Stocking list recommendations for bare bottom tank

[crazyfishmom]

I’ve had this tank for close to a year but it only ran for about 4 months before I decommissioned and went in a different direction (my build thread tank). I decided a couple of months ago that I wanted to make an acro dominant tank and this one was there waiting so cleaned it up and got it going again. It is full, has flow (gyres on back) and lighting, the skimmer is going, water looks good except for phosphates leaching from the rock but I can deal with that.

I saw that my fox face and hippo tang have been attacking my meat corals so I moved them into this tank today. Now I need advice on a stocking list for this 73 gallon 40 inch wide x 20 inch deep by 22 inch tall tank. This is my first bare bottom tank so I am unsure on what to get. Definitely need a CUC. Also will need a couple of utilitarian fish. Was hoping for a small bristletooth tang. Any thoughts?????

 

[lapin]

First thing comes to mind is a small wrasse. Something that will pick off worms etc…be sure it has a place to sleep

 

[crazyfishmom]

First thing comes to mind is a small wrasse. Something that will pick off worms etc…be sure it has a place to sleep

I would love a wrasse but I’m worried it won’t be happy without any sand. Which wrasses do well without it?

 

[esquare]

I have a Ruby Longfin that sleeps in a cave and doesn't go in the sand. Not very utilitarian though as Lapin suggested.

 

[CO2TLEY]

As far as cuc if you go on reefcleaners you can submit your specs and they will recommend a cuc specifically for your setup and needs. Best in the business. And no I’m not getting paid to say this. Here’s the link https://www.reefcleaners.org/custom-clean-up-crew?view=rsform&formId=3

 

[crazyfishmom]

As far as cuc if you go on reefcleaners you can submit your specs and they will recommend a cuc specifically for your setup and needs. Best in the business. And no I’m not getting paid to say this. Here’s the link https://www.reefcleaners.org/custom-clean-up-crew?view=rsform&formId=3

Thanks for the recommendation!

 

[krollins]

Bangi cardinal fish would be cool.

 

[crazyfishmom]

Bangi cardinal fish would be cool.

Yes! Bangais are great!