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Okay so I think this is my final version of the stocking list but I just have some questions towards the angel maybe being aggressive and what should I add first and when I should add all of the fish to the tank or if you would change anything

Thus list is for a 40g
20260702_170047_74B502E4-8F22-48CE-A470-89463C45E8B7.png
 
Angel and clowns at the end
 
Also I much prefer a single clown. They are much sweeter. Also more diverse and abundant snails and crabs. I'd get everything in but the clowns and Angel. Wait a couple months , Get all 3 small and throw them in.
 
Also I much prefer a single clown. They are much sweeter. Also more diverse and abundant snails and crabs. I'd get everything in but the clowns and Angel. Wait a couple months , Get all 3 small and throw them in.
What would you recommend for my tank for snails and crabs and how many of each
 
Reefcleaners.org pick some stuff. I love Mexican turbos. But honestly. Whenever I go to the lfs I just get a couple. It builds overtime. Diversity and size of clean up crew is under estimated
 
Also I much prefer a single clown. They are much sweeter. Also more diverse and abundant snails and crabs. I'd get everything in but the clowns and Angel. Wait a couple months , Get all 3 small and throw them in.
Do you have any recommendations for clean up crew for my 40g I was thinking

🧹 CLEANUP CREW
* 4× Trochus Snails
* 3× Nassarius Snails
* 2× Cerith Snails

But I don’t know if that’s to much or too little and I might want some more interesting options
 
Reefcleaners.org pick some stuff. I love Mexican turbos. But honestly. Whenever I go to the lfs I just get a couple. It builds overtime. Diversity and size of clean up crew is under estimated
Do you have any recommendations for clean up crew for my 40g I was thinking

🧹 CLEANUP CREW
* 4× Trochus Snails
* 3× Nassarius Snails
* 2× Cerith Snails

But I don’t know if that’s to much or too little and I might want some more interesting options
 
Okay so I think this is my final version of the stocking list but I just have some questions towards the angel maybe being aggressive and what should I add first and when I should add all of the fish to the tank or if you would change anything

Thus list is for a 40g
20260702_170047_74B502E4-8F22-48CE-A470-89463C45E8B7.png
Make sure you have a lid for your tank. I lost tailspot Blenny and a six line wrasse from jumping
 
You should consider removing a fish and adding a small wrasse like a six-line. Wrasse are great at hunting down pests.
 
Do you have any recommendations for clean up crew for my 40g I was thinking

🧹 CLEANUP CREW
* 4× Trochus Snails
* 3× Nassarius Snails
* 2× Cerith Snails

But I don’t know if that’s to much or too little and I might want some more interesting options
6 line wrasses are jerks, skip it. And honestly just ouch some stuff. Mexican turbos are excellent and my favorite. A good conch is Amazing to have around. Just random ones you see. The ones listed are the go to for fish stores cause they are easily available and proven. 40 gallon id honestly work up to 40 critters ( a lot being small , blue legs hermits are a good choice). It's not like you buy 6 things and you're good. Snails and crabs get stuck, sick, eat each other. You can't treat it like a stocking list. Just get some each time you go to the pet store.
 

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