00W's AIO Smorgasbord

[kevgib67]

These are my options which would be best? I will be getting a Ocellaris from Katrina that is being picked on so I don't want to get another Clownfish that might pick on her.
Scooter Blenny
Tomato Clownfish maybe 2 inches
Pajama Cardinal
Firefish
Clark's clownfish about 4 inches

Also should I go ahead and get some cuc? They have an emerald crab, Mexican turbo and lots of hermit crabs and other snails.

I would get another ocellaris but get one significantly bigger ( if the one you’re getting is still male which I believe it is because it is getting bullied) or significantly smaller. I don’t think other types mix well. If you have enough algae to support them I would get an emerald, some turbos, trochus, ceriths and nassarius snails. I have always got dwarf red and blue legged hermits., never bothered the snails.

 

[Calmwaters]

Ok and thoughts on the cuc? I left a little algea on the glass when I cleaned the tank.

 

[tbrown]

Stomatella, Trochus, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margaritas, and hermit crabs. I don't like Turbos.

 

[Calmwaters]

Stomatella, Trochus, Ceriths, Nassarius, Margaritas, and hermit crabs. I don't like Turbos.

They have astrea snails I don't see any of the others you mentioned.

 

[tbrown]

Stomatella are usually hitchhikers (really really good ones). Trochus are similar to Astrea but they're smoother shelled. Mine are Red Banded Trochus.

 

[Calmwaters]

What about a banded serpent star fish?

 

[tbrown]

Ceriths, Margarita, and Nassarius are standard snails.

 

[tbrown]

What about a banded serpent star fish?

Serpent Stars can become fish eaters, not sure about the Banded.

 

[Calmwaters]

Serpent Stars can become fish eaters, not sure about the Banded.

Ok that's a nope for me. Lol

 

[fishguy242]

banded should be ok

 

[tbrown]

I just checked and like @fishguy242 said, it should be OK. They usually only eat dead or dying things. Like everything else reef aquarium, keep them fed and they don't go looking for food.

 

[Calmwaters]

I went with the firefish the emerald crab and some hermit crabs I might go back for the banded but want to research it a little more. The others I have already researched and they were on my list. I just got 3 of the blue legged crabs as that's all they had.

 

[tbrown]

Cross posting for anyone not following Frank's Café thread.

Feel free to give these guys a follow on Instagram and enter the giveaway? He's drawing at 500 followers.

 

[tbrown]

I went with the firefish the emerald crab and some hermit crabs I might go back for the banded but want to research it a little more. The others I have already researched and they were on my list. I just got 3 of the blue legged crabs as that's all they had.

You have a lid, right?

 

[tbrown]

Cross posting for anyone not following Frank's Café thread.

Feel free to give these guys a follow on Instagram and enter the giveaway? He's drawing at 500 followers.

Nevermind, it looks like they closed the giveaway.

 

[fishguy242]

Happy Birthday @Fishy Guy ...
why did it feel weird typing that ??...

 

[Kipp's Corals]

You got it all.
You seem really into it and smart enough as well.
Slow and patient is the best way to go in this hobby. Rushing stuff never works out.
Could be good for you to go slow.
You know I'm going to tell you to go for it so
Go for it !
We'll be here for you no matter

Appre

You can get away with thrift reefing. Just water changes and you can add frags from local club members. Heck, you might be able to source ocean water for free too.

im in upstate NY, I would like to find a “capital region” group. I know you folks don’t know what that is but it’s my immediate area. I have a LFS about 45 minutes. Nearest ocean is about 3.5 hours lol. I am a sea dreamer for sure. Love the ocean.

 

[Fishy Guy]

Thank you all! My wonderful bride got me a six-line and a fighting conch.

 

[Calmwaters]

You have a lid, right?

Yes the top is completely covered.

 

[ESABOE]

I like Firefish but all of mine have jumped.

I don't like Clarkiis or Tomato clowns and have 3 Ocellaris - get a small one (smallest healthy one in a tank with multiple) and you'll likely end up with Katrina's as a female and the smaller staying male.

PJs are ok but my Bangaii is prettier than my PJs.

Ditto