55 gallon stock list- FINAL

[ryanhayes9]

due to the loss of 3 fish from brooklynella 3 weeks ago i have decided to go with some different fish.
2 Ocellarius clowns
1 sixline wrasse
1 yellow watchmen goby
1 purple tang
1 Flame angel
would this be an okay list for a 55?
I would like to add maybe some more fish if possible? is it? suggestions?
THANKS

 

[ryanhayes9]

bump

 

[rusting]

A purple tang will get about 10" long, and should be in a 100 gal.tank or more.

 

[ryanhayes9]

i forgot to mention an upgrade would be in the future when he grows. many sites say 60 gallon minimum

 

[rusting]

Google it and see what comes up. IMO. 60 gals. is not enough, but if you up grade soon, it might be OK.

 

[ryanhayes9]

n e other tang that would be ok for a 55 right now besides a yelow?

 

[rusting]

A kole tang would be OK. You might look at small angels. Coral beauty or flame.

 

[blizz75]

no because yellows get too big as well

 

[ryanhayes9]

so a small kole tang?

 

[1journeyman]

I'd avoid Tangs until you upgrade.
No "police" here, just personal observations. Tangs love to "pace" back and forth the length of the tank. They also love to graze. That size tank is not going to allow for either. Tangs also are prone to health issues when they are stressed so....

 

[rusting]

Originally Posted by 1journeyman
I'd avoid Tangs until you upgrade.
No "police" here, just personal observations. Tangs love to "pace" back and forth the length of the tank. They also love to graze. That size tank is not going to allow for either. Tangs also are prone to health issues when they are stressed so....
Very good advice, and well put

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by 1journeyman
I'd avoid Tangs until you upgrade.
No "police" here, just personal observations. Tangs love to "pace" back and forth the length of the tank. They also love to graze. That size tank is not going to allow for either. Tangs also are prone to health issues when they are stressed so....
Yes definately

 

[ryanhayes9]

k

 

[1journeyman]

I looked back over your list. Have you considered a Hawkfish? Great personality. I would recommend the Falco or the Red Spotted as they are both on the small side.
Another conisderation would be a Bicolor Blenny.

 

[ryanhayes9]

i would like a hawkfish but its a reef.
2 oscellarius clowns
1 sixline wrasse
1 yellow watchmen
1 pygmy angel
1 banded pipefish
1?
1?

 

[rcbruce]

I have a 55. I have a coral beauty, six line, engineer goby, clarkii clown, which kinda follow what your listing. My last 2 you may want to consider, a dartfish and a swallowtail angel. I've included pics for you.

 

[hatessushi]

I think your selection is fine except for the tang. Personally I also think that if you intend to keep corals also then that is just to many fish in a 55 gallon tank. If your intention is just as a FOWLR then it's a good selection except the tang. just my .02
I have a 90 gallon sand have a Kole tang now. He was my last fish. I have a coral beauty, diamond goby, maroon clown and the Kole. I must admit I am considering one more fish but it will be a long consideration.

 

[rbrockm1]

pipe fish are suppose to be kept in species only tanks or low water flow tanks. They are like sea horses. slow eating and not the best swimmers.

 

[hatessushi]

rbrockm1 wrote;
pipe fish are suppose to be kept in species only tanks or low water flow tanks. They are like sea horses. slow eating and not the best swimmers.
Oh yeah I forgot about that pipefish alone or with sea horses.

 

[1journeyman]

Originally Posted by ryanhayes9
i would like a hawkfish but its a reef.
So is mine

They have to be monitored with shrimps, but imho small Hawks like the two I mentioned are great assests.