My Tank and stocking options?

[bluesox68]

Thanks for the response I do think the flame is now off the list. I do have a lot of LR so the swimming space isnt huge for a fish like that imo. I would like to add a pistol shrimp at some point but it could survive on its own if they never paird up right? Also my sand bed goes from 1-3 inches is that enough for the pistol to burrow? I do have a refugium in the sump with cheato but I do wonder if my pump kills the pods on the way back to the tank.

[Flash]

your list looks fine for a 40gl... replace the flame with 2 nice looking clowns and you've got a good stocking choice! Pistol shrimp will be fine! I have both a Diamond goby and a yellow watchman (in differnt tanks). the diamond has paird with my pistol in my 90gl, but my pistol isn't shy either, he will come out a little at feeding time and grab what comes near him! in my 29gl i have the yellow watchman, and he just sits at the enterence to his hole comes out at feeding time then back into his hole! both really cool choices! Also I had a firefish pair with a pistol 3 years ago... but I added a goby and it took a nice bite out of the firefish and it died... lol! Gobies that clean the sand are also good for your tank! You're good with your sand bed! they make a home where they want it!

[bluesox68]

Awesome! Thanks, Any thoughts about my pods getting diced in my pump

[Flash]

i've personally never had an issue with pods... they always seem to be in my tank and sump....you could always quick dip your cheato into your display and dump a bunch in there.. or try and take a cup and put them from your sump in that way....but your fish will likely eat them all if they are not fast enough!