Help on what order to introduce fish

[Ritchie G]

Hello. I am getting a 50 gal Fowlr tank in a few months. I am going to do a fishless cycle, but then I am thinking about what order I should introduce the fish to the tank to keep the tank as peaceful as possible. here is my fish list and order of what I am thinking. Anything i should change?

1st group in ClownFish x2

2nd group in Watchman Goby, Tiger Shrimp

3rd group in Flame Hawkfish, Coral beauty

last group in Midas Blenny, Royal Gamma

Thanks

 

[blaxsun]

I'd put the coral beauty in dead last.

 

[Ritchie G]

Thanks for the advice. Changed up my order to:


1st group in ClownFish x2

2nd group in Watchman Goby, Tiger Shrimp

3rd group in Flame Hawkfish

4th group in Midas Blenny, Royal Gamma

last group in Coral Beauty

 

[Flame2hawk]

Thanks for the advice. Changed up my order to:


1st group in ClownFish x2

2nd group in Watchman Goby, Tiger Shrimp

3rd group in Flame Hawkfish

4th group in Midas Blenny, Royal Gamma

last group in Coral Beauty

I would suggest flipping group 1 and 2.

 

[Ritchie G]

I would suggest flipping group 1 and 2.

Thank you for the suggestion. I think I was going to put the Clownfish in first because that is what every article starts out a tank with....clownfish I will take your suggestion and once the tank is completely cycled i will start with the Goby/shrimp combo.

 

[LIreefguy]

Buy them all together.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Buy them all together.

Welp, so much for slow and steady wins the race....it'll be a sight to see for a short while....

 

[Ritchie G]

Buy them all together.

I am new to the hobby, but I have done a lot of reading and watching videos. I am trying to introduce the right amount of livestock and the right time and in the right order to limit any hostility and increase the chance of success. I have never read that introducing everything at once was a good idea.

 

[vetteguy53081]

You Dont want Flame Hawk. Will eat the shrimp and be an aggressive feeder.
First- Midas
2nd - Clowns
3 - watcman
4- Coral beauty

 

[Ritchie G]

You Dont want Flame Hawk. Will eat the shrimp and be an aggressive feeder.
First- Midas
2nd - Clowns
3 - watcman
4- Coral beauty

That is sad for the Flame hawk. From what I read about them, they are a very fun addition to the tank and was hopeful they would not go after a bigger shrimp. I really wanted to add one, but if it will eat the shrimp then i will have to leave it out. Thanks for the input i greatly appreciate it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

That is sad for the Flame hawk. From what I read about them, they are a very fun addition to the tank and was hopeful they would not go after a bigger shrimp. I really wanted to add one, but if it will eat the shrimp then i will have to leave it out. Thanks for the input i greatly appreciate it.

Lots of bright red but I totally forgot and released one in my tank.
Within 25 mins took out 2 coral banded at 5” and my harlequin and cleaner shrimp. Oh about $140 meal

 

[Ritchie G]

Lots of bright red but I totally forgot and released one in my tank.
Within 25 mins took out 2 coral banded at 5” and my harlequin and cleaner shrimp. Oh about $140 meal

would the flame hawk also eat hermit crabs and snails?

 

[vetteguy53081]

would the flame hawk also eat hermit crabs and snails?

Did not bother either and Others I know had issues with them and shrimp

 

[Ritchie G]

Did not bother either and Others I know had issues with them and shrimp

Thank you. I have been thinking a lot about it and i think i will ditch the shrimp and keep the flame hawk. where in the list would you put the flame Hawk and the Royal Gamma? I appreciate the input.

 

[CanuckReefer]

I am new to the hobby, but I have done a lot of reading and watching videos. I am trying to introduce the right amount of livestock and the right time and in the right order to limit any hostility and increase the chance of success. I have never read that introducing everything at once was a good idea.

And keep going with that Ritchie....Bravo.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thank you. I have been thinking a lot about it and i think i will ditch the shrimp and keep the flame hawk. where in the list would you put the flame Hawk and the Royal Gamma? I appreciate the input.

Flame not a bully towards fish and somewhat shy. Many hawks have an issue with ant hiss especially long nose hawk