PLEASE check out your intended fish purchases here first!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Troio2

OK also is there a goby I could attempt to pair up with the watchman? I originally got a pistol shrimp but the wrasse was hungry

Pair up? No. Compatible with, sure. Do some research and check back for compatibility.

[DrBoxedWine]

Hi Steve,

I just paid for a skunk cleaner shrimp and i'll be getting him tomorrow. I hear these are better in pairs, and they tend to come out more if you have more than one. I'm wondering if getting a peppermint to go with him would have the same effect as getting another skunk cleaner. I like the idea of the aptasia control (although i know it's hit or miss with the peppermints), and i just like variety.

Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by DrBoxedWine

Hi Steve,

I just paid for a skunk cleaner shrimp and i'll be getting him tomorrow. I hear these are better in pairs, and they tend to come out more if you have more than one. I'm wondering if getting a peppermint to go with him would have the same effect as getting another skunk cleaner. I like the idea of the aptasia control (although i know it's hit or miss with the peppermints), and i just like variety.

Thanks!

As this thread is only about marine fish compatibility, I don't really answer questions about inverts except with regards to marine fish compatibility. You can start your own thread, however, and get lots of answers.

[flipstyle72]

ok recommendations on my stock/intended stock

Presently:
50g
80lbs live rock
50lbs live sand
2 OC clowns


would like to add either -
3 blue reef chromies or 3 blue/green reef chromies (5 too much?)
&
1 blenny - unsure which yet.

too much fish?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by flipstyle72

ok recommendations on my stock/intended stock

Presently:
50g
80lbs live rock
50lbs live sand
2 OC clowns


would like to add either -
3 blue reef chromies or 3 blue/green reef chromies (5 too much?) chromis will widdle their number down to one over time
&
1 blenny - unsure which yet. species will make a difference

too much fish?

the number and size of fish are fine, however

[flipstyle72]

Originally Posted by snorvich

the number and size of fish are fine, however

ah, so they kill eachother off eh? I was considering the small school because Live Aquaria recommended keeping in multiples.

as far as blennies -
Bicolor Blenny
Horse face blenny

I've read those can help with algae control.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by flipstyle72

ah, so they kill eachother off eh? I was considering the small school because Live Aquaria recommended keeping in multiples. The dominant one will knock off the rest over time; but there is another issue with chromis, and that is they are highly susceptible to uronema marinum so if you get any be sure you have a robust quarantine protocol.

as far as blennies - either is fine but neither will help with hair algae
Bicolor Blenny
Horse face blenny

I've read those can help with algae control.

[biomek]

Thanks as always for your help Steve. Much appreciated.

[Tarhiel]

Hello, this is my first post on the site, though I have been lurking for a while now. I am currently working on my first tank, a 29-gallon diamond shaped tank, (22" wide and deep, 23" tall) and am trying to iron out my stocking list. My wife wants clown fish, naturally, and so two Ocellaris are the only fully non-negotiable inclusion.
The list:
2 Ocellaris, mated pair
2 Sand sifting gobies, either S. nematodes or A. randalli, mated pair if possible.
1 fish to fill the space between and add some variety of colour. I am considering either a Mandarinfish (in the future, of course) or a Flasher wrasse

My tank has about 25 pounds of LR, plus a DSB with Plenum. I also have a HOB filter that I could turn into a fuge for the Mandarin.

The most important factor after generally compatibility is whether the fish occupy the same or similar habitats in the wild, and are from roughly the same geographic region.As I said, only the Ocellaris are set in stone, so if there are no suitable fish of the above varieties within the same general range/habitats, I can change the list.

I do not have a list of corals yet, but I plan to use soft corals exclusively.

Thank you for your help!

[ReefingWerewolf]

This is my current stock plan for my new 90 gallon reef.

