Hello!
I recently purchased and got my tank up and running and currently have (2) clownfish in the tank following a fishless cycle. I spent a bit of time this weekend doing some "window shopping" / research into a potential stock list and would like some feedback into thoughts/potential concerns with the list or if you'd stock in a different order. Note - I am going to setup as a mixed reef at the end of the day.
For my fish - I have the below planned out - planning on adding fish two-ish weeks after the preceding group.
First fish - 2x Clownfish (will be alone in the tank for 2 weeks to observe any post partial cycle, continue to build the bio filter)
Next up:
1x Sand sifting Goby
1x Royal Gramma
(possibly may add a cleaner shrimp here as well)
Third:
2 or 3 Cardinal Fish
Fourth:
1x Longnose hawkfish
1x firefish (type TBD)
Fifth:
1x Midas Blenny
1x Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp Pair
Sixth:
1x Flame fin Tang
Seventh:
1x Flame Angelfish
1x Anthias
Eighth:
1x Aiptasia Eating Filefish
1x Six line Wrasse
I have some potential substitutes currently as the following: Kole Tang, Flasher Wrasse (McClosker), small group of Chromis (3)
I currently do not have a skimmer but will get one, but was curious when the recommendation would be in terms of total fish count/bio load
Additionally for cleanup crew thinking to build and end up with the following:
1 to 2 Cleaner Shrimp
15x assorted hermits
1x Emerald Crab
10x Nassarius Snail
20x Cerith Snail
10-15x Astrea Snails
Thanks so much!
I recently purchased and got my tank up and running and currently have (2) clownfish in the tank following a fishless cycle. I spent a bit of time this weekend doing some "window shopping" / research into a potential stock list and would like some feedback into thoughts/potential concerns with the list or if you'd stock in a different order. Note - I am going to setup as a mixed reef at the end of the day.
For my fish - I have the below planned out - planning on adding fish two-ish weeks after the preceding group.
First fish - 2x Clownfish (will be alone in the tank for 2 weeks to observe any post partial cycle, continue to build the bio filter)
Next up:
1x Sand sifting Goby
1x Royal Gramma
(possibly may add a cleaner shrimp here as well)
Third:
2 or 3 Cardinal Fish
Fourth:
1x Longnose hawkfish
1x firefish (type TBD)
Fifth:
1x Midas Blenny
1x Watchman Goby/Pistol Shrimp Pair
Sixth:
1x Flame fin Tang
Seventh:
1x Flame Angelfish
1x Anthias
Eighth:
1x Aiptasia Eating Filefish
1x Six line Wrasse
I have some potential substitutes currently as the following: Kole Tang, Flasher Wrasse (McClosker), small group of Chromis (3)
I currently do not have a skimmer but will get one, but was curious when the recommendation would be in terms of total fish count/bio load
Additionally for cleanup crew thinking to build and end up with the following:
1 to 2 Cleaner Shrimp
15x assorted hermits
1x Emerald Crab
10x Nassarius Snail
20x Cerith Snail
10-15x Astrea Snails
Thanks so much!