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Steelen · 12/07/2014, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

While I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons, I am always happy to review stocking plans provided tank size is also provided.

My bad. The tank size is 24x20x19(23.62x19.68x18.98) with 24x16x19 (23.62x15.94x18.98) display.

I am unsure what else I could add beside me previous mentioned. And I will steer away from the Chromis if that is the eventual end result, that would be a waste of money in the long run.

Would a Flame Angel work?

snorvich · 12/07/2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steelen

My bad. The tank size is 24x20x19(23.62x19.68x18.98) with 24x16x19 (23.62x15.94x18.98) display.

I am unsure what else I could add beside me previous mentioned. And I will steer away from the Chromis if that is the eventual end result, that would be a waste of money in the long run.

Would a Flame Angel work?

"gallonage" is sufficient; for the most part I do not need tank measurements, except when tangs are being planned. I am not able to go backwards in this thread so when asking, please provide total stocking plan along with current inhabitants. A flame angel, needs a larger tank than a 40 gallon.

linaalf · 12/07/2014, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

This thread is only about marine fish compatibility and is answered only by me. A pair of maroon clownfish need more space than your current tank provides and they would intimidate and kill the firefish. You have a small tank which requires a small number of small fish that are behaviorally compatible.

If you want general commentary, I suggest posting in the Nano Reefs Forum where there will be many similar users or in the New to the Hobby forum as a separate thread.

Thanks so much, Steve! I'm still learning to navigate the forum so I wasn't sure where to post.

doctorwhoreefer · 12/08/2014, 06:31 AM

My buddy is wondering about this stocking list for his 75 gallon. Can't say I have much experience with the fish listed. Any thoughts appreciated, cheers!

Yasha white ray goby
Red banded snapping shrimp

Tanaka pygmy wrasse

(2) clingfish

(6) sexy shrimp

(2) fighting conch

(2) neon gobies

(3) zebra dartfish (instead of 3 blue chromis)

Lawnmower blenny

Longspine urchin

20 hermit crabs (blue, red, bnw)

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorwhoreefer

My buddy is wondering about this stocking list for his 75 gallon. Can't say I have much experience with the fish listed. Any thoughts appreciated, cheers!

Yasha white ray goby
Red banded snapping shrimp

Tanaka pygmy wrasse

(2) clingfish

(6) sexy shrimp clingfish are carnivores, these may be at risk

(2) fighting conch

(2) neon gobies only one

(3) zebra dartfish (instead of 3 blue chromis)

Lawnmower blenny

Longspine urchin

20 hermit crabs (blue, red, bnw)

fine, except as noted

doctorwhoreefer · 12/08/2014, 07:55 AM

Isn't the sexy shrimp waaay bigger than a clingfish? (or at least similar size; looks like they have awful small mouths)

Any reason for a single neon vs a pair?

Thanks very much btw!

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorwhoreefer

Isn't the sexy shrimp waaay bigger than a clingfish? (or at least similar size; looks like they have awful small mouths)

Clingfish can reach about 2 inches. Sexy shrimp are tiny. Your choice, I would not risk it.

Any reason for a single neon vs a pair? Unless you have a bonded pair (which is a very unlikely purchase), they will not get along. Perhaps in a very large tank?

Thanks very much btw!

doctorwhoreefer · 12/08/2014, 08:15 AM

Gotcha!

Ya, he's planning on a 75, planning to buy a bonded pair. (at least as advertised)
Showed me the ORA hybrid neon gobies, pretty cool little fish. I personally wouldn't spend 80$ on a couple neon gobies though.

Another thought as well since I'm here. Aren't the dartfish carnivores as well?

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by doctorwhoreefer

Gotcha!

Ya, he's planning on a 75, planning to buy a bonded pair. (at least as advertised)
Showed me the ORA hybrid neon gobies, pretty cool little fish. I personally wouldn't spend 80$ on a couple neon gobies though.

Another thought as well since I'm here. Aren't the dartfish carnivores as well?

Yes, they are. Sexy shrimp will be a problem there as well.

JustAHobbiest · 12/08/2014, 02:30 PM

Hi there. Been following this thread for a while and was wondering if I could ask you a personal question. I love all your advice and you seem very knowledgeable with community tanks and species. With that being said I was wondering out of all the fish in the sea why you choose the more peaceful and friendly community tanks over say FOWLR. Are you the "the fish compliment the ocean" type person or "the ocean compliment the fish" type person. Just wondering if you know any secret information the rest of us dont. Thanks in advance.

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JustAHobbiest

Hi there. Been following this thread for a while and was wondering if I could ask you a personal question. I love all your advice and you seem very knowledgeable with community tanks and species. With that being said I was wondering out of all the fish in the sea why you choose the more peaceful and friendly community tanks over say FOWLR. Are you the "the fish compliment the ocean" type person or "the ocean compliment the fish" type person. Just wondering if you know any secret information the rest of us dont. Thanks in advance.

