OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Hey guys,I have 2clowns,1 blenny, 1 6-Line, and 1 Coral Beauty in my 38.I also have 1 urchin, 2 pep shrimp, 1 sally Lightfoot, 1 emerald crab, and a lot of snails.
Is this over the limit?
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jr7168
Artic Reefer!
I dont know tons but i would say your at your limit. the whole 1:8 to 1:10 ratio. u seem to have a colorful group also. Any pics?
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Will get some soon.
JustinsReefTank
Reefing newb
I would definitely say you are at your limit!! The rule is 1 fish for every 10 gallons. So therefore you are over the limit! I would not put anything else in that tank if I were you.
jr7168
Artic Reefer!
i mean hey everyone likes alittle tang. ya know but there is a limit. then you will get the itch i mean ich. ha
kbuser92
Breeder
What tangs..? You can push the limit a little bit, more so in larger tanks. I think youve pushed it enough so I agree and recommend no more. Especially these tangs everyone is mentioning, but I dont see anything about in your post...
Northstar24
The Tang Herder
His stock list doen't say anything about a tang...
But to the OP - are you asking if it would be wise to add another fish? I would say your tank is beyond the generally accepted stocking limit
But to the OP - are you asking if it would be wise to add another fish? I would say your tank is beyond the generally accepted stocking limit
jcegt87
Dude Dude DUDE!!!!!!
your shrimps crabs and snails dont add to the bioload thus dont count when asking about limit,
most people will say you are over your limit
i myself am probably one of the biggest rule breakers when it come to this
i have 1 clown , firefish , a goby AND blenny in my 29, just be very careful that nothing is stressed , but technically (by the book ) yes you are at your limit
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Ok then,Ty lots guys.
Wanted to make sure I was not way over.
Wanted to make sure I was not way over.
OceanCrazy
Reefing newb
Can't wait to move I might just go ahead and get a 90 or a 125.
little_fish
Moderator
Just to let you know, the sally light foot crabs arent reef safe and will go after your fish. It might be wise to remove it before someone becomes lunch.
T Fades
Reefing newb
I really don't buy the whole '1 inch per 10 gallon' rule. Really depends on the type of fish and what their requirements are and how much room they need to swim.
I have a 28g, which means I can have one 2.8" fish, which is only 1 six line wrasse. Na, don't buy it for a second.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are tangs. Per the rule, a 4" yellow tang should be able to be kept in a 40g, but as we all know, is a big NO NO.
I have a 28g, which means I can have one 2.8" fish, which is only 1 six line wrasse. Na, don't buy it for a second.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are tangs. Per the rule, a 4" yellow tang should be able to be kept in a 40g, but as we all know, is a big NO NO.
yote
In Memoriam
FINALLY
Somebody actually gets it.:bounce: :bounce:
And to the OP.
JMO But your just at your limit.You could possibly get by with one or two more SMALL fish,but I wouldn't push if it was me.
BL1
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No one said anything about inches, they said one fish per 10 gallons. And that guideline is strictly for bioload concerns obviously there are other things that come into play. Especially for fish like tangs where tank length is a huge consideration.
ErinCahir
Sausage Wrangler
+1 and an unintentional "Thanks" to Brian.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
BL1
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:Cheers:
jr7168
Artic Reefer!
i never meant 1 inch either. i agree with above 1:10 fish
