Keeping a happy fish community

[Lilianchin]

I have a 150G and am new to the reef tank. I currently have 2 Barlett anthias, 1 Nemo, 3 Firefish, a Lemon peel tang and 3 black and white chromis. I have been trying to keep wrasses and had 3 yellow flanked (all died of starvation due to stress?) and a painted red head which I put in last week and have not seen yet. Want to know what is a good combination to keep or am I doomed? Which of my fish is stressing out the wrasses?
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[revhtree Verified Admin]

By black and white chromis do you mean damsel? If so that is your problem I would say.

BTW welcome to R2R and we are here to help you! Please post often.

 

[Rockadile]

I agree with Rev, also how long has the tank been setup?

 

[Lilianchin]

The store I bought from told me it is a black and white Chromis? The tails are white and the whole body is black. The tank has been up since Nov 2010 and i cycled it for 2 months before putting anything in. The store tests my water and told me it is ok. Getting a little frustrating as i am so new to the hobby and the tank size maybe a little too ambitious on my side?

 

[LittleDabOSalt]

Bicolor chromis I believe some call them. I'd bet more on the mimic being the culprit. BUT - Nemo as in clown? If so which type?

 

[Lilianchin]

Nemo is a maroon clown with yellow stripe.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Ok, ok sounds like it could be the Maroon they can be very territorial. Have you had the Maroon a long time? Also do you see aggressive behavior? The wrasse could still be alive. They can hide for long periods of time and hide where you can't find them.

 

[LittleDabOSalt]

Nemo is a maroon clown with yellow stripe.

Maroons can be known for their no so nice dispositions and can be aggressive / territorial.


Oops, I must have been in the process of responding while you posted Rev sorry!

 

[Lilianchin]

the maroon is one of my first ones. i had a Malonarus wrasse and also a sailfin tang once and i had to get rid of them (trap and brought them back to the store) as they told me they are the aggressors. Also, the Malonarus ate my cleaner shrimps.