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[Ian14]

Hello,

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 have a cleaner package from reef cleaners

What i want to order from boo zoo aquatics...

1 bicolor blenny
1 firefish
yellow watchman goby and pistol shrimp pair
1 royal gramma
1 blue sided fairy wrasse
1 Ignitus Anthias

Will any of these fish do better in a pair?

I plan to make one more fish addition in a few months of probably one or two tangs. Possibly naso, blue, or yellow.

Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Ian14

Hello,

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 have a cleaner package from reef cleaners

What i want to order from boo zoo aquatics...

1 bicolor blenny
1 firefish
yellow watchman goby and pistol shrimp pair
1 royal gramma
1 blue sided fairy wrasse
1 Ignitus Anthias these would be better in a group of 3-5

Will any of these fish do better in a pair?

I plan to make one more fish addition in a few months of probably one or two tangs. Possibly naso, blue, or yellow. Your tank is not large enough for a Naso (any of the Naso species) or blue tang (P. hepatus) . The yellow would be fine but should be the last fish added.

Thanks!

[Ian14]

Thanks, I think i might hold off on the anthers for now then.

[concert_tom]

two bristletooths would be ok? should they also be added last and at the same time?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by concert_tom

two bristletooths would be ok? should they also be added last and at the same time?

To give you an intelligent analysis, I would need tank size, stocking list/plan and tank maturity.

[jminick2]

steve is a 125g (48x24x24) too small for a zebra tang?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jminick2

steve is a 125g (48x24x24) too small for a zebra tang?

With no other tangs and a mature tank, Acanthurus polyzona would work. They are not cheap, however.

[jminick2]

Originally Posted by snorvich

With no other tangs and a mature tank, Acanthurus polyzona would work. They are not cheap, however.

TY sir.

[texdoc77]

I have a 55gal reef tank that is about 6 mos old. could I have a lawnmower and a midas blend in the same tank? I'm thinking no but I have quite a bit of Texas Holey Rock and other live rock...

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by texdoc77

I have a 55gal reef tank that is about 6 mos old. could I have a lawnmower and a midas blend in the same tank? I'm thinking no but I have quite a bit of Texas Holey Rock and other live rock...

Sorry, no.

[texdoc77]

Ok that's what I thought, thanks for the reply.

[wcharon]

Hi Steve...

Will a Blue Spotted Jawfish be compatible with a Diamond Goby and a Filefish in a 125 reef??? Other fish are Tangs (Blue, FoxFace, Tomini and Powder Blue), Oscelaris Clown and 2 Anthias.

Thanks in advance...

[Genera]

I have another strange 40 breeder.

•9 Glassy Sweepers (Pempheris Schomburgki)

[jonwright]

3' 50 gallon tank 9 months maturity.

Current stocking list:
flame angel
goby/tiger pistol
skunk cleaner shimp

They've been in there since the beginning.

Sebae nem - 3 months
Max clam

Just added:

orange skunk
fire fish

Light on corals (natch) - frogspawn, monti, favia (that's not doing well - I have bright lights).

Do I have any room for another addition of a sh? While I wouldn't add anyone soon just wondering if there are any suggestions. Blenny? Another skunk in hopes of pairing? Fairy wrasses seem to need a larger tank. Chromis seem to be big as well. Bangai?

I have vertex 130 skimmer, 1 250 watt Mh, and prolly 600 gph going through sump with Tunze 6095 (currently not running - seems nem doesn't like all the flow).

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wcharon

Hi Steve...

Will a Blue Spotted Jawfish be compatible with a Diamond Goby and a Filefish in a 125 reef??? Other fish are Tangs (Blue, FoxFace, Tomini and Powder Blue), Oscelaris Clown and 2 Anthias.

Thanks in advance...

You have too many tangs in that sized tank. I would not add a blue spotted jawfish to that mix. In any case, they need cooler temperatures and a very specific substrate.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Genera

I have another strange 40 breeder.

•9 Glassy Sweepers (Pempheris Schomburgki)

Glassy sweepers are fine; usually they are in a larger group in a larger tank, however. It is the only true shoaling fish I know of that will exist in our aquaria.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by jonwright

3' 50 gallon tank 9 months maturity.

Current stocking list:
flame angel
goby/tiger pistol
skunk cleaner shimp

They've been in there since the beginning.

Sebae nem - 3 months
Max clam

Just added:

orange skunk
fire fish

Light on corals (natch) - frogspawn, monti, favia (that's not doing well - I have bright lights).

Do I have any room for another addition of a sh? While I wouldn't add anyone soon just wondering if there are any suggestions. Blenny? Another skunk in hopes of pairing? Fairy wrasses seem to need a larger tank. Chromis seem to be big as well. Bangai?

I have vertex 130 skimmer, 1 250 watt Mh, and prolly 600 gph going through sump with Tunze 6095 (currently not running - seems nem doesn't like all the flow).

A Bangaii cardinal will work.

[concert_tom]

Originally Posted by snorvich

To give you an intelligent analysis, I would need tank size, stocking list/plan and tank maturity.

