Stock tips for 50G 20x20x24

[scoopsthedog]

Currently have a 3 month old 24G with cleanup crew, Wyoming White Clown, Leather green polyps, Galaxea, zoos, and blue sympodium. Want mostly LPS, Nem, Softies. Will transfer to the 50G once it's cycled.

I'd like mostly small interesting fish that will add character and be reef safe and not jump out of the tank (rimless without a good). I'm thinking of a pair of clown gobies. Maybe a Midas blenny. Watchman goby. And a wrasse (but concerned about lack of hood). Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

 

[eatbreakfast]

Any ish can jump, but a wrasse and a midas blenny are very likely to jump.

Cardinals would be least less likely, as would damsels of the genus Chrysiptera, clown gobies should be fine too.

 

[scoopsthedog]

Thanks - for stocking tips knowing I have 50g are there any combos I I should pair up? Cardinals plus Clowns and once I get my refugium setup a mandarin?

 

[Tango2]

I'm also curious about the same thing. I have a mature 45G rimless cube reef, and I'm always debating adding a couple more small fish. I currently have two clowns and a diamond goby. I had a coral beauty for about a year and a half and out of nowhere lost him one day. Tagging along this thread for any more recommendations...

 

[scoopsthedog]

I enjoy the idea of several small fish each with unique personalities or traits. Want to ensure they are not going to fight. Saw on another thread how someone created a simple mesh top that can be easily removed which I may do to get a fish that could be a "jumper"

 

[RoyinSpain]

Currently have a 3 month old 24G with cleanup crew, Wyoming White Clown, Leather green polyps, Galaxea, zoos, and blue sympodium. Want mostly LPS, Nem, Softies. Will transfer to the 50G once it's cycled.

I'd like mostly small interesting fish that will add character and be reef safe and not jump out of the tank (rimless without a good). I'm thinking of a pair of clown gobies. Maybe a Midas blenny. Watchman goby. And a wrasse (but concerned about lack of hood). Thoughts? Suggestions? Thanks!

Think also about fish for different depths, open water, bottom dwellers, rock hoppers...

 

[Tango2]

I enjoy the idea of several small fish each with unique personalities or traits. Want to ensure they are not going to fight. Saw on another thread how someone created a simple mesh top that can be easily removed which I may do to get a fish that could be a "jumper"

I have this on my tank now and although I need to modify it a little for it to be perfect, it doesn't detract from the rimless look. It's easy and pretty inexpensive to do and gives you peace of mind when you have known jumpers.

 

[scoopsthedog]

@Tango2 any pics and links on how you did the build of the top?

 

[scoopsthedog]

Think also about fish for different depths, open water, bottom dwellers, rock hoppers...

Any specific suggestions based on the species I mentioned/ tank size?

 

[Tango2]

@Tango2 any pics and links on how you did the build of the top?

Here's a couple to get you started. I have more somewhere if you'd like some more detail. I built it to match the stand I built.

 

[scoopsthedog]

Here's a couple to get you started. I have more somewhere if you'd like some more detail. I built it to match the stand I built.

That is awesome thanks man. Def going to move forward with this. I'll start sharing pics on the new build next week.

 

[Tango2]

That is awesome thanks man. Def going to move forward with this. I'll start sharing pics on the new build next week.

Check out my build thread in my signature. Maybe it will help you out. Sounds like your build will be very similar to mine.

 

[Tango2]

Sorry, forgot that the hyperlink in the signatures aren't allowed... here's the link

Reef Automation Build

 

[scoopsthedog]

Sorry, forgot that the hyperlink in the signatures aren't allowed... here's the link

Reef Automation Build

Tango2 - just started reading thru your thread. Will PM you a few questions. If you have time appreciate any feedback and responses. If not no problems. Thanks again.