In my current 40g FO tank, I've already got 4 clownfish, a coral banded shrimp, and some miscellaneous hermit crabs and snails. I inherited the whole setup from friends about 4 months ago and immediately decided to upgrade.
I'm in the process of setting up a brand new 75g reef tank (w/30g sump) and could use some feedback on my stocking list and best approach to livestock. I know that some things should be introduced before others, I intend to quarantine everything, and I want to keep all of my current inhabitants. At this point, I'm mainly thinking about the fish, with cleanup crew and soft corals/LPS, and other invertebrates to come later.
4 clownfish (in the current tank)
1 Coral Banded Shrimp (in the current tank)
1 Coral Beauty (added next to last)
1 Kole Tang OR Fathead Anthias (last)
2 Banggai Cardinals
1 Yellow Assessor
1 Segmented Blenny
1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
3 Blue Green Chromis
I'm also a fan of the Longnose Hawkfish, but I figure the Segmented Blenny can scratch that itch without endangering tankmates.
I'm diligent about weekly water changes, and the new setup will have filter socks, a bio-pellet reactor, protein skimmer, refugium, and other media to help with the bio load.
Ideally, I'll put the clowns and shrimp in first, then use their current tank as the quarantine for incoming critters.
Any concerns with compatibility or overstocking? Suggestions for a more harmonious crew or ideal stocking order?
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the process of setting up a brand new 75g reef tank (w/30g sump) and could use some feedback on my stocking list and best approach to livestock. I know that some things should be introduced before others, I intend to quarantine everything, and I want to keep all of my current inhabitants. At this point, I'm mainly thinking about the fish, with cleanup crew and soft corals/LPS, and other invertebrates to come later.
4 clownfish (in the current tank)
1 Coral Banded Shrimp (in the current tank)
1 Coral Beauty (added next to last)
1 Kole Tang OR Fathead Anthias (last)
2 Banggai Cardinals
1 Yellow Assessor
1 Segmented Blenny
1 McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
3 Blue Green Chromis
I'm also a fan of the Longnose Hawkfish, but I figure the Segmented Blenny can scratch that itch without endangering tankmates.
I'm diligent about weekly water changes, and the new setup will have filter socks, a bio-pellet reactor, protein skimmer, refugium, and other media to help with the bio load.
Ideally, I'll put the clowns and shrimp in first, then use their current tank as the quarantine for incoming critters.
Any concerns with compatibility or overstocking? Suggestions for a more harmonious crew or ideal stocking order?
Thanks in advance!
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