Stocking List, What do you guys think?

I am currently looking at possible fish I would like to put in my tank after it is done cycling. Just curious if what you guys thought and if I am trying to add too much. I will not be adding them all at the same time. I have a 110g want to make it a reef. Not quite sure on corals yet.

2 clowns
1 yellow tang
3 chromis
1 blue or regal tang
1 coral beauty

maybe a sleeper goby as well.
I would assume that i will be adding a clean up crew also.

 

The chromis will eventually kill each other off and the coral beauty will eat coral most likely.

 

any other ideas of a "schooling" fish?

 

Anthias but they require multiple feedings per day and should be the first fish in the tank. There are some schooling Cardinal fish also.

 

hmm sounds good but the CB might eat corals.

 

Do you like Cardinals?

Anthias are always a nice addition, but they do require multiple feedings, which if you are not careful can make your water quality go down. I

 

I dont mind cardinals.

Yeah the Coral Beauty might but I really want one I think they have awesome coloring.

 

Your list sounds fine to me. The chromis may or may kill each other off, but for best results, get an odd amount such as 5 or 7. Chromis, like anthias, have high metabolisms and need to be fed small amount several times a day. The CB has a risk of pecking at corals or clams, but it is really hit or miss. I did a survey a while back and found that it seemed about 40% of CB and Flame angels didn't peck at anything and a majority did, but didn't cause any real damage as it was occasional and infrequent. Overall, your stocking list seems well thought out and appropriate.

 

Thanks guitarman. If I add more chromis are they less likely to kill each other off? As far as fish in the tank the list doesnt seem too big does it?

 

i have chromis and i did go through some loss of them but not due to them killing each other. i have 5 right now and they stay together and get along well. very happy with them. jmo