Stocking list for 40b

[gojk]

Hey all, I have a pretty new 40b with a 20g sump and 60lbs of rock and 60 lbs of sand. It has been up and running for about 2 months. This tank will be a mixed reef, I already have some SPS and LPS in the tank and all appear to be doing well. I have a reef octo recirc skimmer rated for 110g tank as I do want a fairly heavily stocked tank. Along with the skimmer, I have set up my doser to start dosing vodka, but I am only in the first stages of the dosing. Now to my question, I am curious what peoples thoughts are on stocking this tank with fish.

 

Currently have

2 - Chromis(had 3 but the little one turned up missing after about a week)

1 - Resplendent Anthia( was slow eating the first few days, but eats really well now. I feed Rods food)

1 - Tailspot blenny(awesome little guy)

 

My current plans for additions. Keep in mind that this isn't solid, which is why I am asking here and the order in which these will be added will be decided once I have a solid stocking list.

 

1 - Sunrise or Neon dottyback

2 - Clowns(I have a black clown in another tank that will be moved here when the time is right)

1 - Purple Firefish

1 - Hi-fin yellow banded goby

2 more open water swimmers(maybe 1 or 2 fairy or flasher wrasses)

[ry05coupe]

Just remember that the dottybacks can be agressive, but they are very pretty! Also as I'm sure you know, the Anthias will add a fair bit to the bioload because of how much they need to eat.

 

With vodka dosing, a fuge and a bubble magus nac6 skimmer I have found that the max for my 40b is 10 smaller fish. Every system is different though.

 

I think wrasses are a valuable tool for a reef tank aswell, especially the ones that eat quite a few pests, so definitely look into that.