PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[Carmex]

Ok. So no starfish then. Thanks.

[Kopczynski]

I just set up a 100 gallon soon to be reef tank do you think the following stock list would be compatible and not overstock the tank? I am aware some of the fish may not be 100% invert safe. Thanks for all the help!
Red Stripe Angel
Black Cap Basslet
Striped Blenny
Pair of saddleback clowns
Court Jester Goby
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby
Longnose Hawkfish
Pacific Redstripe Hogfish
Yellow Tang
Neon Dottyback

[Kopczynski]

Originally Posted by Kopczynski

I just set up a 100 gallon soon to be reef tank do you think the following stock list would be compatible and not overstock the tank? I am aware some of the fish may not be 100% invert safe. Thanks for all the help!
Red Stripe Angel
Black Cap Basslet
Striped Blenny
Pair of saddleback clowns
Court Jester Goby
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby
Longnose Hawkfish
Pacific Redstripe Hogfish
Yellow Tang
Neon Dottyback

After further research I have changed a few fish hopefully this list will be better then the prior one. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the help.

Red Stripe Angel
Orchid Dottyback
Striped Blenny
Pair of clowns
Court Jester Goby
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby
Pacific Redstripe Hogfish
Yellow Tang

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Kopczynski

After further research I have changed a few fish hopefully this list will be better then the prior one. Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the help.

Red Stripe Angel If you are planning corals, this fish is problematic
Orchid Dottyback
Striped Blenny
Pair of clowns
Court Jester Goby
Hi Fin Red Banded Goby
Pacific Redstripe Hogfish too aggressive, avoid
Yellow Tang very marginal in this sized tank

Otherwise, fine

[DubiousMaximus]

Hey all, ive a 135gal (72"×24"18") panoramic, down grade, mixed reef.

My current captives;
lps/sps
anemones, 2 H. Mag & 1 S. Haddoni
2x maroon clowns (not mated but doing the dance)
3x pink skunk clowns, (2?)male & female *male is 2", other two are still < 1.5"
1× six line wrasse
1x blue/green chromi (figi) that acts like a reg. damsel
1× sailfin tang, aka 'Sea Cow' bc we think she has 6 stomachs

Filtration;
100lbs+ LR
60lbs sands (2" bottom give or take)
Refugium/Sump w/10lbs sand & LR rubble mix
rlss skimmer
25w uv sterilizer
2× canisters for renew/phosguard

We are working on re-homing the sailfin tang, dont really want to but she makes it difficult to feed the others without overfeeding. I know the clowns will all become more aggressive as they mature and will re-home them if needed but again we dont really want to, you know, being attached and all.

My questions are; will 6 foot long tank + filtration be adequate for current captives? What main issues do you think may arrise? If re-homing has to be done, whom would be the best option to balance out bio load or territory?

Lastly if more fish can be added, what fish would be recommended?

~D

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by DubiousMaximus

Hey all, ive a 135gal (72"×24"18") panoramic, down grade, mixed reef.

My current captives;
lps/sps
anemones, 2 H. Mag & 1 S. Haddoni
2x maroon clowns (not mated but doing the dance)
3x pink skunk clowns, (2?)male & female *male is 2", other two are still < 1.5"
1× six line wrasse
1x blue/green chromi (figi) that acts like a reg. damsel
1× sailfin tang, aka 'Sea Cow' bc we think she has 6 stomachs

Filtration;
100lbs+ LR
60lbs sands (2" bottom give or take)
Refugium/Sump w/10lbs sand & LR rubble mix
rlss skimmer
25w uv sterilizer
2× canisters for renew/phosguard

We are working on re-homing the sailfin tang, dont really want to but she makes it difficult to feed the others without overfeeding. I know the clowns will all become more aggressive as they mature and will re-home them if needed but again we dont really want to, you know, being attached and all.

