Stocking Levels?

[kniesh]

Hi, stocking was always pretty easy in my freshwater but i havent seen any rules of thumb for my saltwater as yet. The dimensions are 48" 12" 15" and current inhabbitants are;

1 Blenny Scooter
2 Clowns
1 Royal Grammar
2 Dancing Shrimp
1 Cleaner Shrimp

And obviously various hermits and snails. I am assuming this is not yet overstocked but would like to know what there is room for now. I am not adding anymore now for a while but just need to know, thx in advance.

 

[SkiFletch]

Interesting, I calculate that at about 37 gallons which is somewhat of an oddball tank size . Good news is that you're under-stocked and can add more fish. Consider gobies, fairy wrasses, and dwarf angels

 

[kniesh]

Interesting, I calculate that at about 37 gallons which is somewhat of an oddball tank size . Good news is that you're under-stocked and can add more fish. Consider gobies, fairy wrasses, and dwarf angels

Thx Ski, you have been of great help a number of times now and it's much appreciated.

It is a strange size in gallons I dont think I have heard anyone else speaking of their 37gal.

I was kind of hoping for my next addition of fish to be a schooling fish so I could add a few and have them as a feature point of the tank. I know adding another 4 or so fish will probably bring me at least very close to my limit so do tou have any suggestions? I was looking at Yellow tailed blue damsels or some kind of cardinal (not too sure about the tank for these tho). Any other suggestions welcome tho. Thx.

 

[SkiFletch]

Eeek, no damsels. Spawn of satan bullies. Bout the only appropriate schooling fish are chromis or cardinals. And a small school of those will put you at your stocking limit

Maybe somebody else knows of something more suitable but alas I do not