Assorted compatability (Gobies, Cardinals, Basslets)

khaavren · 02/08/2017, 11:31 PM

Thinking of adding one or two fish more to my 75 gallon tank to round out a nice community.

- I have only one Bangai Cardinal at the moment. I'm getting mixed feedback from the internet on how nicely non-mated conspecifics play together. Anyone have a guess how the one guy would respond to adding one (or two) more at this point? Happier with friends or likely to be picked on?

- Basslets are primarily "stick close to the rocks" type, right? Would a Randall's Assessor or Yellow Basslet be likely to run into issues with my Orchid Dottyback? FWIW the dottyback has been a perfect citizen so far.

- Any likely issues with a neon goby sharing a tank with a watchman goby? They don't look very similar so I'd guess it's OK.

Assume I don't have space or bioload issues, or potential compatibility issues beyond the ones I'm asking about.

scooter31707 · 02/09/2017, 10:22 AM

Is this a reef tank? IME, the Bangai Cardinals will kill each other unless they are a bonded pair. I don't know I would do the 2 gobies. Basslet can be hit or miss. They almost have the same shape and appearance, just different color. Have you looked at the Midas Blenny? Also may take a look at one of the smaller Dwarf Angels like the Atlantic Pygmy and maybe a Chalk Bass.

LobsterOfJustice · 02/09/2017, 10:57 AM

Watchman and neon gobies will be fine together

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02/08/2017, 11:31 PM	#1
khaavren Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 3	Assorted compatability (Gobies, Cardinals, Basslets) Thinking of adding one or two fish more to my 75 gallon tank to round out a nice community. - I have only one Bangai Cardinal at the moment. I'm getting mixed feedback from the internet on how nicely non-mated conspecifics play together. Anyone have a guess how the one guy would respond to adding one (or two) more at this point? Happier with friends or likely to be picked on? - Basslets are primarily "stick close to the rocks" type, right? Would a Randall's Assessor or Yellow Basslet be likely to run into issues with my Orchid Dottyback? FWIW the dottyback has been a perfect citizen so far. - Any likely issues with a neon goby sharing a tank with a watchman goby? They don't look very similar so I'd guess it's OK. Assume I don't have space or bioload issues, or potential compatibility issues beyond the ones I'm asking about.

02/09/2017, 10:57 AM	#3
LobsterOfJustice Recovering Detritophobe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 7,443	Watchman and neon gobies will be fine together Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. I remember when zoanthids were called things like "green" and "orange" and not "reverse gorilla nipple." Current Tank Info: 180g reef with all the bells and whistles

02/09/2017, 10:22 AM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	Is this a reef tank? IME, the Bangai Cardinals will kill each other unless they are a bonded pair. I don't know I would do the 2 gobies. Basslet can be hit or miss. They almost have the same shape and appearance, just different color. Have you looked at the Midas Blenny? Also may take a look at one of the smaller Dwarf Angels like the Atlantic Pygmy and maybe a Chalk Bass.