40b Stocking questions.

[Scallywags]

Hey all!, Happy March Madness! I Plan on getting started with stocking this weekend So just double checking. All going into a 40 breeder reef (i'll be ordering a screen kit).

Midas Blenny
Tailspot Blenny
Purple or exquisite firefish
Rainfords Goby
Green Clown Goby
and Possibly a wrasse of some sort... I like some of the long fin or whip fin fairy wrasse. Possum Wrasse look cool. ( I love 6 lines but they can turn out to be such punks)

Any problem having those two blennys or is that too heavy of a load for a 40b? I have a big sump with i think 60 gallons of water in the system.

Thanks!

 

[Scallywags]

Also are there certain fish that should be introduced sooner rather than later?

 

[Jesterrace]

I would avoid the Whipfin as they can be aggressive. If you like the long fin then go with a Male McCosker's or Carpenter's Flasher Wrasse. I would also avoid the Firefish with the Blennies in there. Firefish can be very skittish and Blennies can take issue with them (especially the Midas). If you want a similar shape and look go with a Royal Gramma Basslet or Black Cap Basslet as they can hold their own against a somewhat aggressive fish.

 

[Scallywags]

I think I might switch up the bennies then. I would rather have the peaceful fish in there

 

[Jesterrace]

I think I might switch up the bennies then. I would rather have the peaceful fish in there

Blennies are generally peaceful with tank mates, but they do have issue with similar species and shapes. Personally I would take the blenny over the firefish as the Firefish tend to hide a fair bit, especially if another fish gets assertive with them. I almost never saw my Purple Firefish and it was the number one target of any assertive fish I put in my tank. One of the things you will discover is that the smaller more peaceful fish tend to be shy and can spend a fair bit of time hiding, which means you don't see them as much. Personally I don't think I will ever own a dartfish again after my Experience with my Purple Firefish and Scissortail (both of them hid too much for my tastes). That is why I suggested the Basslets as they tend to be more bold but will give you a similar size/shape and are bright and colorful to boot:

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