Stocking questions, again...

[Yannickmonfils]

Ok, I would like to have advice...

Im setting up a 32 gallon long, with a 26 gallon sump. Reef octopus skimmer rated 100g, tlf with phosban, tlf with carbon, may be dosing carbon (nopox) if needed.

That was for setup, now here is a list of fish that I would like in it. I would like to know if it is possible, and ok in term of fish stress/aggressiveness...

Occelaris clown x2
Midas Blenny
Coral Beauty angel
Green mandarin
Yellow watchman Goby
(If there is other/better fish that would make nice addition feel free to say so

And for invert:
Bloodfire shrimp
Cleaner shrimp
Blue coral banded shrimp (smaller and less aggressive that normal coral banded..
Pepermint shrimp x2
Porcelain crab
Emerald crab


Any idea / comments?

[dnas17]

I've heard that unless you have a TON of live rock with a abundance of copepods/fuge that you would be wasting your time with a mandarin. Also that tank may be a little small for the coral beauty I've heard they're more suited for 50+ tanks but I personally don't see a problem with it.

[Nicolas]

Maybe 32 gallons is a little bit small for a coral beauty and if you want corals watch him because they are not all reef safe

[Greatwhite]

To be honest, I wouldn't worry about time being wasted with a mandarin.  It will most certainly starve and die.  You need a big tank with lots if live rock and copepods.

I suspect that is what was hinted at, but I would rather be up front and paint a clear picture of what will happen with that fish in a small tank.

I upgraded from a 55 to 90 so that I could safely keep a mandarin.

Coral beauties are better with a little more space as well.

Stick with a couple clowns and smaller fish like gobies. They are good in smaller spaces and will be a little more resilient if water params fluctuate.

[Greatwhite]

Midas blennies also don't get along well with some gobies.

[Philnashbass]

I have a 4" midas blenny housed with a small mandarin goby and pistol shrimp/watchman. All are in my 3 year old 120 gal system-there have never been any conflicts.

[dnas17]

If you want some recommendations, I love Firefish both the orange/white and the purples. Truly beautiful fish. Six Line Wrasse are also some neat fish as are Longnose Hawkfish.

[Greatwhite]

I have a 4" midas blenny housed with a small mandarin goby and pistol shrimp/watchman. All are in my 3 year old 120 gal system-there have never been any conflicts.

You have them in a 120g...  Not a 30. That is why there is not a conflict.  . Small territorial fish don't need a lot of space, but more than a 30 can offer.

[Greatwhite]

Also, mandarin dragonets are not gobies. Just sayin'. . I was talking about little gobies like clown gobies, etc.

I have also heard that clown gobies are territorial to their own kind, but they don't take a lot of space to call home.  And, they don't really leave their spots much.

[Yannickmonfils]

Any suggestion for main fish? Was going for coral beauty but some said it would be a bit too small. I have seen a few in smaller setup but I rly dont want to stress the fish... Would like to have insight on a nice fish to replace it

Would be 2x clown, watchman goby, midas blenny and a great "main" fish.    Any idea?

[Hookup]

Looks like you've got a good short-list.  Possibly keep your eyes open for a Flame-Prawn gobie pair as your "main fish".  I know they are bottom dewellers, but they are pretty awesome looking. 

[ray]

There is smaller angels available,either Cherub or flame back which would be could in that size tank.i can get regularly

Ray