40 gallon stocking

Luke76 · 03/27/2016, 11:40 AM

I have a 40 gallon mixed reef with a CPR HOB skimmer and an ac 110 filled with bio rings and pond matrix. My current fish are 1 firefish, 1 ocellaris clownfish, 1 red parrot wrasse, 1 blue velvet damsel, and 1 blue spotted watchmen goby. Can my system handle more fish? I would like to add 1-3 more fish. Any fish suggestions? I would like to add one more clownfish, one firefish, and maybe a dwarf angelfish. Is there any suggestions on what I should run in the ac 110? Thanks for any feedback!

MMacro · 03/27/2016, 11:56 AM

I would say that you are already over your max. The parrot wrasse alone needs a 90 gallon MINIMUM.

Luke76 · 03/27/2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Reeferplax

I would say that you are already over your max. The parrot wrasse alone needs a 90 gallon MINIMUM.

Maybe I'm mistaken but it says that red parrot fairy wrasses only need a 30 gallon aquarium. But thank you for the feedback

Jade5051 · 03/27/2016, 01:36 PM

I think you are at the stocking limit but it depends on how your fish have established their territories and if you can handle additional bioload. If you do a dwarf I'd aim for a Pygmy. Would caution a clown as mated clowns can be aggressive and territorial. Paired firefish are probably ok. You could do a blenny. The fish that brings the most concern to me is the damsel. Those things are mean.

MMacro · 03/27/2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke76

Maybe I'm mistaken but it says that red parrot fairy wrasses only need a 30 gallon aquarium. But thank you for the feedback

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...53&pcatid=1153

Read reccomended tank size.

Ou8me2 · 03/27/2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Reeferplax

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/p...53&pcatid=1153

Read reccomended tank size.

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/produ...&pid=968&did=1

Which I'm guessing why he says 30 gallons minimum. Yes, Live Aquaria says 90..

To answer the question. You are pretty much at the tanks limit. I wouldn't add anymore fish.

03/27/2016, 11:40 AM	#1
Luke76 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 13	40 gallon stocking I have a 40 gallon mixed reef with a CPR HOB skimmer and an ac 110 filled with bio rings and pond matrix. My current fish are 1 firefish, 1 ocellaris clownfish, 1 red parrot wrasse, 1 blue velvet damsel, and 1 blue spotted watchmen goby. Can my system handle more fish? I would like to add 1-3 more fish. Any fish suggestions? I would like to add one more clownfish, one firefish, and maybe a dwarf angelfish. Is there any suggestions on what I should run in the ac 110? Thanks for any feedback!

03/27/2016, 11:56 AM	#2
MMacro Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,442	I would say that you are already over your max. The parrot wrasse alone needs a 90 gallon MINIMUM. __________________ 155 Mixed Reef (48x31x24)

03/27/2016, 01:36 PM	#4
Jade5051 That guy... Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,218	I think you are at the stocking limit but it depends on how your fish have established their territories and if you can handle additional bioload. If you do a dwarf I'd aim for a Pygmy. Would caution a clown as mated clowns can be aggressive and territorial. Paired firefish are probably ok. You could do a blenny. The fish that brings the most concern to me is the damsel. Those things are mean. __________________ The dream that is now a memory - http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550891