Fish compatability Questions/ ADVICE

[askwines]

I have the following:

1- Coral Beauty
1- Clarkii
1- Lawnmower blenny
2- serpeant stars
assorted snails/crabs
Mushrooms
Finger leathers

I'm moving everything into a 58g RR
want to add more corals,
possibly an anemone for the clarki

Can I add a butterfly into the mix?If so, which one?
What else would you recommend?
What do you think would be my limit??

What type of Anemone is "easiest" to maintain.
Any other coral suggestions??
I'll have 300w of PC's.

Thanks

Alan

 

[Juck]

You have enough light for a nice LTA or BTA,,, I've read that Clarkii's aren't too fussy about their host. I've found BTA's pretty easy to care for once they are settled.

I can't think of a Butterfly I would put in a 58,, especially with an Angel in there.

Good luck with the move!

 

[melanotaenia1]

I dont really see fighting a problem so much as I could see the butterfly ripping apart the corals, since most butterflies, regardless of their origin, are usually coral eaters, usually LPS and any fleshy types (brains especially) These guys are best left to the fish only tank IMO. And as far as fish go, I would probably say you are close to maxed out to keep a full blown dedicated reef, maybe one tang and that is probably about it. I have seen some black tangs in stock at my LFS lately, very cool.

Peace