Adding Fish to new tank..

[RoryJ]

My tank..110..is cycled and ready to go..My first 2 fish added have been a pair of juvenile clowns.
Since the tank is so big and the 2 clowns are small would it be ok to add some other fish now?..and if so what are some suggestions?..I am going with a FOWLR and currently have no algae in tank.

 

[Mikedawg]

My tank..110..is cycled and ready to go..My first 2 fish added have been a pair of juvenile clowns.
Since the tank is so big and the 2 clowns are small would it be ok to add some other fish now?..and if so what are some suggestions?..I am going with a FOWLR and currently have no algae in tank.

Assuming your water parameters are good, sounds like you're ready. In terms of fish choices I think a lot depends on your level of experience, budget and what is most eye appealing to you. I try to get fish of different body shapes, colors and behaviors because I like the variety and complexity of reef life. So, maybe consider a royal gramma; long nose hawkfish; yellow prawn goby; black cap basslet; Kaudern's cardinalfish; orchid dottyback; flame angel; chalk bass; Swissguard basslet; red-lined wrasse; goby/shrimp combos; etc., etc. So many to choose from.

I would be sure to check this blog for other reefers' experiences with a particular species, realizing of course that the behavioral descriptions you read, particularly on commercial websites, are generalized - all of us have had individuals whose habits/behaviors vary, sometimes widely from the "average."

Think you'd want to add a couple at a time after they have been quarantined (very important and be patient) and more aggressive fish last.

Good luck.

 

[RoryJ]

Thanks for the info. Do you think I could add something now?..with only the 2 clowns and tank so big

 

[Mikedawg]

Thanks for the info. Do you think I could add something now?..with only the 2 clowns and tank so big

Sure, as long as your tank is cycled shouldn't be any problem. I'd add a clean up crew next (couple red, blue legged hermit crabs and a Halloween crab, some snails (Nassarius. chestnut turbo) and maybe a rose urchin for a unique, colorful invert. Then, maybe a royal gramma or a black cap basslet along with a goby - really whatever you prefer. As long as you have a lot of rocks with caves and other hiding places that big of a tank will minimize aggression and let the fish show their interesting behaviors.

 

[RoryJ]

I want to add a CUC but have absolutely no algae, so i think i should wait right?

 

[Mikedawg]

CUC will help clean up left over food, detritus, and other organic matter as well. Plus, I think you'll find them interesting in their own right. But you're right, you'll need to make sure whatever crabs, shrimp, snails, etc. have enough food. I've had pretty good luck placing a piece of Nori seaweed partially under a rock for the algae eaters, and, of course, their are commercial foods available.

Kinda surprised you have no algae; what are your water test readings?

 

[Swoody]

I would say add the most aggressive and territorial fish last... this gives the timid ones a chance to stake out a little piece of the tank.