90 Gallon Stocklist

Michael R · #1 12/07/2007, 01:52 PM

I want to keep this simple. Here's the proposed stocklist for my
90 gallon FOWLR:

3 Green Chromis (C. viridis)
2 Firefish (N. magnifica)
1 Auriga Butterflyfish (C. auriga)
1 Other Butterflyfish

In addition to the above I would like a second Butterflyfish. I
know many would recommend a Dwarf Angelfish, but none really
jump out at me (yes, even the Flame).

For a second Butterflyfish I was looking at: Heniochus,
Copperband or Raccoon.

Any suggestions for fish in addition to the above stocklist? I was
thinking maybe a Sixline Wrasse or Sandsifter Goby to finish the
list.

Thanks,

Mike

Michael R · #2 12/07/2007, 07:39 PM

So will this stocklist work out? Can I add another Butterfly to the Auriga?

gsusfreak · #3 12/07/2007, 09:00 PM

i love the sixline....great looking fish, and loves zooming around the rockwork

Michael R · #4 12/07/2007, 09:00 PM

Sounds interesting, but will I be alirght with adding him, or possibly overstocked?

scotmc · #5 12/08/2007, 11:01 AM

I assume your not going to add them all at once. I would gradually add what you have listed and see if you have room to go with another. Only way you can really tell.

Michael R · #6 12/08/2007, 01:48 PM

Sounds reasonable. Thanks!

JamesJR · #7 12/08/2007, 04:57 PM

Be cautious with sixlines. They are good hardy fish but they can be very aggressive and will probably harrass similarly shaped dither fish. So if you want any other wrasses or things of that nature you may want to pass on it.

Michael R · #8 12/08/2007, 10:14 PM

I'm considering a Longnose Butterfly and Flame Angel centerpiece, and need some suggestions for other small fish. I'll probably pass on the sixline as I don't like it very much.

I realize Damselfish are usually considered a pain, but will they be aggressive to ALL fish or just each other? I really like the Azure one...

WuHT · #9 12/09/2007, 04:40 PM

the obvious buggers are the domino types. Azure damselfish dont' grow too large, so even if it were aggressive it can only bully small/simliar size fish. At least your butterflies won't be bothered!

falconut · #10 12/10/2007, 07:40 AM

I've had an Azure Damsel for about 6 months now. He doesn't bother anything, but my tank is mostly semi-aggressive. Flame Angel, Lyretail Anthias, Yellow Tang, Bluejaw Trigger, Clowns, and others. This isn't mine, but what mine looks like:

Cool little fish. I tried to keep my cycling fish (Blue Devil Damsels) years ago and they were nasty within the first few months. So, it appears the Azures are more semi-aggressive.