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BoomerD:

I can't go to 55 gallon due to space limitations, but I'm looking into 29g by the spring.

Craig:

You're not stepping on my toes at all. I'm value all opinions on this forum. My water params are:
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: 20-30 ppm (I know that's high, I'm working on that)
pH: 8-ish
SG: 1.022 (I'm working on raising that to about 1.024)
Temp: 77-78 deg. F

I'm using Mardel Test strips. I used to use Aquarium Pharm. but didn't like those kits.

My problem with snails IMO is:
1. SG to low for snails
2. Nitrates to high
3. Not acclimated long enough. I only used the drip method for about a half hour
4. I used to use tap water until about a week ago. Now I use RO water.

You wrote "Those three fish will grow to between 15 - 18" at maturity.." A dwarf angel growing to 18" or a clown for that matter? Wow! All the things I've read online and in books mention the clown possibly reaching 3-4" and the Coral Beauty growing to 4". All three fish seem happy as can be; swimming and eating like pigs. Maybe that's temporary, but as I mentioned above, by the spring, the fish will be in a 29g. Even then, I will probably only add a Royal Gramma and a cleaner shrimp.