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once my new tank is done cycling 40L IM NUVO can I transfer over my fish all at once. I have 2 small clowns, a small wrasse, and a midsize blenny. wrasse and clowns are about an inch to inch and a quarter and the blenny is about 2.5inches.
 

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once my new tank is done cycling 40L IM NUVO can I transfer over my fish all at once. I have 2 small clowns, a small wrasse, and a midsize blenny. wrasse and clowns are about an inch to inch and a quarter and the blenny is about 2.5inches.
Are you transferring rocks as well ?
With live rocks from a established system there is no need to wait for a lengthy cycle

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If you are moving the rocks then yes. If no, buy a very oversized bottle of cycling bacteria and watch carefully.
 

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I agree; I have switched many tanks over the years, and even moving rock, you still can have problems. I would transfer the clownfish first if not but only after you know no ammonia or nitrite are present.
 

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How are you cycling? Dry rock and bottled bacteria?

I would strongly suggest moving the fish individually, or in a pair in the case of the clowns. Whichever is most aggressive should be added last- I can't tell which that is without knowing what species the blenny and wrasse are.
 

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