Are these fish good for Biocube 32?

[Hetts]

2 clownfish
1 coral beauty angelfish
1 blue spotted jawfish
2 firefish

I already have the clownfish in the tank and they’ll be in there for a week or two before adding any other fish. What fish should I add next and which should be added last? I know the angel fish has been known to nip LPS so I’m keeping sps in the tank only with anenomies. I’ve also got 30 pounds of rock in tank and a 3” sand bed so lots of hiding spots for all fish. Thanks to any input!

 

[Robert Asbury]

The coral beauty is going to get too large.
Blue spot jawfish require temperatures lower than the other fish
Two firefish will quickly turn into one firefish.
Anemones like to wander, and will likely end up stinging some of the SPS.

Sorry to come across as a Debbie Downer, but it really would be best to avoid some of these choices.

 

[Hetts]

The coral beauty is going to get too large.
Blue spot jawfish require temperatures lower than the other fish
Two firefish will quickly turn into one firefish.
Anemones like to wander, and will likely end up stinging some of the SPS.

Sorry to come across as a Debbie Downer, but it really would be best to avoid some of these choices.

Blue spotted jawfish requires temps of 75-80 which is what my other fish require. I’ve never heard of anemones stinging sps, why would I lose one firefish? And I know the coral beauty gets about 4 inches and minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Thanks

 

[olive'sreef]

Everywhere I look Coral Beauties have a minimum tank size of 55-70 gallons. The issue isn't the size of the fish, it is how active the fish is. These guys need a lot of space to swim and the dimensions of a biocube do not provide that.

I would stock the tank with:
2 Clownfish
1 Firefish
1 Pink Streaked or Possum Wrasse
1 Shrimp Goby

 

[Hetts]

Everywhere I look Coral Beauties have a minimum tank size of 55-70 gallons. The issue isn't the size of the fish, it is how active the fish is. These guys need a lot of space to swim and the dimensions of a biocube do not provide that.

I would stock the tank with:
2 Clownfish
1 Firefish
1 Pink Streaked or Possum Wrasse
1 Shrimp Goby

Why not keep 2 firefish together?

 

[BlazinNano]

I would skip the Coral Beauty. As far as the Nem, yes they will walk till they find their spot. I have never had a nem walk after it settles unless I drastically change something like the rocks or power heads. Typically once it is happy it stays put. When it comes to the firefish, they dont like each other unless they are male and female and mated. You would have to add them the same time, from a source that has kept them together to make sure they do not kill each other. It can be challenging. If you were talking about a 100+ gallon tank that if they didnt like each other they can have their side of the tank then it might work but in a smaller tank they cant have their separate areas.

 

[Hetts]

I would skip the Coral Beauty. As far as the Nem, yes they will walk till they find their spot. I have never had a nem walk after it settles unless I drastically change something like the rocks or power heads. Typically once it is happy it stays put. When it comes to the firefish, they dont like each other unless they are male and female and mated. You would have to add them the same time, from a source that has kept them together to make sure they do not kill each other. It can be challenging. If you were talking about a 100+ gallon tank that if they didnt like each other they can have their side of the tank then it might work but in a smaller tank they cant have their separate areas.

Gotcha, what about my 2 clowns, 2 banggai cardinal, 1 green clown goby, 1 yellow watchman goby? Or instead of green clown goby substitute that with a dotty back?

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

Why not keep 2 firefish together?

Firefish don’t usually do well in groups. Generally, they just end up killing each off until there is only one left. People have been successful at keeping multiples together, but if you try it, there is a high likelihood that one of them will get killed by the other.
As far as the temperature aspect for blue spotted jaw fish goes, different sources say different things. According to quality marine and live aquaria, they are fine at reef temperatures. Reef builders on the other hand says that they do better at 76 degrees or cooler. You just have to decide which sources you trust over others.

 

[Hetts]

Firefish don’t usually do well in groups. Generally, they just end up killing each off until there is only one left. People have been successful at keeping multiples together, but if you try it, there is a high likelihood that one of them will get killed by the other.
As far as the temperature aspect for blue spotted jaw fish goes, different sources say different things. According to quality marine and live aquaria, they are fine at reef temperatures. Reef builders on the other hand says that they do better at 76 degrees or cooler. You just have to decide which sources you trust over others.

I plan on keeping my tank at around 75-77 degrees. Most reef fish I have looked at will do fine in those temp ranges

 

[BlazinNano]

Gotcha, what about my 2 clowns, 2 banggai cardinal, 1 green clown goby, 1 yellow watchman goby? Or instead of green clown goby substitute that with a dotty back?

This shouldn't be a problem. You said there should be plenty of caves and spots for everyone to hang out. Once the clowns host their nem they tend not to venture to far from it. Plus everything listed has no real aggression problems. Looks to be a good balance and mix.

 

[PicassoClown04]

If you really like the angel look, a cherub angel might work really well for a tank that size