My questions are; will 6 foot long tank + filtration be adequate for current captives? What main issues do you think may arrise? If re-homing has to be done, whom would be the best option to balance out bio load or territory?

No. The maroon clownfish will eventually kill the others. The sailfin tang needs an 8 foot 240 gallon tank. The six line wrasse will severely limit tank mates going forward.

Lastly if more fish can be added, what fish would be recommended?

~D

[Ian14]

First saltwater tank...

I have been setting up 220 gallon mixed reef with 200lb base rock and seeded with 50lb of live rock

The tank has been up for about a month and a half.
I have 75 gallon sump with a skimz monster protein skimmer and area for a refugium.

Right now I have 2 blue damsels, 2 clownfish, and a few hermit crabs.
I am planning on making an order from liveaquaria (I found much cheaper places but I hear that liveaquaria is the most reliable)

possibly another pair of clownfish
6 black axial chromis
2 bicolor blenny
2 firefish gobys
1 yellow tang
1 blue tang
other inverts such as shrimp and some chaeto for the refugium

I love the look of the blonde nano tang but that gets awfully large.

I haven't added any coral or anemones. Still have a ton of research to do on those. Also considering a 160$ cleaner package from reef cleaners http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?op...category_id=20. Would that be a good buy?

Is there more room to add in the future or would this be my limit?

Thanks! I do about a 40 percent water change every 2 weeks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Ian14

First saltwater tank...

I have been setting up 220 gallon mixed reef with 200lb base rock and seeded with 50lb of live rock

The tank has been up for about a month and a half.
I have 75 gallon sump with a skimz monster protein skimmer and area for a refugium.

Right now I have 2 blue damsels, 2 clownfish, and a few hermit crabs.
I am planning on making an order from liveaquaria (I found much cheaper places but I hear that liveaquaria is the most reliable) excellent company

possibly another pair of clownfish only one pair of clownfish even in your sized tank; it might work, but usually will not
6 black axial chromis
2 bicolor blenny
2 firefish gobys Only one will last past 4 months
1 yellow tang should be last fish added
1 blue tang Ideally add concurrently with the yellow tang
other inverts such as shrimp and some chaeto for the refugium

I love the look of the blonde nano tang but that gets awfully large.

I haven't added any coral or anemones. Still have a ton of research to do on those. Also considering a 160$ cleaner package from reef cleaners http://reefcleaners.org/index.php?op...category_id=20. Would that be a good buy?

Is there more room to add in the future or would this be my limit? You would certainly have "room" but I would strongly suggest the tangs be the last fish added since once they are established, they will be very territorial. Bioload is not the issue, behavioral compatibility is much more important.

Thanks! I do about a 40 percent water change every 2 weeks

Probably more than you need to do

[BigBlueTang]

Hi steve, will this work? Tank is a 75 gal display with a 20l sump, have a 10 gal QT
1 Vroliks Wrasse
1 Mccoskers Wrasse
1 Pearlscale Butterfly
1 Leopard Wrasse (After 6-12 months)
1 Regal Angel (Planning to get a small specimen, since they don't grow much?)
1 starry blenny

I know the tank size for the regal is small, but some experiences on here only show them growing to 4" in 10 years.. Thoughts?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by BigBlueTang

Hi steve, will this work? Tank is a 75 gal display with a 20l sump, have a 10 gal QT
1 Vroliks Wrasse may out compete the leopard wrasse for food; not invert safe
1 Mccoskers Wrasse
1 Pearlscale Butterfly
1 Leopard Wrasse (After 6-12 months)
1 Regal Angel (Planning to get a small specimen, since they don't grow much?)
1 starry blenny

I know the tank size for the regal is small, but some experiences on here only show them growing to 4" in 10 years.. Thoughts?

Except for annotation, I think that would work. Be sure to get a Regal Angel that eats (Red Sea Endemic is the most likely) as they are difficult if not already eating.

[Ian14]

I'll definitely follow that advice, thank you. What kind of water changes do you suggest? I use the instant ocean reef salt.

