Do you think this will be overstocked?

woody189

woody189

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This would probably be pushing my limit in terms of being overstocked, right?
46 gal tank w/ 45 lbs LR and 10 gal sump (7 gals of water)
65 gal skimmer
Bold are definite
2clowns
1 purple firefish
1 midas blenny
1 royal gramma
1 flame angel
3 green chromis
I was plannin on adding 1 more fish (probaly 6line), but I would love to have 3 chromis instead.
You think it's safe, or is am I just asking for trouble?
It's going to be reef BTW.
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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Originally Posted by woody189
http:///forum/post/2981451
This would probably be pushing my limit in terms of being overstocked, right?
46 gal tank w/ 45 lbs LR and 10 gal sump (7 gals of water)
65 gal skimmer
Bold are definite
2clowns
1 purple firefish
1 midas blenny
1 royal gramma
1 flame angel
3 green chromis
I was plannin on adding 1 more fish (probaly 6line), but I would love to have 3 chromis instead.
You think it's safe, or is am I just asking for trouble?
It's going to be reef BTW.
I would definitely leave out the chromis if you really want all the other stuff or if you really want the chromis drop the royal gramma. I would have said the angel but it was in bold. You have a large skimmer though so I don't know.........if you really want to try everything then just go slow and add the chromis last.
 
woody189

woody189

Member
Originally Posted by hlcroghan
http:///forum/post/2981501
I would definitely leave out the chromis if you really want all the other stuff or if you really want the chromis drop the royal gramma. I would have said the angel but it was in bold. You have a large skimmer though so I don't know.........if you really want to try everything then just go slow and add the chromis last.
Well, I have
1 clown (1 died and I will be replacing it)
royal gramma
purple firefish
midas blenny
So these aren't going anywhere
I definitly want the flame angel.
I think I can easily fit at least 1 more fish (I would put before flame), and I was wondering if I could get away w/ 3 chromis. I don't wanna add just 1 chromi, kinds defeats the purpose to me.
 
fishstick4sale

fishstick4sale

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your fine, no chromis they suck! trust me they r assho****s they bully fish and they r annoying, trust meeeeeee. i dont like damsels or any chromis family they all have temperamental problems
 
meowzer

meowzer

Moderator
Originally Posted by fishstick4sale
http:///forum/post/2981699
your fine, no chromis they suck! trust me they r assho****s they bully fish and they r annoying, trust meeeeeee. i dont like damsels or any chromis family they all have temperamental problems
HEY that's mean...I have 4 green chromis and they bother nothing...
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Originally Posted by fishstick4sale
http:///forum/post/2981699
your fine, no chromis they suck! trust me they r assho****s they bully fish and they r annoying, trust meeeeeee. i dont like damsels or any chromis family they all have temperamental problems
Most chromis are usually much less aggressive than other damsels.It is very unusual to ever hear of chromis bullying anything.
 
woody189

woody189

Member
Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/2981800
Most chromis are usually much less aggressive than other damsels.It is very unusual to ever hear of chromis bullying anything.
This is what I thought.
I knew chromis were damsels, but I always thought they were one of the few damsels that could be kept w/o aggression problems. Just like clowns.
I was actually surprised to hear that they would get aggressive. I stumbled upon another thread where someone said something similar though.
Anybody have any other input on whether or not they would be overstocked, or if I should just leave them out due to aggression?
Thanks for the responses so far BTW.
 
hlcroghan

hlcroghan

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Originally Posted by woody189
http:///forum/post/2981901
This is what I thought.
I knew chromis were damsels, but I always thought they were one of the few damsels that could be kept w/o aggression problems. Just like clowns.
I was actually surprised to hear that they would get aggressive. I stumbled upon another thread where someone said something similar though.
Anybody have any other input on whether or not they would be overstocked, or if I should just leave them out due to aggression?
Thanks for the responses so far BTW.
I honestly would leave them out or add them very last and watch extremely close.....they are almost impossible to get out once they are there though so be aware of that.
 
nanomantis

nanomantis

Member
Originally Posted by woody189
http:///forum/post/2981769
Well, then another question... How many ppl recommend a 3 chromis in my tank?
Do it. Chromis are dither fish. They are always out and when shyer species such as firefish see this they think the coast is clear so it makes them more comfortable.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Originally Posted by NanoMantis
http:///forum/post/2982063
Do it. Chromis are dither fish. They are always out and when shyer species such as firefish see this they think the coast is clear so it makes them more comfortable.
Yeah; threads asking about how to remove damsels are very common on this forum; I can never remember seeing one asking how to remove chromis. The more of them you have, within reason, the better they look.
 
crypt keeper

crypt keeper

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Your tank is too smalk for 7 fish. The clowns will get bigger and more aggressive. The chromis in that tank will surely kill each other time.
I think your original list including the flame is maxed out.
 
srfisher17

srfisher17

Active Member
Originally Posted by crypt keeper
http:///forum/post/2982608
Your tank is too smalk for 7 fish. The clowns will get bigger and more aggressive. The chromis in that tank will surely kill each other time.
I think your original list including the flame is maxed out.
IMO; with a good bio-filter and maintence, you won't be overstocked. IME, Chromis seldom bother each other, unlike true damsels.
 
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