I'm about to start stocking my newly cycled reef tank. I am brand new to this hobby. It is a taller 37 gal tank (30 x 12 x 23 in). My rocks is structed as shown. I don't have any mechanical filtering installed. I am hoping to keep the tank free of equipment and do frequent water changes, but we will see how it goes. I will add a protein skimmer if necessary. I've heard so much conflicting advice as to what is necessary. I was hoping to get feedback on stocking the tank. My preliminary list is below, I definitely don't need all of the fish listed. Looking for any thoughts from seasoned reefers. I really am just learning, so bear with me.
I'm hoping to space activity throughout the tank.
I plan to start corals in maybe 3-6 months??
- start with a clownfish and blue damsel fish (Nemo & "Dory" for my 3 year old), then:
- yellow watchman goby + candy cane shrimp
- cleaner shrimp
- lawnmower blenny
- royal gamma
- 1 blue-green chromis
Thanks
I'm hoping to space activity throughout the tank.
I plan to start corals in maybe 3-6 months??
- start with a clownfish and blue damsel fish (Nemo & "Dory" for my 3 year old), then:
- yellow watchman goby + candy cane shrimp
- cleaner shrimp
- lawnmower blenny
- royal gamma
- 1 blue-green chromis
Thanks