60 Gallon stocking list, thoughts?

[chazesal]

Was wondering what you guys thought about my stocking list currently. Open to some advice and changes if anything sticks out. It’s 4 feet long about 16 inches deep.

Already have from previous tank
2 flurry clowns
1 watchman goby
1 candy cane pistol
1 bicolor

Additions for new tank
2-3 firefish
pearly jawfish
1 mandarin
flame hawk
And was thinking a Coral Beauty as the centerpiece although some might not like that.

I wish I could get a whitetail tang but I know that is out of the question with a 60 gallon even with it being 4 ft.

 

[Lavey29]

Seems reasonable, mandarin needs to be in an established tank like a year old
Flame hawk will eat your inverts.

 

[littlefoxx]

Was wondering what you guys thought about my stocking list currently. Open to some advice and changes if anything sticks out. It’s 4 feet long about 16 inches deep.

Already have from previous tank
2 flurry clowns
1 watchman goby
1 candy cane pistol
1 bicolor

Additions for new tank
2-3 firefish
pearly jawfish
1 mandarin
flame hawk
And was thinking a Coral Beauty as the centerpiece although some might not like that.

I wish I could get a whitetail tang but I know that is out of the question with a 60 gallon even with it being 4 ft.

I think coral beauties are so beautiful! Perfect centerpiece fish

 

[chazesal]

Seems reasonable, mandarin needs to be in an established tank like a year old
Flame hawk will eat your inverts.

Did not know that about the flame hawk. Thanks for letting me know! With the mandarin I was thinking about ordering from Biota, still will wait until the tank is established with more pods but should make it a bit easier to feed from biota.

 

[vlangel]

Was wondering what you guys thought about my stocking list currently. Open to some advice and changes if anything sticks out. It’s 4 feet long about 16 inches deep.

Already have from previous tank
2 flurry clowns
1 watchman goby
1 candy cane pistol
1 bicolor

Additions for new tank
2-3 firefish
pearly jawfish
1 mandarin
flame hawk
And was thinking a Coral Beauty as the centerpiece although some might not like that.

I wish I could get a whitetail tang but I know that is out of the question with a 60 gallon even with it being 4 ft.

My tank is a bit smaller (56g column) and I have a Coral Beauty and it is a very nice center piece fish. I also have a firefish goby, a ywg, an ocellaris clownfish and a bicolor blenny. In addition to them I have 2 masked gobies, 2 pajama cardinalfish, a royal gramma, a fairy wrasse, and a midas blenny. I really love my fish and am glad that they are peacefully cohabitating.

 

[Lavey29]

Did not know that about the flame hawk. Thanks for letting me know! With the mandarin I was thinking about ordering from Biota, still will wait until the tank is established with more pods but should make it a bit easier to feed from biota.

Biota mandarin is hit or miss on prepared foods. Some have luck some don't.

You should also consider utilitarian fish like a yellow coris wrasse or a 6 line to help keep pests in the tank in check.

 

[chazesal]

My tank is a bit smaller (56g column) and I have a Coral Beauty and it is a very nice center piece fish. I also have a firefish goby, a ywg, an ocellaris clownfish and a bicolor blenny. In addition to them I have 2 masked gobies, 2 pajama cardinalfish, a royal gramma, a fairy wrasse, and a midas blenny. I really love my fish and am glad that they are peacefully cohabitating.

That’s a nicely stocked tank you have! Do you have any pictures? Would love to see it.

 

[chazesal]

Biota mandarin is hit or miss on prepared foods. Some have luck some don't.

You should also consider utilitarian fish like a yellow coris wrasse or a 6 line to help keep pests in the tank in check.

Great call, not sure how I blanked that but I’ll have to grab one. My LFS has them all the time so I’ll have to grab one in a few weeks. I’m kinda new to the hobby (1 1/2 years), maybe not that new, but still feel like there is so so much to learn. Really appreciate the advice.

 

[vlangel]

That’s a nicely stocked tank you have! Do you have any pictures? Would love to see it.

I do have pics! This tank is 8 yrs old so very mature to support so many fish. I don't have pics of the masked gobies because they are shy.

 

[chazesal]

I do have pics! This tank is 8 yrs old so very mature to support so many fish. I don't have pics of the masked gobies because they are shy.

That’s a beautiful tank, awesome that you’ve had it running for so long!

 

[vlangel]

That’s a beautiful tank, awesome that you’ve had it running for so long!

Aw, thank you for such kind words. I think it's pretty too but everything in it is easy. Easy fish and easy coral. My days of needing a challenge are done and I just like to see things thrive. LOL