Stocking Inquiry (IM 30L Mixed Reef)

Tony R. · Oct 6, 2019

Hello all, long time no see!
I've got some time to investigate some new additions to the tank! I'm looking for an active swimming fish that will make use of the non occupied space in my Innovatove Marine 30gallon Long aquarium (3 feet long).

I currently have
-Pair of clowns (swin in corner all day)
-Pistol shrimp&Goby pair (hide in a den)
-Yellow Assesor (hides in a cove)

I am looking for suggestions for a new fish addition that will actually utilize the swim space. Bonus points if it does some sort of neat proxy job like pest control as it seems I may have a few clear flatworms.

Tuan’s Reef · Oct 6, 2019

I was in the same boat several months ago. Six line wrasse is a good option. Royal gramma is another nano fish that may go well with what you already have .

I currently have a mated pair Picasso clowns and a chromis in my Nuvo 20. Going to add a royal gramma to the mix.

ZoWhat · Oct 6, 2019

Wrasses and/or firefish

Auquanut · Oct 6, 2019

6 line wrasse might help with pest control. Does anyone know if it would bother the pistol shrimp? Also, a pajama cardinal is a good option for a fish that is always visible. Very hardy, but not too energetic.

Tony R. · Oct 6, 2019

Tuan’s Reef said:
I was in the same boat several months ago. Six line wrasse is a good option. Royal gramma is another nano fish that may go well with what you already have .

I currently have a mated pair Picasso clowns and a chromis in my Nuvo 20. Going to add a royal gramma to the mix.

Thank you for the rec! I've heard viscous complaints about six lines before, do you have any positive/negative experiences you'd care to add?

Tony R. · Oct 6, 2019

Auquanut said:
6 line wrasse might help with pest control. Does anyone know if it would bother the pistol shrimp? Also, a pajama cardinal is a good option for a fish that is always visible. Very hardy, but not too energetic.

I'd hate to meet the fish that would try to bother this pistol shrimp. Everyone in the tank gives him a pretty wide berth. Any personal experiences with keeping 6 lines? People either LOVE or HATE them.