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[snorvich]

Originally Posted by pbell101

I have a 56 gallon column tank that has just finished cycling. I have live rock and a sump with cheato. I have an ATO and use RODI water. I also use a Reef Octopus protein skimmer and sump with a filter sock. There's a sea urchin in my tank that I'd like to hold on to, that came with the live rock. Here're some of the fishies that I'd like. It's sort of a pipe dream list. I'm not really sure I can have all of them, or certain ones.

1. Clownfish, maybe a mated pair. depends on species
2. Kole Tang Needs a larger tank
3. Mandarin Goby Needs a larger tank
4. Bicolor Blenny
5. Helfrichi Firefish
6. Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse
7. Scissortail Dartfish
8. Court Jester Goby

You have some jumpers so a top would be required (1/4 inch mesh

[pbell101]

Originally Posted by snorvich

You have some jumpers so a top would be required (1/4 inch mesh

Thank you for the fast response. I figured the first 2 would be a no-no, but the lfs said I could, just wanted to be sure. I do have a mesh top. Sorry, forgot to mention that.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by pbell101

Thank you for the fast response. I figured the first 2 would be a no-no, but the lfs said I could, just wanted to be sure. I do have a mesh top. Sorry, forgot to mention that.

I always like to make sure.

[mandarin417]

Finished cycling and staring to add critters. I have a medium sized pink spotted watchman goby settled in nicely. I have a moderate amount of rocks in the 36" wide by 30" front to back by 27" tall tank (about 120 gallons) that the goby likes to perch on as well as on the sand bed. Would there be quibbling if I put a lawnmower or starry blenny in with the established pink spot goby? I have been seeing some very large starry gobies around town that are really amusing.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mandarin417

Finished cycling and staring to add critters. I have a medium sized pink spotted watchman goby settled in nicely. I have a moderate amount of rocks in the 36" wide by 30" front to back by 27" tall tank (about 120 gallons) that the goby likes to perch on as well as on the sand bed. Would there be quibbling if I put a lawnmower or starry blenny in with the established pink spot goby? I have been seeing some very large starry gobies around town that are really amusing.

should be no problem with the goby.

[wd11001]

Hello All!

I am new to the hobby but have been reading and digesting as much as possible.

I have a 92 gallon FOWLR in a corner aquarium. I am running a 23 gallon sump with bio balls, protein skimmer, UV filter and am waiting for a media reactor to arrive. My number have all been very steady for the last 3 weeks (the tank has been in operation for 5). My nitrates hover around 10.

I have live sand and about 20 lbs of live rock.

Currently I have a banded sleeper gobie that is very active and eats well. I have a red flame angel that is also active and eating. And I have two captive bred oceallaris clowns. They are also doing well (although the bigger of the two can get to be a bully when I feed them - it pushes the little one out of the way if it can).

I have had some missteps along the way. The LFS recommended a blonde naso tang with the clowns as my first fist. After a spike when I added rock, he died. I'm not sure if the two are connected, but what a great fish. And I have a diamond watchman goby dive out of the tank and die overnight.

For now I am holding steady and researching what to add next. I would really like more colorful fish that are somewhat larger.

Any ideas? Thanks so much.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wd11001

Hello All!

I am new to the hobby but have been reading and digesting as much as possible.

I have a 92 gallon FOWLR in a corner aquarium. I am running a 23 gallon sump with bio balls, protein skimmer, UV filter and am waiting for a media reactor to arrive. My number have all been very steady for the last 3 weeks (the tank has been in operation for 5). My nitrates hover around 10.

I have live sand and about 20 lbs of live rock.

Currently I have a banded sleeper gobie that is very active and eats well. I have a red flame angel that is also active and eating. And I have two captive bred oceallaris clowns. They are also doing well (although the bigger of the two can get to be a bully when I feed them - it pushes the little one out of the way if it can). The flame angel should not have been added yet; a sleeper gobie will likely starve longer term in this sized tank

I have had some missteps along the way. The LFS recommended a blonde naso tang with the clowns as my first fist.

That advice was ignorant at best, malicious at worst. A naso tang has no business in this sized tank.


After a spike when I added rock, he died. I'm not sure if the two are connected, but what a great fish. And I have a diamond watchman goby dive out of the tank and die overnight.

For now I am holding steady and researching what to add next. I would really like more colorful fish that are somewhat larger.

Any ideas? Thanks so much.

As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations for a variety of reasons. However, I am always happy to review stocking plans as long as tank size and maturity are also provided.

[wd11001]

How can I take good care of the banded goby? I feed him about 3 times a day... a variety of frozen shrimp and he loves seaweed and fish pellets.

Is there any way that I can stock well post-flame angel? Or should I bring him back to the LFS?

I was thinking of going with some blue/green chromis or a butterfly next. I am also thinking of getting a wrasse. Are they appropriate?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wd11001

How can I take good care of the banded goby? I feed him about 3 times a day... a variety of frozen shrimp and he loves seaweed and fish pellets.

do the best you can and hope for the best. Long term, I suspect he may need different nutrition.

