Stocking Question

[mkrosal]

I have a 29g with 3inch live sand, 30lbs of live rock, 10g sump/refugium, and 2 hydor koralia powerheads. My tank has been set up for about two weeks and has already cycled. I'm taking it very slow just make sure everything is ready. I already have an idea of what fish i want and i just want some opinions on stocking a 29g tank. I want to get a Longnose Hawkfish, a false percula, a Coral Beauty, and a Citron Goby. Not necessarily right away, those are just the fish that i desire. What do you think of this list and is it better to introduce one species at a time or is there a recommended amount of time between each species? I have a few small pieces of coral that was already attached to the live rock when i purchased it, but i don't plan on going full out coral for awhile.

 

[macs2015]

i think what you have so far sounds good. i started my 40G a month ago and i already have a few fish. i have 2 inch of live sand and around 48lbs of LR. currently i have a small yellow tang, purple dottyback, 1 percula, 1 tomato. 4 damsels. they're doing great so far. everything's stable.
i guess just keep checking your water. i'm also waiting for my tank to mature to put in some anemones and shrimps.

 

[mr_x]

i would add the coral beauty last. they can be pretty aggressive/territorial, especially in a tank that small.
i would also wait atleast another 2 or 3 weeks before adding fish.
- i would also not add more than one anemone to a 40 gallon tank, and i would research them extensively before choosing the species(some get as big as trash can lids).

 

[sbaumann14]

also, the coral beauty has been known to nip at softies so keep him well fed

 

[srfisher17]

Originally Posted by Mr_X
http:///forum/post/2628095
i would add the coral beauty last. they can be pretty aggressive/territorial, especially in a tank that small.
i would also wait atleast another 2 or 3 weeks before adding fish.
- i would also not add more than one anemone to a 40 gallon tank, and i would research them extensively before choosing the species(some get as big as trash can lids).

I agree. With a smaller tank, lots of time between additions is a must. Any added bio-load in a new tank this size can really affect the bio-filter. Nice fish selection!