Stocking List Opinion

Tennyson · 07/08/2009, 05:24 PM

Hey everybody!

I have a 46 gallon saltwater aquarium. The only thing in there are corals and live rock for now.

I was thinking of this stocking list for my tank.
would these species be compatible?

1. Marine Betta
2. Radiata Lionfish
3. Longnose Hawkfish (maybe)
4. Angler
here's the one i'd get on live aquaria
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...9+63&pcatid=63
5. Orangebanded Stingfish (maybe)
heres a link to the stingfish on live aquaria
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...78&pcatid=2878

So thats it basically. If the hawkfish would likely get eaten then I'd take it out of the list. But otherwise my main concern would be for the Marine betta with an Angler or Stingfish.
Give me your opinions!

Thanks
Stephen

snorvich · 07/08/2009, 05:51 PM

Well, with a lionfish and an angler, it is not clear who will get to eat the hawkfish. Why such an aggressive mix in a smallish tank?

Tennyson · 07/08/2009, 07:04 PM

Haha I don't know, ive been really into those agressive fish, they're really interesting!

But, if a hawkfish would get eaten then I'll take it out of the list. As well as the stingfish, it's only a second option if anglers aren't compatible.
So that leaves:

1. Marine betta
2. Angler
3. lionfish

snorvich am I overcrowding my tank? Even with these three? All three of those species would be okay in a 46 gallon according to the minimum tank sizes for them on live Aquaria. Would aggression occur with those three species?

Thanks again

GrimReefer82 · 07/09/2009, 01:08 AM

Those fish will be fine together. I wouldn't have more than 4 fish in there with a very good filtration system and/or refugium.

07/08/2009, 05:24 PM	#1
Tennyson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,353	Stocking List Opinion Hey everybody! I have a 46 gallon saltwater aquarium. The only thing in there are corals and live rock for now. I was thinking of this stocking list for my tank. would these species be compatible? 1. Marine Betta 2. Radiata Lionfish 3. Longnose Hawkfish (maybe) 4. Angler here's the one i'd get on live aquaria http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...9+63&pcatid=63 5. Orangebanded Stingfish (maybe) heres a link to the stingfish on live aquaria http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...78&pcatid=2878 So thats it basically. If the hawkfish would likely get eaten then I'd take it out of the list. But otherwise my main concern would be for the Marine betta with an Angler or Stingfish. Give me your opinions! Thanks Stephen

07/08/2009, 05:51 PM	#2
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Well, with a lionfish and an angler, it is not clear who will get to eat the hawkfish. Why such an aggressive mix in a smallish tank? __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/09/2009, 01:08 AM	#4
GrimReefer82 Roll Tide!!! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Posts: 341	Those fish will be fine together. I wouldn't have more than 4 fish in there with a very good filtration system and/or refugium. __________________ ~Chris~ Current Tank Info: 40 breeder mixed reef

07/08/2009, 07:04 PM	#3
Tennyson Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,353	Haha I don't know, ive been really into those agressive fish, they're really interesting! But, if a hawkfish would get eaten then I'll take it out of the list. As well as the stingfish, it's only a second option if anglers aren't compatible. So that leaves: 1. Marine betta 2. Angler 3. lionfish snorvich am I overcrowding my tank? Even with these three? All three of those species would be okay in a 46 gallon according to the minimum tank sizes for them on live Aquaria. Would aggression occur with those three species? Thanks again