Do you recommend any other kind of small fish that could be a good fit for this tank, such as a wrasse or something?

And about the tangs, would you say a third tang way in the future such as the naso would be pushing it too much?

Thanks a whole lot.

[BigBlueTang]

Originally Posted by snorvich

Except for annotation, I think that would work. Be sure to get a Regal Angel that eats (Red Sea Endemic is the most likely) as they are difficult if not already eating.

I will take off the vroliks then, thank you so much!! Do you have any tips on how to get a red sea one? LA doesnt have any in stock, and DD posted a regal but I am not sure if its red sea..

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Ian14

I'll definitely follow that advice, thank you. What kind of water changes do you suggest? I use the instant ocean reef salt.

While outside the scope of this thread, I do 20% every other week.

Do you recommend any other kind of small fish that could be a good fit for this tank, such as a wrasse or something?

And about the tangs, would you say a third tang way in the future such as the naso would be pushing it too much?

A small tang might work out, but acclimation will be difficult with established tangs in the tank

Thanks a whole lot.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by BigBlueTang

I will take off the vroliks then, thank you so much!! Do you have any tips on how to get a red sea one? LA doesnt have any in stock, and DD posted a regal but I am not sure if its red sea..

DD usually posts origin as many people seek out special colorations from a given location

[shelll123]

I have a 20 gallon long tank with about 14lbs of live rock. I do not have a sump but I have an aquaclear 50 filter. I currently only have one true percula clown. I have a few snails (1 nessaria, 2 Mexican turbo). There is one other type that I have forgotten the name of. I am interested in adding more fish in the future but I am unsure of how many I can safely put in my tank. I do not want the (crap) to build up faster than it is being removed.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by shelll123

I have a 20 gallon long tank with about 14lbs of live rock. I do not have a sump but I have an aquaclear 50 filter. I currently only have one true percula clown. I have a few snails (1 nessaria, 2 Mexican turbo). There is one other type that I have forgotten the name of. I am interested in adding more fish in the future but I am unsure of how many I can safely put in my tank. I do not want the (crap) to build up faster than it is being removed.

It is not possible to give you a "number" but you are probably able to add a small peaceful fish as long as it is not active.

[Roman3310]

How about reef safe bannerfish two of them

[Roman3310]

Originally Posted by Roman3310

How about reef safe bannerfish two of them

[quote name="Roman3310" post=23814218]Hello seems like you very knowledgeable with what fish can go together and how many fish you can put in your tank.. when I got into the hobby I jumped right in with no experience I bought myself a 180gallon tank . I've been in the hobby now for 2 years or so. I was reading some of these posts and made me very curious. I'm not sure if you need on my formation but I'll give it to you anyway. My lighting ATI 60" 8×80 . On on a 180 gallon tank. 2 MP 40 jebao WP 40 powerhead . 2 overflow boxes to 75 gallon sump .12000dc return pump in middle it also feeds my refugium (chaeto no sand) .Two filter socks & DC2 protein skimmer . On my display tank I got live rock & sand.

•Pair maroon clownfish hosting an anemone

•5 blue green chromis will reduce in number over time

• hippo tang needs a larger tank long term

• cleaner wrasse

• six line wrasse will reduce possible wrasse tank mates

• flame angel

• yellow tang established zebrasoma tangs will limit additions as they are very territorial

• purple tang established zebrasoma tangs will limit additions as they are very territorial

• blonde naso needs a larger tank long term

• one spot foxface

• skunk shrimp, peppermint shrimp, emerald crab, some snails, couple hermit crabs

•Duncan coral ,mushrooms ,Ricordea frog spawn , cocoa worm, Monti cap, Xenia.

