37 Gallon stocking ideas

[dnott3]

So I recently lost my clowns, somehow they got in the skimmer box attachment for my CPR BakPak 2. They were the only residents of the tank. I haven't done any stocking with the holidays. It is a FOWLR right now, I haven't decided if I will do corals in it or not so I am open to any ideas! The tanks dimensions are 30x12x22. Also if you have any suggestions for the aquascape I am open to that as well (even though it's not the right forum).

Edit: I am interested in chalk bass!

 

[Macbalacano]

For now, I'd recommend Firefish, royal gramma, small wrasse (lots to choose from), cardinal...

Inverts are lots of fun too! I love my conch and fire shrimps!

 

[dnott3]

For now, I'd recommend Firefish, royal gramma, small wrasse (lots to choose from), cardinal...

Inverts are lots of fun too! I love my conch and fire shrimps!

Firefish have never grabbed my attention enough to bring one home. I think it is their shy nature. I also didn't think any wrasses would be appropriate with the tank size.

 

[nereefpat]

A chalk bass would be just fine.

 

[dnott3]

A chalk bass would be just fine.

I had one that didn't make it through QT that I think was already on the down slide when I got him. Any other fish that you would suggest?

 

[nereefpat]

Any other fish that you would suggest?

Royal gramma
possum or pink streak wrasse
blennies
watchman gobies
cardinals

 

[dnott3]

Royal gramma
possum or pink streak wrasse
blennies
watchman gobies
cardinals

What about this for stocking?
Chalk bass x1
Cardinal x1 (group of 3 if possible)
Benny x1
Wrasse (possum or pink streak)

If I did only 1 cardinal could I have a pair of clowns?

 

[nereefpat]

What about this for stocking?
Chalk bass x1
Cardinal x1 (group of 3 if possible)
Benny x1
Wrasse (possum or pink streak)

If I did only 1 cardinal could I have a pair of clowns?

That's pretty reasonable.

Depending on what cardinal, 1 might be best. Some cardinals are more social. Some (bangaii) will fight unless a m/f pair.

 

[dnott3]

That's pretty reasonable.

Depending on what cardinal, 1 might be best. Some cardinals are more social. Some (bangaii) will fight unless a m/f pair.

I think I am going to go with a stocking like this. I was leaning more towards bangaii or pajama just based on availability near me. I didn't know there were quite a few other that were in that same family. Do I need to worry about stocking in any particular order to minimize issues?

 

[nereefpat]

Normally, it's least aggressive to most. I don't see any potential issues with your list though. The wrasse would be the wimpiest, so I might try to source one of those first if you really want one.

 

[dnott3]

Would any dwarf angels work with the stocking if I'm not able to find a wrasse?

 

[nereefpat]

The best ones would be the pygmies, like cherub or flameback and others

 

[dnott3]

Thank you for your help! I think I'm going to go with:
Pair of Clowns
Blenny x1
Chalk Bass x1
Cardinal x1

Not sure if I want to try and hunt down one of the wrasses mentioned or find something else that will fit in. Too many decisions lol