Biocube - adding fish

[Brando457]

At the moment I have a 14gal biocube setup.

In the tank I have 1 ocellaris clown, about 12 snails, 2 hermits, and then a purple hammer, and blue mushroom coral

I've had the tank setup for about 2 months now and the LFS said that my levels are all where they need to be. I am/would like to plan on doing a small water change about 3-4 gallons next week on Monday and then check my water again Wednesday (is this necessary?)

If the levels were still at the right levels I wanted to add either another ocellaris clown or a black clown. Would the black clown and my ocellaris (false percula) be fine together or should I do another ocellaris with my current one?

I know that the one I put in has to be either smaller or larger, preferably not the same size so that they can determine M-F.

Another thing I was wondering is after I do the clown pairs, would I be able to add a blue chromis possibly or would I be at my limit?

I'm still new to the hobby and am continuously reading, but really appreciate everyone on here's advice and help!

 

[mnat]

Youpey wrote a great piece on clownfish so here you go:

http://www.njreefers.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=20953.msg187888#msg187888

On my nano, I prefer to do a weekly 10% water change. That should help you keep your levels in check. You could probably get away with another fish with the clowns, I would suggest a goby or blenny. Clowns stay in the top/middle of the water column and the gobies blennies usually stay on the bottom. There are a lot of cool gobies out there that easily fit in a 14g and you could even look at a goby/pistol shrimp pair.

 

[JRWOHLER]

I would do about a 2G per week water change.
Little more is better then not enough and will be good for everyone.

Second the goby/blenny or small jawfish something on the bottom.

 

[Brando457]

Ow about the black clown with my present orange one? Would that be ok?

 

[reeferwanabe]

I have a black and an orange one in my tank and they get along fine. however I doubt if they will ever spawn but you never know.

 

[Brando457]

I have a black and an orange one in my tank and they get along fine. however I doubt if they will ever spawn but you never know.

Now to find somewhere to get my black in North NJ or closer.

 

[Brando457]

So tomorrow I pick up my black clown fish <getting from absolutely (ridiculously priced) fish, but only LFS in the area I found with them. They said theirs is tank raised and I asked to see it be fed, seemed to be okay.

Can't wait!

 

[Hawkeye]

both black and orange false percs are the same species so it's quite possible for them to mate. Congrats on finding one at AF. You'll have to post pics.

 

[Brando457]

Hawkeye pictures are posted in the Tale of Tank thread!