How many fish in a 50?? :)

[Aquattro]

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

[Borderjumper]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

Sounds like a plan!

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Borderjumper

I would add the chromis and damsel, wait a few days and add the clowns, wait a few days and add the anthias, then wait a week and add the rest. This is of course testing daily and assuming your tank is keeping up.

This would be my choice for adding them back as well.

[Leah]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

So as I approach adding the fish back to the display, what's everyone's suggestions on how many to add at a time?
5 good size tangs, 3 anthias, three clowns, one Emperor angel, 2 chromis, and a damsel (in a pear tree)..

Skip the pear tree

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Leah

Skip the pear tree

Nutrient removal. Like mangroves, but bigger and you can eat pears later!

[gregzz4]

I would be more prone to adding them in a reverse order based on aggression and territorialism rather than size

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I would be more prone to adding them in a reverse order based on aggression and territorialism rather than size

so far they all get along in the Q tank, although with all the hiding spots, it's tough to observe them. and most are new to me, so I don't know their behaviours very well. At this point, I think I just have to worry about NH3 levels as I add them to the display.

[gregzz4]

In that case, the 3 day recommendation is fair, but 5 may be better as it takes that long for NO2 to start working effectively.
Sure I have lots of FW experience, but you've been at it long enough to know better than I.
Remember, my saltie isn't even running yet !