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[kptompk]

I have a 20 Gal reef tank with 20lb of live rock and a deep sand bed

I have a fluval m24 LED light

Filtration: power head and an in the tank filter with carbon infused filter material.

Fish: osilarus clown, bangi cardinal, sailfin blenny (lawnmower)
Softies: mushrooms, leather, zoanthids, xina, gsp, kenya tree
CUC: snails, hermits, bristle worms, brittle stars, asterina stars, peppermint shrimp
other: 1 Hawaii feather duster, sexy shrimp

looking to get two more fish and some more soft coral.

Possibly: royal gramma and a six line wras

What other fish and colorful softies would you recommend?

Note:
All my levels are spot on with no water changes in 7.5 months

[thestreetzking]

Originally Posted by NS Mike D

I'll let the experts answer for sure, but I have a similar set up and put 3 pajama in and they keep together at the top of the tank - which is very nice. They are nocturnal so in the group they don't hide during the day.

Also, I added a small school of blue/green chromis and they really brought the tank to life. Small peaceful and active fish. They'll school in the water flow as well as cycle in, out and all around the reef rock.

Once cool thing is from time to time they will circle about the cleaner shrimp and cycle right into it and let the shrimp clean them, like a group of cars and the car wash.

Not sure if you can add more pajama cardinals after having one in the tank, but they are very peaceful.


The clowns did get a little more defensive of their territory, but nothing of concern.

I don't know if I can do 3. I at least would like one more if it's a good idea. I also don't have any shrimp yet but a cleaner is on the list! thanks for the input

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by BigJohnny

Your the one who said you dont recommend because you are concerned about uronema marinum so i figure you would explain why your concerned. Are you concerned because qt is not an effective tool to eliminate that?

This thread is not a discussion thread. If you want to start your own thread in reef fish, I am sure you can get lots of opinions. However I am clearly not the right person to help you at this point.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by thestreetzking

Ok so im currently running a 29g (not a cube) with 30lbs rock, all in one, with lots of coral in future (only 6 pieces currently)

I have:
*pair of Oc. Clowns
*neon goby
*pajama cardinal
*10 assorted snails
*emerald crab

Should I add another pajama so there together? or bangai cardinal?
If not, is there one more small fish that I could add. I dont wanna push the limits to much and some might think I am already

There is no need to add another fish and you are right on the margin for this sized tank currently.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by NS Mike D

The clowns did get a little more defensive of their territory, but nothing of concern.

This thread is only answered by Reef Central Staff, in this case, me. While we encourage you to participate in all other areas of Reef Central, we would appreciate your not answering in this thread. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by thestreetzking

I don't know if I can do 3. I at least would like one more if it's a good idea. I also don't have any shrimp yet but a cleaner is on the list! thanks for the input

This thread is only answered by Reef Central Staff, in this case, me. While we encourage you to participate in all other areas of Reef Central, we would appreciate your not answering in this thread. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by NS Mike D

pistol shrimp?


29g (not a cube)


2 clowns ocelaris
4 blue/green chromis
1 blue/green reef chromis
3 pajama cardinals
1 tail spot blenny
1 watchman goby
1 coral beauty coral angel
1 purple dotty back
1 black cardinal

1 cleaner shrimp
1 emerald crab
3 hermits
1 mexican turbo snail

various corals, soft, mushroom, lps, sps, hawaiin feather duster worm and one very happy and fast growing long tentacle anemone.

about 30lbs of live rock



It's a an active yet peaceful tank. I'm keeping a close eye on my numbers and the alga in case I need more cleanup crew, but as it is now, they doing their job just fine (in fact i would prefer if they would leave some algae in the rock for the blenny and angel)


The power heads shift the sand to partially close up the gobi's spot. I wold like to add a pistol shrimp to help out with keeping the goby happy.

this is way overstocked for this sized tank and you will definitely have behavior problems soon if not already. Sorry, I cannot even begin to help you with this current stocking.

[mmittlesteadt]

Originally Posted by snorvich

In this sized tank you do not want an active swimmer; the tank is just not large enough

Thanks. That is understandable. Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?

