Are the saltwater fish below compatible? ( the tank size is not a problem)?

Question

4 dwarf blue hermit crabs, 4 dwarf zebra hermit crabs, 4 dwarf red hermit crabs, 1 spiny blue lobster, 4 clown gobies, 6 cardinal fish, 2 normal occelaris clown fish, 2 black occelaris clownfish, 2 condy anemones, 1 teardrop butterfly fish, Volitan Lionfish, 1 Sailfin Tang , Rectangular Trigger

Answer 1

A few issues here with this list. The hermit crabs would be compatible among themselves and would be fine with the cardinals, clowns, butterfly tang and gobies but would likely be eaten by the lionfish and the trigger. The lobster would pose a risk to all but the largest fish, and the condy's would need to have their lighting needs addressed.

Now that being said, I know you state tank size is not a problem but it begs us to ask, what size tank are we talking about here? Clown Gobies are territorial among thier own species in all but the largest tanks where they can establish their own areas and not see each other. Given the tank size that would be needed for that many gobies to live peacefully would you even see 12 hermit crabs running about the substrate and rock (assuming this tank will have live rock in it)? Again on the subject of tank size, I wouldn't try the above mix (sans the lion fish, trigger and condy's) in anything less than 125 gallon tank.

Answer 2

somewhat.

the lobster will most likely kill the other bootom dwellers, the trigger will kill ALL of the invertibrates, and most of the fish, and the lion will eat practically everything.

Answer 3

In regards to the lionfish, lobster, trigger, or butterflyfish: first one in gets fresh crab meat.

Theoretically, the clowns could fight, but it doesn't seem to happen too much. I'd stick with captive bred clownfish just to be certain.

The lionfish, and possibly the trigger (depending on the size), will eventually eat the gobies, clowns, and cardinals. The lion's mouth can distend, so it's much bigger than it appears at first glance.

I've heard of triggers occassionally harassing lionfish, but I've never seen 2 in the same tank, so I can't testify to this personally. Truth be told, triggers will try to sample just about anything that moves.