Order of fish

[harpham]

Here’s my next wonderful question in the setting up process, to make sure I’m on the right lines.

Once my tank is on & ready for fish, I was thinking about introducing the following:
1. Emperor Cardinal
2. Pair of common Clownfish
3. Probably a Royal Gramma (or maybe a Goby)

Then that’ll be it, other than clean up crew & some corals, once the above are in.

Do you think that’s the correct order of introduction? Would you leave a good week or 2 between each to introduce (or longer potentially)?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[reefsaver]

I would go the Clownfish first because they're pretty bulletproof in the event of potential problems arising.

 

[harpham]

I would go the Clownfish first because they're pretty bulletproof in the event of potential problems arising.

That’s good to know, thank you.

A friend mentioned that the Cardinal could get bullied by the clowns if it went in after, which is why I thought first for that one?

I’d be happier to get clowns first to be honest, as it would seem less lonely for them

 

[reefsaver]

Your friend has a valid point he's not wrong. But from my experience if there is any aggression it should dissipate over time.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

What size is the tank?

 

[harpham]

What size is the tank?

60l - Red Sea Max Nano