Fish Stocking Question...

[tannercelik101]

I've set up my 55g and its running its cycle, once that's done I will get my CUC. I realize that it will be a while before any fish or even my CUC get put into the tank but I want to get the ball rolling with finding out the fish that I want/information about those fish etc.
I know I definitely want either a lemonpeel angel, or a bi-color angel as my main "prize" fish. What would be a good "stocking" list to go along with either of these 2 fish? I'm open to any suggestions/criticisms etc. Any input is much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[geridoc]

Both of these angels are great looking fish, but they are also a little on the aggressive side,so you should give thought now to whether you are going to go the aggressive or peaceful route. Then we can begin to suggest other fish, and order of addition.

 

[tannercelik101]

Are there any general guidelines as far as looking for fish, I know they say not keep 2 of the same species in the same tank, or at least in a 55g, but should I stay away from agressive-docile combos? I dont necessarily have to have either of those 2, but I want my tank full of color, and like I said I definitely want at least 1 "prize" fish in the tank... Thanks for the reply!

 

[flower]

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Originally Posted by tannercelik101 http:///t/393027/fish-stocking-question#post_3493601
Are there any general guidelines as far as looking for fish, I know they say not keep 2 of the same species in the same tank, or at least in a 55g, but should I stay away from agressive-docile combos? I dont necessarily have to have either of those 2, but I want my tank full of color, and like I said I definitely want at least 1 "prize" fish in the tank... Thanks for the reply!
The guide lines are simple. Get fish that will not outgrow the tank. Get fish that get along with each other. Always choose the healthiest specimen and don't overcrowd the tank.
You need to select the ONE fish you really want and build around that.
The first purchase should be this book

Here is an example page so you can see the info it has in it.

 

[tannercelik101]

I got my 3 blue/green chormis and they are doing awesome, I just dont like the fact that 2 of them hang out and are very active and swim everywhere, while the other sits in the rock and hides out for most of the day.. In a few weeks I will be getting 3 banggai cardinals. All of my CUC are doing great, except I havent seen my emerald crab in a while, I guess hes just hiding because I haven't seen a molt or anything.

 

[xcali1985]

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Originally Posted by tannercelik101 http:///t/393027/fish-stocking-question#post_3495513
I got my 3 blue/green chormis and they are doing awesome, I just dont like the fact that 2 of them hang out and are very active and swim everywhere, while the other sits in the rock and hides out for most of the day.. In a few weeks I will be getting 3 banggai cardinals. All of my CUC are doing great, except I havent seen my emerald crab in a while, I guess hes just hiding because I haven't seen a molt or anything.
The 3rd one should come out soon and be just as active as the others.

 

[tannercelik101]

Awesome, thanks for the input.

 

[tannercelik101]

well my little guy that was hiding, was killed by the other 2 chromis... I guess I will stick with 2 instead of 3 would 3 banghaai cardinals, 1 flame hawk, 2 false percula clowns, and 1 bi-color angel work to finish off the tank? I read the cardinals can be kind of aggressive, and I know the clowns can become territorial...