Outlaw's 75 gallon adventure.

[Outlaw]

I want to check out Jackson Fish and Coral in Jackson MS, Reef Life aquarium in Birmingham AL, and Memfish in Memphis, TN.

 

[ReefFreak@]

Wow gAnna have to look them up

 

[Outlaw]

Got everything hooked up. Time for sand and water!

 

[ReefFreak@]

Like the minimalist look

 

[Outlaw]

Getting to the point where I need to consider my stocking list. Below are some fish I am interested in. I was hoping for some opinions about what is possible and if possible an order of introduction.

My wish list (in no particular order)
(3) Blue Reef Chromis
(1) Fairy wrasse (Whipfin/Red Velvet/Longfin) or Flasher Wrasse (Carpenter's/McCoskers)
(1) Goby - shrimp pair (Hi Fin Red Banded/Yellow Prawn/Pink Bar/Orange Spot)
(1) Court Jester Goby (will this work with other gobies as there is a difference in body shape?)
(1) Tail Spot Blenny (?)
(2-3) Dartfish (Zebra-Barred/Blue Gudgeon)(?)
(2) Ocellaris (Wife must have - part of the deal)
(1) Yellow Eye Kole or Tomini Tang

Would love to have Anthias (Dispar/Ignitus/Bartlett's) but not sure if possible in a 75.
Would love to have a One Spot Foxface, but not sure.

So those are the folks I dig, any input by the good folks @ R2R would be appreciated.

Thanks!

So what first? Thinking my qt is cycled. Gonna be in an area with a real reef store during the holiday.

Any suggestions for first additions?

 

[ReefFreak@]

Chromis. There cheap tester fish haha.

 

[Outlaw]

Decided I would keep a journal for the tank. Just "stream of conscience"'d the first week and thought I'd have some fun. Happy Holidays!

 

[Carlson Moncrief]

So what first? Thinking my qt is cycled. Gonna be in an area with a real reef store during the holiday.

Any suggestions for first additions?

I just got a flame angel, a couple of clowns, a fire fish a bangai cardinal, and a couple of chromis for my 75. So far the flame is being 100% reef safe. He's got a lot of personality and he's a lot if fun to watch. I got mine from live aquaria for 24$. I would recommend one if you like the way they look

 

[Outlaw]

I adore flame angels, would love to have one. I just fear that when I get corals he will decide they look delicious. Probably wouldn't be able to get him out.

Also am thinking about a pair of Banggai's.

 

[Carlson Moncrief]

I guess it's just a risk you have to decide whether or not to take. It would be hard to get out. If you could keep him eating other things and full that would probably help.

 

[Outlaw]

True. Think I'll let that one stew. Went to the lfs today and failed get a first fish... I guess if I want something I'll have to get it special ordered. All they had was some occy's, damsels, a hawkish and a pinstripe wrasse. Think I'll have to drive 2.5 hours for fish.

 

[Carlson Moncrief]

I would consider live aquaria. Thats where I got mine from because of the lfs not having anything good and I was really happy with the fish. If you could get some coral or a clean up crew along with the fish to get the price up to 225 you get free shipping and then it's a really good deal

 

[Outlaw]

I'm on that site daily

 

[SeahorseKeeper]

I really like your aquascape! Good luck with finding your first fish!

 

[Outlaw]

Thanks! I really like your pony corral as well!

 

[NobleSun27]

with the return on the right and refugium in the middle it helps with keeping the return area clean. if you don't set it up right and have the fuge on the right you will have more stuff coming back around and back into the display.

 

[Outlaw]

It is up and cycling. I decided to put the fuge in the middle.

 

[Outlaw]

So I'll be driving to Jackson Fish and Coral on Saturday. Any suggestions on a first fish? I was thinking one of the more docile species so that it can get established.

 

[shells4]

Royal gramma. Nice flash of color, usually docile, and friendly.

 

[Outlaw]

My first salt water fish in over 25 years are in the QT!!

2 small Banggai Cardinalfish.

Super stoked, but had to drive 2 hours to get them, lol.