Need help choosing HOW many fish?

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by bsutton, Jun 23, 2010.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

Page 2 of 2
  1. mcfarrow

    mcfarrow Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2009
    Messages:
    294
    Location:
    Saint Louis
    do you have a skimmer?
     
    mcfarrow, Jun 23, 2010
    mcfarrow, Jun 23, 2010
    #11

    2. Click Here!

  2. bsutton

    bsutton Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2010
    Messages:
    216
    Location:
    Boynton Beach, FL.
    Not yet but will be getting one in a couple weeks...still shopping around.

    Brian
     
    bsutton, Jun 23, 2010
    bsutton, Jun 23, 2010
    #12
  3. mcfarrow

    mcfarrow Skunk Shrimp

    Joined:
    Jan 30, 2009
    Messages:
    294
    Location:
    Saint Louis

    Then I don't think you will have a problem with the normal stocking recommendations for a 55.
     
    mcfarrow, Jun 23, 2010
    mcfarrow, Jun 23, 2010
    #13
  4. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Apr 7, 2010
    Messages:
    10,056
    Location:
    Northwest Ohio
    That makes sense now. Less water surface area = less air space. = less dissolved oxygen = less time for that oxygen to replenish.
     
    Seano Hermano, Jun 23, 2010
    Seano Hermano, Jun 23, 2010
    #14
  5. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

    Joined:
    May 4, 2010
    Messages:
    1,545
    Location:
    Dirty Jerz
    Adding a sump will HELP with the DO problem, but will not CURE it. Go conservative in your stocking and let the inhabitants reach their maximum captive size.
     
    M-Ocean Man, Jun 23, 2010
    M-Ocean Man, Jun 23, 2010
    #15
  6. bsutton

    bsutton Feather Duster

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2010
    Messages:
    216
    Location:
    Boynton Beach, FL.
    I appreciate all the input. I think we will go with 1 horned blenny, 1 royal gramma, 1 ocallaris clown and a couple skunk cleaners. Would 1 green chromis be to much? Also, any suggestions on the order to put them in?

    Brian
     
    bsutton, Jun 23, 2010
    bsutton, Jun 23, 2010
    #16
Page 2 of 2