Stocking levels

[nate213]

About 3 weeks ago I purchased a 75 gallon setup from a family member. I have always wanted to get into saltwater and this deal was too good to pass up. I would like to add more livestock to this established tank, but am unsure if it is currently overstocked. There are:
2- False Percula Clowns
1- 5"-6" Naso Tang
1- 4" Coral Beauty
1- 3" Midnight Angel
4 - 2" Blue Green Chromis
20+ Turbo Snails
1- Strawberry Crab
2 Small colonies of Zoos
Small colony of mushrooms
The other day I added a sand sifting starfish (which I have since researched and appears that was a poor decision).
I would like to keep this as a reef type setup with more corals in the future. What can (or should) I add or remove to keep in balance?

 

[fishfreak1242]

Originally Posted by Nate213
http:///forum/post/2580820
About 3 weeks ago I purchased a 75 gallon setup from a family member. I have always wanted to get into saltwater and this deal was too good to pass up. I would like to add more livestock to this established tank, but am unsure if it is currently overstocked. There are:
2- False Percula Clowns
1- 5"-6" Naso Tang
1- 4" Coral Beauty
1- 3" Midnight Angel
4 - 2" Blue Green Chromis
20+ Turbo Snails
1- Strawberry Crab
2 Small colonies of Zoos
Small colony of mushrooms
The other day I added a sand sifting starfish (which I have since researched and appears that was a poor decision).
I would like to keep this as a reef type setup with more corals in the future. What can (or should) I add or remove to keep in balance?
How long has the tank been estabilished? You have probably the maximum amount of fish in you tank. You might be able to get one more depending on your amount of bio. What kind of lights do you have? What kind of filtration do you have? Otherwise, your tank seems to be in balance. be sure to do plenty of research before purchasing ANYTHING!

 

[sepulatian]

Did you have to move the tank or did you move to where it was already set up? You are already full as far as fish. The Naso grows quite large and is not suitable, long term, in the 75. What is the scientific name of the midnight angel?

 

[nate213]

The tank was established for about 2-1/2 years. We had to move it approx 2 miles to my house. We transferred 95% of the water during the move and all livestock.
I have been testing water quality every week. Ammonia and nitrites have always been 0ppm. Nitrates 5-10.
Midnight Angel is Centropyge nox.
I have the Coralife Power compact with 2-65 watt Actinic and 2-65 watt 10K bulbs for lighting.
Filtration is currently a HOB Skilter 400 and Fluval 404.

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by Nate213
http:///forum/post/2580892
The tank was established for about 2-1/2 years. We had to move it approx 2 miles to my house. We transferred 95% of the water during the move and all livestock.
I have been testing water quality every week. Ammonia and nitrites have always been 0ppm. Nitrates 5-10.
Midnight Angel is Centropyge nox.
I have the Coralife Power compact with 2-65 watt Actinic and 2-65 watt 10K bulbs for lighting.
Filtration is currently a HOB Skilter 400 and Fluval 404.
The midnight is not bothering the CB? They were already in the tank right? I would wait on new fish. Figure out what you are going to do with the Nasso.

 

[nate213]

Yes, CB and midnight were already in the tank. So far, they seem to get along. They have been together for at least one year.
Thanks for the advise on the fish, what about inverts?

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by Nate213
http:///forum/post/2580936
Yes, CB and midnight were already in the tank. So far, they seem to get along. They have been together for at least one year.
Thanks for the advise on the fish, what about inverts?
What other inverts are you looking to stock?

 

[nate213]

Possibly some hermit crabs and a home for my clownfish. I like the Sebae anenomes.

 

[niskyvaulter]

if you get into anemones imo, i would get a better lighting system. i had the same coralife setup my lfs sold me when i wasnt knowledgeable and trusted their opinions (and i didnt know about this place), but i just ordered a 2x150 mh system for my 55