Bombertech Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Well, it's about time to figure out the fish stocking plan for my new setup. Problem is, I'm at a bit of a loss as I'm not used to stocking a full on display tank. Trying to have this planned out in advance as I would rather not have to go spear fishing to remove a badly introduced fish... Foxface, Pygmy Angels are a NOGO... Tank Specs: Mixed Reef, Bare Bottom, 300 Gal, 96x48x16 Shallow Reef, screen top for jumpers, 2 dozen seperate coral heads for aquascaping so plenty of open swimming room. This is what I'm thinking so far: Ornamental: -Clown Harem (Nice mix of 6-12 platinums, buckshot, etc) -My Big Fat Hippo Tang -What else?? Working Fish: -Wrasses: Mystery Wrasse, Yellow Coris -Dragonets: Mandrins/Ruby Red (I've always had a few perusing the rockwork) -Convict Tangs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Gem, Achilles tang! How about a harem of red tail tamarin wrasse? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Jawfish... tons of jawfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandinga Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Small ornamentals do add a touch of class. Gobies yeah, jawfish yeah,? Pipefish oh yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawfish Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Jawfish won't be happy in a bare bottom tank and will most likely start jumping. If you add a deep substrate they are fascinating fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombertech Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Tamarin wrasse harem, interesting idea. Will have to research that one. Yeah, no jawfish/gobies. It's Barebottom. I do really like them, Randy's was pretty entertaining when I saw it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bicyclebill Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I've been totally happy going the fairy wrasse route. There are so many cool ones out there, and they are all relatively mellow and are always out and about. I dig tangs and bennies too. But my blue faced angel is the standout that most people are drawn to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Tamarin wrasse harem, interesting idea. Will have to research that one. Yeah, no jawfish/gobies. It's Barebottom. I do really like them, Randy's was pretty entertaining when I saw it. There's a diver in Hawaii selling them for $25 each. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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