Seeking some advice on fish.

[navaljonf]

Hey everyone, I don't post much but like to read and study up on some of the info. spread around on this site. I need some advice. I have a 24 Gal nano with about 25 lbs of LR. I use a mixed CC and sand for the bedding. I have a maroon clown, 2 green chromis, and a goby. I have only a few hermit crabs and probably 12 snails (tons of baby ones though). I've got a small aiptasia issue I'm using Joe's Juice for (will be switching to aiptasia x soon). I've tried using peppermint shrimp but they seem worthless. I also have some coral (xenia, green zoa, yellow polyps, and some green and red mushroom). I also have some bristle worms who like to eat any food that makes it to the ground. I'm thinking of getting either an additional green chromis to make them more like a school or a 6 line wrasse for its awesome colors and appetite for bristle worms. Bad idea or good? Which one is better? etc...Thanks a bunch

 

[gio28]

i vote sixline wrasse. i had 3 chromis and they didnt really school...and the sixline is a very active fish that is always on the move and has great colors. it can be aggressive though so if this is your last fish to add you will be better off. and the sixline will eat the worms...

 

[navaljonf]

Thanks...do you think 5 fish will be too much for a 24 gal?

 

[gio28]

ummm...it depends on what size the fish are. if you have decently sized ones that might be pushing it...but in the end it depends on your parameters and if the fish are crowded. what is your fish list?

 

[navaljonf]

The maroon clown is probably 3 inches long, 1 green chromis is about 2 inches, the other maybe 1 and the goby probably 2 1/2. All the parameters are good though, I worry about crowding the fish more then the parameters. Also, I currently have a Rio protein skimmer but am thinking about changing it (because it isn't any good), any suggestions on that?