livestock question

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jbannas

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I was wondering what you guys think about the following livestock for a 50G reef ready with 20G sump, 60 lbs LR, 4" DSB, 196W PC, and aqua c skimmer.
Currently have a cleaner shrimp and the snails from the 9 for $99 from IPSF.
For Sure

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2 percula clowns
Maybe

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royal gramma
flame angel (heard it's 50/50 for being reef safe)
yellow tang (hear 50G might not be big enough)
purple firefish
6 line wrasse
I plan on having some basic corals (mushrooms, button polyps, xenia, anthelia, leathers, etc) but want to have as many fish as possible.
What would you recommend from the list above or what others would be colorful fish with good personalities?
Thanks!
 
I'm getting ready to set up my first SW tank, but I'm planning on a Flame Angle and some clowns. After years in the freshwater I'm ready for fish with many & bright colors.
 

fshhub

Active Member
stocking advice, tank is too small for a tang(too short by far, i'm sure), if it is a long tank, maybe a koles tang but they need space too(50, is that a hex or corner, if so no tang at all), the flame or coral beauty are the best angel choices, but should be added after your tank has had 6 or so months to mature(atleast 4 minimum), and
the others could be good choices, but the firefish are an extremely skiddish fish, i wouldld use caution in finding him tankmates that have any type of aggression(ie wrasses and or damsles)
 
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jbannas

Guest
fshhub-
Yeah I figured as much regarding the tang and the size of my tank. (which is not hex or corner by the way...I believe it's 36" length x 20" height x 18" width)
What are some good choices to go with a pair of false percula clowns and a royal gramma. I will wait 4-6 months on the flame angel.
Thanks,
Jarrad
 

fshhub

Active Member
in that size tank, i think i'd like a pair of firefish and a small group of green chromis, good color and lotsa life in there
HTH and good luck
oh, and maybe a lawnmower blenny for algae control and coolness, but lets also not forget the scooter blenny too
soooo may options, but those are where i'd look(personally), all good temperment, color and fun to watch
 

fshhub

Active Member
ROFL, ROTFLOL (at that)
mr tang,you said
bedore i post, remember everybody, love dont hate! lol!
and we just got done talking about my spelling
NO offfense, jsut good timing
 
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