoxFace RABBITFISH Brain to fingers error

10/29/2014, 12:27 PM	#12537
skanchel Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	I was afraid you'd say that. My tank is only 4ft long

10/29/2014, 01:44 PM	#12545
Hojo220 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 36	I have a 15 Gallon Tank (Long Design Rather than Taller), with a HOG Refugium. My wife and I were looking at some fish and there are a couple we love. I haven't looked too far into how many fish I should have just yet as I am still cycling my tank and currently getting caught up on CUC required and Cycling and Proper Water flow.. etc. We were planning on having the following, All fish were to be probably as small as we can get them from the Fish Store: 2 Clowns (True Percula) Cleaner Shrimp Now this is the part were debating on: She Loves the Moorish Idol, but I've heard bad things about them. And I Love the Porkipine Puffer. Anything We should be worried about? Thanks in Advance

10/29/2014, 03:26 PM	#12547
QuiGonJay Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 327	Hi - 45 gallon reef/live rock tank is underway. Stocking with only captive bred (which makes availability a bit tricky). As such, I'm thinking of modifying my plan a bit. Currently has 2 ocellaris clowns. Looking to add: 3 Pajama Cardinals 1 Greenbanded gobies 1 orchid dottyback (to be added last) OR 2 Pajama Cardinals 2 Greenbanded goby 1 orchid dottyback Originally was going to do yellow watchman goby but was thinking of swapping for the smaller greenbanded. As always thanks for the advice.

10/29/2014, 04:17 PM	#12548
gingerjenny Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 5	I am new to all this. We just got a 29 gallon tank. I currently have a blue damsel and a black and white striped damsel. We thought maybe we could have one more fish or 2 if they are small. Any recommendations? I've read mixed things about adding clowns. My black and white damsel doesn't seem very aggressive at all. It mostly hides in a cave and comes out to eat. comes out once in a while but spends a lot of time in the cave. has ever since we got him. So, not a lot to look at in the tank