1st Wave: Female Bellus Angelfish
Firefish

2nd Wave: Candy Cane Hogfish (or maybe a peaceful fairy wrasse of some kind)
5-6 Carberryi Anthias

3rd Wave: Pair of Clownfish
Pair of Yasha Gobies W. Shrimp

4th Wave: Declivis Butterflyfish
Yellow Assessor

5th Wave: Chevron Tang

[Jaweeha]

Hi, I'm looking to add a few more fish to my 6 ft 125 gal mixed reef, 50 gal sump. I currently have:
2x maroon clowns (they are still small, female is about 2.5")
1x black clown
1x yellow coris wrasse
1x coral beauty angel
1x yellow tang
1x powder brown tang

I would like to add:
1x Lubbock's wrasse
1 or 2x neon gobies
1x starry blenny
1x more wrasse, probably a flasher

Is this too much? Right now everybody gets along well, although I am worried about the maroon clowns when they start getting bigger, but right now the only other fish they don't like is the coris wrasse, and they only chase him when they go near the trumpet coral they live in.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Tarhiel

Hello, this is my first post on the site, though I have been lurking for a while now. I am currently working on my first tank, a 29-gallon diamond shaped tank, (22" wide and deep, 23" tall) and am trying to iron out my stocking list. My wife wants clown fish, naturally, and so two Ocellaris are the only fully non-negotiable inclusion.
The list:
2 Ocellaris, mated pair fine
2 Sand sifting gobies, either S. nematodes or A. randalli, mated pair if possible. one is fine, a pair, would not work
1 fish to fill the space between and add some variety of colour. I am considering either a Mandarinfish (in the future, of course) or a Flasher wrasse
either requires a larger tank
My tank has about 25 pounds of LR, plus a DSB with Plenum. I also have a HOB filter that I could turn into a fuge for the Mandarin. you would need more than that for a mandarin

The most important factor after generally compatibility is whether the fish occupy the same or similar habitats in the wild, and are from roughly the same geographic region.As I said, only the Ocellaris are set in stone, so if there are no suitable fish of the above varieties within the same general range/habitats, I can change the list.

I do not have a list of corals yet, but I plan to use soft corals exclusively.

Thank you for your help!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by ReefingWerewolf

This is my current stock plan for my new 90 gallon reef.

1st Wave: Female Bellus Angelfish
Firefish

2nd Wave: Candy Cane Hogfish (or maybe a peaceful fairy wrasse of some kind) a peaceful fairy or flasher wrasse would work
5-6 Carberryi Anthias for a group, a larger tank is recommended

3rd Wave: Pair of Clownfish depends on species
Pair of Yasha Gobies W. Shrimp unless the pair is mated, only one

4th Wave: Declivis Butterflyfish
Yellow Assessor

5th Wave: Chevron Tang needs a larger tank

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jaweeha

Hi, I'm looking to add a few more fish to my 6 ft 125 gal mixed reef, 50 gal sump. I currently have:
2x maroon clowns (they are still small, female is about 2.5")
1x black clown the maroon clowns will kill it
1x yellow coris wrasse
1x coral beauty angel
1x yellow tang I would only do one tang in this sized tank especially with a dwarf angel
1x powder brown tang

I would like to add:
1x Lubbock's wrasse
1 or 2x neon gobies one is fine
1x starry blenny
1x more wrasse, probably a flasher

Is this too much? Right now everybody gets along well, although I am worried about the maroon clowns when they start getting bigger, but right now the only other fish they don't like is the coris wrasse, and they only chase him when they go near the trumpet coral they live in.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by sfgsh

i have a 40B with a 20L sump with about 50 pounds of BRS reef saver rock and was thinking of adding 2 clownfish, a coral beauty, purple dottyback, and a yellow prawn goby would my tank size be good to keep these?

Depends on the species of clownfish; A. percula or A. ocellaris will work. A coral beauty really needs a considerably larger tank; a purple dottyback will limit tank mates due to aggression.

[MBC2012]

200gal FOWLR - have a 3" GoldFlake - just went in about 10days ago. Could I put another 2"GF in?

