Stocking Help

[shormovas]

My tank has just about finished cycling. I have a 29 gallon Biocube these are the fish that I am planning to add:

 

2 Ocellaris Clownfish

1 Yellowtail Damsel

1 Orchid Dottyback

1 Chromis

 

Q1. In what order should I add these fish?

Q2. Is there a problem with this combination?

 

[jbrfish]

I would add the Chromis first, although they do best in groups.

Than I would add the Clowns

Than add the Orchid Dottyback

Both the Orchid & Damsel are both semi-aggressive. IMO I would add the Damsel last.,

[shormovas]

Awesome thank you so much. I love this site you guys are so helpful!

[shormovas]

One more question how long in between do i have to wait before adding more fish once the first one is in?

[jbrfish]

One more question how long in between do i have to wait before adding more fish once the first one is in?

I suppose that would depend on the bio-load of the aquarium. Each time you add a new fish in the aquarium the bio needs to adjust. Because now there's more fish poop, more food, ect. (especially for nano tanks) I would monitor the nitrates in the aquarium carefully ea. time you add a new fish and wait at least 3 to 4 weeks. (Just an estimation).

Having 5 fish in a 29 gallon is pushing the max. limit. Be ready for frequent water changes. Some QT the fish before adding, that's something you may want to consider as well.

[shormovas]

Will do thank you

[Ammo88]

I agree with jbrfish,

I personally wouldn't add anything any less than 3 weeks apart given that nano's are small systems a single fish can take a bit for the tank to get use to, which actually works out fine because while you are adding a fish to the tank the next one can go into quarantine for the next three weeks and so forth. Much easier to treat for parasites and diseases plus get the fish use to what you feed in quarantine than in your reef tank!

And just to lightenthe bio load of your tank and also because they can become super confident bullies over time especially in a small tank I would not bother with the damsel.

You could always try a rainford's goby or a tailspot blenny instead. Both are great fish to watch and pretty useful for algae and cleaning.

[SantaMonicaHelp]

What type of Ocellaris Clownfish are you adding?

 

- C. Smith