Now I still want to get a

*Achilles tang established tangs will not allow

* copper band established tangs will definitely not allow introduction as these require peaceful tank mates for introduction

*Regal established tangs will probably not allow

* 2 reef safe bannerfish established tangs may not allow

* mandrian not with a sixline wrasse

*Some wrasses & gobies wrasses may not be allowed with a sixline wrasse [/QUOTE]

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Roman3310

[quote name="Roman3310" post=23814218]Hello seems like you very knowledgeable with what fish can go together and how many fish you can put in your tank.. when I got into the hobby I jumped right in with no experience I bought myself a 180gallon tank . I've been in the hobby now for 2 years or so. I was reading some of these posts and made me very curious. I'm not sure if you need on my formation but I'll give it to you anyway. My lighting ATI 60" 8×80 . On on a 180 gallon tank. 2 MP 40 jebao WP 40 powerhead . 2 overflow boxes to 75 gallon sump .12000dc return pump in middle it also feeds my refugium (chaeto no sand) .Two filter socks & DC2 protein skimmer . On my display tank I got live rock & sand.

•Pair maroon clownfish hosting an anemone

•5 blue green chromis will reduce in number over time

• hippo tang needs a larger tank long term

• cleaner wrasse

• six line wrasse will reduce possible wrasse tank mates

• flame angel

• yellow tang established zebrasoma tangs will limit additions as they are very territorial

• purple tang established zebrasoma tangs will limit additions as they are very territorial

• blonde naso needs a larger tank long term

• one spot foxface

• skunk shrimp, peppermint shrimp, emerald crab, some snails, couple hermit crabs

•Duncan coral ,mushrooms ,Ricordea frog spawn , cocoa worm, Monti cap, Xenia.

Now I still want to get a

*Achilles tang established tangs will not allow

* copper band established tangs will definitely not allow introduction as these require peaceful tank mates for introduction

*Regal established tangs will probably not allow

* 2 reef safe bannerfish established tangs may not allow

* mandrian not with a sixline wrasse

*Some wrasses & gobies wrasses may not be allowed with a sixline wrasse

How about reef safe bannerfish two of them The established tangs will not take kindly to adding these fish

[/QUOTE]

[Roman3310]

Is there anything I could do to help the already got them .

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Roman3310

Is there anything I could do to help the already got them .

That is why this thread is titled PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first! . . . Once you create a difficult situation, the options are few other than rehoming fish that won't allow additions.

[Roman3310]

Originally Posted by snorvich

That is why this thread is titled PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first! . . . Once you create a difficult situation, the options are few other than rehoming fish that won't allow additions.

Do u mean moving around rocks? Thank you for the feedback.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Roman3310

Do u mean moving around rocks? Thank you for the feedback.

No. rehoming means finding them a new home.

[scelona]

Hello,
My name is Sean and I am brand new to both the marine aquarium hobby and reef central. I have a 40 gallon tank (36" x 18" X 17"), a API filstar XP- M canister filter, a 200 GPH marineland penguin filter, 3 hydor koralia 425 circulation pumps, a Lee's hang on protein skimmer, and a 36" current USA orbit led. I plan on keeping a peaceful community tank. My tank has been cycling for about a month with ~35 lbs live rock.

- 1 pair of clownfish
- 3 blue green chromis OR 3 pajama cardinal fish
- 1 shrimp goby/shrimp pair
- 1 firefish OR royal gramma

I plan to eventually grow some simple corals so I am trying to stay with reef safe fish. Thanks for all of your help.

[Noob2015]

90 gallon mixed reef
77 degrees
SG 1.025
Nitrites 0
Nitrates below 5
Ammonia 0
60lb live rock in tank, 10 in sump. Chaeto, miracle mud, skimmer rated for 200 gallon. Maxspect gyre 150.

Have:
chocolate clown
Snowflake clown
Bicolor blenny
Banner Cardinal x 3
Kole tang
Peppermint, fire, clear shrimp. Each x 1
Cuc of turban, nassarious snails, dwarf blue leg crabs

Want to add magnificent fox face. I think that will be it, but am I pushing limits of fish?