stocking a 33gal

[LittleParr]

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]

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]

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]

could I substute a couple of keudern's instead?

 

[Fluff]

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]

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

 

[Fluff]

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

 

[LittleParr]

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

 

[Fluff]

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]

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

 

[Fluff]

Hmm. The only small blue fish I can think of would be the blue reef chromis. They are almost a damsel blue with some black edging. But they do better in groups. I really do know what else to suggest that's suited to a 33g tank. Sorry. :?

 

[LittleParr]

that's ok, thanks for the advice

 

[roka64]

Any way to get a little blue colour in the tank by substituting one of the others?

what about this:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=194
Neon blue goby....

 

[LittleParr]

hmm...thanks, nice looking fish- so hard to decide! does anyone think I could stock a mandarin instead of the flame or coral beauty?