Stocking a 30g FOLWR

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  1. kyanjesse

    kyanjesse Flamingo Tongue

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    I recently upgraded from an 11g to a 30g FOWLR tall tank(24Lx12W24H). I've got 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 yellow damsel and 1 ornate goby. I'd like to add more fish and some inverts for CUC. I was thinking of a firefish, and something thats blue. I was wondering if it's safe to add a YT damsel or a striped black n white damsel (I'm not sure what it's called), or are they gonna fight each other?

    and if im adding hermits for CUC, how many should I put in. arent they gonna add to the bioload too? I'd like to add some feather dusters too. I need advice on this please. thanks peeps!
     
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  3. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    Unless your going to upgrade again I would say your pretty much full on stocking. as for the cleanup crew, I would go with 20 small hermits and 20 snails to start and see how they handle everything. You could try a duster or 2, just make sure you are feeding the tank food suitable for filter feeders.

    ~Will.
     
  4. Whisky Tango Foxtrot

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot Skunk Shrimp

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    +1 I agree with the stocking... Your Bio load will be to high, if anything wait until this tank is very mature and stable and then maybe add 1 small fish later down the line... Damsels are very territorial and in a small tank like that they can be mean, especially if they grow to full size... Always keep that in mind, maybe try a blue or green Chromis? honestly they are best in groups of 5 or more because of schooling...