stocking list, order

dicemanj

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For a 125 FOWLR
Porcupine Puffer
Valentini Puffer
Humu Humu trigger
Maroon Clown
SFE
Maybe a dwarf lion.
What would be the best order for these fish. The tank has been cycled for about 3 months, was going to be a reef, and decided to move the reef to my 55. I would like to order from SWF, but if I can only add one or two fish at a time, I would not meet there $75. Also how long should I wait to add more fish if I only add 2 now.
I also have a 5 gal with LR, LS, snails, crabs, 1 CBS, what would be a good fish for such a small tank. Would a Per Clown be okay in here? What about a 10 gal?
 

stacyt

Active Member
I've never mixed the valentini puffer, or porc before, so I don't know how well they would get along. I've also not had any experience with the valentini, so I don't know what their temperment is. Also keep in mind that the porc will eventually outgrow that tank. I've seen some rather large porcs.
As far as the rest I would stock in the following order:
1. Maroon Clown
2. SFE
3. Puffers ( Not sure what order )
4. Huma Trigger
The problem with the lion is that the puffers/trigger may nip at it's fins. Kinda hit/miss on that. If you decide to try it, I would add it before the puffers, and after the SFE. You should keep a very close eye on the others to make sure that they don't bother it's fins.
If you add 2 now then I would wait 4-5 weeks before adding anything else.
A good fish for a 5 gallon would be one that stay's very small, and doesn't move very much. A perc clown would work for a little while. A 10 would be much more suitable though.
 
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