stocking a 46 gallon bowfront tank???

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  1. katoncaykee

    katoncaykee Plankton

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    i just got a new 46 gallon tank and i need help with how many fish i can out in it, i want 2 clownfish and three yellow tailed damselfish. would the tank be overstocked or can i add any more fish? i want an interesting and cool-looking tank but i'm new to this so i need a lot of help lol. any suggestions are appreciated, plz help

    or what about dwarf angelfish? would it be okay if i get 2-3 blue and yellow dwarf angelfish instead of the damsels?
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    welcome to 3reef and to the 46 bow front club :D

    2 clowns would be perfect, i would try to avoid damsels they are very aggressive fish and not a community fish.

    along wiith the clowns you can look at 1-2 wrasses,my original plans for my tank was to get the red velvet fairy and mccoskers flasher wrasse, both very peaceful and would be ok in a 46

    you can also look at something like a firefish or goby

    and for a final stocking list around 5-6 fish would be perfect, so long you have adequate filteration.

    and if you have a sump you would be able to squeese in maybe 1 more

    these are just some ideas, there are of course other fish you can look into

    and can't wait to see pics :D
     
  4. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Welcome to 3Reef, got any pics?;D



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  5. katoncaykee

    katoncaykee Plankton

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    no i dont have any pics yet, i just got the tank yesterday so there isnt much it in it yet, just some rocks and and ornament lol and im still cycling it. ill post some pics up when i add some fish and more decorations =]