Fish Stocking Question/Recommendations

[jwhann6]

Hi all,

I'm in the planning phase of a tank and had a question about the livestock I want to put in it. I've decided on the IM Nuvo 40 and here was my current stocking plan:

- A pair of b/w clowns
- Either a Coral Beauty or A dwarf flame angel (what are your experiences?)
- And possibly one other fish? (this is where I'm looking for suggestions)

First, is this too many fish?
I've run nanos before but stocking wasn't really a hassle then cause I only kept a single clown.

Also I'm just looking for general recommendations of other fish, I think a bottom-dweller of sorts would be appropriate.

Thanks in advance, I look forward to hearing all of your experiences and recommendations.

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

how about the clowns and maybe a wrasse or firefish. I would get a midas blenny, they are cool too. Not much experience with angels but I believe 40 gallons is a tad small. I'm sure others will chime in. Good luck!

 

[slipknotgrrl83]

Also species/size depending I think you would be fine with 4 or 5 fish. I have 4 in my 29 gallon (with a 10 gallon sump)

 

[LetItReef]

Would like to keep the two that you mentioned but the aggression of the Angel from what I read and tank size, I have to pass.
I currently have 3 on nuvo 40- Flasher wrasse, Yellow assesor and Midas blenny.
Would like to add another one or two- peaceful only but still undecided.

 

[jwhann6]

Thank you both, the aggression was really my main concern, last thing i want to do is fill a tank with fish that bully eacb other, but its hard to know without experience.