180 stocking question

mcfa2403

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Ok so this will be my third tank but by far my largest (first was 75g and second was 28g). This will be mostly an lps/sps tank with 180g tank and 40+ sump (possibly 80g). I plan to take this tank slow and want to make sure this is well thought out. That said please weigh in on these fish. I am not afraid of criticism so let me know if its too many fish or wrong species for this tank.

Tangs: 1 orange shoulder, 1 powder blue tang (I am aware of the difficulty), 1 convict tang (or 1 more oarnge shoulder), 1 tomini tang
------the first three would be added together
Anthias: 3 squarespot anthias (1 male, 2 female)

Angels: 1 multicolor centropyge

Dragonet: 1 mandarin

Wrasse: 1 fairy wrasse (one of the smaller species reccomendations welcome)

Other fish considered: semilarvatus butterfly, 4 bangai cardinals
 
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I'm not a tang guru, but I have a feeling that adding all of those tangs may eventually result in difficulties. Especially, the PB, as they can be quite aggressive. The others seem fine to me. Also, with this mix of fish I'd look at some of the more aggressive fairy wrasses like a Scott's (Cirrhilabrus scottorum).

When I first got my 180 I thought it was HUMONGOUS. But, over time, you get used to it and realize that it really isn't that big. Make sure you get a large skimmer (IMO one rated for 250 gallons or higher) and a good CUC.
 
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