Hardy but Hot

So i made it a year in my 55g salt reef.
thats the good news.
the bad news is that in that year i've only been able to keep a Clarkii and Goby's happy.
i just lost my Regal tang and my Royal Gramma.
Levels are all great.
Clarkki's, Chromis, and Goby's survived EVERYTHING
EVERYHING else lasts a few weeks and croaks.

sigh. i am giving up.

anyone suggest any fish that won't die?

i am resloved to just let my Clarkii and Anemone's be the focus of the tank. i am tired of the kids having to watch me flush gorgeious fish. and my wife watch me flush money

here's what i have in the 55gallon:

1 large (agressive) Clarkki
1 large white/pink/blue Goby
1 small hiding Convict Blenny
Skunk Cleaner Shrimp
2 starfish
3 medium sized Anemone's

around Christmas i'm adding a Velvet Damsel (from my 10g)

maybe a yellow watchman and a couple blue/green chromis

thats about all i think i can keep alive unless you have other suggestions

thanx

 

...it is the parameters..lighting ..temp...chemical....it is NOT easy to get it all balanced...I recommend working on getting a nice balance where everything you currently own begins to thrive...then add as you wish...one at a time...after you do the homework to see if what you are providing in a bio is suitable for what you wish to introduce to it. Dont give up...I have thought about it also...but Im glad I did not. it is rewarding.
Buck up cowboy !! Get'r'done !!
LG
btw...get the anemones outa there until you get things settled....and dont ADD anything else.

 

+1,work on water quality for a while.Read threads on here about water quality and chemistry,test,post any qustions,be patient,it may take a little time but you'll get there.Personally,I'd advise against adding the velvet damsel,they are pretty but grow pretty large and become real agressive.