stocking advice

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  1. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

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    Ive been asking alot of questions the past few days and wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped but now i want to get an idea about stocking.

    The tank is 45gallon FOWLR 36x24x12 inches and my first fish after 4-6 weeks will be a clown but what else would you guys add after that
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Oh wow.... thats a big question. Im a reef guy so I lean toward reefsafe tastes in fish. I love orchid dottybacks. I've always kept one. It has great color and is not agressive like other dottys.
     
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  3. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

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    That is nice looking, and yea thats a big question but im not firmiliar with many marine fish so i want to try and find a fee kinds and research them
     
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  4. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    I'd suggest going to liveaquaria.com and look around! They have the specs, min tank size, temperament, etc! Then out a wish list together and everyone here will help ya with it!
     
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  5. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

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    Ok good thinkin with the wish list im gonna go do that
     
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  6. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    How about a firefish.

    Snowflake eel

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  7. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

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    a snowflake eel does sound really cool. would that bother the other stuff in my tank?
     
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  8. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Eels really don't make good tankmates. Not only will your fish be in jeopardy of becoming lunch Eels being carnivorous are very messy eaters making tank maintenance a real chore. Unless you are planing a species or predator tank I would steer clear of Eels.;)
     
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  9. warlord

    warlord Bristle Worm

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    Yea i just looked it up im staying away from it lol
     
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  10. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    A snowflake eel is a peaceful eel, isnt too large, and wont eat anything it cant fit in its mouth. Mine swallows chopped squid and krill whole. Ive never seen a snowflake eel eat another fish.

    http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+29+131&pcatid=131
     
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