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Themonstzer asked in PetsFish · 8 years ago

65 gallon stocking list(SW)?

I have a 65 gallon tank with:

1x maroon clown

2x engineer gobies

30x mini hermit crabs

4x Mexican turbo snails

1x flame angel

Here is what I want to add:

3x cardinalfish(banngai whatever it's called)

3x purple firefish

1x Maroon clown

Possibly a second pair of clownfish which I 100% have success with.

I have 1500gph power heads,

600gph filtration moving to a sump

15lb live rock getting more .

Lighting

And reef lighting. (Adding anemones)(I'm good with anemones and am knowledgable at taking care of them)

My question is: will this stocking list be good?

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    Nice tank

    Nice set up

    Nice collection of fish

    I'm getting a 65G for a project where I'm going to theme the tank like it might be in nature for the fish to go in. So only fish that are from the same waters and the same set up etc.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Your list looks pretty good with a couple of exceptions, Maroon clowns are the largest and most aggressive of all the clown species. If you add one now there will be a battle for dominance. So make sure the new one is much smaller than the established one. This will make the battle go easier and help them settle in quicker. Firefish are very aggressive towards their own species, I would not put more than one in that tank. Also, clowns do well in pairs or in large groups. Anything between that is asking for trouble, That tank is not large enough for a safe size group so stick with just a pair of clowns. And definitely do not mix species of clowns, The maroons will harass them to death. The flame angel is not reef safe as they can eat and nip at many corals. If this is a FOWLR tank you are safe. If this is a reef you are taking a chance with any angel. The list you have is pushing your stocking limits. I have a total of 6 fish in my 80 gallon reef including a mated pair of maroon clowns. You didn't mention the size of your sump, or if you have a skimmer. These could help increase your stocking level a little but i think I would leave out the firefish completely and stick with the others. Just be sure to keep a close eye on your parameters as this is a heavy stocking list. .

  • 8 years ago

    There's no way you can be 'good with anemones' and have such rudimentary questions. Anemones are delicate animals and not for the beginner. Possible problems I see:

    -Another maroon clown will like lead to a fight with the one that's already established in the tank.

    -Another pair of clowns in such a small area will likely lead to similar problems, no matter the species.

    -The firefish may be bullied by the clown; really any other fish may be- maroons get big and are not friendly fish.

    -All together that will be too many fish, considering their adult sizes and temperments.

    Summary: clownfish, despite being popular, are an aggressive group of fishes and not really suited for a peaceful community tank.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    a large college of smaller fish (tetras, Guppies, mollys, ect.) Mollys have very notably hues and are very unique to visual demonstrate unit. you've got some larger fish reckoning on the dimensions you like. you'll be waiting to place a pair of angel fish in there. They grow to be around 5-6'' in length and are very non violent fish. you desire to get fish that could stay in water around the comparable point pH. in case you like tetras or barbs alongside with different fish, you may desire to discover greater energetic fish to function with the tetras. Tetras and barbs are very speedy %. and different calm fish could desire to get under pressure that could each and every from time to time bring about dying or an aggressive unhappy fish. = If i had a sixty 5 octa, i could get a pair of angel fish, some honey sunset gouramis, and a few green corys! Or your could have a african cichlid tank.. Prettiest freshwater fishies alive! in basic terms determine you cycle your tank first or you may desire to be throwing your money away on ineffective fish. Watch your pH and your Nitrate point and ensure the pH maintains to be stable and not leaping in each and every single place, and ensure your Nitrate maintains to be between 20-40. If it get bigger that, do exactly an uncomplicated water substitute, i could say approximately 15% a week 25-50% a month. Dont overfeed your fish and dont upload greater then 3 fish a week. Your tanks biofilter will want time to conform with the recent fish interior the tank. Goodluck! :)

  • 8 years ago

    It sounds pretty good to me! Just be careful that your tank is filtered really well.

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