Thoughts On Stock

wizard261 · Oct 22, 2023

Hi

40ga Breeder have 2 clowns right now looking to get more fish

This is my list open to thoughts
Banggai Cardinal
Clown Goby Green
Flame Hawkfish or Longnose
Midas Blenny or Tailspot
Ocellate or Springeri Damselfish
Orchid or Purple Dottyback
Plus Green BTA

Thanks

Spare time · Oct 23, 2023

I have had issues with aggression in purple dottybacks, so I personally would avoid that fish.

wizard261 · Oct 26, 2023

80 ppl looked and only one can give me advice Nice

bensoo00 · Nov 3, 2023

Flame hawkfish is cool looking but can be semi-aggressive and closes the door to any inverts like shrimp if you are interested in them. Otherwise, if you aren't planning to get any ornamental shrimp, the flame would be awesome! The longnose hawkfish is also a good option if you want shrimp, but keep in mind that it's kinda of random if they will bother shrimp but getting a longnose smaller than the shrimp will help.

The green BTA is not a bad idea but I see that the recommended tank age for them would be 4-6 months. The ocellate damselfish can be moderately aggressive I've heard, but the Springeri I think is less aggressive.

Ever consider a watchman goby, firefish, or any blenny? My personal favorites are the diamond goby (you would need a moderately deep sandbed), hellfrichi firefish if you are willing to spend some moolah, and the molly miller/scooter/lawnmower blenny. I think the scooter is a finicky eater so make sure your tank has an established copepod/amphipod population or the LFS or wherever you get it from eats pellets. Good luck!

Mr. Mojo Rising · Nov 3, 2023

wizard261 said:
80 ppl looked and only one can give me advice Nice

Lol. There isn’t much advise to give, your potential list looks good. If anything was wrong, like if you posted a tang, folks would correct you on that. But your list looks ok. Stocking a tank is always a puzzle and a challenge and there is no clear answer to give. To me it looks Ike a good mix of colourful fish. Dottybacks and damsels are always questionable, but add them last and hopefully it works out. Good luck.