Fish to purchase-will they get along???

bterry29

bterry29

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I have a 58g with about 60lbs of LR. You can see from my sig what else I have in the tank. The tank has been up for about 2 months and I'm very anxious to get some fish. I want peaceful, community type fish. These are the fish at the top of my list:
Pygmy Angelfish or Lemonpeel Angelfish
Royal Gamma Basslet
Bicolor Blenny
Kaudern's Cardinal or Spotted Cardinalfish
Ocellaris Clownfish
Red Head Goby or Clown Goby or Hi Fin Red Banded Goby
Kole Yellow Eye Tang
Six Line Wrasse or Scarlet Pin Stripe Wrasse
I also want to put a feather duster or two and maybe some hardy corals.
Could you tell me if these fish are compatible with each other and in what order to introduce them to the tank?
Thanks for reading.
 
wrassecal

wrassecal

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Yes, I would get the damsel out if your lfs will take it back. Also, I wouldn't add a dwarf angel until your tank is at least 6 months old. They need algae and stable conditions to thrive. Same with gobies and wrasses, these fish like to pick at the rock and /or substrate. I'd start with clown or royal gramma. Also be sure to keep in mind full grown size so you won't over stock your tank...it's always so tempting.....but leads to disaster later on. Research each one on the internet first and take your time. Happy stocking:D
 
bdhough

bdhough

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Some of those are questionable fish. They are mostly compatible provided you do them in order but some of them may be to big for your tank eventually. Especially the lemonpeel and the kole tang. You may be able to get 6 or 7 fish in that tank provided you get various ones.
I would start with the ocellaris, bicolor blenny, and sixline. You could get them now together. Let them sit for a couple weeks to avoid overdoing things. Then go with a pygmy angel. I personnally would ditch the damsel and go with a pair of clowns. Maybe ditch the damsel and get a pair of clowns this weekend. Wait a week or two and make sure they are ok. Then get the blenny and sixline and maybe a cardinal if you can find one you like. Try a Bangaii/highfin cardinal or a Pajama Cardinal. Wait a couple more weeks and go with the angel. Previously said the angel needs to go last and your live rock needs to be well established so they have pleny of food to eat. Just make sure the angel is eating before you buy it
 
bterry29

bterry29

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Thanks for all of the responses. I think I will start with the clowns. I have heard that the damsel will be a pain but I'm not sure how to get it out. It always hides in the rocks, rarely comes out. I have the lr set the way I want it and really don't want to have to move it to get the damsel out. Is that the only way?
 
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