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[aquatica-tech]

Well I have a low budget and planning on having a FOWLR, I have a 55 Gallon Long. Well I have around 25 pounds of live rock and already made my stock list that consists of 10 small fish. So I was wondering would it be fine for the rock level to be a low profile like for example a little lower than half way of the tank stacked or do the rock have to be high for example to almost the top of the tank. Any help? if you dont understand ill try saying it better when you ask

 

[yosemite sam]

You can stack the rock any way you see fit. Just make sure that a) you don't create large dead spots behind the rock where there is little water movement; b) the rocks are stable and won't get knocked over; and c) there is enough room for your fish to swim.
What is your stocking list for the tank?

 

[aquatica-tech]

Potters Angelfish
Scooter Blennie
Pair False Percula
Diamond Goby
Pair Firefish Goby
Hawkfish
15 Blue Hermits
20 Nass/Turbo Snails
2 Sally Lightfoot
3 Emerald Crabs
2 Feather Dusters
2 Cleaner Shrimp
Fire Shrimp
Can I add more, and any recommendations?

 

[aquatica-tech]

Bump

 

[notsonoob]

1. I would dump the emerald crabs if you want feather dusters. I had one that made a snack out of my feather duster
2. Firefish gobies will probably fight in pairs
3. You might want to add a refuguim with teh diamond goby at least. They eat the fauna from your live sand and you'll need to replenish it.

 

[tropills]

Originally Posted by Aquatica-Tech
Potters Angelfish
Scooter Blennie
Pair False Percula
Diamond Goby
Pair Firefish Goby
Hawkfish
15 Blue Hermits
20 Nass/Turbo Snails
2 Sally Lightfoot
3 Emerald Crabs
2 Feather Dusters
2 Cleaner Shrimp
Fire Shrimp
Can I add more, and any recommendations?
looks OK to me, the only thing would be to only get 1 cleaner shrimp unless they are a true mated pair, the sally light-foot can get a little aggressive, and the emerald crabs you will need more rock or you will need to supplementary feed them, the potters angle as with all pygmy angles are also a little temperamental and may do fine but may also cause trouble with smaller fish

 

[al mc]

Originally Posted by Yosemite Sam
You can stack the rock any way you see fit. Just make sure that a) you don't create large dead spots behind the rock where there is little water movement; b) the rocks are stable and won't get knocked over; and c) there is enough room for your fish to swim.
Also, stack the rock very close to the glass bottom. If there is a lot of sand between your rock and the glass bottom your diamond goby may cause a 'cave in' one day. they like to burrow.
While there is always variability in the habits of any living organism(s). i have had no problems with pairing cleaner shrimp.
Your list: I would reconsider the emerals and sally lightfoot crabs. I would try for 1# of rock per gallon minimum, if your budget allows. A QT tank, if your budget allows as you will not want to add all that livestock in a short time as you will overwhelm your biologic filtration and be doing massive water changes. (Been there..no fun...learn from my mistake)

 

[aquatica-tech]

Okey dokey my people thanks bunches

 

[jessica47421]

Originally Posted by Aquatica-Tech
Potters Angelfish
Scooter Blennie
Pair False Percula
Diamond Goby
Pair Firefish Goby
Hawkfish
15 Blue Hermits
20 Nass/Turbo Snails
2 Sally Lightfoot
3 Emerald Crabs
2 Feather Dusters
2 Cleaner Shrimp
Fire Shrimp
Can I add more, and any recommendations?
the pooters angels (aka golden angels) are awsome fish i have one in my 55 reef. here is a pic (not real good)

im was told the hawk fish will eat shrimp?
all looks wonderful, good luck and have fun,

 

[aquatica-tech]

OH thank you for the info on the shrimpy eater but your tank looks awsome, wish I can get a better job to improve my tank by bunches but then again im only 17

 

[uberlink]

Originally Posted by tropills
looks OK to me, the only thing would be to only get 1 cleaner shrimp unless they are a true mated pair...
I disagree with this. I've mixed groups of cleaners repeatedly. Never had any problem.

 

[mikedog]

I also have a Potter's Angel and it is one of my favorite fish. Alot of people on here will tell you that they are not hardy, and sometimes suddenly die without notice. But so far I have had good luck with mine, which I have had for around 4 months. But you must feed a wide variety of foods, and also use vitamin supplements. Here is mine

 

[jessica47421]

wow that is different than mine. i bought it labeled as a golden angel, then someone said it was a potter, sorry i might be wrong about my pic.
i know mine was kinda pricey at 120.00

 

[jessica47421]

yeap i am for sure wrong. mine isnt a potter, its a golden. sorry

 

[aquatica-tech]

Ok thank you guys well once I get the Potter in my tank I will be asking some things you guys feed it. THANK YOU !!

 

[ice4ice]

The Potter's Angel is one of the more difficult angels to have. As someone has mentioned, they will die suddenly or starve. Best to leave the Potter's Angels in the wild IMO.