Stock List Critiques Please :)

Kal93 · Dec 4, 2018

Tank will be a 29G (30x12x18") with 20G sump, mixed reef. Sump will have a refugium for pods, plus other pod cultures.

I will be adding:
2 Harlequin shrimp
3 Sexy shrimp
1 Skunk cleaner shrimp

Fish I am thinking of adding (in the order I would add them):
1 Blue-green chromis
1 Randall's anthias
1 Orchid dottyback
1 Mandarin dragonet
1 Flameback angel or cherub angel

Would these work with my tank dimensions, and would aggression be dispersed, or is a single species likely to be trouble/a target? I'm hoping that there will be enough territory and zones (bottom/rockwork/top) to prevent disputes.

Thanks!

Lloyd Williams · Dec 4, 2018

Check feeding habits on harlequin shrimp. Be sure you wanna keep up feedings!

clipperking · Dec 4, 2018

Kal93 said:
Tank will be a 29G (30x12x18") with 20G sump, mixed reef. Sump will have a refugium for pods, plus other pod cultures.

I will be adding:
2 Harlequin shrimp
3 Sexy shrimp
1 Skunk cleaner shrimp

Fish I am thinking of adding (in the order I would add them):
1 Blue-green chromis
1 Randall's anthias
1 Orchid dottyback
1 Mandarin dragonet
1 Flameback angel or cherub angel

Would these work with my tank dimensions, and would aggression be dispersed, or is a single species likely to be trouble/a target? I'm hoping that there will be enough territory and zones (bottom/rockwork/top) to prevent disputes.

Thanks!

It will never work! harliquin shrimp only eat starfish. So they will be a waste if money. Your fish are going to fight all-day. You planning on having mixed reef, cause a couple of those eat Coral. It will be very disappointing, and don't listen to the fish store employees do your home work

Kal93 · Dec 4, 2018

clipperking said:
It will never work! harliquin shrimp only eat starfish. So they will be a waste if money. Your fish are going to fight all-day. You planning on having mixed reef, cause a couple of those eat Coral. It will be very disappointing, and don't listen to the fish store employees do your home work

I am aware of how to care for harlequin shrimp and am planning on housing my angel with LSP/SPS frags in QT to make sure that it won't harm coral, since each angel seems to vary in their tastes (in addition to how well fed they are).

My question was regarding the fish. I have read that they are generally compatible in other tanks, but am not sure of how aggressive these fish are and whether they would be compatible given my tank's dimensions. If you have suggestions for which fish to remove from the list and make a peaceful/semi-aggressive stock "work", that would be appreciated rather than general "it won't work".

Kal93 · Dec 4, 2018

Lloyd Williams said:
Check feeding habits on harlequin shrimp. Be sure you wanna keep up feedings!

First thing I did! They are well worth the extra effort

Lloyd Williams · Dec 4, 2018

Kal93 said:
First thing I did! They are well worth the extra effort

I agree. Keep a few stars in rotation and you should be good!

TheWB · Dec 4, 2018

Kal93 said:
Tank will be a 29G (30x12x18") with 20G sump, mixed reef. Sump will have a refugium for pods, plus other pod cultures.

I will be adding:
2 Harlequin shrimp
3 Sexy shrimp
1 Skunk cleaner shrimp

Fish I am thinking of adding (in the order I would add them):
1 Blue-green chromis
1 Randall's anthias
1 Orchid dottyback
1 Mandarin dragonet
1 Flameback angel or cherub angel

Would these work with my tank dimensions, and would aggression be dispersed, or is a single species likely to be trouble/a target? I'm hoping that there will be enough territory and zones (bottom/rockwork/top) to prevent disputes.

Thanks!

Based on tank size recommendations a 29g is going to be too small for both the Anthias and the Angel. If you look at LA they list a 70 gallon tank for the Anthias and 55 for the Angel. They just need more swimming room than you’ll have available. Are you looking for those fish to be active swimmers? You might consider a fairy wrasse. There are a few that can live happily in a 29 gallon tank. I hope that helps.