Looking for input on my stocking plan!

[Eienna]

For a 75g, my plan is:
1x Mandarin Dragonet (Synchiropus splendidus)
1x Black Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Orange Ocellaris Clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris)
1x Royal Pencil Wrasse (Pseudojuloides severnsi)
1x Bartlett's Anthias (Pseudanthias bartlettorum)
1x Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum)
1x Royal Gramma (Gramma loreto)
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus flavicauda) - with possibility of trading this guy out if he gets uncomfortably big. Some sites say 75g minimum, but not all.

I am told the chalk bass and royal gramma should get along as long as they have their own caves. I am well aware that the Mandarin Dragonet and the Pencil Wrasse have special needs, though if anyone has tips on the wrasse they would be appreciated. I have pellet-trained a dragonet before and am getting him captive-bred.There will be a lid on this tank, and everything I can get captive-bred will be. What do you guys think? Too much fish? I might cut the tang and one of the clowns if necessary...would that be enough of a trim? If, on the other hand, you guys think there's more room (it'll be a reef) I may include a Conde's fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus condei.)

 

[Lavey29]

I think it looks fine but have you considered adding one or two utilitarian fish? I have a yellow coris wrasse and a 6 line in my similar size tank. They really don't eat much because they hunt tank pests all day long and keep the bad guys out of the reef.

 

[Eienna]

I may switch out the tang for a Rainford's Goby for the algae control, but I really don't like them very much...

 

[Eienna]

I think it looks fine but have you considered adding one or two utilitarian fish? I have a yellow coris wrasse and a 6 line in my similar size tank. They really don't eat much because they hunt tank pests all day long and keep the bad guys out of the reef.

I figured I'll have inverts for some things and will be QTing the hell out of stuff, so I doubt I'll have to fight with pests too much. Maybe I should substitute a yellow coris for one of the clowns? I was considering a blue star leopard, would that do the same job?

 

[Lavey29]

I figured I'll have inverts for some things and will be QTing the hell out of stuff, so I doubt I'll have to fight with pests too much. Maybe I should substitute a yellow coris for one of the clowns? I was considering a blue star leopard, would that do the same job?

If you have wrasse questions @i cant think is very knowledgeable. Clown pairs or mixing clowns seem to be ok if the tank is large enough. Not sure if inverts get rid of things like flat worms the way some fish do.

 

[Eienna]

If you have wrasse questions @i cant think is very knowledgeable. Clown pairs or mixing clowns seem to be ok if the tank is large enough. Not sure if inverts get rid of things like flat worms the way some fish do.

Gonna be doing my best not to end up with flatworms in the first place XDD but I should ask about the wrasses. Including the best place they know to get healthy pencils.

Thank you for the input! n_n

 

[Lavey29]

Gonna be doing my best not to end up with flatworms in the first place XDD but I should ask about the wrasses. Including the best place they know to get healthy pencils.

Thank you for the input! n_n

I have 5 wrasses in my tank. They are great colorful, useful, swimming fish to include in your stock.

Try to design your stock plan so you have top swimmers. Mid tank swimmers and bottom dwellers too so the inhabitants all have their territory.

 

[Phil Steel]

Maybe add a lawnmower blenny to be the caretaker?

 

[Nemo&Friends]

You are planing 8 fish for your 75 G , I think it is fine. You are also aware of the difficulties some of the fish may present. Your plan is good, just make sure you will have may hiding places, and not just a few arches.

 

[Eienna]

You are planing 8 fish for your 75 G , I think it is fine. You are also aware of the difficulties some of the fish may present. Your plan is good, just make sure you will have may hiding places, and not just a few arches.

Thank you - yes, I intend to make my scape focused mainly on homes for fishies <3

 

[Eienna]

Maybe add a lawnmower blenny to be the caretaker?

Maybe, but that's another bottom-dweller....I'll think on it.

 

[Eienna]

I have 5 wrasses in my tank. They are great colorful, useful, swimming fish to include in your stock.

Try to design your stock plan so you have top swimmers. Mid tank swimmers and bottom dwellers too so the inhabitants all have their territory.

Do you think a lemon damsel for the top?

 

[Lavey29]

Do you think a lemon damsel for the top?

Get a fangtooth blenny. Super cool top swimmer and peaceful. Even sleeps at the top

 

[Eienna]

Get a fangtooth blenny. Super cool top swimmer and peaceful. Even sleeps at the top

I will look them up

 

[Eienna]

Anyone else?

 

[Eienna]

@i cant think If I added a conde's or magma fairy wrasse to the list, would that work OK? I also need a good place to get a healthy pencil wrasse. Maybe MarineCollectors? I know I'll need to ask them to ship him with sand...do they change sexes like the fairy wrasses?

 

[Eienna]

Get a fangtooth blenny. Super cool top swimmer and peaceful. Even sleeps at the top

I don't suppose a Midas blenny would work?
EDIT: Never mind, they're not really a top swimmer. Not really a fan of the look of the fangtooth....

 

[Lavey29]

I don't suppose a Midas blenny would work?
EDIT: Never mind, they're not really a top swimmer. Not really a fan of the look of the fangtooth....

Not a fan? It's ok, I have a midas also. Very active swimmer. Sleeps in the Rick holes backwards with head sticking out. Can be a little aggressive but he doesn't have fangs like this guy.

 

[Eienna]

Not a fan? It's ok, I have a midas also. Very active swimmer. Sleeps in the Rick holes backwards with head sticking out. Can be a little aggressive but he doesn't have fangs like this guy.

Yikes, lol!! Do the Midas ever nibble algae, or are they more carnivores?

 

[Lavey29]

Yikes, lol!! Do the Midas ever nibble algae, or are they more carnivores?

Carnivore, big eater and fast swimmer