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Unread 05/10/2012, 07:44 PM   #2426
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The above was what I have as a wish list. I was just wondering if that would work?? So I would need a bigger tank?? I was told by my lfs a Fu manchu lion would be fine in that tank. Is the eel also to big ???


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The above was what I have as a wish list. I was just wondering if that would work?? So I would need a bigger tank?? I was told by my lfs a Fu manchu lion would be fine in that tank. Is the eel also to big ???
Both are too big and require more space. I would be leery of listening to that LFS; they sell fish, not provide advice.


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Thanks Snorvich good point. I think I will try another lfs and continue to seek advice on here. So im thinking there is no predator fish that are small??


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Unread 05/10/2012, 10:59 PM   #2429
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Well two tangs is pushing it a bit for that sized tank. Additional fish need to be small and not algae grazers. That yellow tang will not be happy with any additions of any size.
So for the benefit of the Tank just leave the Two Tangs that I have now in the tank with no other fish?


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55g
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New tank, no idea what fish to get. FOWLR for now but would like to go coral later.
love flame angels and very brightly colored fish.

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Thanks Snorvich good point. I think I will try another lfs and continue to seek advice on here. So im thinking there is no predator fish that are small??
Not true. If I were going to have a species tank, I would look at frogfish. Much, much more interesting than what the suggested and there are a lot of relatively small ones that would work.


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So for the benefit of the Tank just leave the Two Tangs that I have now in the tank with no other fish?
No, not necessarily so. However you added the wrong fish first. You need to look at small fish that are interesting .


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Unread 05/11/2012, 11:07 AM   #2433
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110G w/ 40G Sump this is what I am considering;
3x Bangaii Cardinalfish
Starry Blenny
ORA Mandarin (hopefully in a year )
Splendid Dottyback
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse
Clown Goby, Green

Friend is dismantling her fish tank and has offered me a yellow tang and two azure damsels. Good start, some healthy fish for cheap. These three would be the first ones in.


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Unread 05/11/2012, 11:51 AM   #2434
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No, not necessarily so. However you added the wrong fish first. You need to look at small fish that are interesting .
Thank You but maybe I asked the question wrong. What Fish would be good for the tank?


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Planning a tank, want some fish compatibility advice.
26g reef tank - LPS, Soft Corals

1x Firefish
1x Ocellaris Clownfish

+1 Pick from these:
• Kaudern's Cardinal
• Bicolor Dottyback
• Six Line Wrasse
• Spotted Mandarin
• Yellow-tail Damselfish
• Green Clown Goby
• Court Jester Goby
• Prawn Goby (Yellow or Orange Stripe)

I've heard iffy things about some of these species, particularly the dottyback and wrasse. I'll probably steer clear from those. I really like the cardinal though, if he's a good option.


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110G w/ 40G Sump this is what I am considering;
3x Bangaii Cardinalfish only a male + female pair, the third will be killed
Starry Blenny
ORA Mandarin (hopefully in a year )
Splendid Dottyback very aggressive and not recommended except in very large tanks
Red Head Solon Fairy Wrasse C. solorensis is slightly on the aggressive side and will lose some coloration absent a female
Clown Goby, Green

Friend is dismantling her fish tank and has offered me a yellow tang and two azure damsels. Good start, some healthy fish for cheap. These three would be the first ones in.
They MAY be healthy, depending on her quarantine protocol. A yellow tang should be added last and I would not recommend damsels as they too are aggressive


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Unread 05/11/2012, 02:45 PM   #2437
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Thank You but maybe I asked the question wrong. What Fish would be good for the tank?
Unfortunately, for many reasons, I do not do recommendations. I would be happy to provide commentary on any stocking ideas, however.


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Planning a tank, want some fish compatibility advice.
26g reef tank - LPS, Soft Corals

1x Firefish
1x Ocellaris Clownfish

+1 Pick from these:
• Kaudern's Cardinal One should be fine
• Bicolor Dottyback aggressive, especially in a small tank
• Six Line Wrasse aggressive, especially in a small tank
• Spotted Mandarin Sorry your tank is too small to sustain this fish
• Yellow-tail Damselfish aggressive, especially in a small tank
• Green Clown Goby
• Court Jester Goby
• Prawn Goby (Yellow or Orange Stripe)

I've heard iffy things about some of these species, particularly the dottyback and wrasse. I'll probably steer clear from those. I really like the cardinal though, if he's a good option.



