Stocking my RSM 250

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  1. Kman237

    Kman237 Astrea Snail

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    Not sure where this should be posted???

    RSM 250! 60 Gallon Reef Tank.

    OK, the lady and I have been talking over adding a new fish to the tank. LOL.... I keep telling her we are fully stocked. I told her I would post about it and get some opinions.

    I think the tank is stocked! but please give me your opinion.
    The Fish I have now are....
    2 snowflake clowns
    1 diamond goby
    1 six line wrasse
    1 Christmas wrasse.
    1 Lawnmower blenny
    1 Fire/blood shrimp
    1 peppermint shrimp
    2 crabs (emerald and porcelain)

    with about 50 pounds of live rock. I believe the Christmas Wrasse will be the biggest fish i have at adult age?

    The only mods on the tank are a different skimmer which is currently breaking in and a auto top off.
     
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  3. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I think you may be able to add one more fish but I really fall out on the side of a heavier fish stocking. You probably need to be very careful on what fish you choose since I've heard six-lines can be quite aggressive. Perhaps a fast moving/perching fish. I love my red flamehawk. It really minds its own business and perches all over the tank. Another option could be a small dwarf angel.
     
  4. Kman237

    Kman237 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks, I'm not sure I'll add another fish. Gota talk it over with the lady though.

    My six line is doing really well. When I added my Christmas wrasse they fought a bit. The six line would chase him around. After a few days things really chilled out and now they get along perfectly fine. They will even hang out side by side. Which is good to see. I was worried for a while. The good thing was I aimed for a wrasse that could borrower himself that way if things got out of hand he could survive. It's really fun to see the Christmas wrasse hide in the sand almost as soon as the lights turn off.

    At this time I don't want to add another fish. It's more maintenance and stress on the tank. I agree I do love those flame hawk fish. I enjoy watching them. My lawnmower Blenny is similar is behavior. Funny to see him perching and he actually will change colors. From white to brown to black depends on what he's perched on.

    Please excuse any type-o's I'm using my phone at the moment.