3 big fishes in 180 gallons tank?

[GSMclowns]

Hello everyone,

after years of keeping my 75 gallons, I am ready to upgrade.
I am thinking of ordering a tank from Miracles.
180 gallons with dimensions of 60"x30"x24".

These are the fishes that I want to keep.

1) Majestic Angel
2) Powder Blue Tang
3) Yellow Tang

Do you guys think that those three big fishes will be happy in this tank size?
I don't think I will upgrade to anything bigger. This is their final home.

Thanks

 

[b0bab0ey]

You should be fine, except for possibly the Majestic. I suggest you get a small one and then see if he outgrows the tank over time. You should also be able to house some smaller fish around those 3. Just do some research, and make sure they are "tough enough", fast enough and have hiding places.

 

[MrTuskfish]

I think you'll be fine. IMO, juvi versions of large angels are always much easier. They haven't had a chance to develop a food preference that may be hard to duplicate yet. You wouldn't want to miss the warm & fuzzies you get when you raise a large angel from juvi to adult. If you can, I'd put the angel in 1st and give him a month or so while you quarantine the tangs. My blue girdled (majestic) is magnificent and isn't as large as most members of that group. The tangs may have a little pecking order stuff, but should work things out. I'd introduce the tangs at the same time; if you can accommodate them in the QT. Quarantine is an absolute must with all fish, X10 for tangs.

 

[texastang]

I know this is an old post but I came across it looking for angel info. I have the exact same size tank and I absoloutely love it. I've only kept FW in it so far, but converting to SW and looking at all the possibilities that size allows for.

What did you end up with? