Stocking Order for 60 cube

TreyC2010 · Sep 11, 2015

Ok. I've made a decision (meaning my wife has).
Kole Tang
Hectors Goby
Flame Hawkfish
Midas Blenny
Snowflake Clown (possibly two)

What do you guys think about these for a 60? And in what order would you go? I thought Clown(s), Goby, Blenny, Hawkfish, Tang.

Aqua fire/medic · Sep 11, 2015

I would probably go tang first. Then goby, clowns, Blenny, hawk. I put a Midas Blenny in my cube first....... Funny personality but very bossy now.

TreyC2010 · Sep 11, 2015

My only concern is the tang will get his territory and would cause issues down the road.

ReefTankRebel · Sep 11, 2015

Gotta get two clowns lol and I like the stocking order

TreyC2010 · Sep 11, 2015

You think it's ok, as far as bioload, for two clowns?

Pete polyp · Sep 11, 2015

Yeah, you should be fine with 2 clowns. I have a 40 (around 65 total gallons) and I have way more fish than that.

ReefTankRebel · Sep 11, 2015

yea definitely

eatbreakfast · Sep 12, 2015

Your list looks good. Your order does too. Definitely add the tang last.

TreyC2010 · Sep 12, 2015

Thanks everyone!

Justiful · Sep 12, 2015

I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

TreyC2010 · Sep 12, 2015

Justiful said:
I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

I'd like to get the goby/shrimp combo. I had one in my last tank and I loved to watch them work. However, with the Flame Hawk having a taste for shrimp Idk if it would be wise to get one.

TreyC2010 · Sep 20, 2015

So I'm trading a large tank for credit and am going to order a 60 cube this weekend. Any suggestions on what to order? Brand and such

Pete polyp · Sep 20, 2015

Justiful said:
I would get a captive bred watchman goby with a , or a captive bred blue fin watchman goby instead. Along with a Snapping Shrimp. The symbiotic relationship will offer you lots of entertainment. Plus both supposedly are easier to care for. Some sites and local stores also sell watchman gobies and snapping shrimp in pairs, though likely not captive bred.

As for the clown fish I would also get captive bred snowflakes. They are less territorial, they live longer, they adapt to home aquariums easier, and you know the age of the clown fish you are receiving. A wild caught one may be several years old. Plus they are less likely to have parasites and disease. Also most places who sell captive raised clown fish only sell them in mated pairs.

Downside to captive bred... they cost more.

It's been a very long time since I have seen any wild caught clowns.