I’m getting a 50 gallon and I am planning on making it a saltwater, I want to have 2-3 fire gobys, 2 clownfish, and a powder blue tang. Will this be a big enough tank? I’m planning on adding a giant clam aswell to help. Any tips? Are these good together?
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I would strongly advise against the powder blue tang in a 50 gallon.
This is a fish that could potentially reach lengths of 9" fully grown and requires a minimum of a 125 gallon tank. The other fish look good though. #WelcometoR2R
Welcome! I'd also only get one of the firefish, but you could do two if you are able to get a bonded pair.
Clams have some very specific requirements that are different from other reef tank inhabitants. I'd recommend reading as much as possible (and letting the tank settle well) before you add one to the tank. Smaller specimens are usually more sensitive than larger clams, so starting with a 3-4" clam is going to be better than a 1-2". Read as much as you can; this is a good place to start:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/g...trition-and-pyramidellid-snail-removal.57883/
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Clams have some very specific requirements that are different from other reef tank inhabitants. I'd recommend reading as much as possible (and letting the tank settle well) before you add one to the tank. Smaller specimens are usually more sensitive than larger clams, so starting with a 3-4" clam is going to be better than a 1-2". Read as much as you can; this is a good place to start:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/g...trition-and-pyramidellid-snail-removal.57883/
Good luck!
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And the tank will be too small for the Powder Blue tang. Pretty much too small for tangs in general. You can always go with a coral beauty or some fairy wrasses though.
And the tank will be too small for the Powder Blue tang. Pretty much too small for tangs in general. You can always go with a coral beauty or some fairy wrasses though.
Agree abt PBT. Way to small for one of them. I feel a little guilty of having my Yellow Tang in a 90. But she’s very healthy and seems content.
Not sure why, but I’ve heard PBT are Ich magnets too. Good luck and welcome to the Reef! You are going to love salt water
Not sure why, but I’ve heard PBT are Ich magnets too. Good luck and welcome to the Reef! You are going to love salt water
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Welcome to reef2reef! Good solid advise on the powder blue and clam^.
I too have always wanted a powder blue, but even my system is pushing their limits for room and overall health. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to a larger tank!
Here's some excellent info on clams:
https://m.liveaquaria.com/article/117/?aid=117
Once again, welcome and any questions feel free to ask!
I too have always wanted a powder blue, but even my system is pushing their limits for room and overall health. Maybe someday I'll upgrade to a larger tank!
Here's some excellent info on clams:
https://m.liveaquaria.com/article/117/?aid=117
Once again, welcome and any questions feel free to ask!
+1 and as above "I'd also only get one of the firefish"
Tangs and some other fish have very thin slime coats. Under stress their immune system become weak. If you have any disease in your tank they can quickly become infected.
