Help me pick the last few fish for my 75!

[MDReefguy]

Hi all, working on my final few fish choices (see build thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/b...75-gallon-new-build-canister-filtered.989646/ ).

Current stock list is:

Neon Goby
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny
Chalk bass

I have a CB Ocellaris Clown on the way, and am trying to nail down the plan for the next few additions. Originally had planned on a 11-12 fish system, but that just seems a bit much, and want to scale it back. I figure I have 3-4 solid unclaimed locations in the tank fish can sleep in but don't know I even need to fill it up that much.

With the clown I will have 6 fish, and I figure 9 is my max, but 8 would be ok. So 2-3 more fish.

Options I'm thinking of:

Banggai cardinal
Exquisite wrasse
Coral Beauty
Flame Angel
Pink Streak Wrasse
Single Anthias
Tomini Tang (my only must have)
Some sort of bottom goby

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks MD Reefer

 

[K9Fish]

Hi all, working on my final few fish choices (see build thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/b...75-gallon-new-build-canister-filtered.989646/ ).

Current stock list is:

Neon Goby
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny
Chalk bass

I have a CB Ocellaris Clown on the way, and am trying to nail down the plan for the next few additions. Originally had planned on a 11-12 fish system, but that just seems a bit much, and want to scale it back. I figure I have 3-4 solid unclaimed locations in the tank fish can sleep in but don't know I even need to fill it up that much.

With the clown I will have 6 fish, and I figure 9 is my max, but 8 would be ok. So 2-3 more fish.

Options I'm thinking of:

Banggai cardinal
Exquisite wrasse
Coral Beauty
Flame Angel
Pink Streak Wrasse
Single Anthias
Tomini Tang (my only must have)
Some sort of bottom goby

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks MD Reefer

Bella Sleeper Goby

 

[SnazzyUrchin792]

I love any type of goby. I would do either a diamond sleeper goby or a dragon sleeper goby

 

[Cell]

I'm confused, is Tomini a must have or just an option?

YWG, another clown, and the tang for algae control.

 

[Reefkeepers Archive]

Any kind of halichores wrasse if you're OK with the occasional missing invert, lyretail anthias shoals always look good if you can manage, and a pistol shrimp watchman pair

 

[Lavey29]

Can't go wrong with a fang tooth blenny for a top swimmer

 

[BaliReefBox]

I like wrasses... they are active docile and fun to watch

 

[boacvh]

I have a 75 and at some point I had 17 fish so you can do a bit more with proper filtration. All mostly on small side so ok for bioload and enough rock spaces to hide for all. At some point I did a list with some descriptions, maybe gives you some ideas. I am biased for a possum wrasse though, love that fish. Here is the old list

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cvs-75g-noobie-tank-and-now-upgrade-to-240g.440927/post-7889722

 

[MDReefguy]

I'm confused, is Tomini a must have or just an option?

YWG, another clown, and the tang for algae control.

Must have I think. But I guess they’re all options. I set up the 75 cause I’ve never had a tang and it seems he’s one of the only options!

 

[MDReefguy]

Can't go wrong with a fang tooth blenny for a top swimmer

Crazy photo!

 

[Pistondog]

Six line wrasse for eating pests.

 

[MDReefguy]

I have a 75 and at some point I had 17 fish so you can do a bit more with proper filtration. All mostly on small side so ok for bioload and enough rock spaces to hide for all. At some point I did a list with some descriptions, maybe gives you some ideas. I am biased for a possum wrasse though, love that fish. Here is the old list

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cvs-75g-noobie-tank-and-now-upgrade-to-240g.440927/post-7889722

Really cool tank. And lots of fish!

 

[J&K Reefers]

Hi all, working on my final few fish choices (see build thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/b...75-gallon-new-build-canister-filtered.989646/ ).

Current stock list is:

Neon Goby
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny
Chalk bass

I have a CB Ocellaris Clown on the way, and am trying to nail down the plan for the next few additions. Originally had planned on a 11-12 fish system, but that just seems a bit much, and want to scale it back. I figure I have 3-4 solid unclaimed locations in the tank fish can sleep in but don't know I even need to fill it up that much.

