Feedback on Stocking

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by jschmidt34106, Jun 3, 2010.

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  1. haloist

    haloist Skunk Shrimp

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    Hey there! Here's my opinion:

    6 blue\green Chromis
    - I like these guys and they're fun to look at (add these guys in first since they're hardy and passive)

    2 Clownfish (can I do one marroon and one ocellaris)
    - like all the other responses here, you wouldn't want to mix these two together - HOWEVER, since your tank is large enough, you may be able to slide with just these two since there will be a lot of hiding spots, I'm assuming. I wouldn't risk it though. I'd personally go with two ocellaris.

    1 blue tang
    - This guy can go with your yellow tang, I don't know why people are so afraid of these tangs fighting, they look different and will most likely leave each other alone. I've had lots of experiences with tangs, so you can trust me with this one. Just make sure to introduce them at the same time. They'll be fine.

    1 racoon butterflyfish
    - These guys are a little delicate, you may want to introduce them a little later. Butterflyfishes are delicate in general.

    1 mandarin (Green or Red or Spotted or a Red Scooter Dragonet)
    - Need lots of copepods, they hunt for copepods all day long. Like others have said, wait until your tank is fully established! These guys are pretty picky with what they eat.

    1 goby (Green Clown or orange spotted or yellow watchman)
    - These guys are pretty small and would be somewhat hard to feed in a large tank - but doable. I don't know how they fare with a puffer - puffers are really aggressive and may bully or even eat these guys. Just be careful!

    1 dog face puffer
    - Awesome fish, a little aggressive, but they have a real personality! :)

    1 longhorn cowfish
    - These guys also have a funny personality. Great fishes and would do fine in your tank. Just be careful not to stress him out too much. I would probably introduce him in a well established tank.

    1 yellow tang
    - I love yellow tangs, these guys will be a great addition into your tank. The blue tang won't bother it, don't worry. Just make sure to introduce them at the same time. :)

    Good luck!

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  3. jschmidt34106

    jschmidt34106 Astrea Snail

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    Thank You - Pics avaialable

    Thank you everyone for your feedback. Very interesting and helpful. By popular DEMAND :cheesy: I have uploaded files to my gallery here, take a look.

    I am also putting the full tank view with this reply. Please forgive the fish clings as my wife wanted to see "something" while the tank cycled. ;D

    Tanks!

    Joe
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