Apologies, this was a follow up to my original post.

93 cube
future inhabitants:
3 anthias
1 flame angel
1 orange spot goby
2 bangaii cardinals
1 orange spot goby
1 red mandarin or ruby red dragonet
1 kole eye tang
1 additional tang if possible in this setup

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by concert_tom

Apologies, this was a follow up to my original post.

93 cube
future inhabitants:
3 anthias
1 flame angel
1 orange spot goby
2 bangaii cardinals
1 orange spot goby
1 red mandarin or ruby red dragonet
1 kole eye tang
1 additional tang if possible in this setup

Stocking plan is fine but only one tang, the kole tang, in this sized tank. I am not able to go backwards in this thread hence the requirement for total plan and tank size. Thanks.

[cherryfox22]

Not set up currently, but this is my current plan. Just want to make sure systems are go, before I make any equipment/tank purchases after I move.

55 gallon reef with HOB refugium/skimmer, lots of live rock and sand (will be set up for at least 6 months before I add fish, plan to add easy corals {palys, softies, and some LPS like torch) first and make a nice reef for them and establish pods/food)

-1 Pair of Ocellaris/Percula Clownfish
-1 Long Nose Hawkfish
-1 Six Line Wrasse
-2-4 Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Stocking Order (after corals are established and growing)
1st- Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2nd-Long Nose Hawkfish
3rd Clownfish (that way clowns can't pair up and dominate tank as theirs and only theirs)
4th- 6 Line Wrasse (Love these guys, I am aware they can become terrors)

I've read up a lot on the 6 line wrasse and hawkfish, and understand that smaller shrimp and invertebrates will be at risk for being a snack. Though the scarlet cleaner shrimp seem big enough to be okay, and should feel more confident in a group. Plus, any possible eggs/larvae they produce would be good snacks for the fish.

I also know that the 6 line *has* to be the last fish added, and that most likely they will terrorize any new tank mates added after them. I'm 100% okay with getting no new fish after the 6 line wrasse is added, even many years down the line.

Thanks so much Steve!

[wcharon]

Originally Posted by snorvich

You have too many tangs in that sized tank. I would not add a blue spotted jawfish to that mix. In any case, they need cooler temperatures and a very specific substrate.

Thanks as allways.. Yep with the tangs point but they have been with me a long time so it's a a risk that i am taking.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by cherryfox22

Not set up currently, but this is my current plan. Just want to make sure systems are go, before I make any equipment/tank purchases after I move.

55 gallon reef with HOB refugium/skimmer, lots of live rock and sand (will be set up for at least 6 months before I add fish, plan to add easy corals {palys, softies, and some LPS like torch) first and make a nice reef for them and establish pods/food)

-1 Pair of Ocellaris/Percula Clownfish
-1 Long Nose Hawkfish
-1 Six Line Wrasse will limit tank mates
-2-4 Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp

Stocking Order (after corals are established and growing)
1st- Scarlet Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2nd-Long Nose Hawkfish
3rd Clownfish (that way clowns can't pair up and dominate tank as theirs and only theirs)
4th- 6 Line Wrasse (Love these guys, I am aware they can become terrors)

If you want shrimp, no six line wrasse or long nosed hawkfish

I've read up a lot on the 6 line wrasse and hawkfish, and understand that smaller shrimp and invertebrates will be at risk for being a snack. Though the scarlet cleaner shrimp seem big enough to be okay, and should feel more confident in a group. Plus, any possible eggs/larvae they produce would be good snacks for the fish.

I also know that the 6 line *has* to be the last fish added, and that most likely they will terrorize any new tank mates added after them. I'm 100% okay with getting no new fish after the 6 line wrasse is added, even many years down the line.

Thanks so much Steve!

[Craigsdad53]

Have a 29 gal. Coralife Biocube. Got heater, Skimmer, circulation, live sand, and live rock. I am just in the setup process. My thoughts are to start with just 2 fish. Looking at a Ocellaris Clown and a Yellow tailed Damsel. Later maybe 2 or 3 additional fish. Also later snails crabs and shrip. Based on this am I on the right track. One other thing I just bought premixed saltwater at Petco. Brand new to all of this so be gentle.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Craigsdad53

Have a 29 gal. Coralife Biocube. Got heater, Skimmer, circulation, live sand, and live rock. I am just in the setup process. My thoughts are to start with just 2 fish. Looking at a Ocellaris Clown and a Yellow tailed Damsel. Later maybe 2 or 3 additional fish. Also later snails crabs and shrip. Based on this am I on the right track. One other thing I just bought premixed saltwater at Petco. Brand new to all of this so be gentle.

I am always gentle! A damsel will make future tank mates difficult since they are aggressive in small tanks. However, there are lots of well behaved fish to select from. Check out the live aquaria site for ideas. that site will also give you a rough idea of tank size required as well as feeding requirements. I am always happy to analyze stocking plans that include tanks size once you have ideas.


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[Roman3310]

What about Dragon face Pipefish?