29 Gallon Fowlr Stocking

[Gourami36]

I’m open to any suggestions on fish or cuc. I don’t have water in the tank yet so I don’t have the parameters. I will test the parameters before stocking. Here are my options

 

[Tony_097]

You can't go wrong with a clownfish. Other choices would be a blenny or goby

 

[Gourami36]

Which type of wrasse can be in a 29 gallon with 2 ocellaris clownfish?

 

[stella1979]

The wrasse that comes to mind first is the yellow coris, and though it would be pushing it a bit, you might get away with a six-line. You could certainly do the tiniest of wrasses too, i.e. the pink strip or a possum wrasse. Wrasses seem a bit strange from what I've read. There are many reports of six-lines becoming too aggressive in smaller setups, but there are also trusted reports of them, along with the coris, pink-stripe, and possum, not being easily seen, and thus, not an enjoyable fish to keep. This is because they are somewhat timid and very wary of shadows from above, particularly those of a smaller size that would fit well in your tank. I wish I could be surer of things, but... I've never kept a wrasse! Lemme call on a friend who has... Jesterrace

 

[SomeoneFISHy]

Hey Gourami! I like the idea of having clowns, but even if they don't host, I like the idea of an anemone. I know its a FOWLR, but still. Anyway, For non clownfish, I like the idea of having gobies and blennies. For that tank, cardinalfish would be good, especially pajama. Jawfish are also a good fish (some harmless fights can occur, where other fish push sand in their hole, and the jawfish spits it out.)

 

[Gourami36]

Would wetmorella tanakaI or pseudocheilinus evanidus be ok?

 

[SomeoneFISHy]

Both look like great options, but I personally like the 1st

 

[Gourami36]

Both look like great options, but I personally like the 1st

So if I get wetmorella tanakaI could I get one or a pair of ocellaris clownfish?

 

[SomeoneFISHy]

You can get both of them, plus 2 or even 3 more fish!

 

[Gourami36]

You can get both of them, plus 2 or even 3 more fish!

Which type of goby would be ok in a 29 gallon?

 

[SomeoneFISHy]

Watchman, Clown, Prawn, Banded, Striped. Clowns and Prawns are my favorite.

 

[Gourami36]

What about firefish? Or a valentinI puffer?

 

[Tony_097]

Firefish would be fine also have you considered blennies there not only good utility but they have great personalities

 

[Gourami36]

Firefish would be fine also have you considered blennies there not only good utility but they have great personalities

I haven’t researched any blennies yet. I’ll look into them. Which species are good for a 29 gallon fowlr?

 

[Tony_097]

I would get a lawnmower blenny or tailspot blenny

 

[Gourami36]

I would get a lawnmower blenny or tailspot blenny

My lfs has lawnmover blennys. What about canary blenny?

 

[Tony_097]

That is also an option but lawnmower and tailspots are better model citizens (in most cases) in a tank my cousin had canary blennies go rogue on her but they do seem do eat alage.

 

[Gourami36]

That is also an option but lawnmower and tailspots are better model citizens (in most cases) in a tank my cousin had canary blennies go rogue on her but they do seem do eat alage.

I will probably buy the lawnmower blenny then. What should I do for cuc? 1 lettuce sea slug, 1 emerald crab, 3 hermits, skunk shrimp and some trochus or astrea snails? Are there any sea stars that would be compatible?

 

[SomeoneFISHy]

Choc Chip sea stars are great, easy to take care of, on the smaller side.

 

[Tony_097]

Everything seems fine with the cuc I would however add thr star and the nudI later on when the tank is more estalbished starfish have bo brain so there really sensitive to the water parameters if you can an ato (auto top off ) that would be great for sea stars since salinity and ph instability is a killer for them.

 

[Gourami36]

Everything seems fine with the cuc I would however add thr star and the nudI later on when the tank is more estalbished starfish have bo brain so there really sensitive to the water parameters if you can an ato (auto top off ) that would be great for sea stars since salinity and ph instability is a killer for them.

I will probably add them after at least 6-8 months. I will probably not be getting an ato because my parents want me to stop spending so much money on fish. I bought a $6 albino bn pleco yesterday and they thought that was expensive lol

 

[Tony_097]

That is completly fine just watch the water level when the tanks running nano tanks evaporate lots of water mine somtimes loses a gallon a day.

 

[Gourami36]

That is completly fine just watch the water level when the tanks running

I’ll just add some water when the water evaporates more than 1 inch. Are tuxedo sea urchins ok?

 

[Tony_097]

Urchins are fine as well

 

[edsreeftank]

That is completly fine just watch the water level when the tanks running nano tanks evaporate lots of water mine somtimes loses a gallon a day.

My 90 gallon with 40 sump evaporates at least 2 gallons a day probably because mine is an open top

 

[MomeWrath]

Hey if you're near The Fish Room ( I live in the same area) you should also check out The Reef Farm. She always has lots of good fish for a good price, interesting clowns, tons of cool blennies. Also Fintastic Aquariums of Wake County. Good guys over there.
With regard to the earlier question on blennies... I would suggest passing on a lawnmower blenny in a tank that size, and go for a starry blenny - same look or even cuter and same utility with less size. Also molly miller blenny is a good choice for algae control in a smaller tank. If you aren't doing it just for algae, fang blennies are also very cool fish, and don't hide so much.
Orchid dottyback is one of my favorite fish too, and they are not as aggressive as some of the other dottybacks.