Restocking 55 gl reef tank suggestions? UPDATE - Photos added

blacknife · #1 10-30-2011, 05:18 AM

I love my dottyback but i hate having to consider its attitude for every future "oh look its shiney, I want" thought i ever have.

intarsiabox · #2 10-30-2011, 02:36 PM

Get some clear 1/4" mesh and make a cover for the tank. It won't block the light or limit you on the type of fish you can keep.

Proteus · #3 10-30-2011, 02:50 PM

I have 2 hawkfish with 5 shrimp. Never had a issue but the fish were added after.

A candied hog is a nice fish but be aware that when they grow up they can be aggressive and take out shrimp

Coralgurl · #4 10-30-2011, 03:18 PM

Going to look at fairy wrasses rather than the hogfish, leaning towards the Midas blenny.

I had a dotty back as well...would have to be the last fish in, it got aggressive and starting picking at one of the cardinals. Think I will stay away from another one tho.

I def think I'm going to add the flame. They are such cool looking fish! I have time to get a cover done before adding potential jumpers....

jagermaier · #5 10-30-2011, 05:43 PM

There's a good link on Bulk Reef Supply's website on how to make a cover out of netting...check it out and good luck!!

ponokareefer · #6 10-30-2011, 07:22 PM

If you do get a cover, you could look at getting a type of jawfish or goby/pistol shrimp pair.

Coralgurl · #7 11-02-2011, 12:39 AM

I picked up a bicolor blenny today! He's got really cool markings, almost light blue on the front and whitish on the orange in the back! He's still acclimating for another 20 mins or so! So good to have a fish back in the tank. Cardinal will go in on Sunday, chromis I'm going to see if I can treat the fuzzy spot under it's fin before putting back in.