Fish Selection Help and more

isomorphic85 · 09/14/2015, 05:47 PM

Alright so i've been super patient with 2 ocellaris clowns in a 29 gallon quarantine tank for about 9 weeks. I just moved them to the main display tank... 150 gallon tank 30 gallon sump.

I'm now looking to get the next fish in the QT tank.

I'm wondering what is the best way to do this. I currently only have 2 ocellaris clowns in the DT nothing in the QT tank. Someday this will be a reef tank with some basic corals etc. I'm looking for some fish suggestions that would do well with the 2 ocellaris clowns, be reef friendly, and be aesthetically fun yet functional. I'm also looking to have a couple inverts that will all play nice together in this tank.

I was thinking of getting a few tangs, yellow tang,blue tang, powder blue tang.
Thoughts on these 3 tangs?

I'm also unsure of how I would properly add these fish... everything i've read says to add them to the tank at the same time to prevent aggressiveness towards each other. They all seem to require larger tanks. How would I accomplish this with a 29 gallon QT tank? Is it ok to put them in there at the same time even though the tank is small being that it's only for a 7-8 weeks? or am i missing something here completely?

What other fish comes to your mind as good tank mates?

With inverts, do I need to QT or can I add directly to display tank
was thinking of starting with a banded coral shrimp... thoughts? Being the display tank is on the new side is there a certain period of time i should be waiting before adding the banded coral shrimp?

Thanks everyone for your help.

Moray26 · 09/15/2015, 08:43 AM

As for the tangs. Yes all at the same time gives you the best success, however i'd maybe do one tang, possibly two as its only 150 gallons. Cuc doesn't need QT (at least in my experience as I've never had a problem. Dwarf angels are a great addition. Foxface is one of my fav's. Maybe a trio of anthias. Tons of options. I even have a docile moray eel in my tank who really makes it neat.

Shawn O · 09/15/2015, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by isomorphic85

29 gallon quarantine tank, 150 gallon tank 30 gallon sump.

I was thinking of getting a few tangs, yellow tang,blue tang, powder blue tang. Thoughts on these 3 tangs?

Better might be Yellow, Kole, Bristletooth tangs (size-wise) if 3 is required. Best to ask steve (snorvich) here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2068112

How would I accomplish this with a 29 gallon QT tank? Is it ok to put them in there at the same time even though the tank is small being that it's only for a 7-8 weeks?

Might be fine if they are all really small (2") at time of purchase. You can usually find a 55 cheap on Craigslist.

What other fish comes to your mind as good tank mates?

There are a ton of small Gobies that can add entertainment to the tank with their behavior. Gobies that pair with pistol shrimp, some that will shoal together, some that will perch on the sand or rocks. Jawfish are also interesting, although they pretty much stay in one spot. Consider a serpent star for the occasional treat. Some times, several small fish can equal one larger fish.

With inverts, do I need to QT or can I add directly to display tank?

Many here don't QT inverts but if you're already QTing fish, why not toss the snails/hermits/shrimp in the QT with the fish? Two birds/stone.

was thinking of starting with a banded coral shrimp... thoughts?

Lots of bad stories about CB shrimp told here. Maybe think about cleaners instead?

thegrun · 09/15/2015, 10:13 AM

I would limit the tangs to two at the most in your tank. Powder Blue Tangs while I think the most beautiful of all the tangs are also one of the most difficult to keep. They are very susceptible to ick and very aggressive towards other tangs to the point that is you did decide you wanted the Powder Blue I would not add any other tangs.
Your 29 gallon tank would be fine for quarantining the new tangs, but I would start with smaller specimens. If you do go with two tangs I would quarantine them at the same time, let them duke it out in the QT rather than the DT. A lot of times keeping them in a smaller QT will actually prevent some of the aggression.
As far as other tank mates, I would look at any of the flasher wrasses. A dwarf angel would also be a great fish, although they are sometimes problematic with nipping at corals if you do end up going to a reef tank.
I'm not a fan of coral banded shrimp. They will attack and kill any fish that they can get a hold of.

isomorphic85 · 09/15/2015, 12:37 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate the input.

