55 gallon stock list ?s

[the curious]

OK, so I have done some research...and plan on doing much more, but I have decided I would like a spotted hawk, a longnose hawk, and a flame hawk, in addition to a tomato clown, and a couple of domino damsels in my 55 gallon tank. Is this an ok stock level?

I am in no hurry and will not be actually putting any fish into the tank for a couple months, I still got some cycling to do. I am just trying to get my plan in order, before the cycling is complete.

[Steve McKay]

OK, so I have done some research...and plan on doing much more, but I have decided I would like a spotted hawk, a longnose hawk, and a flame hawk, in addition to a tomato clown, and a couple of domino damsels in my 55 gallon tank. Is this an ok stock level?

I am in no hurry and will not be actually putting any fish into the tank for a couple months, I still got some cycling to do. I am just trying to get my plan in order, before the cycling is complete.

The number of fish is fine, but the types are not. In most situations it is not good to add two of the same type of fish unless you have a large tank or they are a mated pair, body shape can also make a difference. I would not put a Spotted and Flame hawk together, however one of those and the Longnose should be ok. I had a Longnose and Falco and they didn't bother each other. Damsels are aggressive fish, keep this in mind as you think about the other fish you want. If you do get a damsel add it last.