29g Stocking Ideas (Compatibility?)

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  1. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    First off, is this too many fish for a 29g? Dims: 24x17x17
    *(It's going to be a mixed Reef, but I have a very over-sized skimmer)

    -Starry Blenny
    -Orange Stripe Prawn Goby (Randall's Shrimp Goby)
    -Barred Goby (maybe a pair)
    -True Perc Clown

    And if not, are any of the first three in for some sort of compatibility issues?

    Thanks in advance everyone.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    No not too many IMO, but I do not know how mixing the gobies will go in a 29 gal, if they are not the same type.
     
  4. karlas

    karlas Fire Goby

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    heres a really good compatability chart Marine Compatability Chart

    some gobys might not get along so well if they compete for the same foods or are the same type, and with a 29 gallon i would add 1 fish at a time to give your bio load a chance to adjust before adding another fish. you might want to go with 1-2 less fish. a good rule for starting out is 1 inch of fish per 3 gallons of saltwater. after the tanks established and some experience then some people go 1 inch of fish per gallon.
     
  5. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    Thanks for the chart. I'll definitely add slowly. I'll take things one day at a time and see how things go. I'm in no rush to get all of these in. :)

    That's my only problem, I don't know if they will have problems.
     
  6. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    IMO there wont be any problems (unless one is a rogue LOL) because one is a bottom dweller (randalls) and the barred goby, is actually a dartfish, which spends most of its time swimming.
     
  7. mike007

    mike007 Sea Dragon

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    That's exactly what I was hoping for. ;D

    Thanks som3 reef3r.