I will stick to two tangs, probably a yellow tang and i'll have to figure out another.

Maybe i'll start out with a pistol shrimp and and a sand sifting goby.

09/14/2015, 05:47 PM	#1
isomorphic85 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 272	Fish Selection Help and more Alright so i've been super patient with 2 ocellaris clowns in a 29 gallon quarantine tank for about 9 weeks. I just moved them to the main display tank... 150 gallon tank 30 gallon sump. I'm now looking to get the next fish in the QT tank. I'm wondering what is the best way to do this. I currently only have 2 ocellaris clowns in the DT nothing in the QT tank. Someday this will be a reef tank with some basic corals etc. I'm looking for some fish suggestions that would do well with the 2 ocellaris clowns, be reef friendly, and be aesthetically fun yet functional. I'm also looking to have a couple inverts that will all play nice together in this tank. I was thinking of getting a few tangs, yellow tang,blue tang, powder blue tang. Thoughts on these 3 tangs? I'm also unsure of how I would properly add these fish... everything i've read says to add them to the tank at the same time to prevent aggressiveness towards each other. They all seem to require larger tanks. How would I accomplish this with a 29 gallon QT tank? Is it ok to put them in there at the same time even though the tank is small being that it's only for a 7-8 weeks? or am i missing something here completely? What other fish comes to your mind as good tank mates? With inverts, do I need to QT or can I add directly to display tank was thinking of starting with a banded coral shrimp... thoughts? Being the display tank is on the new side is there a certain period of time i should be waiting before adding the banded coral shrimp? Thanks everyone for your help. __________________ RedSea Max S650 DT Neptune Apex Gold, Neptune Dos, Neptune aff, JBJ chiller,120 lbs live sand 170 lbs dry rock, GFO reactor, carbon reactor, Emperor Aquatics 50 watt UV Red Sea E-260 with sump option Current Tank Info: RedSea Max S650 150 gallon , 25 Gallon sump, Red Sea E-260

09/15/2015, 08:43 AM	#2
Moray26 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ontario Posts: 153	As for the tangs. Yes all at the same time gives you the best success, however i'd maybe do one tang, possibly two as its only 150 gallons. Cuc doesn't need QT (at least in my experience as I've never had a problem. Dwarf angels are a great addition. Foxface is one of my fav's. Maybe a trio of anthias. Tons of options. I even have a docile moray eel in my tank who really makes it neat. __________________ 75 Gallon Mixed Reef, Reef Octopus BH2000, Sumpless, Maxspect Razor 320w Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon Mixed Reef

09/15/2015, 12:37 PM	#5
isomorphic85 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 272	Thanks guys. I appreciate the input. I will stick to two tangs, probably a yellow tang and i'll have to figure out another. Maybe i'll start out with a pistol shrimp and and a sand sifting goby. __________________ RedSea Max S650 DT Neptune Apex Gold, Neptune Dos, Neptune aff, JBJ chiller,120 lbs live sand 170 lbs dry rock, GFO reactor, carbon reactor, Emperor Aquatics 50 watt UV Red Sea E-260 with sump option Current Tank Info: RedSea Max S650 150 gallon , 25 Gallon sump, Red Sea E-260

09/15/2015, 10:13 AM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I would limit the tangs to two at the most in your tank. Powder Blue Tangs while I think the most beautiful of all the tangs are also one of the most difficult to keep. They are very susceptible to ick and very aggressive towards other tangs to the point that is you did decide you wanted the Powder Blue I would not add any other tangs. Your 29 gallon tank would be fine for quarantining the new tangs, but I would start with smaller specimens. If you do go with two tangs I would quarantine them at the same time, let them duke it out in the QT rather than the DT. A lot of times keeping them in a smaller QT will actually prevent some of the aggression. As far as other tank mates, I would look at any of the flasher wrasses. A dwarf angel would also be a great fish, although they are sometimes problematic with nipping at corals if you do end up going to a reef tank. I'm not a fan of coral banded shrimp. They will attack and kill any fish that they can get a hold of.