Is there any way that I can stock well post-flame angel? Or should I bring him back to the LFS? Feed nori on a clip and hope for thest best. Once the tank is mature, he should be fine feeding off the algae generated

I was thinking of going with some blue/green chromis or a butterfly next. I am also thinking of getting a wrasse. Are they appropriate?

a group of chromis will become one over time. Also, in order to think about chromis, you will need a robust quarantine protocol as thet are highly susceptible to uronema marinum. A flasher wrasse is fine but you wil need a covered tank (1/4 inch mesh)

[wd11001]

The flame eats a lot of the shrimp I provide and grazes on the tank algae all day. I will hope for the best for him. The tank is covered... I learned the hard way when the diamond watchman goby took a flying leap.

A friend suggested a butterfly fish... what do you think about that?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wd11001

The flame eats a lot of the shrimp I provide and grazes on the tank algae all day. I will hope for the best for him. The tank is covered... I learned the hard way when the diamond watchman goby took a flying leap.

A friend suggested a butterfly fish... what do you think about that?

Which one? And also, please always resubmit stocking plan and tank size as I cannot go backwards in this thread.

[wd11001]

He suggested a pearlscale butterfly. It is pretty, but I think I would like something larger.

I have a 92 gallon tank, skimmer, UV filter, 23 gallon sump (wet/dry). About 30 lbs. live rock, intended to be FOWLR, and live sand.

Currently inhabited by two ocellaris clowns, a banded goby and a flame angel.

I was thinking also of a 6 line wrasse...

I would love some chromis, but I have heard bad stories about them of late.

What would you think of a yellow tang?

Thanks.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by wd11001

He suggested a pearlscale butterfly. It is pretty, but I think I would like something larger.

With a 92 gallon tank, you want to think smaller rather than larger. Also, as new to the hobby, you want easy not difficult.

I have a 92 gallon tank, skimmer, UV filter, 23 gallon sump (wet/dry). About 30 lbs. live rock, intended to be FOWLR, and live sand.

Currently inhabited by two ocellaris clowns, a banded goby and a flame angel.

I was thinking also of a 6 line wrasse... not a good idea because they are aggressive and a pain.

I would love some chromis, but I have heard bad stories about them of late.

I do not advocate for chromis because they are highly susceptible to uronema marinum and multiples become one over time

What would you think of a yellow tang? needs a larger tank; you already have one algae eater

Thanks.

[IMAGNDAT]

Hi, have a 75 gallon tank, with 20g refugium chaeto plant in it. Planning on mixed reef tank with a variety of corals.
2 clown fishes, one spot fox face, six line wrasse, red mandarin (when tank more mature), horned Benny, Kobe yellow tang, royal dotty back, bartlett's anthrax, peppermint shrimp, and some CUC.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by IMAGNDAT

Hi, have a 75 gallon tank, with 20g refugium chaeto plant in it. Planning on mixed reef tank with a variety of corals.
2 clown fishes, one spot fox face, six line wrasse, red mandarin (when tank more mature), horned Benny, Kobe yellow tang, royal dotty back, bartlett's anthrax, peppermint shrimp, and some CUC.

You cannot maintain a fox face and tang in this sized tank. If you have corals, and a hungry algae grazer, the corals will be at risk. Also a six line precludes having a mandarin or other dragonet. A royal dottyback in this sized tank will be aggressive.

[DillonH]

Hey all, glad I saw this thread before posting.. So I have a 40 gallon breeder, it's been running for about a month now, levels are all starting to balance out, diatom algae bloom is going away, ammonia is at like .02 and has been going down everyday, exciting point for a new salt water hobbyist!

I plan on doing my first water change today, only about 4 gallons. Okay question now, how many fish would I be able to have in this tank? I went out and bought my first fish two days ago, a clown fish. I have an idea of the fish I want, can you please let me know if they will all be able to co-exist with each other. Thanks!

1. Clown Fish
Wait 2 weeks
2. FireFish and a Coral Banded Shrimp
Wait 2 weeks
3. Yellow wrasse
Wait 2 weeks
4. Lawnmower Blenny
Wait 2 weeks
4. Copperband Butterfly Fish ( I know these guys require a very large tank, but I only plan on housing him for a couple months, I have a bad aiptasia problem. And my LFS said they would take him back after he was done cleaning my tank of the aiptasia)

Please let me know your all's ideas/suggestions! Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by DillonH

Hey all, glad I saw this thread before posting.. So I have a 40 gallon breeder, it's been running for about a month now, levels are all starting to balance out, diatom algae bloom is going away, ammonia is at like .02 and has been going down everyday, exciting point for a new salt water hobbyist!

I suggest not buying fish while ammonia is present. Also, I suggest clean up crew before fish.

I plan on doing my first water change today, only about 4 gallons. Okay question now, how many fish would I be able to have in this tank? I went out and bought my first fish two days ago, a clown fish. I have an idea of the fish I want, can you please let me know if they will all be able to co-exist with each other. Thanks!

