Can I add?

[Vince Latkowski]

I have a 29 gallon biocube with 5 fish in it. 2 small percula clowns, a dwarf Atlantic angel, a starry blenny, and a large 3 stripe damsel that I transferred from my old tank. I also have 2 pepermint shrimp, 2 emerald crabs (male and female), and a few hermit crabs and snails. I would really like to add another fish but I'm not sure if I can, especially because the damsel is large and aggressive. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[helen ann]

Welcome!!!



IMO ... I would say you are about at max, I have a BC29 and max fish I have had is 4 with a CUC.

 

[Vince Latkowski]

Thanks Helen. I thought that's what I'd find here. I think I'll try a fire shrimp and a few corals.
BTW, that picture looks just like my blenny

 

[helen ann]

Thanks Helen. I thought that's what I'd find here. I think I'll try a fire shrimp and a few corals.
BTW, that picture looks just like my blenny

Your welcome!
Yes, that is my baby!!!!

 

[4FordFamily]

I agree you're probably maxed. You might ditch the damsel and add a fish!

 

[LetItReef]

Even if you have room to add fish those Damsels will probably beat to death any new comer.

 

[Vince Latkowski]

I agree you're probably maxed. You might ditch the damsel and add a fish!

That's what I was thinking. I was hesitant to even add the damsel to this tank. It's large and aggressive. But my kids really like the damsel. I added the damsel last and watched closely for the first few days. They are all getting along now. I think I'll just have to leave the tank as is in the fish department. I might try some hardy corals

 

[helen ann]

That's what I was thinking. I was hesitant to even add the damsel to this tank. It's large and aggressive. But my kids really like the damsel. I added the damsel last and watched closely for the first few days. They are all getting along now. I think I'll just have to leave the tank as is in the fish department. I might try some hardy corals

I have zoas, acans, mushrooms, rock nems and a few BTAs in my BC 29 ... all are doing well.

 

[Vince Latkowski]

I have zoas, acans, mushrooms, rock nems and a few BTAs in my BC 29 ... all are doing well.

I'm not sure what all that means, will have to do some research. Any advice on what to add for a first coral?

 

[helen ann]

They are all coral types (zoanthids, acanthastrea, rock flower anemone, bubble tip anemone)
I started with some cheap zoas first just to make sure I could keep them (I have OCD).
After a few weeks, I started moving on to more expensive Zoas and then the other corals.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Get a second tank!

 

[Vince Latkowski]

I want to get an anenome for my clowns, but I'm afraid I don't know how to care for it.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

Anemones like a good amount of light. what light do you have? other than that, they may like supplemental feedings once in awhile.

 

[Vince Latkowski]

I have the standard florescent lights that came with the biocube 29. 1 blue 1 white. Would I need to supplement? I know I have to change the bulbs every 6-9 months

 

[helen ann]

The stock lighting is good to maintain a BTA.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

I used to push mine to a year and didn't have any issues. your mileage may vary. if I were you, I'd add additional led bars or switch out to a DIY led kit. those PC bulbs aren't that efficient.

I have the standard florescent lights that came with the biocube 29. 1 blue 1 white. Would I need to supplement? I know I have to change the bulbs every 6-9 months

 

[helen ann]

I have three ... here is one of them

 

[Vince Latkowski]

I have three ... here is one of them

Does the BTA generally stay in one spot or move around the tank?

 

[helen ann]

Does the BTA generally stay in one spot or move around the tank?

This particular one has only moved once in the time he has been in the tank but when he did move he ended up going right back to his original spot.

 

[Vince Latkowski]

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Added the corals a few weeks ago. All is well