clownin_around
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Hey everyone. I have a 36 gallon bow front that I started the day after I graduated. It used to be a freshwater tank in high school.
I wanted to start a reef tank. I added the live sand and put about 25 pounds of live rock and 15 pounds of dry rock in June. I let it sit while I was vacationing and added 10 hermits (about 3 weeks ago/ two died). Once it was all setup and ready (about two weeks ago) I added two small clowns.
They're doing fine and I've been diligently monitoring the water levels. So far everything is golden. I feed them with frozen food from a dropper (quite fun) to prevent an excess to the bioload. But I slip some by them to keep the hermit crabs fed. Lastly, I started getting some algae growth on the glass so I added 5 snails. Everything is fine and dandy so far.
So I have a Octo Reef hang on the back protein skimmer and oceanrevive lighting. I'm wondering how many fish/inverts/corals I can keep in this tank.
So far my wish list includes:
- one fire fish (I'm thinking purple)
- two blennies (between a scooter, Midas, or tailspot)
- 1 pistol shrimp
- 1 goby (to go with the shrimp)
- 1 bubble tip anemone
- zoas
Is that too much to add? Remember I already have 2 clownfish. If it is what should I cut? If it's not, what order should I add them?
Lastly, what corals should I start with. I want hardy and colorful but usually they don't go together. Thanks!
I wanted to start a reef tank. I added the live sand and put about 25 pounds of live rock and 15 pounds of dry rock in June. I let it sit while I was vacationing and added 10 hermits (about 3 weeks ago/ two died). Once it was all setup and ready (about two weeks ago) I added two small clowns.
They're doing fine and I've been diligently monitoring the water levels. So far everything is golden. I feed them with frozen food from a dropper (quite fun) to prevent an excess to the bioload. But I slip some by them to keep the hermit crabs fed. Lastly, I started getting some algae growth on the glass so I added 5 snails. Everything is fine and dandy so far.
So I have a Octo Reef hang on the back protein skimmer and oceanrevive lighting. I'm wondering how many fish/inverts/corals I can keep in this tank.
So far my wish list includes:
- one fire fish (I'm thinking purple)
- two blennies (between a scooter, Midas, or tailspot)
- 1 pistol shrimp
- 1 goby (to go with the shrimp)
- 1 bubble tip anemone
- zoas
Is that too much to add? Remember I already have 2 clownfish. If it is what should I cut? If it's not, what order should I add them?
Lastly, what corals should I start with. I want hardy and colorful but usually they don't go together. Thanks!
Congrats on the tank. I'm stoked it's doing well. For coral the best starter coral are the cheap ones. 
All corals have a learning curve to them and no two tanks are alike. Kinda word that way. My usual advice is look at the kinds of coral you actually like most and go in that direction. With that light you should be able to grow just another anything so your good there. Corals each have individual needs. Stony corals being the most note able as they use calcium so regular dosing is needed. Easy regular WC or A B supplements. 
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