I have been researching and planning constantly for the past several months, I've also started gathering equipment and supplies. The display will be a 40 Breeder along with a 40 Breeder sump. I have a tank build thread as well, that explains more of my plans. I have a really good idea of the fish I want I have done research on each fish. I know the fish need to be added to the tank (after QT) based on temperament from most peaceful to more aggressive. A list of these fish will be below, What I'm posting this thread for is to get more experienced opinions of the fish I have on this list being housed together. I'm looking to figure out which need to go in first and which ones can be QT together and released together as a group while the next group is in QT. Most of them on the list are labeled peaceful so I'm not sure which ones would need to go in first. I will be looking for Captive Bred specimens of any that I can get, regardless of price difference.
Six Line Wrasse - Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia:
- Utilitarian choice, also love the look of the fish as well, they have interesting character as well.
Royal Gramma Basslet - Gramma Loreto:
- Chosen for color and character.
Pajama Cardinal - sphaeramia Nematoptera:
- I want a small school of these 4-6 fish, I have seen a group of 5 that are captive bred. I love the unique look of these guys.
Ocellaris Clown - Amphirprion Ocellaris:
- I have a pair of these at a LFS that have been paired for over a year, that I plan on purchasing. Possibly breeding later. I would love to get an anemone to have the clowns host but it is not priority. To help teach my son about relationships in nature.
Blue Mandarin - Synchiropus Splendidus:
- I have always loved these, I plan on raising live foods and phyto for these guys. Possibly breeding later.
Yellow Watchmen Goby - Cryptocentrus Cinctus:
Pink Spotted Watchmen Goby - Cryptocentrus Leptocephalus:
- The plan with these gobies (one or the other) is to have a symbiotic relationship with a shrimp. To help teach my son about relationships in nature.
Orchid Dottyback - Pseudochromis Fridmani:
- Chosen for color and character.
Yellowhead Jawfish - Opistognathus Aurifrons:
- Chosen for color and character.
Black-Axil Chromis - Chromis Atripectoralis:
- I prefer these over the green due to their color
Green Reef Chromis - Chromis Viridis:
- Backup if the Black-Axil's don't work out. The chromis are some of the largest fish on this list, they may not get added. I would want a small school of them (4-6). The chromis will be the least important to be added to the tank.
My son is just about to be 1.5 years and he loves my cichlid tank. I'm sure he will absolutely love this reef tank. I will add corals later once tank is setup and stable for close to a year so fish need to be as reef safe as possible. I would love some suggestions on inverts to add to this system. I have 80lbs of rock to scape with so I should be able to create plenty of caves and crevices for everyone to feel safe in. I have 40lbs of special grade sand as well. Any other system questions please ask. Thanks!
Six Line Wrasse - Pseudocheilinus Hexataenia:
- Utilitarian choice, also love the look of the fish as well, they have interesting character as well.
Royal Gramma Basslet - Gramma Loreto:
- Chosen for color and character.
Pajama Cardinal - sphaeramia Nematoptera:
- I want a small school of these 4-6 fish, I have seen a group of 5 that are captive bred. I love the unique look of these guys.
Ocellaris Clown - Amphirprion Ocellaris:
- I have a pair of these at a LFS that have been paired for over a year, that I plan on purchasing. Possibly breeding later. I would love to get an anemone to have the clowns host but it is not priority. To help teach my son about relationships in nature.
Blue Mandarin - Synchiropus Splendidus:
- I have always loved these, I plan on raising live foods and phyto for these guys. Possibly breeding later.
Yellow Watchmen Goby - Cryptocentrus Cinctus:
Pink Spotted Watchmen Goby - Cryptocentrus Leptocephalus:
- The plan with these gobies (one or the other) is to have a symbiotic relationship with a shrimp. To help teach my son about relationships in nature.
Orchid Dottyback - Pseudochromis Fridmani:
- Chosen for color and character.
Yellowhead Jawfish - Opistognathus Aurifrons:
- Chosen for color and character.
Black-Axil Chromis - Chromis Atripectoralis:
- I prefer these over the green due to their color
Green Reef Chromis - Chromis Viridis:
- Backup if the Black-Axil's don't work out. The chromis are some of the largest fish on this list, they may not get added. I would want a small school of them (4-6). The chromis will be the least important to be added to the tank.
My son is just about to be 1.5 years and he loves my cichlid tank. I'm sure he will absolutely love this reef tank. I will add corals later once tank is setup and stable for close to a year so fish need to be as reef safe as possible. I would love some suggestions on inverts to add to this system. I have 80lbs of rock to scape with so I should be able to create plenty of caves and crevices for everyone to feel safe in. I have 40lbs of special grade sand as well. Any other system questions please ask. Thanks!