With the clown I will have 6 fish, and I figure 9 is my max, but 8 would be ok. So 2-3 more fish.

Options I'm thinking of:

Banggai cardinal
Exquisite wrasse
Coral Beauty
Flame Angel
Pink Streak Wrasse
Single Anthias
Tomini Tang (my only must have)
Some sort of bottom goby

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks MD Reefer

Bella goby in s my choice also as I have just purchased one myself.
Tomini will be perfect
Melanurus Wrasse is my choice along with a cleaner
Lyre tail anthias are beautiful, but get 3 and one will become male

 

[Wrassenaround]

I would definitely go with some sort of a wrasse. They are great utilitarian fish and look stunning swell. They are fairly hardy and easy to keep. I didn't look at your build but if you get a wrasse you should have a lid because they are jumpers.

 

[YoubetyourWrasse]

exquisite, lubbocks, or pintail fairy wrasse...then a mystery wrasse or Flasher of some sort.

 

[JM302]

Hi all, working on my final few fish choices (see build thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/b...75-gallon-new-build-canister-filtered.989646/ ).

Current stock list is:

Neon Goby
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny
Chalk bass

I have a CB Ocellaris Clown on the way, and am trying to nail down the plan for the next few additions. Originally had planned on a 11-12 fish system, but that just seems a bit much, and want to scale it back. I figure I have 3-4 solid unclaimed locations in the tank fish can sleep in but don't know I even need to fill it up that much.

With the clown I will have 6 fish, and I figure 9 is my max, but 8 would be ok. So 2-3 more fish.

Options I'm thinking of:

Banggai cardinal
Exquisite wrasse
Coral Beauty
Flame Angel
Pink Streak Wrasse
Single Anthias
Tomini Tang (my only must have)
Some sort of bottom goby

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks MD Reefer

All of that combined is maybe slightly more than I currently have in my 75 and I can't keep nutrients in the tank. I think you're shorting yourself thinking only 8-9 fish. I am biased though, I love love love a tank with a lot of fish.

My current stock list is:

Yellow Tang
White tail Bristle tooth Tang
(2) Pajama Cardinals
(2) Fire fish
Melanurus Wrasse
Diamond Goby
(2) Clowns
Royal Gramma
Starry Blenny
Some Cleaner shrimp

If I wasn't in the process of upgrading to my 170 - I'd still add a select fish or two to the 75 - likely an angel. I have a Avast Plank and it feeds for 1 minute every hour. As long as you have good gas exchange in the tank and you can manage the nutrients (chaeto for the win) - let 'er rip. Just my 2 cents.

 

[littlefoxx]

Hi all, working on my final few fish choices (see build thread here https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/b...75-gallon-new-build-canister-filtered.989646/ ).

Current stock list is:

Neon Goby
Firefish
Royal Gramma
Tailspot Blenny
Chalk bass

I have a CB Ocellaris Clown on the way, and am trying to nail down the plan for the next few additions. Originally had planned on a 11-12 fish system, but that just seems a bit much, and want to scale it back. I figure I have 3-4 solid unclaimed locations in the tank fish can sleep in but don't know I even need to fill it up that much.

With the clown I will have 6 fish, and I figure 9 is my max, but 8 would be ok. So 2-3 more fish.

Options I'm thinking of:

Banggai cardinal
Exquisite wrasse
Coral Beauty
Flame Angel
Pink Streak Wrasse
Single Anthias
Tomini Tang (my only must have)
Some sort of bottom goby

Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Thanks MD Reefer

Dont do the anthias. They cant be kept alone, causes too much stress and they stop eating, they are schooling fish for sure

 

[littlefoxx]

Dont do the anthias. They cant be kept alone, causes too much stress and they stop eating, they are schooling fish for sure

11-12 is doable if you do the right fish combos. I have 16 in my 70, mostly nano and small fish aside from my dwarf lionfish, marine betta, maroon clowns and the engineer goby! These fish are all fat and healthy too and nutrients isnt an issue