stocking a 33gal - Aquarium Advice

LittleParr · 05-14-2006, 05:57 PM

Are the following fish do-able in a 33gal with lots of protein skimming, filtration, and live rock and sand?
2 perc clowns
1 royal gramma
1 longnose hawkfish
1 yellow watchman
1 flame angel or coral beauty

**Fluff** · 05-14-2006, 07:04 PM

That seems like alot of fish for a 33g tank. I'd probably skip the hawkfish. The others may be ok with good tank maintenance.

**lando** · 05-14-2006, 07:08 PM

I agree with Fluff...a would loose the hawkfish as well. The others are doable but you will have to keep a constant eye on water parameters.

LittleParr · 05-14-2006, 09:31 PM

could I substute a couple of keudern's instead?

**Fluff** · 05-14-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by LittleParr

could I substute a couple of keudern's instead?

I think skipping the hawk and keeping the rest of the list is gonna put you a max, if not a bit over on your bioload. Adding a few cardinals probably wouldn't be a good idea IMO.

LittleParr · 05-15-2006, 06:08 PM

would the the other five minus the hawkfish bother inverts like crabs and shrimp?

**Fluff** · 05-15-2006, 06:23 PM

No. The other five are safe with shrimp and crabs.

LittleParr · 05-15-2006, 08:05 PM

would you recommend flame or coral beauty for ease of care and safety with inverts?

**Fluff** · 05-15-2006, 08:09 PM

Either one really. The coral beauty is cheaper but the flame is flashier. Both are beautiful in my opinion. And both would be about the same as far as care. Neither will bother mobile inverts. Many people keep these fish in reefs without a problem but they are angels so there is always a chance they may nip at corals.

LittleParr · 05-15-2006, 08:12 PM

Thanks-leaning towards the flame for colour. Any way to get a little blue colour in the tank by substituting one of the others?

05-14-2006, 05:57 PM	#1
LittleParr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 164	stocking a 33gal Are the following fish do-able in a 33gal with lots of protein skimming, filtration, and live rock and sand? 2 perc clowns 1 royal gramma 1 longnose hawkfish 1 yellow watchman 1 flame angel or coral beauty

05-14-2006, 07:04 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	That seems like alot of fish for a 33g tank. I'd probably skip the hawkfish. The others may be ok with good tank maintenance. __________________ ~Cindy

05-14-2006, 07:08 PM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	I agree with Fluff...a would loose the hawkfish as well. The others are doable but you will have to keep a constant eye on water parameters. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

05-15-2006, 06:23 PM	#7
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	No. The other five are safe with shrimp and crabs. __________________ ~Cindy

05-15-2006, 08:09 PM	#9
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	Either one really. The coral beauty is cheaper but the flame is flashier. Both are beautiful in my opinion. And both would be about the same as far as care. Neither will bother mobile inverts. Many people keep these fish in reefs without a problem but they are angels so there is always a chance they may nip at corals. __________________ ~Cindy

05-14-2006, 09:31 PM	#4
LittleParr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 164	could I substute a couple of keudern's instead?

05-15-2006, 06:08 PM	#6
LittleParr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 164	would the the other five minus the hawkfish bother inverts like crabs and shrimp?

05-15-2006, 08:05 PM	#8
LittleParr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 164	would you recommend flame or coral beauty for ease of care and safety with inverts?

05-15-2006, 08:12 PM	#10
LittleParr Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 164	Thanks-leaning towards the flame for colour. Any way to get a little blue colour in the tank by substituting one of the others?

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