Bout to Jump in!

BRIGGZY · Jan 21, 2020

Hello all!

Just looking for some advice for a newbie! Bout to set up a 120+ gallon 4x2x2 reef tank! And will be inheriting

3 x Ocelarus clowns
1 x bi colour angel
1 x Bengali cardinal
1 x blue tang
1 x yellow wrasse
1 x yellow tang
1 x royal grama

I have heard tangs are difficult, so won’t be adding anymore, I love blended and gobies, so would love your recommendations on any good choices

I have had freshwater/discus but first time in salt

lapin · Jan 21, 2020

Fish compati

Hello all! Just looking for some advice for a newbie! Bout to set up a 120+ gallon 4x2x2 reef tank! 3 x Ocelarus clowns 1 x bi colour angel 1 x Bengali cardinal 1 x blue tang 1 x yellow wrasse 1 x yellow tang 1 x royal grama

www.reef2reef.com

Howdy

Fishy212 · Jan 21, 2020

Welcome to the reef!!! That’s a nice start to your livestock. I support getting tail spot Blenny. Wife and I love the fish, so much personality. Just be careful to not add them all at once. Slow and steady wins the race!

Peace River · Jan 21, 2020

#WelcometoR2R !!! Congratulations on the new tank! Personally I would go with 2 clowns and 3 or 5 bangaii cardinals. I’ll let others speak to the tangs and wrasses.

Billldg · Jan 21, 2020

Welcome to R2R!!! Tangs are actually easy to have. They will fight with each other sometimes, but usually it’s just to set the pecking order. I have 3 tangs in my 120. The blue tang will eventually get to big for a 120, so be prepared to eventually catch it and rehome it. You could add a bristle tooth tang as they don’t get big. Good luck on the tank!

BRIGGZY · Jan 21, 2020

Hello all! Thanks for the welcome and tips!
I should have clarified, this is an existing setup, I’m inheriting the fish and was wondering what else would be compatible with these guys

there is already 3 clowns happy together which I’ve heard is not usual

CasaReefer · Jan 21, 2020

Hi Briggzy... Welcome to R2R... Nice Score.... Maybe some pics... You Know Cause We All Nosy...

X-37B · Jan 21, 2020

Hemmdog · Jan 21, 2020

Welcome to reef2reef!

Cell · Jan 21, 2020

I'd recommend fish only, but I suppose if you take your clothes off first, jumping in yourself isn't the worst thing I've seen.

ReefGrammie · Jan 21, 2020

Welcome, and lucky you! Yes, we love pictures! If you're interested in a shrimp-goby pair, I've had good luck with a yellow watchman goby and a pinkbar goby. I have a yellow watchman goby and a clown goby now. The clown goby is very small, but has a lot of personality. I find that little guy perched in all kinds of odd places! Blennies are fun fish with great personality also, but just be wary if you plan on keeping a clam. I don't know if that's the case with all blennies, but mine wouldn't leave the clam alone. Good luck with your decisions, and definitely add slowly! Sounds like you're off to a great start.

BRIGGZY · Jan 22, 2020

ccombs · Jan 22, 2020

Congrats! What a tank to inherit.

I would recommend getting the new tank back up and stable. Don't make any big changes up front, no need to reinvent the wheel. After spending some time on the forum learning and asking questions, SLOWLY to begin to make changes and make it your own.

BRIGGZY · Jan 22, 2020

ReefGrammie said:
Welcome, and lucky you! Yes, we love pictures! If you're interested in a shrimp-goby pair, I've had good luck with a yellow watchman goby and a pinkbar goby. I have a yellow watchman goby and a clown goby now. The clown goby is very small, but has a lot of personality. I find that little guy perched in all kinds of odd places! Blennies are fun fish with great personality also, but just be wary if you plan on keeping a clam. I don't know if that's the case with all blennies, but mine wouldn't leave the clam alone. Good luck with your decisions, and definitely add slowly! Sounds like you're off to a great start.

yes will wait till it’s all stable, a bit apprehensive having to move it all, will wait a few months before making any additions. Love the green coral goby, and keen for shrimp too