Tank Compatibility

[noltifire2]

Good morning all,

I am looking for some advice as we stock our 34g tank. We currently have:

2 - Darwin Clowns
2 - Orchid Dottybacks
1 - Stripped Blenny
1 - Red Skunk cleaner shrimp
1 - Long spine urchin
CUC of snails and crabs

My 6 year old son is dying to find his fish. He wanted a valentia puffer, which I was planning for but my wife wanted a captive-bred or very sustainable aquarium. This is what let us to the stocking you see above.

We have some soft corals and will only continue to add beginner corals as we sharpen our skills. Our plan is to upgrade to a larger tank next year.

if anyone can harness their inner six year old and suggest something that meet my wives checklist as well as an attempt at compatibility for our last addition in our current set up, I would greatly appreciate it!

Thank you all.

 

[CanuckReefer]

Hmmm... how about a captive bred Bangai Cardinal? Your setup should be just large enough, they certainly are unique looking. I have had luck with 2 of them over the years and am actually considering another one for my 90 g...

 

[noltifire2]

This is exactly what my wife suggested as well. Thank you for the advice.

 

[Angel_Anthias lover]

ORA captive bred pygmy white spot filefish, and radial filefish, are alternatives to the puffer, and are in the same order of fish, and have similair morphology only difference is the puffing up part. Only problem is they may eat corals, but i cannot say as ive never kept them.

 

[noltifire2]

Thank you. Will check them out.

 

[Bossman]

ORA captive bred pygmy white spot filefish, and radial filefish, are alternatives to the puffer, and are in the same order of fish, and have similair morphology only difference is the puffing up part. Only problem is they may eat corals, but i cannot say as ive never kept them.

I like the filefish suggestion! I have a pair of dwarf white spot filefish. Very cool! And they are in a tank with a valentini puffer. These fish are very similar in behavior, different and fun to watch.

 

[noltifire2]

Any concerns of the filefish with the Dottybacks?

 

[Bossman]

Any concerns of the filefish with the Dottybacks?

I don't have a dottyback in the tank. But I have not seen the filefish pick on any other fish. I like to stick with peaceful fish FWIW. I've had the pair for about a year or so.