29 Gallon Saltwater Tank Stocking Ideas

[abe28]

I currently have a blue damsel and 6 hermit crabs. My tank has live rock as well. I am thinking about two ocellaris clownfish.
Could I add more than that?
Would the blue damsel get along with the clownfish?

 

[scottayy]

The blue damsel IME is a meany pants. In that close of quarters they might stress each other out. If you're wanting the blue color, some blue reef chromis would be nice.

 

[mikestanked]

I had 3 azure damsel's in a 29gal and they re mean, aggressive fish. They picked at my clowns, but if the clowns are bigger that might not be the case. Do u have a QT?

 

[abe28]

I do not have a QT tank.

 

[mikestanked]

Possibly look into getting one. I would get one take out the damsel then add the clowns for a couple of weeks, so there use to the new environment then add the damsel again

 

[abe28]

Alright I will try that! Thank you!

 

[mikestanked]

From what I've heard kits always better to add the most aggressive fish last. Good luck.

 

[nikki_kaiser]

This sounds horrible but I would get rid of the damsel...he's going to act like a re re to his tank mates. Even if you take him out, and add him back he may still be aggressive towards other fish especially if the fish are not a good bit larger especially in a smaller tank. Sorry to sound so negative!

 

[mikestanked]

No worries, but if the clowns are bigger and u only have 1 damsel I don't foresee a problem. But I have had seabae clowns and percula and maroons, and by far the maroon holds its ground better. But other clown species may not hold their ground IMO