Stocking list help

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I also second the algae blenny. Mine was a beast before I lost it to flukes. Kinda like a hawkfish, totally would perch and also would nibble at short gha.

 

[Ricox]

Ok I will get a lawnmower then as my LFS doesn't usually get in starry blennies.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

With this list, I would suggest getting the clowns and either the Cardinals or the goby and firefish first, and then wait 2-3 weeks (at least) to see how your tank is doing.

Are you planning to quarantine?
Are you planning on having coral?

I'd go clowns only since the rest can be a bit fincky with a freshly cycled tank. Especially the Cardinals, they are notorious for hunger strikes.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Ok I will get a lawnmower then as my LFS doesn't usually get in starry blennies.

Don't get a fish just because we're recommending it, get it if you want it. Hold off on deciding on a hawk or blenny...

 

[Ricox]

With this list, I would suggest getting the clowns and either the Cardinals or the goby and firefish first, and then wait 2-3 weeks (at least) to see how your tank is doing.

Are you planning to quarantine?
Are you planning on having coral?

Ok so I have already added the clowns in a week ago and everything is doing fine! Was planning to get another fish tomorrow. Was going to be the firefish but the store is out of stock.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I'd go clowns only since the rest can be a bit fincky with a freshly cycled tank. Especially the Cardinals, they are notorious for hunger strikes.

Yeah, I was thinking about that too.

 

[Ricox]

Don't get a fish just because we're recommending it, get it if you want it. Hold off on deciding on a hawk or blenny...

Ok I will hold out. Sorry I love planning everything so far ahead! lol

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Ok so I have already added the clowns in a week ago and everything is doing fine! Was planning to get another fish tomorrow. Was going to be the firefish but the store is out of stock.

Then the universe is telling you not to get one yet

 

[Ricox]

lol

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Don't get a fish just because we're recommending it, get it if you want it. Hold off on deciding on a hawk or blenny...

Exactly, we are split on the hawkfish. I have two different varieties and I love them. A longnose & a Falco.

 

[Ricox]

I will see if they have the goby tomorrow and look around more as well.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Ok I will hold out. Sorry I love planning everything so far ahead! lol

I totally understand, but what if someone local ends up breaking down their tank and you decide to buy a few of theirs? Or the fish store gets in the most adorable random goby or other fish? Since it's best to go slow in this hobby anyway, just take it one day/week/month at a time and enjoy the fish you have at any given point.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Exactly, we are split on the hawkfish. I have two different varieties and I love them. A longnose & a Falco.

See, my Falco harassed my 3 court jester gobies to death. Every fish is different.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

I will see if they have the goby tomorrow and look around more as well.

Make sure you have a lid for the goby, they tend to not want to live in their natural habitat, namely water.

 

[Ricox]

Sorry It's just because they have this beautiful bristletooth tang I was planning to get and I know they need to be added last so kind of wanted to rush the stocking to get it. Probably not a good idea. Will try to slow down. I can't add the tang sooner right? Also I am planning to add corals sooner or later. Mainly be lps dominated.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

See, my Falco harassed my 3 court jester gobies to death. Every fish is different.

Total opposite in my case, my dude chills out. He occasionally jockeys with the long nose for perching spots but the long nose is established first, so little fighting.

 

[Ricox]

looks like its another depends on the fish case.

 

[Ricox]

will probably keep this thread posted if I get anything tomorrow.

 

[Ricox]

Thanks for all your help!

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Sorry It's just because they have this beautiful bristletooth tang I was planning to get and I know they need to be added last so kind of wanted to rush the stocking to get it. Probably not a good idea. Will try to slow down. I can't add the tang sooner right? Also I am planning to add corals sooner or later. Mainly be lps dominated.

Its all good. I've done my share of dumb butt impulse buys over the years. After many mistakes and umpteen thousands of dollars burned, I'm kinda getting better about this saltwater stuff.