Newbie needing stock advice.

[lolly1]

I posted this on the newbie forum too...but didn't get to much advice. Maybe this forum is a bit more appropriate...
Hello!
I recently set up my 55 gallon tank and right now it is still cycling...but have been (endlessly) thinking about who's going to live in it come the end of this summer. Here is the stock list I am dreaming about right now. My tank will most likely be a FOWLR and I would like all of your expertise on if it is a good list. What order should I put them in and will this list bring me to my limit? If I can add more, then what would you all suggest?

Thanks in advance for your help.
Fuzzy Dwarf Lion
Marroon Clown
Flame Angel
Valentini Puffer
Beth :notsure:

 

[lion_crazz]

Hi Beth, that sounds like a fine stocklist. That would actually look very nice I think.
Here is the order I would add them.
-Maroon Clownfish
-Dwarf fuzzy lionfish
-Valentini Puffer
-Flame Angel
Just make sure you do plenty of live rock, at least 50 to 60 lbs. so they all have enough shelter in your tank.

 

[maroonytun]

Imo, this is the order you should have.
Dwarf fuzzy lionfish
Valentini Puffer
Maroon and Flame angel at the same time.

 

[dischirm]

Have to agree with Maroonytun. My Maroon Clown is very territorial and I feel that the Maroon and the Flame should be added last at the same time.
Very nice stocking list though.
If you need advice on training the dwarf lion onto frozen food, please dont hesitate to ask. Please feed it gut-loaded ghost shrimp until you get to trained to frozen, not freshwater feeders.

 

[maroonytun]

Yeah, I knew because I have a maroon to. He lives with three damsels in my 29. Won't let any other fish in the tank.

 

[lion_crazz]

Originally Posted by maroonytun
Yeah, I knew because I have a maroon to. He lives with three damsels in my 29. Won't let any other fish in the tank.
Wow, my maroon is very peaceful. He is very good friends with my fuzzy dwarf lionfish.

 

[lolly1]

Thank you all....you've been a gigantic help. I will be sure to add plenty of live rock. I have quite a bit of rubble in there and just added my first piece of real live rock tonight. Other than that I have a few pieces of base rock. I'm just in the first week of my cycle, though, so I have plenty of time to add more live!
My mom (MonaLisa) kinda thought it would be best to add the lionfish first too...
Anyway, thanks again!
Beth ***)