Red Sea Reefer 450 stocking

[jazzmik]

Hi,

Trying to figure out if I can add anything else to my current list:

3 - lyretail anthias (1 male)
1 - clownfish (had pair but lost one last year)
1 - desjardini sailfin (approx 4")
1 - blonde naso (juvenile only 3" or so)
1 - sixline wrasse
1 - lawnmower blenny
1 - blue spotted puffer
1 - foxface


If so, any recommendations? How many more?


A few things about setup just in case:
- mixed reef SPS (frags at this point :mad: growth is crazy slow) & LPS
- Vertex Omega 180i,
- 2 AquaMaxx reactors (biopellets & GFO BRS high capacity)
- Rox 0.8
- Jebao 36w UV (just installed)
- 2 Gyre (x130, x230) and just picked up a Tunze 6095 haven't added yet


thnx

 

[Reefing Madness]

 

[Maritimer]

Eventually, I suspect that you'll want to find new homes for both the Desjardini and the naso - those are both fish that grow very large, by home aquarium standards.

You'd have plenty of room without them, less so with them, but the key in either case is to go slowly and keep an eye on nutrient levels. If your nutrients are good currently, consider any additions while at the same time keeping in mind the growth potential of your existing fish. The clownfish may not contribute much more than she is now, even as an adult - but those tangs' demands on the system will only increase.

You may find, as well, that the sixline wrasse limits any other wrasse you may wish to introduce in the future - they can be cranky, especially with newcomers.

~Bruce

 

[jazzmik]

@eatbreakfast thoughts/advice?