40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)

Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mmittlesteadt

Thanks. That is understandable. Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?

40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)

Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish

Yes. Be sure you get either a bonded pair or two tiny ones which will bond as they mature.

[mmittlesteadt]

Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?

40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)

Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish

Originally Posted by snorvich

Yes. Be sure you get either a bonded pair or two tiny ones which will bond as they mature.

Thanks. The pair I'm interested in are only about an inch long at the present time. They may be my first purchase then.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by mmittlesteadt

Would a pair of Percula Clowns be alright with the rest of these selections?

40 breeder (with a 65 gallon sump/27 gallon refugium)

Diamond Watchman Goby (pods in my fuge/DT)
Lawnmower Blenny (only with established tank)
Royal Gramma
Bangaii Cardinal
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish



Thanks. The pair I'm interested in are only about an inch long at the present time. They may be my first purchase then.

That size should be fine. You simply want to insure that they have not yet begun sexual maturation. They will work it out! Just like when we were in high school.

[juniorrocketdad]

Are porcelain crabs fish/coral eaters? My tank is 34 gallons containing two occelaris black ice clowns, a bicolor blenny, and a sixline wrasse

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by juniorrocketdad

Are porcelain crabs fish/coral eaters? My tank is 34 gallons containing two occelaris black ice clowns, a bicolor blenny, and a sixline wrasse

No, but the sixline wrasse may not allow it to exist (very long).

[BigJohnny]

Originally Posted by snorvich

This thread is not a discussion thread. If you want to start your own thread in reef fish, I am sure you can get lots of opinions. However I am clearly not the right person to help you at this point.

Clearly. I thought that's what this thread was about......intended fish purchases. Was just a simple question. I'll leave you to it

[Jrambo88]

40b LPS tank, Melanurus wrasse, flame angel and what else would get along with these?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Jrambo88

40b LPS tank, Melanurus wrasse, flame angel and what else would get along with these?

A flame angel needs a somewhat larger mature tank because it is an algae grazer. As those who follow this thread know, I do not provide recommendations. However I am always happy to analyze any stocking plan as long as tank size is provided.

[Jrambo88]

Hmmm, I know the wrasse can be a bully so I know any fairy is out and. I know I can't get another dwarf angel. I was just curious on any recommendations.

[Noob2015]

I just added a pair of chocolate clowns today. Both small from same tank at LFS. One slightly larger than other which I read helps when they compete for dominance. I'd like one tang but looking for suggestions on which are good options for my 90 gallon tank (36x24x24) with 30 gallon sump. Also.... is adding him next ok? And if there aren't issues with adding next, then how long should I wait before adding? A week? 2?
Blue Tang or powder blue are two I hope would work.

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Noob2015

I just added a pair of chocolate clowns today. Both small from same tank at LFS. One slightly larger than other which I read helps when they compete for dominance. I'd like one tang but looking for suggestions on which are good options for my 90 gallon tank (36x24x24) with 30 gallon sump. Also.... is adding him next ok? And if there aren't issues with adding next, then how long should I wait before adding? A week? 2?
Blue Tang or powder blue are two I hope would work.

Reef Central's recommendations for tank sizes for tangs can be found here.

[itsmeraja86]

Hi,
MY Tank is 30 Gallon with following Equipments
1 HOB Aqueon QuietFlow 50 Bio Filter
1 9W HOB Aqueon UV Sterilizer
1 Koralia 550gph Pump
Fluval Heater with adjustable temperature(Set to 24)
33 LB's of Live Rocks
2 inches of Gravel

Live Stocks:

2 Ocillaris clown fishes
1 six line wrass
1 fire goby
1 blood red fire shrimp
1 scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp

My purpose now is to add yellow and blue color to my tank because everything i have are red/orange/white

Note: I went to a LFS and they suggested me to get 1 Bi Color angel which i later realized that a very tough species to keep in aquarium. It didnt ate anything and died in 2 weeks.

Now i need to know if i am at my full capacity if not please suggest me some unique colored fishes. Yellow , Blue, Purple are my preferences to add colors to my aquarium.

