opinions on how many fish in 120g and qt w/fish

[dbestnindy]

I currently have:
2 clowns
1 hippo
4 green chromis
1 kole tang
1 neon dottyback (I guess, I never see it)
1 coral beauty
How many more do you think I could safely keep? I don't want to overdo it but I would like a few more if possible.
Also wondering about my 46g qt. Does anyone keep fish in theirs so it doesn't sit empty?

 

[reefforbrains]

All depends on the rockwork.
If lots of rockwork then I would say add a couple more homebodies. (lawnmowers, hawks, etc)
If the tank is for the most part open, then maybe another swimmer or two.

 

[al mc]

Originally Posted by DBESTNINDY
http:///forum/post/3085985
Also wondering about my 46g qt. Does anyone keep fish in theirs so it doesn't sit empty?
I usually keep mine empty except for a small amount of chaeto, and I 'ghost feed' 1-2x weekly to keep the bacteria for proper nitrogen cycling intact.

 

[dbestnindy]

Originally Posted by ReefForBrains
http:///forum/post/3085998
All depends on the rockwork.
If lots of rockwork then I would say add a couple more homebodies. (lawnmowers, hawks, etc)
If the tank is for the most part open, then maybe another swimmer or two.
That is what I was looking at (blennies and hawks) I have about 80/90 lbs of rock. I was wanting one more medium size fish but hadn't decided on what to get. It is so hard to stop, oh no, not a bigger tank.... Just kidding, my hubby would kill me. Well, maybe not, then there wouldn't be anyone to take care of the tank, or the dogs or...

 

[dbestnindy]

Originally Posted by Al Mc
http:///forum/post/3086004
I usually keep mine empty except for a small amount of chaeto, and I 'ghost feed' 1-2x weekly to keep the bacteria for proper nitrogen cycling intact.
I don't do any feeding, I didn't know I needed to. I have about 5 inches of sand so would I still need to feed?

 

[reefforbrains]

I personally have always been a reef guy. Just me but the Chromis are just taking up space in the line for the restroom if you know what I mean.
I would swap out the Chromis and feel like I was getting more bang for my buck in regards to bioload by replacing them with say...
Two small wrasses, and a lawnmower. Someone/something that would make work of the rockwork but keep the tanks activity balanced for viewing.

 

[dbestnindy]

I got the chromis before I knew much about this hobby. I sure wish they weren't in my tank but they are. I have had no luck on catching anything in my tank when I needed to other than a complete tear-down. I guess they are here for the duration. Wonder how long they live?

 

[reefforbrains]

fish traps do work. Use the two liter bottle method.

 

[mech-a-nic]

golden mydis bleny is a realy cool swimming fish too