125 gallon stock ideas

[AnthonyA9953]

I currently have a
Desjardini tang
Yellow mimic tang
kole tang
Hoevens Wrasse
And three occelaris clowns in my 125 gallon reef
I was looking to add a potters angel and possibly a sunburst anthias
I have 145 lbs of lr and a sump with socks, a skimmer, a carbon and GFO reactor, and a 2000 gph return pump. Thanks.

 

[nereefpat]

I don't see a problem with either the new angel or the anthias, although both are fairly difficult fish, I believe. I would use an acclimation box when adding, to keep the tangs off the angel and the wrasse off the anthias.

You will probably have to rehome the sailfin eventually, and I would guess that the odd clown out might be picked on.

 

[AnthonyA9953]

Thanks, they're all juveniles so I don't think the box will be necessary. Also what makes the fish difficult? I've researched and I've seen mixed responses on both of them. Thanks.

 

[AnthonyA9953]

Yea I used to have 4 clowns but they killed one and now don't bother the odd one out fortunately.

 

[nereefpat]

what makes the fish difficult?

That particular angel has a reputation for being less hardy than other dwarf angels. Feeding and acclimation to aquarium life, I suppose. Some dwarf angels are nearly bulletproof, like the flame, coral beauty, eiblii, half-black.

Anthias in general aren't the easiest fishes we keep. I won't steer you away from the sunburst. Just make sure it is eating, qt it, and feed it frequently.