You are not quarantining your fish, and you are rushing. Nothing good happens quickly in this hobby.

1. Clown Fish depends on species; some are more aggressive
Wait 2 weeks
2. FireFish and a Coral Banded Shrimp coral banded shrimp can take fish; a firefish is a jumper, so you better have a top (1/4 inch mesh)
Wait 2 weeks
3. Yellow wrasse needs a larger and more mature tank
Wait 2 weeks
4. Lawnmower Blenny needs a more mature tank
Wait 2 weeks
4. Copperband Butterfly Fish ( I know these guys require a very large tank, but I only plan on housing him for a couple months, I have a bad aiptasia problem. And my LFS said they would take him back after he was done cleaning my tank of the aiptasia) A copper banded may or may not eat aiptasia. It may or may not eat at all so if it dies your LFS is unlikely to take it back. Do not get this fish

Please let me know your all's ideas/suggestions! Thanks!

This thread is only answered by Reef Central Staff, in this case me. For general comments and opinions, post in New to the Hobby. However, my suggestion is to slow down.

[javdog2001]

Hi I have 72 gallon reef tank. I currently have a coral flame angel, yellow eye tang, bi color pseudo chromic and ocellaris clown. I want to get another clown, a small one hopefully to pair up. Is it a good idea and who would I add it, my clown is pretty territorial. Thank you.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by javdog2001

Hi I have 72 gallon reef tank. I currently have a coral flame angel, yellow eye tang, bi color pseudo chromic and ocellaris clown. I want to get another clown, a small one hopefully to pair up. Is it a good idea and who would I add it, my clown is pretty territorial. Thank you.

to pair up your clown, you need to add a tiny one of the same species.

[Vadafallon]

Ok at it again.. Currently i have 1 Bangai Cardinal, 1 Chalk bass and 1 Mandarin
I want to get:

5 blue/green reef chromis (or could i do a few different kinds of Chromis so they don't eventually kill each other off?)
3 pajama Cardinals
1 Sailfin Blenny
1 or 2 clowns.. not sure cause last time i had clowns they ran the tank and were mean as hell and i could not put anything in cause they tried to kill it.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Vadafallon

Ok at it again.. Currently i have 1 Bangai Cardinal, 1 Chalk bass and 1 Mandarin
I want to get:

5 blue/green reef chromis (or could i do a few different kinds of Chromis so they don't eventually kill each other off?) sorry, that is the way it is. Also, highly susceptible to uronema marinum so you best have a rigorous quarantine protocol
3 pajama Cardinals
1 Sailfin Blenny
1 or 2 clowns.. not sure cause last time i had clowns they ran the tank and were mean as hell and i could not put anything in cause they tried to kill it.
And the same experience will repeat itself once they are bonded and sexually mature. One or two will be the same result as one will become female. Not quite as bad as if you had a pair. Some species are worse.

fine except as annotated

[Vadafallon]

60 gallon tank and I do have leathers, Bangai, Chalk Bass and Mandarin
1 Chromis ( any suggested breed that does better than others?)
3 Pajama Cardinals
Sailfin Blenny
Tiger Watchman Goby
2 Fire fish
Coral Beauty
Saddle Valentini Puffer
Flame Hawkfish
1 Ocellaris Clownfish

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Vadafallon

60 gallon tank and I do have leathers, Bangai, Chalk Bass and Mandarin
1 Chromis ( any suggested breed that does better than others?) Remember the quarantine issue
3 Pajama Cardinals
Sailfin Blenny
Tiger Watchman Goby
2 Fire fish only one will survive longer term
Coral Beauty
Saddle Valentini Puffer not invert safe
Flame Hawkfish not shrimp safe
1 Ocellaris Clownfish least aggressive species of clownfish

fine except as annotated

[Vadafallon]

Originally Posted by snorvich

fine except as annotated

Cool thanks! Yea i have a tank for quarantine. Looks like my list is getting there.

[Squba]

We are planning to purchase a complete saltwater setup from one of the local fish stores and this is their suggested stocking list.

Tank is a 5.5 ft 150 gallon Red Sea Max S-650. I think they will set it up as a FOWLR even though the tank is basically made for reefs.

CUC
Hermit Crabs !?!? (I am going to work on getting these removed. Maybe some Fighting Conch?)
Turbo Snails
Nassarius Snails
Cerith Snails
Peppermint Snails

Fish
Blue spotted Watchman Goby
Matted Filefish
Blue streak cleaner wrasse
Blue Flasher wrasse
Powder blue tang
Clownfish pair (type not specified by the LFS)
Yellow Tang
Red Scooter Dragonet
Copperband Butterflyfish
Midas Blenny
Coral Beauty Angel
Flame Angel

Red Bubble Anemone
Blood Red Shrimp
Coral Banded Shrimp.

I am thinking of maybe trying to talk everyone into getting a goby/pistol shrimp duo. (replacement for other goby in list or addition?)