Stocking suggestions

Jason McK · #1 06-25-2007, 05:27 PM

I second the Wrasse Idea. They are always very colourful and swim.
As for a second star. I would avoid them, other than Serpant, CC, and brittle there is little known of the food source for the Marble and Linckia so they tend to stave to death in captivity.

J

justinl · #2 06-25-2007, 05:40 PM

+1 for the wrasse. awesome fish. look around at some of the flasher wrasses. they are gorgeous.

I do not advise more than one star in you tank. they are finicky at best.

fkshiu · #3 06-25-2007, 08:22 PM

If you are going to get the cleaner shrimp, that would confine you choices to reef-safe fish only. Some really cool predatory fish, most notably smaller triggers, would make very expensive snacks of the shrimp.

justinl · #4 06-25-2007, 08:59 PM

+1 with franklin but keep in mind that triggers and many other predatory fish wont even fit in a 65gal tank. research tank sizes first.

Moogled · #5 06-26-2007, 02:23 AM

A pair of Bangaii Cardinals, straight up.

These Pokemon-looking fish are among my favorites! Docile and fun to look at.

bv_reefer · #6 07-22-2007, 06:40 AM

-gobys(sandsifting!) a couple chromis and a blenny...

kevinpaz · #7 07-23-2007, 03:13 PM

Thanks for the suggestions - here's an update for those following:

- I bought 2 cleaner shrimps. They survived a full week and then both died the same day. I tested the water and everything looked ok. It was at the start of the heat wave so maybe they weren't tollerant to the temp increase (it was up to almost 90f)

- I added a Blue Tang a few weeks back and he's doing quite well. Very active and eating often.

- As soon as I can find some I'll be adding 3-5 Bangaii Cardinals. That should be the end of the additions I think - should be close to fully stocked at that point.