Fish Stocking

[Justin Opheim]

I know this is kind of an open question.

I'm just getting back into saltwater tanking after many years away. I wanted to know what's the general rule for stocking a tank (fish wise, that's too much?). I have a 75g I will be setting up, and paired with a Eshopps 200 Sump.

I know the size fish dictates (so no tangs), but wanted to have a good mix of fish and do some corals.

 

[Oscaror]

I know this is kind of an open question.

I'm just getting back into saltwater tanking after many years away. I wanted to know what's the general rule for stocking a tank (fish wise, that's too much?). I have a 75g I will be setting up, and paired with a Eshopps 200 Sump.

I know the size fish dictates (so no tangs), but wanted to have a good mix of fish and do some corals.

It's kind of inconsistent due to different fish behaving differently and certain fish being more territorial than others. I suggest looking on liveaquaria as they have very accurate tank size measurements. Learn as much about any fish you want to add as possible and it'll be easier to gauge whether they'd be a wise addition or not

 

[Coralreefer1]

Zebrasoma species of Tangs make fine inhabitants as do the Kole, Chevron and Tomini in the size tank. Be careful with husbandry requirements as well as compatibility with other species and same species of fish. Make sure to not break the rule of having just one, or x amount of males to y amount of females. Best to be understocked than strain your system and stress your livestock. Obviously, the more live rock you have in your tank, the less amount of fish you can maintain in your tank. Make sure fish and inverts are reef safe since you will be growing corals.
Best way to be successful is to ask questions and do some research before deciding on any livestock, much the same way you would in buying a car or TV.

 

[Oscaror]

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I confused threads lol, my bad

 

[Matt Carden]

Zebrasoma species of Tangs make fine inhabitants as do the Kole, Chevron and Tomini in the size tank. Be careful with husbandry requirements as well as compatibility with other species and same species of fish. Make sure to not break the rule of having just one, or x amount of males to y amount of females. Best to be understocked than strain your system and stress your livestock. Obviously, the more live rock you have in your tank, the less amount of fish you can maintain in your tank. Make sure fish and inverts are reef safe since you will be growing corals.
Best way to be successful is to ask questions and do some research before deciding on any livestock, much the same way you would in buying a car or TV.

More live rock should allow more livestock? More surface area for bacteria. Also more hiding places.

 

[Oscaror]

More live rock should allow more livestock? More surface area for bacteria. Also more hiding places.

Not necessarily. There's plenty ways to add natural filtration to a tank than live rock. If you have adequate filtration then less live rock = more space for fish.

 

[James M]

Welcome to reef2reef!!!!
Chevron tangs need a 180 gallon But a tomini and bristle tooth will do okay in a 75 gallon

 

[Justin Opheim]

I had plan to do 2 pairs of clowns, flame, a couple cardinal, chromis, saddle puffer, and maybe a couple fire fish.

That's not to overlook a gilby, and cleaners.

Of course not all at once, a couple at a time over a long time.

 

[ScooterV]

Two fire fish rarely works long term and you'll likely end up with one.