Reef Stocking Plan

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  1. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    I have a 40 Breeder Reef tank that has no fish or corals in it yet. Before I add any livestock other than CUC I need to come up with a plan. Any thoughts on how I should stock?

    The possible fish are:
    Flame Angel or Six line Wrasse
    Yellow Clown Goby
    Neon Goby
    Firefish

    The possible corals are:
    Zoa's
    Xenia
    GSP
    Clove polyps
    Ricordea
    Catalaphyllia/Elegance coral
    Acropora
    Montipora
    Tridacna Sp. Clam

    Lights are 4 x 39 watt t5. There is room for another 2 x 39 watt t5 strip if necessary.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    You may have a issue with the flame angel down the line. Some angels begin to nip the corals and clams as they get older.
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Looks good except for the Flame Angel as noted by Corailline.
     
  5. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    what about a Royal Gramma and a Clown Pair. Two great adds to any aquarium.
     
  6. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    Too bad about the Angel. It's a beautiful fish. Will the six line harass other fish or eat small beneficial hitchhikers like brittle stars?

    I had thought about a clown pair. From what I've read it seems simple enough to establish a pair at a young age. Also they are captive bred witch is a big plus. I was worried they would be too aggressive when spawning for a small peaceful community tank.