Stocking Order for 60 cube

[TreyC2010]

Ok. I've made a decision (meaning my wife has).
Kole Tang
Hectors Goby
Flame Hawkfish
Midas Blenny
Snowflake Clown (possibly two)

What do you guys think about these for a 60? And in what order would you go? I thought Clown(s), Goby, Blenny, Hawkfish, Tang.

 

[Aqua fire/medic]

I would probably go tang first. Then goby, clowns, Blenny, hawk. I put a Midas Blenny in my cube first....... Funny personality but very bossy now.

 

[TreyC2010]

My only concern is the tang will get his territory and would cause issues down the road.

 

[ReefTankRebel]

Gotta get two clowns lol and I like the stocking order

 

[TreyC2010]

You think it's ok, as far as bioload, for two clowns?

 

[Pete polyp]

Yeah, you should be fine with 2 clowns. I have a 40 (around 65 total gallons) and I have way more fish than that.

 

[ReefTankRebel]

yea definitely

 

[eatbreakfast]

Your list looks good. Your order does too. Definitely add the tang last.

 

[TreyC2010]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Justiful]

I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

 

[TreyC2010]

I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

I'd like to get the goby/shrimp combo. I had one in my last tank and I loved to watch them work. However, with the Flame Hawk having a taste for shrimp Idk if it would be wise to get one.

 

[TreyC2010]

So I'm trading a large tank for credit and am going to order a 60 cube this weekend. Any suggestions on what to order? Brand and such

 

[Pete polyp]

I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

It's been a very long time since I have seen any wild caught clowns.

 

[TreyC2010]

It's been a very long time since I have seen any wild caught clowns.

Last time I saw some was Finding Nemo. Sorry I had to haha