Stocking a 65 Gallon

i cant think · Dec 30, 2021

Woodyman said:
The other fish that was considered was a captive breed mandarin. I feel like a 65 might be a little small for both a leopard and a mandarin. Tank has ~70 lbs of rock in the display, and another ~ lbs of rubble in the sump.

It would be a bit on the small side for both fish. Although mandarins tend to be more on the rocks and scavenging over out in the front of the tank. I personally prefer leopards so I would go for that over a mandarin but it’s all about personal preference and what you like more.

Utubereefer · Dec 30, 2021

My 65 in it’s glory days

i cant think · Dec 30, 2021

Utubereefer said:
My 65 in it’s glory days

That was a beautiful tank!!

Woodyman · Dec 30, 2021

i cant think said:
I have a Black Clown Goby and I actually disagree with you on the fact if it’s in a busy room then it’ll probably be slightly more shy. My 11 fish in my 4’ tank are WAY more active and “playful” in a room that a lot of people are in compared to how every fish in my nano are more playful when people are in the room.

Personality I guess! My clowns are always exploring the nano, and when they know it's food time they go nuts!

Supa · Dec 30, 2021

i cant think said:
I have a Black Clown Goby and I actually disagree with you on the fact if it’s in a busy room then it’ll probably be slightly more shy. My 11 fish in my 4’ tank are WAY more active and “playful” in a room that a lot of people are in compared to how every fish in my nano are more playful when people are in the room.

Yea like I mentioned it’s luck of the draw, and lots of other daily life factors come into play I imagine if a 5 year old swats at it with your acrylic wand on a daily basis it won’t like it and will hide every day haha

Woodyman · Dec 30, 2021

What about Vermiculate Leopards?

Nemo&Friends · Dec 30, 2021

Eibli angel, or coral beauty would be a nice center piece.

i cant think · Dec 30, 2021

Woodyman said:
What about Vermiculate Leopards?

That’s also known as the Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, they get bigger than Black Leopards. They’re more common though, and possible the best leopard for captivity since so many have turned to frozen rather fast.

Woodyman · Dec 30, 2021

i cant think said:
That’s also known as the Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, they get bigger than Black Leopards. They’re more common though, and possible the best leopard for captivity since so many have turned to frozen rather fast.

Only ask cause I know these guys are always in stock locally.

Woodyman · Dec 30, 2021

Hawkfish located.. I didn't expect to find such a good looking one on my visit to the LFS today. I was planning on going in and grabbing the wrasse and ordering the hawkfish.

Woodyman · Dec 30, 2021

Nemo&Friends said:
Eibli angel, or coral beauty would be a nice center piece.

I do like the coral beauty just hesitant since not all play nice with coral.

i cant think · Dec 31, 2021

Woodyman said:
Hawkfish located.. I didn't expect to find such a good looking one on my visit to the LFS today. I was planning on going in and grabbing the wrasse and ordering the hawkfish.

That’s a very nice fish!! He will perch on the rocks though but he will also go up and swim in the water column every now and then. I love the hawks but have never bought myself to getting one of them.

Woodyman · Dec 31, 2021

i cant think said:
That’s a very nice fish!! He will perch on the rocks though but he will also go up and swim in the water column every now and then. I love the hawks but have never bought myself to getting one of them.

Always been fishes I've figured I'd never actually get for myself, but that's why I started this thread! He was a very curious fish at the store and kept moving around the tank perching on different spots and staring me down. Looking forward to adding him into the display!

coral_joe · Jan 10, 2022

I have always liked a 6 line wrasse. I also recommend a coral beauty small angel. The 6 line can go in anytime but I would wait until closer to the end of stocking for the angel. Eventually the angel will dominate the tank (in a nice way).

i cant think · Jan 10, 2022

coral_joe said:
I have always liked a 6 line wrasse. I also recommend a coral beauty small angel. The 6 line can go in anytime but I would wait until closer to the end of stocking for the angel. Eventually the angel will dominate the tank (in a nice way).

I’d avoid the six line unless there’s a bunch of rock - Pink streaks are similar in colour pattern but aren’t quite a mix on if they mix well with other wrasses. I have mine in a 20g tank with a Blue Star Leopard and a Naoko Fairy - until they grow out of course.