Thanks,

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by itsmeraja86

Hi,
MY Tank is 30 Gallon with following Equipments
1 HOB Aqueon QuietFlow 50 Bio Filter
1 9W HOB Aqueon UV Sterilizer
1 Koralia 550gph Pump
Fluval Heater with adjustable temperature(Set to 24)
33 LB's of Live Rocks
2 inches of Gravel

Live Stocks:

2 Ocillaris clown fishes
1 six line wrass
1 fire goby
1 blood red fire shrimp
1 scarlet skunk cleaner shrimp

My purpose now is to add yellow and blue color to my tank because everything i have are red/orange/white

Note: I went to a LFS and they suggested me to get 1 Bi Color angel which i later realized that a very tough species to keep in aquarium. It didnt ate anything and died in 2 weeks.

Now i need to know if i am at my full capacity if not please suggest me some unique colored fishes. Yellow , Blue, Purple are my preferences to add colors to my aquarium.

Thanks,

You are at full capacity; also the six line wrasse will probably not allow additional fish in any case

[itsmeraja86]

Thank you Steve...

[Noob2015]

Earlier post (just added a pair of chocolate clowns today. Both small from same tank at LFS. One slightly larger than other which I read helps when they compete for dominance. I'd like one tang but looking for suggestions on which are good options for my 90 gallon tank (36x24x24) with 30 gallon sump. Also.... is adding him next ok? And if there aren't issues with adding next, then how long should I wait before adding? A week? 2?
Blue Tang or powder blue are two I hope would work.)
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I have a relatively small algae issue so have decided to make 3rd fish an algae eater. Mostly hair algae as far as I know by comparing to pics and blogs I've found here. What do you think would be best?
-fox face (want one anyway)
-lawnmower blenny (would actually like in addition to fox face
-court jester
Only added the two clowns this past sat so was going to wait a week or two before next fish. Any thoughts?

[snorvich]

Originally Posted by Noob2015

Earlier post (just added a pair of chocolate clowns today. Both small from same tank at LFS. One slightly larger than other which I read helps when they compete for dominance. I'd like one tang but looking for suggestions on which are good options for my 90 gallon tank (36x24x24) with 30 gallon sump. Also.... is adding him next ok? And if there aren't issues with adding next, then how long should I wait before adding? A week? 2?
Blue Tang or powder blue are two I hope would work.)
----------------------------------
I have a relatively small algae issue so have decided to make 3rd fish an algae eater. Mostly hair algae as far as I know by comparing to pics and blogs I've found here. What do you think would be best?
-fox face (want one anyway)
-lawnmower blenny (would actually like in addition to fox face
-court jester
Only added the two clowns this past sat so was going to wait a week or two before next fish. Any thoughts?

Reef Central's recommendations for tank sizes for tangs can be found here. However, a tang and a foxface will not work in this sized tank. I would slow down rather than go as fast as you are planning.

[Herstead]

Hi Steve,

It has been a long time since I asked about compatibility. Last time I posted I had no fish.

Our tank is a 250 gallon display tank + 100 gallon sump/refugium.

Currently we have
1) Pair of Amphiprion ocellaris (Snowflake Clowns)
2) Pair of Pterapogon kauderni (Banggai Cardinals) M+F (almost 100% sure we have an actual pair, the jaws look different and they are always together in the tank for 3 months now)
3) Harem of Pseudanthias bimaculatus (Twin-spot Anthias) M+F (are going to add more females when our local store gets them in)
4) Pair of Synchiropus splendidus (Mandarin Dragonets) M+F They have been in tank almost a year and are nice and plump.
5) An Ecsenius midas (Midas Blenny)
6) A Siganus Vigratus (Lined Rabbitfish)

We want to add:

1) A Gramma melacara (Black Cap Basslet)
2) A Chromis cyaneus (Blue Reef Chromis)
3) Centropyge loriculus (Flame Angel) We will be limiting our corals accordingly.
4) Two Acanthurus coeruleus (Atlantic Blue Tang) Planning on getting them when they are both yellow still. In the wild they mate in large groups but travel in pairs that are not sex specific so we are planning on attempting it.


Thanks again for all your work!

- The Hersteads