Can we all get along??

Dowtish · Sep 17, 2011

I had someone in the hobby see my tank for the first time the other day. Their first comment was the amount of fish that I had in the tank, and how did they all get along? I have 11 fish in a 85 gallon reef tank. Some say that is too much, but I think they are just jealous:wink:

I think I have had amazing success with my fish because I made a list of fish I wanted, then researched them all, then made a list of what order I would add them. I have zero aggression issues and never have they been stressed due to improper size/order of adding them, and all are super healthy fat fish. They all been out swimming in a matter of minutes, and all have eaten within one day.

Anyone else have something to offer on this subject???

Reed639 · Sep 17, 2011

Hey bro do what you what no one should have to choose what you do.
I think if your fish are happy and fat then they should be good.
It also depends on what type of fish you have in there.

FishLipz · Sep 17, 2011

Without taking chances, nothing new would ever get accomplished. Good on ya!

Dowtish · Sep 17, 2011

This was to spark discussion of the subject of adding fish. Not a question or defensive statement....but yeah, I totally agree.

Dowtish · Sep 17, 2011

Reed639 said:
Hey bro do what you what no one should have to choose what you do.
I think if your fish are happy and fat then they should be good.
It also depends on what type of fish you have in there.

I was replying to this.

FishLipz · Sep 17, 2011

As long as you can maintain your parameters by whatever means are acceptable to you, and your livestock thrive, why not add all the fish you want. The problem is many people don't do the work and research that you have. That's the keys to success

KrautBurner · Sep 17, 2011

some people freek out if you have a tang in anything smaller than an ocean.

as long as you can keep the tank peram's, and the fish are healthy and not stressed. I say you're good to go.

I realize, with a 75G tank, some fish will outgrow my tank,
I will then trade them, sell them, or give them away to better homes

Dowtish · Sep 17, 2011

here is the order of mine:
1. 2 clowns
2. 3 chromis
3. diamond goby
4. midas blenny
5. McKoskers
6. Yellow and Kole Tang (same day)
7. Melanurus Wrasse (largest fish in tank)
8. Cleaner Wrasse (small, but everyone inherently knew what he was there for)

doughboy · Sep 17, 2011

I take it this is a fish only (no corals) tank?

once the tangs get larger than the wrasse, you may need to clean your canister filter more frequently and do more frequent and larger water change, as tangs are heavy on bioload.

I counted 12 fish in your list.

btkrausen · Sep 17, 2011

I agree, as long as fish are happy and thriving, and the tank is stable, then add what you want. Look at Brad's tank, he's got a TON of fish in there, but it works.

This is honestly my plan on the new tank, just put a bunch of fish in it, carefully, but a nice large selection of community fish that get along.

Dowtish · Sep 17, 2011

doughboy said:
I take it this is a fish only (no corals) tank?

once the tangs get larger than the wrasse, you may need to clean your canister filter more frequently and do more frequent and larger water change, as tangs are heavy on bioload.

I counted 12 fish in your list.

No, my tank is full of corals. And my canister has ecobak in it. So its acting as a reactor. No nitrate factory here. And yes, one day the tangs will outgrow my melanurus wrasse. But no worries on the build up in the canister.

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