220 stocking

[loqui]

Stocking my 220. Spent too much. Probably 200 lbs live rock with 150 being pukani. SRO 5000 skimmer.

What I've got:

Tailspot blenny
Midas blenny
Green chromis
Mccoskers flasher wrasse
Two pyramid butterfly's
2" goldflake Angel
3" bluestripe Angel
4" Personifer Angel

Wouldn't mind adding a Achilles tang and flame Angel. I'd really like something blue like a regal tang. If it can tolerate a 6' tank for three years I would get one. Considering one more pyramid butterfly.

Please help with stocking ideas or let me know if I'm already rediculously overstocked.

 

[CuzzA]

Overstocking really depends on nutrient export and each fish having a territory they can call their own. Consider 2-3 hiding spots for each fish when you setup your aquascape.

Is this a fish only tank or a reef? If it's a reef you should reconsider the Angels and maybe the butterfly's. It's not a matter of if, but "when" they will do what they naturally do, eat coral.

 

[loqui]

Thank you, I may try some soft corals in this tank understanding that zoas are out and I've read a few stories of angels eating leather corals. I don't know if the water flow for an achilles and mushrooms etc. are incompatable, but that may end up being the case. I am prepared for FOWLR, but will be keeping a few shrimp and will stock for quasi-reef safe.
I was concerned I had too many hiding spots and not enough swimming room, but so far the fish are spending equal times weeving through the rocks.

 

[ReefWhatYouSow]

Thank you, I may try some soft corals in this tank understanding that zoas are out and I've read a few stories of angels eating leather corals. I don't know if the water flow for an achilles and mushrooms etc. are incompatable, but that may end up being the case. I am prepared for FOWLR, but will be keeping a few shrimp and will stock for quasi-reef safe.

I was concerned I had too many hiding spots and not enough swimming room, but so far the fish are spending equal times weeving through the rocks.

The more hiding spots that you have, the more comfortable the fish will be, therefore you will see them more often.