Reefer XXL 625 Stocking list Questions

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Hello everyone!

I am currently working on my stocking list for my new tank. The tank should be delivered this week, but my 40B quarantine tank is set up and ready to receive so I am looking to "finalize" my stock list and purchase my first fish or two to start 6 week quarantine.

The tank is a Red Sea Reefer XXL 625 (59" x 25.6" x 23.6" Tall)(133g DT, 164g System). It will be mixed reef, LPS and ZOA Dominate. Apx. 2" of Fiji Pink sand. Fuge with Cheato & protein skimmer.

I am looking for lots of movement in the tank.

Currently in my 24g that will make the transfer:
x2 Firefish
x1 Diamond Goby

Additional in what i think is best order of addition:
1) x1 Reef safe Wrasse - Still deciding but thinking Pink-Streaked Wrasse which is difficult to find, may not be first addition but will be before semi aggressive at the end.
2) x5 Cardinals, either Pajama or Kaudren's
3) x1 Royal Gramma
4) x5 Ignitus Anthias
5) Longnose Hawkfish (These have lots of character, but may change out with a One-Spot foxface)
6) Both at same time:
- x1 Yellow Tang
- x1 Powder Blue Tang

I am not sure what you would consider this list as - Low, Med, or High bioload for the tank. I am looking for ideas of character and color with lots of movement.
 
I would consider your list medium bioload. You have a lot of fish but not a lot of large heavy polluting fish. I would consider the Fox Face simply because they are excellent at algae control. I might also consider a copperband butterfly or other fish for aptasia control. From my experience aptasia are inevitable and I love my copper band.
 
I would consider your list medium bioload. You have a lot of fish but not a lot of large heavy polluting fish. I would consider the Fox Face simply because they are excellent at algae control. I might also consider a copperband butterfly or other fish for aptasia control. From my experience aptasia are inevitable and I love my copper band.

Are copper bands safe with zoas and LPS? I always thought that was a concern.
 

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

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

    Votes: 19 33.9%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 7 12.5%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 8 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 12 21.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 16.1%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 9 16.1%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.6%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 7.1%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.6%
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