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Unread 05/12/2012, 06:48 PM   #2439
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Hey I have a 75 gal. soft coral tank and was wanting to check with ya before i made my last two additions.

Already have:
1-Gramma loreto (royal gramma)
1-Nemateleotris decora (purple firefish)
1-Amphiprion ocellaris (ocellaris clown)
1-Amblygobius hectori (hector's goby)
1-Cryptocentrus cinctus (yellow watchman goby)

Want to add:
1-Serranocirrhitus latus (fathead sunburst anthia) or 1-Pseudanthias pulcherrimus (resplendent anthia)
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1-Ctenochaetus flavicauda (white tail bristletooth tang)

Thanks for your help in advance and for taking the time to do this.


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Hey I have a 75 gal. soft coral tank and was wanting to check with ya before i made my last two additions.

Already have:
1-Gramma loreto (royal gramma)
1-Nemateleotris decora (purple firefish)
1-Amphiprion ocellaris (ocellaris clown)
1-Amblygobius hectori (hector's goby)
1-Cryptocentrus cinctus (yellow watchman goby)

Want to add:
1-Serranocirrhitus latus (fathead sunburst anthia) or 1-Pseudanthias pulcherrimus (resplendent anthia) either would work, I personally like Pseudanthias pulcherrimus
and
1-Ctenochaetus flavicauda (white tail bristletooth tang)

I do not see any issues

Thanks for your help in advance and for taking the time to do this.
You are welcome; it is my pleasure


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Unread 05/13/2012, 10:35 AM   #2441
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75 gallon reef with a sump.

2 Percula Clown fish

1 Royal Gramma

1 Fire fish goby

1 blue stripe neon goby

1 Gunnelichthys Curiosus

1 Striped fang blenny

Elacatinus multifasciatus

Amblygobius rainfordi

will these eat or pick on the following,

Lettuce Nudibranch ,Elysia Crispata Im not sure how many I want

Tiger Tail Cucumber, Baseodiscus sp. Im not sure how many I want

sexy shrimp several Thor amboinensis

my local fish store has a white tube anemone it is full grown and I cannot remember the name of it and it is about 2 or 3 inches the tips are red or pink.

I don't think having a "real anemone" in this tank is a good idea? What would you recommend for my clowns, I have 216watt t5s . How many more gobies could I get away with ? Am I pushing my luck?


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75 gallon reef with a sump.

2 Percula Clown fish

1 Royal Gramma

1 Fire fish goby should be introduced first

1 blue stripe neon goby

1 Gunnelichthys Curiosus requires peaceful neighbors

1 Striped fang blenny

Elacatinus multifasciatus

Amblygobius rainfordi

will these eat or pick on the following,

Lettuce Nudibranch ,Elysia Crispata Im not sure how many I want

This nudibranch is sustained by kleptoplasty and does NOT eat algae

Tiger Tail Cucumber, Baseodiscus sp. Im not sure how many I want One in your sized tank

sexy shrimp several Thor amboinensis

my local fish store has a white tube anemone it is full grown and I cannot remember the name of it and it is about 2 or 3 inches the tips are red or pink.

Filter feeders requiring multiple feedings per week.

I don't think having a "real anemone" in this tank is a good idea?

Correct. Two reasons: tank maturity and they can sting fish and move around to undesirable locations

What would you recommend for my clowns, I have 216watt t5s . How many more gobies could I get away with ? Am I pushing my luck?
Generally your stocking list is fine


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72 gallon tank, 27x27x30(tall) with 25g sump.

35lbs of live rock in tank, 12lbs of rubble in sump. I run a skimmer. The tank is reasonably minimalist in terms of rock - there isn't much on the bottom of the tank, but it's built high.

The rock has moved from my 5' to this smaller tank, but has been established rock for 4 years or so. I will be putting 40kg of sand in in the next few months.

Current stocking:
2 x clowns
1 x hippo tang (looking for a new home for him as I had to downgrade my tank)
1 x royal dottyback
1 x LTA

Want to purchase
1 or 2 x peppermint shrimp
1 or 2 x cleaner shrimp
1 x some sort of sand sifting goby - Sleeper Gold Head Goby possibly?
1 x midas blenny
1 x mandarin dragonet
5 x chromis

I'm negotable on all of the fish - these were just the ones I was thinking of that would create a nice balance between bottom/mid/swimmers/schoolers. I'm very concerned about overstocking.

I would wait at least another 6 months before adding a mandarin, even though the rock is established and the tank is crawling with pods, I want to allow the sand I put in to become populated with pods first.

