Hi all! My name is Cristin and I’m new to this forum, though not new to saltwater aquariums. I’ve had a 12 gallon FOWLR nanocube for a couple years now. When it comes to larger SW Aquariums, though, I am a bit out of my league. I currently have a pair of OC Clownfish and a pair of neon gobies living in the 12g nano. I just bought a 75 gallon aquarium which I plan to set up and begin cycling this weekend. I have a protein skimmer, 68lbs live rock, enough sand for a decently deep bed, and an Eheim canister filter system for it. I haven’t gotten around to lighting yet (it has a canopy but only basic lighting so far) nor have I started planning for a sump.

I am at a loss as to how to stock this new aquarium. I plan to move my current fish into it as soon as it is ready and I was hoping to get suggestions for tankmates that would A.) be friendly toward the fish I have B.) Not be harassed by the fish I have and C.) Be comfortable for their lifespans in the 75gal aquarium.

Since I haven’t actually begun the cycling process I am still a long way away from actually buying more fish, but I was hoping for suggestions from more experienced aquarists so that I could begin planning. Eventually I want to have some of the hardier coral in it as well as fish and live rock. Any suggestions would be welcome! Thank you in advance for your time.