[shermanator]

I'm in the process of swapping DTs and putting in a basement sump. I need to move my livestock to another tank for ~1 month (at most will be 2 months). Here is what I have:

- 2 occ. clowns
- 1 yellow assessor
- 1 red sea mimic blenny
- 1 black cardinalfish

Will these 5 fish be okay in a 20 gal for 1-2 months? Or do I need to put them into two 20 gals? I have two 20 gal, but would be easier to have them in 1 tank, if possible. Largest clown is 2" and the cardinal fish is ~2.5". Others are small (~1"). Live rock will be moved into the tank (~20 gal per tank).

Thanks!

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by MBC2012

200gal FOWLR - have a 3" GoldFlake - just went in about 10days ago. Could I put another 2"GF in?

Pairing large angels is possible. Assuming no other conspecifics, it would probably work. But, be sure there are no established territorial fish.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by shermanator

I'm in the process of swapping DTs and putting in a basement sump. I need to move my livestock to another tank for ~1 month (at most will be 2 months). Here is what I have:

- 2 occ. clowns
- 1 yellow assessor
- 1 red sea mimic blenny
- 1 black cardinalfish

Will these 5 fish be okay in a 20 gal for 1-2 months? Or do I need to put them into two 20 gals? I have two 20 gal, but would be easier to have them in 1 tank, if possible. Largest clown is 2" and the cardinal fish is ~2.5". Others are small (~1"). Live rock will be moved into the tank (~20 gal per tank).

Thanks!

That should work as long as the clownfish are not bonded and mating

[Yellow05gt]

Ok so I plan on picking up a some more livestock tonight and wanted to make sure what you guys thought before I went and picked them up. My tank is 210gallon (800 Liter)

Currently:
Regal Blue tang
Clown Trigger
Bursa Trigger
2 X Maroon Clowns
Unicorn Fish ( lol as my daughter calls it)
Diamond Goby
Filefish
Copperbanded Butterfly
RBTA

Picking up:
Bi-Color Blenny
Scopos Tang
Bristletooth Tomini Tang

Thanks for the advise

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Yellow05gt

Ok so I plan on picking up a some more livestock tonight and wanted to make sure what you guys thought before I went and picked them up. My tank is 210gallon (800 Liter)

Currently:
Regal Blue tang
Clown Trigger
Bursa Trigger
2 X Maroon Clowns
Unicorn Fish ( lol as my daughter calls it)
Diamond Goby
Filefish
Copperbanded Butterfly
RBTA

Picking up:
Bi-Color Blenny
Scopos Tang
Bristletooth Tomini Tang

Thanks for the advise

Sorry, I do not provide analysis of aggressive fish commnity tanks. In the long run, your clown trigger will kill most other fish in your tank. You can post your question here.

[saltyair]

Looking to add a jawfish (3-5 " of sand bed) 180 6ft
2 tangs
Coris wrasse
solar wrasse
mated o.clowns
cleaner wrasse
orchid dottyback
cromis
star blenny
mandarin
would like to set up a pair if possible
could a a pair of watchmen gobies be added at a latter date?
thanks

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by saltyair

Looking to add a jawfish (3-5 " of sand bed) 180 6ft
2 tangs
Coris wrasse
solar wrasse
mated o.clowns
cleaner wrasse
orchid dottyback
cromis
star blenny
mandarin
would like to set up a pair if possible
could a a pair of watchmen gobies be added at a latter date?
thanks

Blue spotted jawfish need cool temperatures (about 72F) for best results long term. However, other jawfish species (one or more) would work fine.

[sunni]

Hello
Thank you so much for providing this service
I am putting together a 30 gal (15x15x36) with a 20 gal sump.
I would like to have a pair O. Clowns,
watchman Gobie,
pr b. Cardinals (if not too many fish)
Yellow band possum wrasse
Thank you.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by sunni

Hello
Thank you so much for providing this service
I am putting together a 30 gal (15x15x36) with a 20 gal sump.
I would like to have a pair O. Clowns,
watchman Gobie,
pr b. Cardinals (if not too many fish)
Yellow band possum wrasse
Thank you.

Nice stocking plan. A bit much in this size tank but all fish except the clownfish will be peaceful. The clownfish, once sexually mature and bonded may prove to be an issue behaviorally.