How much is too much?

[winschuc]

So after 2 months, my tank is stable. Defeated cyano, some minor aiptasia and some green hair. The tank is a 100g cube w/ about 90lbs of rock, a 30g sump w/ a skimp sk181 skimmer (which honestly lies dormant most of the time). The plan is a monti/polyp only tank. A male melanarus, saddleback valentini, YWG and a pair of clowns currently call it home.

The question is, I have three more fish I want to add before my preferred stock list is complete - female melanarus and a pair of leopard wrasses... Is this too much for a 28x28x30h footprint?

 

[rjrgroup]

Sounds fine but introducing the new wrasses can be tricky. Research and come up with a plan. Great fish list btw...

 

[jdavid]

watch that puffer! esp if you decide to get other kinds of sps.

 

[winschuc]

Thanks!

Yeah, read a bunch about the puffer before we picked it up. There are about the same amount of horror/success stories rolling around. The plan is to keep him fat and happy (with my fingers crossed for success). If he turns into a problem, he'll get his own home. Luckily they sleep lying down, so catching him should be easy if needed.

 

[ralph atl]

Generally speaking, puffers and Leopard Wrasses do not do well together, with the Leopard being intimidated and not eating. Leopards do not do well with any apparent aggressiveness.....

3 to 4 inch fine sand bed is also needed...

(Albeit, it's very possible as long as you are 24-7 observant)

 

[rjrgroup]

Didn't realize the saddleback was a puffer and I agree with Ralph on the leopards...they are difficult enough with peaceful tankmates.

 

[winschuc]

Good to know. They'll probably be crossed off the list then. Would rather enjoy the livestock than Worry about it 24/7. Thanks for the info!

 

[jdavid]

I'm sure the puffer is your favorite, right? I love them. Whenever I see one I have to talk myself out of buying it. I probably will dedicate a tank to one eventually.