I have kept reef tanks, fowlr tanks, and single species predator tanks in my 30 years of salt water tank experience. I have also kept and bred fresh water fish (angel fish, bettas, gouramis). My personal preferences on what I currently keep (2 large reef tanks) come from nearly 3000 salt water dives. However, I do not provide advice on aggressive fish community tanks where one tank inhabitant can or will eat another.

lt.smash · 12/08/2014, 08:28 PM

We are looking to add a wrase. Right now everyone gets along great.

65 gallon reef tank
150 ReefOctopus Skimmer
20gallon sump

1. Yellow Tang
1. Blue Regal
1. Watchmen Goby
1. Cardnial
2. ClownFish

Tank has been running for about 1 yr. Tested the param and all is perfect.

jspearse · 12/08/2014, 08:43 PM

Was wondering if I could get some advice on my upcoming reef tank. Just waiting to cycle and wanted to see if what I wanted would be compatible. Figured I have a while before I can add anything might as well start asking now. 28g Nano Cube. 30 lbs live rock, 1 1/2 - 2 in sand bed. Aquamaxx hob 1 skimmer. I have also ordered the list from most desirable down. Thank you for any input. I realize this may be too many. Just curious is all.

Wishlist:

1- The obligatory clownfish (either occ, or semi-Picasso percula)
1- Helfrichi firefish
1- pygmy or white banded possum wrasse
1- starry blenny
1- banggai cardinal
1- chalk bass

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lt.smash

We are looking to add a wrase. Right now everyone gets along great.

65 gallon reef tank
150 ReefOctopus Skimmer
20gallon sump

1. Yellow Tang needs a larger tank
1. Blue Regal needs a much larger tank
1. Watchmen Goby
1. Cardnial
2. ClownFish

Tank has been running for about 1 yr. Tested the param and all is perfect.

I would not any fish; in fact I would remove the P. hepatus

snorvich · 12/08/2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jspearse

Was wondering if I could get some advice on my upcoming reef tank. Just waiting to cycle and wanted to see if what I wanted would be compatible. Figured I have a while before I can add anything might as well start asking now. 28g Nano Cube. 30 lbs live rock, 1 1/2 - 2 in sand bed. Aquamaxx hob 1 skimmer. I have also ordered the list from most desirable down. Thank you for any input. I realize this may be too many. Just curious is all.

Wishlist:

1- The obligatory clownfish (either occ, or semi-Picasso percula)
1- Helfrichi firefish
1- pygmy or white banded possum wrasse
1- starry blenny
1- banggai cardinal
1- chalk bass

Probably one too many fish; the one I suggest eliminating is the clownfish since it will become aggressive once sexually mature and want to control about 25 gallons of tank space

lt.smash · 12/08/2014, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by snorvich

I would not any fish; in fact I would remove the P. hepatus

yea, i figured you say that, these are about the size of the clowns, FWIW

Thanks for the feedback, even if its not what I wanted to hear..

jspearse · 12/09/2014, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snorvich

Probably one too many fish; the one I suggest eliminating is the clownfish since it will become aggressive once sexually mature and want to control about 25 gallons of tank space

Thank you for your advice.

m0nkie · 12/09/2014, 11:11 PM

100 gal + 40 gal sump with fuge.

I have a mandarin for about 3 months now. Very fat, does not eat prepared food.

would it be safe to add a yellow corris wrasse for some pest control? have a nudi problem.

thanks

Hayden280 · 12/10/2014, 01:08 AM

Hi I am new to clay-boa but not to the hobby! Glad to see that everyone gets along and helps out with each other problems. Awesome!!!

I just started up a new tank cause my wife and I moved to Crystal Lake IL from Texas and was forced to sell my stuff. I don't know why its to cold up here for a Texas boy. Actually we had our first child and with her parents being older we decided to make that hike up north. Anyways I'm glad to be back in the hobby and super excited to learn new stuff on here.

I currently just started a JBJ 30 GAL rimless cause that all my wife said i could get...... But its something. its been running for 3 and a half weeks now with 20ibs live rock 2 bags of the live sand, the JBJ trinity T5 lights, Hydor ATO, Jebao doser, and ex.... glad to be back!!!!

silvercharm · 12/10/2014, 01:37 AM

50 gallon w/ 30 gallon sump. Liverock, reef octopus skimmer.

Ok so here is my tentative fish plan:
Pair of clownfish (already have in my 29 gallon)
Bengaii cardinal
Orange Spot Goby
Firefish
Six Line or Carpenter Wrasse

Is this too many fish for 50 gallon? What, if anything, would you change?

snorvich · 12/10/2014, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkie

100 gal + 40 gal sump with fuge.

I have a mandarin for about 3 months now. Very fat, does not eat prepared food.

would it be safe to add a yellow corris wrasse for some pest control? have a nudi problem.

thanks

I would not. halichores wrasses do consume copepods as well as undesirables and your tank size is ok for one, but not for two.

snorvich · 12/10/2014, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hayden280

Hi I am new to clay-boa but not to the hobby! Glad to see that everyone gets along and helps out with each other problems. Awesome!!!

