187 Gallon Fish List- Please Help
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gofor100
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Then I could go this route to get some purple in there...
Decisions, decisions...
-Chad
gofor100
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Okay... I'm a wavering fool, and have a NEW updated list... bear with me if you can:
Definitely Getting or Already Have
I've picked this group based on reasons already stated and the new ones for the reasons that follow...
> Blue Chin Trigger
> Moorish Idol
> Longnose Butterflyfish
> Starry Blenny
> Yellow Wrasse
> Firefish Goby- although this could be out if everyone thinks it will inevitably perish in a tank of active fish like this- the only reason I have him on this list is because I already have him in my current tank.
> Flame Hawkfish- this guy has moved up since I know this would earn me points with the wife and I've always loved them... win-win. Plus, I get some red.
> Green Mandarin- this is the fish that attracted me to saltwater fish, so it would be tough to leave him off. Also, I'm not overfly concerned with the "pod-issue" since I'll have a refugium feeding the tank and won't be adding this guy 'til later.
Seriously Considering
Now, I'm starting to waver on the Bellus Angel (although the females are very pretty), I've always had a "fish crush" on the Regal Angel, this would be as good a time as any to get one. So with that being said, I've moved the Regal Angel and a few other back on the list (for now) as serious candidates.
> Regal Angelfish- my "other" fish crush (along with the Moorish Idol). Also, I don't really keep that many zoos, and if I do, I can easily place them in my frag tank if it becomes a problem.
> Harlequin Tuskfish- I've always loved these fish and don't care about shrimp and other crustaceans, so if you don't think size will be a problem, this guy might be moving up the list and would be the tri-fecta of fish crushes!
> Coral Beauty Angel- adds some much needed blue/purple to the tank, without adding the aggression and size of a tang (i.e. PBT or Purple Tang)
> Threadfin Anthias (Nemanthias carberryl)- I think a school of 7 would be a nice touch. It would add the dither fish as well as some pastels (pinks) to the mix. Also, does not get quite as large as the Lyretail mammoths!
Open to feedback on this particular anthias if anyone has any.
> Sleeper Gold Head Goby- anyone have issues with these guys being too messy when sifting the sand???? If so, are there other sandsifting gobies that you would recommend?
> Radiant Wrasse- moving up the list along with the next fish
> Melanurus Wrasse- both of these are nice active swimmers that would be a cool addition to the mix above. My only concern would be for these guys to be too much competition for the Mandarin's food. Thoughts?
Might Be Considering
So this now includes fish that I'm still contemplating either adding to or taking the place potentially of fish above with the color blue not being overly represented in the tank (if at all):
> Powder Blue Tang- the prettiest blue fish I've seen, but I'm concerned with the other similarly shaped fish in the tank and any aggression that might occur.
> Bellus/Ornate Angel- only if I get persuaded again to leave the Regal Angel off unless both of these beauties would get along in the tank (haven't read anything on mixing these two and their temperament).
> Any other blue fish?
> Flame Angel- gets me more red, and I like the fish, but not needed
> Some other Wrasses (i.e., Leopard wrasses or other Halichoeres, but concerned about food competition with the Mandarin)
> Black Ocellaris Clowns- still deciding on whether to get an anemone. I love the look, but hate the headache of possibly coming home to see it took a "tour of the tank"... probably not.
I really do appreciate all of the input everyone has provided! Please keep it coming. I think I'm almost there! :beer:
Thanks,
Chad
Definitely Getting or Already Have
I've picked this group based on reasons already stated and the new ones for the reasons that follow...
> Blue Chin Trigger
> Moorish Idol
> Longnose Butterflyfish
> Starry Blenny
> Yellow Wrasse
> Firefish Goby- although this could be out if everyone thinks it will inevitably perish in a tank of active fish like this- the only reason I have him on this list is because I already have him in my current tank.
> Flame Hawkfish- this guy has moved up since I know this would earn me points with the wife and I've always loved them... win-win. Plus, I get some red.
> Green Mandarin- this is the fish that attracted me to saltwater fish, so it would be tough to leave him off. Also, I'm not overfly concerned with the "pod-issue" since I'll have a refugium feeding the tank and won't be adding this guy 'til later.
Seriously Considering
Now, I'm starting to waver on the Bellus Angel (although the females are very pretty), I've always had a "fish crush" on the Regal Angel, this would be as good a time as any to get one. So with that being said, I've moved the Regal Angel and a few other back on the list (for now) as serious candidates.
> Regal Angelfish- my "other" fish crush (along with the Moorish Idol). Also, I don't really keep that many zoos, and if I do, I can easily place them in my frag tank if it becomes a problem.
> Harlequin Tuskfish- I've always loved these fish and don't care about shrimp and other crustaceans, so if you don't think size will be a problem, this guy might be moving up the list and would be the tri-fecta of fish crushes!
> Coral Beauty Angel- adds some much needed blue/purple to the tank, without adding the aggression and size of a tang (i.e. PBT or Purple Tang)
> Threadfin Anthias (Nemanthias carberryl)- I think a school of 7 would be a nice touch. It would add the dither fish as well as some pastels (pinks) to the mix. Also, does not get quite as large as the Lyretail mammoths!
Open to feedback on this particular anthias if anyone has any.> Sleeper Gold Head Goby- anyone have issues with these guys being too messy when sifting the sand???? If so, are there other sandsifting gobies that you would recommend?
> Radiant Wrasse- moving up the list along with the next fish
> Melanurus Wrasse- both of these are nice active swimmers that would be a cool addition to the mix above. My only concern would be for these guys to be too much competition for the Mandarin's food. Thoughts?
Might Be Considering
So this now includes fish that I'm still contemplating either adding to or taking the place potentially of fish above with the color blue not being overly represented in the tank (if at all):
> Powder Blue Tang- the prettiest blue fish I've seen, but I'm concerned with the other similarly shaped fish in the tank and any aggression that might occur.
> Bellus/Ornate Angel- only if I get persuaded again to leave the Regal Angel off unless both of these beauties would get along in the tank (haven't read anything on mixing these two and their temperament).
> Any other blue fish?
> Flame Angel- gets me more red, and I like the fish, but not needed
> Some other Wrasses (i.e., Leopard wrasses or other Halichoeres, but concerned about food competition with the Mandarin)
> Black Ocellaris Clowns- still deciding on whether to get an anemone. I love the look, but hate the headache of possibly coming home to see it took a "tour of the tank"... probably not.
I really do appreciate all of the input everyone has provided! Please keep it coming. I think I'm almost there! :beer:
Thanks,
Chad
nanoreefer1000
Active member
Use your current stocking list of what you'll defiantly have and get some wrasse, then you could have some blue fish.