I am concerned that the mandarin and goby might compete for food or fight - is this something I should be concerned about?


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72 gallon tank, 27x27x30(tall) with 25g sump.

35lbs of live rock in tank, 12lbs of rubble in sump. I run a skimmer. The tank is reasonably minimalist in terms of rock - there isn't much on the bottom of the tank, but it's built high.

The rock has moved from my 5' to this smaller tank, but has been established rock for 4 years or so. I will be putting 40kg of sand in in the next few months.

Current stocking:
2 x clowns
1 x hippo tang (looking for a new home for him as I had to downgrade my tank) Yes, definitely not a good idea for your tank size
1 x royal dottyback very aggressive
1 x LTA

Want to purchase
1 or 2 x peppermint shrimp
1 or 2 x cleaner shrimp
1 x some sort of sand sifting goby - Sleeper Gold Head Goby possibly? will deplete your sand bed of beneficial organisms then starve to death
1 x midas blenny
1 x mandarin dragonet After the tank is 8 months mature
5 x chromis will winnow down to one or at most two

I'm negotable on all of the fish - these were just the ones I was thinking of that would create a nice balance between bottom/mid/swimmers/schoolers. I'm very concerned about overstocking.

I would wait at least another 6 months before adding a mandarin, even though the rock is established and the tank is crawling with pods, I want to allow the sand I put in to become populated with pods first.

I am concerned that the mandarin and goby might compete for food or fight - is this something I should be concerned about?

Not with a golden headed sleeper goby, but other gobies/fish may consume pods



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My dottyback is actually really laid back, I was worried about him but he's pretty quiet and docile. I've never seen him bug anyone which is really nice.

I thought sleeperhead gobies eat prepared food also? Somehow I thought that they were relatively easy to keep in tanks?

The sandbed would only be for the mandarin and goby, and possibly for the LTA if he decides he's into it.

Is there any other sort of fish that wouldn't be too agressive to create a bit more interest in the tank? Something that won't compete with the other fish directly and won't nip at corals?

Thanks for your help


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My dottyback is actually really laid back, I was worried about him but he's pretty quiet and docile. I've never seen him bug anyone which is really nice.

If so, you are lucky, but that may change

I thought sleeperhead gobies eat prepared food also? Somehow I thought that they were relatively easy to keep in tanks?

Not easy plus they are messy

The sandbed would only be for the mandarin and goby, and possibly for the LTA if he decides he's into it.

Is there any other sort of fish that wouldn't be too agressive to create a bit more interest in the tank? Something that won't compete with the other fish directly and won't nip at corals?

While I do not give recommendations for a variety of reasons, I will be happy to provide commentary on alternatives you may select

Thanks for your help
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Thanks, I'll come up with some alternatives and check them by you


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Unread 05/13/2012, 09:04 PM   #2449
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Current Equipment: 49gal tall tank, 65 gal coralife super skimmer, 50gal rated magnum canister filter, 55 gal Rena filter converted to fuge w/ chaeto and 5 red mangroves , Hydor koralia 2 (x2) powerheads , maxijet 400 powerhead, Coralife Power compact 10,000 k & actinic. Marina 1.14w LED for Fuge.
Cycling for two weeks w/ small nitrate spike (20 ppm).

Intended Equipment: one more powermover 3000 l/h? (to blow directly on gorgonian)

Animals in the mail: reef cleaner package 10 dwaft blue leg hermits, 5 nassarius snails, 5 nerith snails. First seeding of amiphipods and copapods.

Intended Fish:
Pair Black & White Occys
Orange Spot Prawn Goby
Tail Spot Blenny
Cherub Angel

Intended Inverts:
Halloween Hermits 3?
Electric Blue Hermit 3?
Scarlet Hermits 3?
"Little Red" fromia starfish 1

Intended Corals: Birdsnest, Blastomussa merletti, Whisker coral, Scroll coral, Frogspawn, Nepthia Leather, star polyp, Photosynthetic Frilly Purple Gorgonian (Live Aquaria), zoas, Mushroom Leather & Button polyps, Blue & Superman mushroom polyps ......and maybe one day Black & Yellow Sun polyps & a Chili coral.


Plan on letting tank continue cycling for another 2-3 months with cleaner pack only while building our liverock structure with epoxy and seeding different pods every 2 weeks till nitrate is 0 and pods are well established.

Does this list sound good?

Should we add fish or corals first?


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Ooops.. forgot to add a jbj unibody to intended equipment..wouldn't keep coral long without it in that deep of a tank


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