Hi all, I was hoping to get some ideas, opinions and general comments on livestock for a 225L/approx 60US gallon tank I will be setting up next year. I currently have an empty 60L/15G tank and also a 54L/14G QT. My plan is to set up the QT and 60L now, start stocking (once fully cycled) with a couple of fish, then next year/whenever I have the larger tank I will transfer the current livestock to the new tank and gradually add more (not sure exactly when I'll be able to afford it!). I do want to keep some corals and inverts in there too, though no definite choices yet so can be flexible.
Ideas for Stocking List (a selection of the below, not all):
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish, probably Black, Mocha, Misbar or a mixed pair.
Green Chromis - not sure how many, what is the minimum quantity recommended for these guys, as I have found various numbers online?
1 x Chalk Basslet or Royal Gramma Basslet - I am leaning more towards the Chalk as I love the look of them.
1 x Anthias - not sure which one, they all look very nice; any suggestions?
1 x Fairy Wrasse and/or Flasher Wrasse - not sure which again, as long as it fits the peaceful, generally reef-safe and size boxes. I was thinking possibly C. lubbocki, C. rubriventralis, C. aurantidorsalis (may need a larger tank?), P. carpenteri or P. mccoskeri. Suggestions on which one or for a couple of types?
1 x Firefish Goby
Bangaii Cardinals - as with the Chromis, what is the minimum quantity recommended in a group from your experience?
1 x Red/Pink Scooter Dragonet
1 x Sandhopper Blenny? - only come across this recently but looks like a nice fish.
Any thoughts on which of the above would be better/worse candidates? Any other/alternative suggestions? What is the maximum number of these I should look to add over time, and in any specific order?
To start off in the 60L I would love either the Basslet, Anthias or Wrasse, with maybe the Firefish too - any comments or suggestions based on this?
Thank in advance for the assistance!
Ideas for Stocking List (a selection of the below, not all):
2 x Ocellaris Clownfish, probably Black, Mocha, Misbar or a mixed pair.
Green Chromis - not sure how many, what is the minimum quantity recommended for these guys, as I have found various numbers online?
1 x Chalk Basslet or Royal Gramma Basslet - I am leaning more towards the Chalk as I love the look of them.
1 x Anthias - not sure which one, they all look very nice; any suggestions?
1 x Fairy Wrasse and/or Flasher Wrasse - not sure which again, as long as it fits the peaceful, generally reef-safe and size boxes. I was thinking possibly C. lubbocki, C. rubriventralis, C. aurantidorsalis (may need a larger tank?), P. carpenteri or P. mccoskeri. Suggestions on which one or for a couple of types?
1 x Firefish Goby
Bangaii Cardinals - as with the Chromis, what is the minimum quantity recommended in a group from your experience?
1 x Red/Pink Scooter Dragonet
1 x Sandhopper Blenny? - only come across this recently but looks like a nice fish.
Any thoughts on which of the above would be better/worse candidates? Any other/alternative suggestions? What is the maximum number of these I should look to add over time, and in any specific order?
To start off in the 60L I would love either the Basslet, Anthias or Wrasse, with maybe the Firefish too - any comments or suggestions based on this?
Thank in advance for the assistance!