Fish list for 29g

bluemantr

bluemantr

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Hello
I need some advise for fishes to 29g new tank ( Already cycled ) I only have 2 aestra snails and 1 crab ( I have no idea what kind it came with the live rock ) What inverts and fishes i can add to my tank? ( For beginner ) .
Tank and equipment:
29g Bowfront
30lbs LR and 30lbs LS
Canister ( runs without media I just put some live rock peices inside it)
Topfin 30 filter ( runs without media too just for water flow)
Sweephead 204
PC 65w 50/50 lighting
Water Parameters
Amonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate Around 5
SG 1.024
Thanks
 
bill109

bill109

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well you have a few options i will list them for you

if you want the route of an angel (note. only *one* should be kept per tnk unless the tank is huge or a mated pair)
Cherub OR Pygmy(cherub) angel
2 clown
yellow watchman goby or some other you like
if you dont want an angel
2 blue green chromis
sixlinbe wrasse
royal gramma
there are numerous options so list some fish you want and we will work from there
as far as clean up.
in my 30 i have.
cleaner shrimp
peppermint shrimp
snails about 5
hermits about 10
as far as snails and hermits i shoul get some more. but they do keep you tank clean,
are those light just 56 watt or are there 130 wats in all with 2x 65 50/50 watt bulbs ? (thts what i have)
 
ice4ice

ice4ice

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Ditch the TopFin filter ! Your Live Rock is your natural biological filtration.
Ditch the powersweep powerhead - they are garbage. Get two (2) SEIO powerhead w/pump, model 620 (m620)
Orbit PowerCompact lighting is the way to go.
Good selections of fish choices by bill109
Others choices :
Ocellaris Clowns x 2
Clown goby
Pajama Cardinalfish
Can you get a pic of your crab or describe him so we can help identify it for you. Some crabs are predatory, ie: gorilla crab
 
bluemantr

bluemantr

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Thanks for helps, Topfin doesnt work as a filter I just run it empty for water flow. I tought sweepheads are good hmm i was wrong then i will get rid of it.
I would like to have 2 clowns thats for sure but i couldnt decide rest. Which fishes are good with clowns?
For crab i have in my tank it looks like in this picture but it has small shell not exactly in that picture one but looks like it. I will try to get his pic as soon as i see him. Light is 1 65w 50/50.
 
monalisa

monalisa

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You can put your clown pair in together, but then, as stated wait a minimum of 2-3 weeks before introducing more fish.
In my 37gal I have a pair of false perc clowns (love 'em), a coral beauty angel, a royal gramma basslet, and a diamond goby. They all get along great.
Good luck, it sounds like you're starting off on the right foot. Post pics with progress!!
Oh, and welcome to the boards!!
Lisa :happyfish
 
bluemantr

bluemantr

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Originally Posted by ImUrNamine
One fish once every two weeks.
Do you know how to drip acclimate yet?

Thanks for all replies. I read some info about it but i havent done it yet. So if you can give me some basic step it would be awesome! I will post some pictures.
Thanks
 
taznut

taznut

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Originally Posted by Bluemantr
Thanks for all replies. I read some info about it but i havent done it yet. So if you can give me some basic step it would be awesome! I will post some pictures.
Thanks
on the left of the screen there is a tab for acclimation... thats about all you need to know... look to see how long you should do it for your new fish...
 
bill109

bill109

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Originally Posted by Bluemantr
For inverts follow same?
i do i put them in buckets and drip acclimate but i know everyone is gonna hate me for sying thi but i hate the drip acclimations so i use a small dixie cup and addd a cup full of water abou every 10-20 minutes to the acclimation bucket. i find the drip metod to be a pain or you could use turckey baster or if you have a target feede.
 
sprang

sprang

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Hmmm... sounds good to me. I would toss in a bi-colour psudo, but get what you like! Doubt you'll need that top-fin if your running powerheads I.m.o
 
bluemantr

bluemantr

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spang : 2 clowns, 1 Coral Beauty, 1 Yellow watchman + bi-colour psudo?
Kmhusband : Yes i do drip acclimation with all new in guys.
 
bluemantr

bluemantr

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Here is the list that i am thinking,
2 perc. clowns ( already have )
1 Yellow watchman (mated with shrimp)
1 Coral Beauty
1 6line wrasse
Am i overstocking my 29 gal? Which fish goes in tank after my clowns?
Tank spec. :
35lbs live rock, 2" live sand, Coralife SS 65g, 130w PC lights.
Inverts: 4 Astra/turbo snails, 3 Margarita Snails, 2 Nassarius Snails, 5 blue leg hermits, 1 peppermint and 1 cleaner shrimp.
Thanks
 
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