I just started up a new tank cause my wife and I moved to Crystal Lake IL from Texas and was forced to sell my stuff. I don't know why its to cold up here for a Texas boy. Actually we had our first child and with her parents being older we decided to make that hike up north. Anyways I'm glad to be back in the hobby and super excited to learn new stuff on here.

I currently just started a JBJ 30 GAL rimless cause that all my wife said i could get...... But its something. its been running for 3 and a half weeks now with 20ibs live rock 2 bags of the live sand, the JBJ trinity T5 lights, Hydor ATO, Jebao doser, and ex.... glad to be back!!!!

This is not clay-boa, it is Reef Central. This thread is only about Marine fish compatibility; if you have questions in that area, check back with stocking plans and tank size.

snorvich · 12/10/2014, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvercharm

50 gallon w/ 30 gallon sump. Liverock, reef octopus skimmer.

Ok so here is my tentative fish plan:
Pair of clownfish (already have in my 29 gallon)
Bengaii cardinal
Orange Spot Goby
Firefish
Six Line no six line wrasse; very aggressive especially in small tanks or Carpenter Wrasse marginal in this sized tank.

Is this too many fish for 50 gallon? What, if anything, would you change?

Fine except as noted

zamboni200000 · 12/10/2014, 07:11 AM

Snorvich,

Do you think a candy basslet (if I can find one) would do ok in a 10g nuvo fusion? Nano box tide light and an upgraded pump for more flow. It would be the only fish in the tank.

snorvich · 12/10/2014, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zamboni200000

Snorvich,

Do you think a candy basslet (if I can find one) would do ok in a 10g nuvo fusion? Nano box tide light and an upgraded pump for more flow. It would be the only fish in the tank.

Yes. But only if it is the only fish.

12/08/2014, 06:31 AM	#12954
doctorwhoreefer Moved On Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 353	Stocking list My buddy is wondering about this stocking list for his 75 gallon. Can't say I have much experience with the fish listed. Any thoughts appreciated, cheers! Yasha white ray goby Red banded snapping shrimp Tanaka pygmy wrasse (2) clingfish (6) sexy shrimp (2) fighting conch (2) neon gobies (3) zebra dartfish (instead of 3 blue chromis) Lawnmower blenny Longspine urchin 20 hermit crabs (blue, red, bnw)

12/08/2014, 08:15 AM	#12958
doctorwhoreefer Moved On Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 353	Gotcha! Ya, he's planning on a 75, planning to buy a bonded pair. (at least as advertised) Showed me the ORA hybrid neon gobies, pretty cool little fish. I personally wouldn't spend 80$ on a couple neon gobies though. Another thought as well since I'm here. Aren't the dartfish carnivores as well? Last edited by doctorwhoreefer; 12/08/2014 at 08:21 AM.

12/08/2014, 08:28 PM	#12962
lt.smash Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 125	We are looking to add a wrase. Right now everyone gets along great. 65 gallon reef tank 150 ReefOctopus Skimmer 20gallon sump 1. Yellow Tang 1. Blue Regal 1. Watchmen Goby 1. Cardnial 2. ClownFish Tank has been running for about 1 yr. Tested the param and all is perfect. __________________ 65 gallon reef tank, 20gallon sump 60 lbs of rock, 2-3 inch sand bed 6 small fish, 3 shrimp, various of frags and soft corals. Current Tank Info: My tank is full of salt water

12/09/2014, 11:11 PM	#12968
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	100 gal + 40 gal sump with fuge. I have a mandarin for about 3 months now. Very fat, does not eat prepared food. would it be safe to add a yellow corris wrasse for some pest control? have a nudi problem. thanks __________________ 560gal in the making

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Hayden280 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 1	Hi I am new to clay-boa but not to the hobby! Glad to see that everyone gets along and helps out with each other problems. Awesome!!! I just started up a new tank cause my wife and I moved to Crystal Lake IL from Texas and was forced to sell my stuff. I don't know why its to cold up here for a Texas boy. Actually we had our first child and with her parents being older we decided to make that hike up north. Anyways I'm glad to be back in the hobby and super excited to learn new stuff on here. I currently just started a JBJ 30 GAL rimless cause that all my wife said i could get...... But its something. its been running for 3 and a half weeks now with 20ibs live rock 2 bags of the live sand, the JBJ trinity T5 lights, Hydor ATO, Jebao doser, and ex.... glad to be back!!!!

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silvercharm Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 9	50 gallon w/ 30 gallon sump. Liverock, reef octopus skimmer. Ok so here is my tentative fish plan: Pair of clownfish (already have in my 29 gallon) Bengaii cardinal Orange Spot Goby Firefish Six Line or Carpenter Wrasse Is this too many fish for 50 gallon? What, if anything, would you change?

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zamboni200000 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 135	Snorvich, Do you think a candy basslet (if I can find one) would do ok in a 10g nuvo fusion? Nano box tide light and an upgraded pump for more flow. It would be the only fish in the tank.