45g reef tank new addition help

[SaltSolutions1]

Hi all,

I want to add some more things to my setup and I'm looking for some suggestions.

Current stock:

2 false percula clowns
1 six line wrasse
1 indian ocean sand sifting goby
1 lawnmower blenny
1 decorator crab
1 sebae anemone

several hermit crabs and turbos as well as a sand sifting star

In my fuge, I have about 10 cerith snails and 2 hernit crabs with chaeto and live rock, DSB with fuge mud loaded with pods

as far as corals, I have a red gorgonian (tall stalk) 2 frags of toadstool, a green duncan with 5 heads, 5 different types of zoas, green star polyps, xenia, and an orange sponge.

Any suggestions on any new fish I can add happily to this lively healthy group I currently have would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

[crvz]

Hmm, 5 fish already is pretty good for a 45, but you may add 1-2 smaller fish without issue. Have you considered firefish? They're simple, but may add some interest to the tank.

[SaltSolutions1]

I've looked at firefish but I was looking at something with a lot of color.

I was looking at a mandarin and maybe a royal gramma.

What does everyone think?

[Elan L.]

I think firefish are pretty awesome. get like 2 of em

[Michael]

a royal gramma is a beautiful fish but tbh buddy your near capacity now, forget the mandarin, i dont think your set up is mature enough yet

[SaltSolutions1]

the tank has been setup for 2 years. I've had it since July and my fuge is loaded with tons of pods everywhere. copepods, amphipods and I am adding a bottle of tigger pods today (2000-4000 of them)

so mandarin should be ok IMO.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13591347#post13591347 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
a royal gramma is a beautiful fish but tbh buddy your near capacity now, forget the mandarin, i dont think your set up is mature enough yet

[SaltSolutions1]

Another reason I've passed in the past of firefish is i have no top on my tank. These fish jump from what I've read.

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13591325#post13591325 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Elan L.
I think firefish are pretty awesome. get like 2 of em

[SaltSolutions1]

bump

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13591705#post13591705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaltSolutions1
the tank has been setup for 2 years. I've had it since July and my fuge is loaded with tons of pods everywhere. copepods, amphipods and I am adding a bottle of tigger pods today (2000-4000 of them)

so mandarin should be ok IMO.


fair enough, i forgot that it was handed over and 2 years old:)

[SquidHC]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13591705#post13591705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SaltSolutions1
the tank has been setup for 2 years. I've had it since July and my fuge is loaded with tons of pods everywhere. copepods, amphipods and I am adding a bottle of tigger pods today (2000-4000 of them)

so mandarin should be ok IMO.

Mandarin's are very slow and methodical hunters. It will compete with your sixline for prey. It is suggested that you have a tank with an established refugium and at least 100 lbs of live rock to support one, and thats with no competition for food.

Hate to say it, but I dont think id add another fish to a 45g unless you have one hell of a skimmer on it. If you do, I would pick one more small fish tops. There are a few types of wrasses that deal well in small tanks and are absolutely beautiful.

[SaltSolutions1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13595617#post13595617 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by SquidHC
Mandarin's are very slow and methodical hunters. It will compete with your sixline for prey. It is suggested that you have a tank with an established refugium and at least 100 lbs of live rock to support one, and thats with no competition for food.

Hate to say it, but I dont think id add another fish to a 45g unless you have one hell of a skimmer on it. If you do, I would pick one more small fish tops. There are a few types of wrasses that deal well in small tanks and are absolutely beautiful.

I completely agree with you. About the one more fish thing. I decided to pass on the mandarin due to the small tank and the six line wrasse.

I plan on upgrading to a 90g in about 6 months. As far as a wrasse, what wrasse can go into my tank with a six line wrasse already in there?

If they can't share a tank, the royal gramma is my choice for now.

Any other suggestions welcomed.

[SaltSolutions1]

bump for evening traffic