Stocking Plan ; Red Sea 350

[the_cros]

Hi R2R,

I have a freshly cycled Red Sea 350 (47 x 20 x 21) and now I need to start adding fish.

I have an idea for fish, but need help deciding on the order to add them and experts to call out where I have made any oversights.

Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Type	Quantity	Size	Comment
Squaretail Bristletooth Tang	1	6.5"	Would also try Whitetail Bristletooth or Kole Yellow Eye instead if better suited.
Clownfish	2	3"	Not % sure which type yet, but I would get a pair
Royal Gramma Basslet	1	3"	Might skip depending on Wrasse added
Bicolor Blenny	1	4"	Are there other small blenny's to be considered?
Purple Firefish	1	3"	Would also try Exquisite Firefish instead
Pink Spotted Watchman Goby	1	4"
Six Line Wrasse	1	3"	I would prefer a Fairy (Orange, Ruby Head, or Bluehead) but I don't think I meet the tank size requirements.
Green Mandarin	1	4"	This would be added last, and after tank is well established.

I also thought it would be nice to have a small group ... So one of the below groups.

Type	Quantity	Size	Comment
Blue/Green Reef Chromis	3	4"	What quantities would I be able to get away with given the other stocking above?
Yellow Tail damselfish	5	2.75"	What quantities would I be able to get away with given the other stocking above?
Pajama Cardinalfish	3	3.5"	What quantities would I be able to get away with given the other stocking above?

 

[nereefpat]

I really like that list.

Tang: Either of those three tangs will be fine. Just pick the one you think looks the best. Add last.
Clowns: As long as they are perc/occ, then any breed is fine. I have seen large maroons/clarkiis take over a tank, so I would stick to the smaller ones.
Gramma: Don't skip, they are great. I would skip the 6 line...more on that later.
Blenny: People like the bicolor. Tailspot is a smaller one that people like. Midas is a good one. Skip starry/lawnmower-type blennies because of the Ctenochaetus genus tang.
Firefish: Yes. Any are good. Another possible 6 line target, however.
Goby: That is my favorite goby species.
Wrasse: Most fairy wrasses will be fine in your 75-like dimension tank. They will be better tankmates than a sixline. They also won't compete with the mandarin for food.
Mandarin: Fine if skipping the 6 line. Add it last, just after the tang.
Group: I like damsels. But for your situation, I like the cardinals best. Many folks are disappointed with Chromis, although some report success with small groups.

Hope that helps.

 

[the_cros]

I really like that list.

Tang: Either of those three tangs will be fine. Just pick the one you think looks the best. Add last.
Clowns: As long as they are perc/occ, then any breed is fine. I have seen large maroons/clarkiis take over a tank, so I would stick to the smaller ones.
Gramma: Don't skip, they are great. I would skip the 6 line...more on that later.
Blenny: People like the bicolor. Tailspot is a smaller one that people like. Midas is a good one. Skip starry/lawnmower-type blennies because of the Ctenochaetus genus tang.
Firefish: Yes. Any are good. Another possible 6 line target, however.
Goby: That is my favorite goby species.
Wrasse: Most fairy wrasses will be fine in your 75-like dimension tank. They will be better tankmates than a sixline. They also won't compete with the mandarin for food.
Mandarin: Fine if skipping the 6 line. Add it last, just after the tang.
Group: I like damsels. But for your situation, I like the cardinals best. Many folks are disappointed with Chromis, although some report success with small groups.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I had the same reservations about the 6 line ... but was worried about tank size for the Fairy Wrasse.

Is there a recommendation for when to add the wrasse to the tank?

 

[nereefpat]

... but was worried about tank size for the Fairy Wrasse.

Is there a recommendation for when to add the wrasse to the tank?

Look here for an excellent fairy wrasse chart: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

Included are some tank size recs. Good ones to look at for a 75-ish tank would be Lubbock's, yellow fin, exquisite, pintail. Let's see what some of the wrasse folks say about ruby head complex wrasse in a Reefer 350. @eatbreakfast , @evolved , @HairyGary , @OrionN

Generally, fairy and flasher wrasses are good early additions. There isn't anything aggressive on your list, though.

 

[evolved]

Let's see what some of the wrasse folks say about ruby head complex wrasse in a Reefer 350.

Most of the complex would be okay really. The orange back does stay a little smaller than the others there.

 

[the_cros]

Look here for an excellent fairy wrasse chart: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/c...feriority-need-not-apply-1st-revision.322326/

Included are some tank size recs. Good ones to look at for a 75-ish tank would be Lubbock's, yellow fin, exquisite, pintail. Let's see what some of the wrasse folks say about ruby head complex wrasse in a Reefer 350. @eatbreakfast , @evolved , @HairyGary , @OrionN

Generally, fairy and flasher wrasses are good early additions. There isn't anything aggressive on your list, though.

Awesome Thread/Link. Thanks again.

 

[the_cros]

Most of the complex would be okay really. The orange back does stay a little smaller than the others there.

Thank you for your input. I can’t wait to start adding some fish.

 

[the_cros]

Updated the fish list based on all the feedback … But wanted to include a question on CUC.

Are the any callouts with this list?

I am leaning toward the following CUC:
Shrimp: 1 Fire + 1 pistol (pair with goby)
Crab: 1 blue leg hermit + 1 scarlet
Snail: Netrite, Cerith, Trochus, Astera (2-3 of each)

Any other good CUC to consider?

Type	Quantity	Size	Comment
Clownfish (OCC)	2	3"	Any CUC Callout?
Royal Gramma Basslet	1	3"	Any CUC Callout?
Bicolor Blenny (or Tailspot/Midas)	1	4"	Any CUC Callout?
Purple Firefish (or Exquisite)	1	3"	Any CUC Callout?
Pink Spotted Watchman Goby	1	4"	Any CUC Callout? Was thinking of a shrimp to pair up with
Orange Back Wrasse (or Ruby Head, Bluehead)	1	3"	Any CUC Callout?
Pajama Cardinals	3	3.5	Any CUC Callout?
Green Mandarin	1	4"	Any CUC Callout? This would be added 2nd last
Squaretail Bristletooth Tang (Whitetail or Kole Yellow Eye)	1	6.5"	Any CUC Callout ? This would be added last