00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[Rocks reef]

I appreciate the advice on the fish acquisition.
Ok, I will see what temp they arrive at. I'll float them for about 15 minutes to adjust temp, open bag, scoop them out and drop them in. I expect them to go straight for the sand and hide for a while.

 

[Calmwaters]

65. Final verdict is no I'm not going to do this angelfish. I feel crazy lol.

Not crazy my friend you are doing things right by trying to get the right fish for your setup.

 

[cdemoss01]

I guess so . Last stocking options have been hard to say the least.

Remind me what you have in there now maybe we can help.

I won't be doing the Lamarck. For now I'll be focusing on smaller dwarf angels and small tangs. Im honestly looking into upgrading but I don't really know when that'll be. I wanna upgrade to 120 in the future and later life up too 200+.

 

[cdemoss01]

65. Final verdict is no I'm not going to do this angelfish. I feel crazy lol.

Not crazy my friend you are doing things right by trying to get the right fish for your setup.

I knew they were peaceful. I need more peaceful fish. Plus they're beautiful.. however I'll have to wait until I upgrade to get one. I wanna try and get one of these centerpiece fish in though, white tail, rusty etc. I want something to finish off my tank so I don't have to worry about adding stocking for a long long time.

 

[Calmwaters]

I won't be doing the Lamarck. For now I'll be focusing on smaller dwarf angels and small tangs. Im honestly looking into upgrading but I don't really know when that'll be. I wanna upgrade to 120 in the future and later life up too 200+.

What are you wanting in the fish you are trying to choose? For example something that eats algea or just a neat fish to add color or whatever you like to the tank? I have been researching a ton of fish lately trying to decide on the last few for my tank.

 

[cdemoss01]

What are you wanting in the fish you are trying to choose? For example something that eats algea or just a neat fish to add color or whatever you like to the tank? I have been researching a ton of fish lately trying to decide on the last few for my tank.

Color and activity. That's why I'm so obsessed with the white tail. So beautiful and very active from what I've seen. Rusty for the color and activity as well.

 

[Calmwaters]

Color and activity. That's why I'm so obsessed with the white tail. So beautiful and very active from what I've seen. Rusty for the color and activity as well.

And what fish do you have currently?

 

[Rocks reef]

Not crazy my friend you are doing things right by trying to get the right fish for your setup.

 

[cdemoss01]

Color and activity. That's why I'm so obsessed with the white tail. So beautiful and very active from what I've seen. Rusty for the color and activity as well.

And what fish do you have currently?

Checkerboard wrasse (he's sort of the nail in the coffin when it comes to most things), two clowns, royal Gramma and a longnose hawkfish. I had aggression issues recently but that was due to an illness... I think, but all issues are gone now. Actives are my wrasse.. and hawkfish. The clowns just sort of float in one spot with each other. I'm happy to have them but I want that from one end of the tank to another type of fish.

 

[Calmwaters]

Checkerboard wrasse (he's sort of the nail in the coffin when it comes to most things), two clowns, royal Gramma and a longnose hawkfish. I had aggression issues recently but that was due to an illness... I think, but all issues are gone now. Actives are my wrasse.. and hawkfish. The clowns just sort of float in one spot with each other. I'm happy to have them but I want that from one end of the tank to another type of fish.

Are you super attached to the checkerboard wrasse because he's going to get big...

 

[Imrahilwjz]

 

[cdemoss01]

Checkerboard wrasse (he's sort of the nail in the coffin when it comes to most things), two clowns, royal Gramma and a longnose hawkfish. I had aggression issues recently but that was due to an illness... I think, but all issues are gone now. Actives are my wrasse.. and hawkfish. The clowns just sort of float in one spot with each other. I'm happy to have them but I want that from one end of the tank to another type of fish.

Are you super attached to the checkerboard wrasse because he's going to get big...

Very. I never knew what he was going to grow too.. Lfs isn't good with stocking. He recommended a yellow tang for me at one point. Hes grown about an inch and a half from when I bought him. He's showing signs of color conversion as well.

 

[Calmwaters]

Very. I never knew what he was going to grow too.. Lfs isn't good with stocking. He recommended a yellow tang for me at one point. Hes grown about an inch and a half from when I bought him. He's showing signs of color conversion as well.

Can you trade him for something else he's going to be at least 10 inches...

 

[Calmwaters]

Oh my gosh I needed this dose of cuteness today!!!!

 

[Rocks reef]

Precious!!

 

[tbrown]

Also have two Stylocoeniella coming for other shaded/low light areas.

I forget if it was Tham or who but the said the Electric Daisy has been reclassified to Porites. That guy can handle higher PAR than the Burning Banana regardless.

 

[tbrown]

Ok Smorgs....
I've never ordered fish to be shipped before. Anything special I need to do besides acclimate? I know they are coming from Live Aquaria...but... I'm hopeful!

Temp acclimate in the bag then plop and drop, no drip, is how I've almost always done it with everything - fish and corals and inverts.

As mentioned previously, LiveAquaria is great for sending sick fish so a hospital/QT might be warranted if available.

Other than that, I've only actually ever ordered 1 fish online (besides the two pack from LA which was DOA) and it was a Lawnmower Blenny that only lived for 9 years...

 

[tbrown]

Only reason I used them is I had to burn a gift certificate before it expired on 4/8/26.

I think you responded to the wrong post?

 

[tbrown]

65. Final verdict is no I'm not going to do this angelfish. I feel crazy lol.

You're making the right choice though. I've passed on many beautiful fish or dream fish plenty of times because they won't work long term (or short term) in my tank.

 

[tbrown]

Color and activity. That's why I'm so obsessed with the white tail. So beautiful and very active from what I've seen. Rusty for the color and activity as well.

Leopard Wrasse - perfect size for your tank, beautiful, and always active. Plus they eat flatworms and bristle worms.