Fish selection for 35g display/45g total [acceptable?]

[Robert Binz]

Theoretical fish for Red Sea Reefer 170: Clown pair, flasher wrasse (male), Yasha goby, and blue damsel (female).

Think a 35g display / 45g total with skimmer can support this bioload? Obviously fish would be added slowly

Feel free to share any other concerns!

 

[Mikeltee]

I'd leave out the wrasse, get a CUC and an anemone for the clowns. CUC are more important for a balanced reef than a wrasse.

When researching fish, go to liveaquaria. Make sure your tank meets their minimum requirements. You dont have many to choose from.

 

[AtulR]

I'd say that's a fine list, although I'd probably leave out the damsel. Anemone's can be difficult in smaller tanks, so I would wait until the tank is more mature ( 1 year+).

Buy a female flasher! They tend to acclimate to captivity better, and that way you'll be able to see the fish transition to male. 35g should be plenty to handle that bioload.

 

[nereefpat]

What are the dimensions of the display?

 

[Robert Binz]

I'd say that's a fine list, although I'd probably leave out the damsel. Anemone's can be difficult in smaller tanks, so I would wait until the tank is more mature ( 1 year+).

Buy a female flasher! They tend to acclimate to captivity better, and that way you'll be able to see the fish transition to male. 35g should be plenty to handle that bioload.

Do females always transition to male when kept alone? Good idea!

 

[AtulR]

Do females always transition to male when kept alone? Good idea!

Yep! Although the time frame will depend.. I would say in around a year you should see the male coloration.