Time to stock! Some questions...

[Buddyboy]

Hi All,

Cycling is done and i'm ready to stock! I have a 38G tank with 40lbs live rock w/ remora skimmer.

My stocking list:

2 percula clowns
1 midas blenny
1 cherub angel
1 bengaii cardinal
2 cleaner shrimp

Overstocked? Also, which order should I put them in? Do you forsee any compatibility issues? Your help is MUCH appreciated!

G

[OCDP]

You might have problems with the Angel, it's not really "reef safe" so it's a risk. But, do you plan on setting up a Reef, or FOWLR? If you don't plan on keeping much for corals, you'd be ok.

[Buddyboy]

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, but i'm willing to take the risk. Angels are just such beautiful fish! I intend for this tank to have only a few corals here and there anyways. Can you suggest any corals that might not be so tasty to him? hehe I hear some noxious corals are best. Any suggestions?

Any other centerpiece fish that could possibly replace the angel? (if i get cold feet!)

[OCDP]

I think if you stay away from SPS and clams. But anything with "polyps" I think interest the fish, but I could be wrong.

I can't think of a good centerpiece fish unfortunately, I just have a 20g so I'm not too knowledgable when it comes to fish,.

[Buddyboy]

So what order should I stock the tank?

I was thinking, from first to last:

1. Clowns
2. Cleaner Shrimp
5. Cardinal
3. Blenny
4. Angel

Also, if I was to replace one of the fish with a royal gramma, when would you suggest I put it in?

Thanks again!

G

[Jaws]

I think if you were to get an angel, since that would probably be your center piece, I would go with a flame angel. Very vibrant and active.

[Buddyboy]

Does my stocking order sound reasonable?