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No, I'd say 10% is sufficient for weekly water changes. A refugium would definitely be a nice addition, though.

A clown goby and a firtideflow sounds alright to me, but I'm not sure about adding more like a yellowtail damsel or hi fin red banded goby, I'd stick with just those two.

I've had a single Banggai, and while I agree they're not the most active fish, they're definitely a sight to behold. When trying to school them, you're always taking a risk of aggression, especially in close quarters. I'd recommend checking with your LFS to see if they have a return policy in case ...

I'm with you on that, ditch the mandarin. There are some gorgeous wrasses out there, definitely worth a look.

I'm stoked my cycle's finished, now I can get my clean up crew in.

First off, my tank holds 150L, 144 to be exact. I was looking at dwarf lionfish, but no luck so far. I've got my name down at three LFS, but my mum talked me out of it.

I'm thinking of getting two yellow tangs, two cardinalfish ...

Yeah, Angelfish are drama queens. They'll stress out over anything. If you're not gonna upgrade, at least get some floating plants to break up sightlines. Helps with the weird vibe in there.


Floating plants are a good call. Frogbit or Water Lettuce would work. Also, check your lighting. Too ...

Got a 55 gallon with 12 Angelfish, 6 Corydoras, and a bunch of Neon Tetras. Water params are good, 0 ammonia, 0 nitrite, 10 nitrate. Filter is a Fluval 407, weekly 30% water changes. Plants are doing fine but the Angelfish seem stressed. Am I overstocked?


Yeah, 12 Angelfish is pushing it. They ...

Root tabs provide macronutrients like iron and potassium directly to the roots, while liquid fertilizers are better for column feeders. A balanced approach is ideal. What's your current dosing schedule for the root tabs?

Without the hawk, I think you're good to go. Hawkfish are just a headache, if you ask me. They can cause trouble with your shrimp, even snails. Territorial issues, pecking, nipping... it's just not worth it.

Honestly, that list seems excessive to me. I've yet to come across a positive experience with owning a hawkfish, especially in smaller tanks. I'd personally steer clear of them if I were you.