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I'd like to put the Midas Blenny in first, if I can find one! I've got the dottyback and six-line in a QT now. Although the dottyback isn't hurting the six-line, he definitely has claimed the upper hand and keeps the six-line confined to one small area of the tank. So, it's looking like I should...

In what order should I introduce the following list of fish to a 46g reef tank? Six line wrasse Strawberry Basslet (Orchid Dottyback) Pair of clowns (probably false perc or ocellaris) Midas Blenny Flame Angel

I'm trying to decide on a fish stocking plan once my new 46g setup is ready. I don't want anything too aggressive, they must be reef safe. I'd like some feedback on these fish in terms of their compatibility and quantity, which I should drop if too many, AND in what order I should add them. 1...

Has anyone ever dealt with this company: Welcome to International Marine Fish - Premium Live Rock ?

Wow! Looks like a great place to buy from. Hate the shipping cost, though!

What does "cured" me for live rock? How should I add the rock to the tank -- before or after the water? Would be kinda hard to arrange it w/ water in the tank, but doesn't it have to stay wet?

Does anyone know of a good online quick reference guide that lists marine fishes and what their characteristics are and their feeding and environmental requirements (including whether or not they good for reef aquariums, how many per tank, any quirks, special habits, etc.)?

At that first site, looks like the smallest amount of live rock you can buy at once is 35 lbs. Is that the normal minimum when buying online? Anyone else want to chime in about where they buy online and have had good experience?

One more thing -- about the live rock -- should I add it all at once, or is it something I can do like half to start with and then the other half? Or would that mean the tank would cycle again?

I did browse it the other day. That would be great to find some there, but it'll be hit or miss.

Thanks, Bifferwine! That's very helpful!

There are only a couple of LFS (Live Fish Stores, right?) that are convenient to where I live and neither of them have a great selection of livestock or very much live rock. Never ordered either one online before. Is buying online a good option? Seems scary to trust having anything that's...

Thanks for all the replies! Sounds like what I want to do, LR w/ skimmer, is confirmed to be a good way to go. I'm sure I'll have other questions as I move towards putting it all together. In fact, I already have at least one more, but will create a new thread.

I have several years experience in the aquarium hobby, most w/ freshwater but my last couple of years I had converted to FOWLR (I'm guess that means "Fish Only With Live Rock"?). I took the tank down a few years ago due to lack of time and money. Now that my kids are grown, I'm considering...