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There are a number of wrasse that you could get for the tank, they would add a lot of color to the tank. You could also add a blenny, Basslets or a dottyback (but they can have some anger management issues lol)
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Hi Everyone,
I have a 50 gallon (36x18x18) and currently have the following in my mixed reef tank:
2 black snowflake clownfish
3 chalk bass
1 midas blenny
1 melanarus wrasse
Was thinking of adding either a flame hawkfish or linespot flasher wrasse, do you think i'm already overstocked? if no, which of the 2 do you recommend to add.
Thanks!
I have a 50 gallon (36x18x18) and currently have the following in my mixed reef tank:
2 black snowflake clownfish
3 chalk bass
1 midas blenny
1 melanarus wrasse
Was thinking of adding either a flame hawkfish or linespot flasher wrasse, do you think i'm already overstocked? if no, which of the 2 do you recommend to add.
Thanks!
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
Even some of the easier anthias such as randalls or dispar, zebra dartfish are great, yellow assessors would work too.
You are pretty much at capacity I would say but if you had to pick one I would go with the wrasse over the hawkfish because they will eat/try to eat shrimp and most wrasse will not
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
In your tank the flame hawk would be the better choice. The flasher may work, but they can be pretty active.
Fish behavior and nutrient levels will indicate if you are overstocked, if they are fine you should be good to go.
big deddy
Active Member
I have a 75 gallon reef. I am also gonna set my 150 gallon up this fall. My question is can I have a naso tang with my current livestock? My current live stock is a black clown, a snowflake clown, a purple firefish, a Christmas island anthias, a yellow tang, and 2 cardinal fish. Can the naso live with the yellow and the others?
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
It is possible, but a yellow tang in a 75g is going to be pretty territorial toward any tang added. I would suggest waiting on the naso until the 150 is set up.
big deddy
Active Member
Probably have the 150 up in roughly 6 weeks. The yt always seemed really passive. I wonder if I put yt in sump for a few hours and let naso settle in would work. I was more worried about the naso since it is a little bit bigger.
big deddy
Active Member
Roughly 6 weeks or so
Honestly I would just wait, there is not reason to rush it. Wait until the 150 is up and you have it all moved over then get the naso
eatbreakfast
Fish Nerd
Naso tangs are generally a lot more peaceful. I like having a large naso in a tank with other tangs, as it seems to keep the feistier tangs "in line", yet doesn't cause any issues itself.
big deddy
Active Member
So you think it would work (
Harold Green
Well-Known Member
Ebf I'm sorry I don't agree. Although you're right it is a myth I think it's still the best starting point for someone new to marine fish tanks. I recommend one inch of fish per 10 gallons of tank. That's a safe level for most new to the hobby as they learn the skills to keep fish and works with most filter systems. Not everyone has a sump half the size of the display, a skimmer recommended for twice the water volume in the display, wave makers, etc. So it's best to start with a small load and only add more as you become more adept. It's common for newcomers to try and relate the amount of fish in a saltwater tank to the amount they see in freshwater tanks.
Harold Green
Well-Known Member
I've never had more than one tang at a time but I would like to add another to my 210. I have a four inch sailfin and would like to find a tang that won't be an issue with it. Thinking along the lines of a clown tang. Any experience of mixing tangs with a sailfin or suggestions to add a little color.
big deddy
Active Member
My tank is cycled. 75 gallon. I have a 30 gallon sump. Reef octopus 1000sss skimmer. I am more concerned with aggression than bio load. I have Rodi filter and lots of instant ocean. Water changes not a problem. Plus maybe this will help me speed up the 150 project. All I really have to do is drill the overflow and return. Everything else is ready.
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