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Im planning on adding these fish to my 55 gallon tank
2 ocerallis clownfish
1 red firefish
1 royal gramma
1 hector's goby
1 melanurus wrasse
1 flasher's wrasse
1 banggai cardinal or pj cardinal (depending on which one my LFS has)

Would adding the fish in this order be good? (With 2 weeks in between)

Firefish/royal gramma > flasher's wrasse/cardinal > 2 ocerallis clownfish > melanurus wrasse > hector's goby (will be added last when sand bed is more established)

If this doesnt work, what order would work?
 
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Im planning on adding these fish to my 55 gallon tank
2 ocerallis clownfish
1 red firefish
1 royal gramma
1 hector's goby
1 melanurus wrasse
1 flasher's wrasse
1 banggai cardinal or pj cardinal (depending on which one my LFS has)

Would adding the fish in this order be good? (With 2 weeks in between)

Firefish/royal gramma > flasher's wrasse/cardinal > 2 ocerallis clownfish > melanurus wrasse > hector's goby (will be added last when sand bed is more established)

If this doesnt work, what order would work?
Looks fine. Just one thing is cover your tank from the top as wrasse and clowns are jumpers.
 
Im planning on adding these fish to my 55 gallon tank
2 ocerallis clownfish
1 red firefish
1 royal gramma
1 hector's goby
1 melanurus wrasse
1 flasher's wrasse
1 banggai cardinal or pj cardinal (depending on which one my LFS has)

Would adding the fish in this order be good? (With 2 weeks in between)

Firefish/royal gramma > flasher's wrasse/cardinal > 2 ocerallis clownfish > melanurus wrasse > hector's goby (will be added last when sand bed is more established)

If this doesnt work, what order would work?
This looks good to me! I just recommend adding baby clowns first and the gramma and wrasse last
 
Im planning on adding these fish to my 55 gallon tank
2 ocerallis clownfish
1 red firefish
1 royal gramma
1 hector's goby
1 melanurus wrasse
1 flasher's wrasse
1 banggai cardinal or pj cardinal (depending on which one my LFS has)

Would adding the fish in this order be good? (With 2 weeks in between)

Firefish/royal gramma > flasher's wrasse/cardinal > 2 ocerallis clownfish > melanurus wrasse > hector's goby (will be added last when sand bed is more established)

If this doesnt work, what order would work?
Personally, I'd skip the clowns. They are ultra peaceful for a year or two, then they start getting territorial, especially if they are a mated pair. After 15 years in the hobby, I've had to take at least 4 pairs back to the LFS for credit. In a 55 they may be OK, but I think they're overrated. Little buggers can draw blood if you put your hands in the tank.

If you want to be advantageous, and a little bit of a rebel, you can look into a bristletooth (two spot) tang as a juvenile as a last fish when your tank is fully matured (6 months down the road). A juvenile will likely grow out of a 55g after 2-3 years though.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 16 32.7%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 12.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 7 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 11 22.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 18.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 16.3%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

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  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

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