Stocking advice 38g reef

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  1. JustOneMore23

    JustOneMore23 Astrea Snail

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    I have a 38g tank that is currently cycling with raw shrimp. I've been thinking about what to stock it with for a little while and I just need some advice.

    Dimensions are 36x12x19. I have ~1.5-2" sand, 40lbs base rock, 25lbs live rock, and 2 Koralia 1s. Any other info you need, just ask.

    Fish I want:
    Blue Flasher Wrasse-Paracheilinus cyaneus
    Midas Blenny-Ecsenius midas
    Black and White Clownfish-Amphiprion ocellaris var.
    Yasha Goby-Stonogobiops Yasha

    I plan on just one of each of the fish listed above. If I have room for more, I'm interested in Orange spotted Gobies, Firefish, and Royal Grammas. I know the Midas Blenny can get around 6". Is that ok for my tank? If not, what other Blenny would you suggest in its place? I'm looking for nice color mainly, but personality works too.

    Snails:
    Astreas
    Nassarius
    Ceriths
    Margaritas

    How many of each would you recommend for my CUC? I don't plan on any Hermits. They creep me out. [​IMG]

    Thoughts or suggestions on my stocking? I would appreciate it. :)
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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  4. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    1" per gallon is more for freshwater. For saltwater where dissolved oxygen is much lower its more like 1" of fish per 3-5gallons depending on how heavy you want to stock. I think you should re-consider hermits. They're awesome cleaners and pretty fun to watch tard around the tank.

    ~Will.