Stocking question for 40B

[ReeFaLoT]

Setting up a new 40 gal breeder, If I had 2 clowns, a trio of chalk bass, and a Watchmen goby/shrimp pair do you think there would still be room for either a Lubock Fairy Wrasse or a Cherub Angel (or both)?


Thank you.

 

[Acros]

I love my chalk bass. The number of fish you mentioned should not be an issue. The Lubock fairy Wrasse gets stressed out very easily in a smaller tank.

 

[ReeFaLoT]

I love my chalk bass. The number of fish you mentioned should not be an issue. The Lubock fairy Wrasse gets stressed out very easily in a smaller tank.

Great to hear I can fit everything. Do you think a McCosker's Flasher wrasse would be better suited to this tank size?

Thank you.

 

[Acros]

Great to hear I can fit everything. Do you think a McCosker's Flasher wrasse would be better suited to this tank size?

Thank you.

I never had any experience with McCosker's Flasher wrasse. Wrasses are very active fish for the most part. Hence most Wrasses need 55g or more. You should be able to keep a juvenile wrasse in the 40g without any issues. @evolved should be able to comment on that.

 

[PicassoClown04]

Definitely enough room for the cherub! Not sure about the wrasse though, but the wrasse man has already been called! Let’s see what he has to say

 

[ReeFaLoT]

I never had any experience with McCosker's Flasher wrasse. Wrasses are very active fish for the most part. Hence most Wrasses need 55g or more. You should be able to keep a juvenile wrasse in the 40g without any issues. @evolved should be able to comment on that.

Thank you both. I'd even drop the angel fish if it meant I adding a wrasse safely.

 

[Zionas]

Add the wrasse and I’d drop the angel.