75 Gallon FOWLR Stocking

[lilpew]

Hello everyone! I’m new to saltwater, but have experience in freshwater. I know stocking saltwater is a little different so i had a few questions. I currently have a 75 gallon fowlr and have had it for a few months. The fish i have in it so far are
2 Clownfish
2 Royal Grammas
2 Banggai Cardinals
1 Diamond Goby

I have plans to add a flame angelfish later as the “centerpiece fish”. Is there anything else i can add or will the tank be maxed out with that? Thanks!

 

[AydenLincoln]

Yes you can add a few more! I’d say you max out at about 10 or so small fish or like 1-2 more bigger/active fish. But it’s not an exact science. It depends on fish size, where they spend their time, compatibility, and nutrients/filtration!

 

[Nemo&Friends]

It also depends of your tank foot print. IMO that a long tank can hold more fish than a cube, or a high one. But yes you can add a flame angel and possibly 2 more small ones.

 

[lilpew]

It also depends of your tank foot print. IMO that a long tank can hold more fish than a cube, or a high one. But yes you can add a flame angel and possibly 2 more small ones.

Yeah it’s a long tank. Thanks!

 

[dedragon]

I would probably add another mid size fish like a wrasse or anthias for more movement

 

[John Bolden]

You could add a fox face or a tang

 

[lilpew]

I would probably add another mid size fish like a wrasse or anthias for more movement

Could I add a wrasse and a flame angel? I am pretty stuck on the flame angel.

 

[lilpew]

You could add a fox face or a tang

I thought fox faces need bigger tanks? I don't want to end up rehoming any fish I get

 

[dedragon]

I thought fox faces need bigger tanks? I don't want to end up rehoming any fish I get

I have seen them in 75 gallon but imo, they both should be in larger tanks. Maybe a kole tang or bristletooth if you wanted a tang

 

[lilpew]

I would probably add another mid size fish like a wrasse or anthias for more movement

I was looking and a six line wrasse would be nice. Do you think it would be okay to add a six line wrasse and a flame angel? I just really don't want to overstock the tank. Also, thanks for all the help!

 

[dedragon]

I was thinking of larger wrasses than that, something like a leopard, flasher, coris, or fairy wrasse. 6 lines arent my favorite as they are hit or miss whether they get along with other fish. I had one that liked to bite the fins of my anthias, leopard wrasse, and blue tang so I will not be getting one again, but you may have a different experience with them

 

[lilpew]

I was thinking of larger wrasses than that, something like a leopard, flasher, coris, or fairy wrasse. 6 lines arent my favorite as they are hit or miss whether they get along with other fish. I had one that liked to bite the fins of my anthias, leopard wrasse, and blue tang so I will not be getting one again, but you may have a different experience with them

I'll take a look at those. Thanks!

 

[dedragon]

be careful about buying leopard wrasses, they have to be eating prepared foods before you bring them in, otherwise they usually perish in captivity. If you find one eating they are pretty hardy fish

 

[John Bolden]

My six line disapeard i suspect ill find his skeleton in the sand bed.

 

[lilpew]

be careful about buying leopard wrasses, they have to be eating prepared foods before you bring them in, otherwise they usually perish in captivity. If you find one eating they are pretty hardy fish

Yeah i think i would stay away from the leopard wrasses. I’m still very new to saltwater and don’t wanna get any super finicky fish yet. But the other wrasses you sent were really nice!

 

[Dave1993]

my 75/90 stocking list
gold flake angel
powder blue tang
purple tang
midas blenny
lemonpeel angel
banana wrasse
poor mans candy basslet (was still pretty expensive but oh well)

 

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[lilpew]

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Can you keep them by their self or do they need multiple?

 

[dedragon]

they can be kept alone just fine

 

[danenelsen]

You can definitely get more! I would add a Tang, but it's up to you! However, you should add a Tang last if you decide to get one.