updated dated fish list

im am trying to get an idea on a fish list for when i start my 75g reef tank with about a 25 ref/sump here is this list they would be added over a good period of time please comment

3 leopard wrasse
2 true or false perc clowns
1 yellow tang
1 blue maderine
some snails hermit crabs few shrimp

an maybe get a small yellow and a small blue tang then sell them back after a while what do yall think?

 

sounds a bit overstocked to be honest........

 

LOL!! I think you're probably the LAST person who should be telling ANYONE about their tank being overstocked. Sorry. Just being honest.

Although the truth is that does sound like a couple too many fish for a 75. I tend to go by 1-inch of fish per 10 gallons of water when it comes to saltwater.

 

I believe that is to many leopard wrasses. Aren't they finicky eaters like the mandarin? I also think they will compete for food with the mandarin.

 

I think maybe you should consider diff. fish then the 3 leopard wrasse and if you are going to have a tang, id keep it to a maximum of 1.... Otherwise, i think the stocking list is good. Instead of the 3 wrasse, how about just one of a diff. species? maybe even add a dwarf angel to the list instead of the 3 wrasse. idk what your experience level is, but leopard wrasse (from what ive read) require a decent amount of care.

 

ok thank you i will probably just do 1 wrasse and one maderine, with the others listed, also i would like your opinion of doing two tangs, with two clowns , a wrasse and maderine with the normal cleanup crew and some advise on the best order to add them thank you for your help everyone

 

im a complete newbie wanted to get all the info i can before i start so i can do it right the first time an plan on taking it slow

 

We have gone through two leopards and no luck. We had the tank up for a few years and we would put the wrasse in and he would immediatly drop in the sand and we would see him maybe 2-3 times and never again. I wouldnt waste your money on one. Cool fish, but better stuff for less hassle, same with mandarin. I find tangs to be a pain also. Dont overstock your tank so soon or you will have problems with your bioload, your tank has to cycle and then adjust to the load of fish.

 

Do you mean Mandarin? I'd stick with 1 tang, they produce a lot of waste and in a 75 you could run into aggression problems. for fish stocking, Id add clowns first since they are hardier then the rest of the fish mentioned. Id also probably add the mandarin last being they need very special care to keep alive. it would be a good idea to begin preparing for the mandarin once you get your tank started up. most of them will only eat live Copepods, which you can buy online to seed your tank/fuge with. Aside from that, get in a habit of keeping good water quality and you should be fine. Goodluck

 

thank you very much also could you shoot a few good fish ideas to go with the ones mentioned to replace the wrasse if i decide to do something different