Stocking 46G

[tdileo]

Hey everyone, I'm trying to decide on final stocking for my 46G tank (about 174 litres for my non-Americans).
My plan was eventually:
1 banggai cardinal, a pair of clowns, a longnose hawk, and something else.
What do you guys think the final fish should be?

 

[CodyRVA]

A wrasse is always a fun addition; many benefits!

 

[tdileo]

A wrasse is always a fun addition; many benefits!

Any specific species you would say I should go for? I considered a 6 line but I hear they can get aggressive once they're bigger

 

[Texas Reefer]

I love my melanurus!

 

[tdileo]

I love my melanurus!

Wow, never seen one of those. He is on my list now

 

[tdileo]

I love my melanurus!

Oh; I see they like to burrow in the sand. I only have about 1" of crushed coral and don't think he would be very happy on that

 

[CodyRVA]

Oh; I see they like to burrow in the sand. I only have about 1" of crushed coral and don't think he would be very happy on that

Yea you'll need sand, crushed coral won't do. Be careful with Melanarus, they are typically not reef safe... they love snails. I've got a leopard and a McCoskers, also had a Coris before; I would recommend them all. In addition to the sand, you'll want to cover your tank, they will jump, as will your hawk fish.