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Upgrading tanks from my 55 gallon to a 170 gallon with 70 gallon sump. Protein Skimmer, and refugium from the start. Stuck with filter socks instead of a roller because my sump can't fit one. Would appreciate advise on my stocking plan. Current Fish: x2 Maroon Clowns x1 Flame Hawk x1 Diamond...

Hey everyone I have had a 4' by 2' tank with a 30 gallon sump for 10 months know. I was wondering if there is any problem or advice for my stocking list. Current 2 ocellaris clowns 2 cardinals 2 clown gobies 1 fire fish 1 naoko wrasse 1 pink streak wrasse future 1 gramma or swissguard basslet...

Hello all, So my 55 gallon reef tank has been static for a while now stocking-wise, but looking at my current roster of fish I’m wondering if there’s one or two more fish I could add. I don’t want to overstock the tank or increase the bioload ten fold so I am treading a bit cautiously with the...

I’m thinking of buying a new tank and planning on adding some Lamarck Angel fish. The tank is gonna be at least 48” long and probably around 100 gallons. Is this tank big enough for a pair of these fish if not how big should it be?

I am working on the stock list for my 5x2x2 (~140g display, 170g total volume) tank I am working on. I currently only have two occelaris that will move into the tank from their current one once it is set up. The tank is going to be an SPS heavy mixed reef. I was hoping for the following (in...

Another stocking post. Recently cycled my first big boy tank, 187g 60x30x24, and curious if this would be considered potential too much in terms of aggression and bioload/nutrient control? I already have 1-7. 1. Yellow tang 2. Kole tang 3. Gem tang 4. Leopard wrasse 5. Red head Solon wrasse 6...

Hi there yall! I have a 45 gallon AIO tank and I was wondering about some suggestions for some livestock. I currently have: 2 Ocellaris Clowns 1 Valentini Puffer 1 Diamond Goby and a handful of snails and hermits. I also have a couple soft corals. I was wondering what else I could put in this...

Hello, I will be getting a 225 gallon tank, and the dimensions will be 60"L 30"W 30"H. 180 gallon sump, and I will have it connected to 60 gallons water volume worth of frag tanks. The main system will be sps only. The 3 frag tanks have 1 six line each. "I will include them in the total stock...

Hello all! On March 18, 2025, I moved my reef from my 40g cube into a 75g aquarium. Move was successful, checked water parameters at two fish stores and was given the OK, sand didnt mess water up and no heavy metals or anything bad. Using a canister filter with mostly sponge, some charcoal and...

Currently have a very well established 125 gallon tank with 2 clown fish max size 3” 2 fire fish max size 3” 2 green chromis max size 4” 1 long nose hawk fish max size 4” 1 yellow watchman max size 4” 1 sailfin tang max size 12” 1 blue hippo tang max size 12” 1 flasher wrasse max size...

Hello everyone. I am new to the hobby and have been doing a lot of reading and video watching and im still not 100% confident in my setup, and I have some questions. I was recently given a 40 gallon cube tank with about 50 pounds of live sand and some dirty water and maybe 10 pounds of cycled...

Hello! Currently have a 100 gallon mixed reef tank, that's been up since July. I plan to get more inverts like an urchin, a clam of some sorts, another shrimp or two, and a snail. Looking for feedback on what I think will go well with this current stock, the number of fish I plan to have, and...

Hello! I have been freshwater keeping for a few years, and I have just started cycling my first saltwater aquarium. I know I have a lot to still learn, and it's going to take some time, but I'm ok with that and excited to start reefing! Equipment so far: 40 gallon breeder 40 pounds of live...

Hello, Would anyone be able to look over my stocking list for a roughly 50+ gallon tank I have? Length x width x height Inches — 69.69x12x15.75 cm — 177x30x40 approx It has been cycling now for three months. The lights are not that powerful so corals are out of the picture currently...

Hello fellow enthusiasts. I hope everyone is doing well. When I started the adventure into fish/reef keeping I knew I would want to get a pair of dragonets. I’m still contemplating which color/design but did want some professional opinions into whether I may be maxed out on space for two more...

So I've been stocking my tank since the start of the year and I want to get some ideas on how near to the limit I am as i feel like I probably can't add any more. I'm really wanting to add either a lawnmower or bicolor blenny, or a Diamondback goby as I need some help with some algae as well as...

Hi Everyone, I have a 32 gallon tank (about 3 feet long) and currently have 5 fish: 2x Blackstorm clownfish 1x Yasha goby w/pistol shrimp (the pistol is maybe 1/2 an inch lol) 1x Helfrichi firefish 1x Citrinis Clown goby 1x Cleaner Shrimp The tank doesn't have many active swimmers which is...

Hello everyone! I was looking for stocking ideas for a 20g Aqueon standard. It has not been started yet. I’m just looking for ideas. Igreen’s guide says 3-5 fish for a 20, so of course I want to do 5 haha Current idea: - Clownfish pair (mocha storm and orange storm preferably but $$$) - Orchid...

Hello Everyone! I am an absolutely beginner with zero hands-on experience in saltwater. I have been researching the saltwater hobby for a little over a year now and I just have a couple of questions. I would like to start a 5.5 gallon nano (pico?) tank (just the basic one from petsmart). I have...

Hello everyone, I am currently going to be starting my 50 gallon lowboy tank so I am just wondering what you guys recommend for stock options the tank dimensions are 48 x 24 x 10 I would really like one showpiece fish like a small tang but not sure what I would go with really looking for your...

Hi all, My partner keeps telling me how cute she thinks pufferfish are. And, I honestly think they're pretty cool too. So, I'm wondering if they are any pufferfish that might do well in my aquarium. I have a 40 gal reef tank with: 1 Clarki clown 1 African Flameback pygmy angel 1 Midas Blenny...

I have a 15 gallon tank and the current inhabitants are 2 wide bar black ocellaris clowns. In the future I will also add a cleaner shrimp. Is it reasonable to add any more fish to such a small tank? If so what would be good options for an additional fish?

My 180g display has been up for just under a year and this is what I’m thinking to round out my stocking list: In Tank - currently Cleaner shrimp - hermit crabs and snails assorted. Clown pair Damsels - Azure & Springeri Bristletooth tang Sailfin tang Foxface Yellow coris wrasse Mandarin -...

Well time has come to upgrade. I’m buying bigger tank 70g dimension in cm 120x45x45. Now I have 20g reef. Fish inhabitants: 2 Pterapogon kauderni 2 Amphiprion ocellaris 1 Psedocheilinus hexataenia 1 Centropyge acanthops Invertebrates: Sabellastarte indica Clibanarius tricolor Mithraculus...

After having bought someone’s 20gal set up a few weeks ago, I have majorly gotten the reef itch. The current set up isn’t horrible and for $80 including two black photon clowns and a tailspot blenny, I couldn’t pass it. Aqueon 20 long, tidal 35, Aqua knight A029 with a cheap 100 watt heater...