Newer Tank Need Help

[Tucci0305]

Hey Guys and Girls,
Just setup a 29 Gallon tank back in June. I have everything running well on it but am ready for some new corals. At this point, i have 2 clownfish, 1 firefish, a hammer coral, xenia, sebae anemone( which moved to the back of the tank?) and a green star polyp. This week i plan on picking up a pagoda coral and a flame angel. I was wondering if anyone could suggest something which liked a lot of water flow and GREAT light (50/50 compact)?

Thanks for your help

 

[phases99]

Angels are notrorious for picking on corals, especially in small tanks. You are probably already at capacity already.

 

[ambulocetus]

I have a question, as far as bio-load do the xenia + corals etc add much to it? If not then i think an angel might be the last addition to the tank!
Welcome to AA too!

 

[phases99]

All life forms will add something to the bio load. Corals usually much less than fish. Most reefers go lite on the fish load when a reef tank is the primary goal. Not knowing anything about his filtration, husbandry or experience in the hobby I would err on the side of caution and not recommend any more fish.

 

[Atari]

I wouldn't recommend the flame angel regardless.. it will eventually develop a taste for your corals (maybe immediately) and you'll have to take the whole reef apart to try and catch it.

I think something like a royal gramma or a watchman goby would be a nice addition.

As for corals, how much lighting/flow do you have?

 

[Tucci0305]

hey thanks for everyone opinions. As it turns out my flame angel was not shipped today anyway . But as everyone keeps saying maybe thats a good thing. Atari, my lighting is a 50/50 compact light and i have a remora pro skimmer, a 550 powerhead and a magnum 350. I am getting kinda anxious and want some more corals do you have any suggestions? I want to put the new coral right by the powerhead and right under the light (so keep that in mind.) thanks again!! P.S. phases99 'his filtration' is HER filtration. THANKS!!!

 

[Tucci0305]

Hey i have another question. When will my clownfish start hosting in my sebae anemone? Is there anything i can do to promote it? Some girl at the fish store said to get a picture of a clownfish in an anemone and put it on my tank, this will get my clownfish into my anemone? This makes no sense to me?? Has anyone tried it??

Thanks again!!

 

[Tucci0305]

i have a purple firefish now... but it keeps to the bottom of the tank kinda like perching. should i be worried? Thanks for you help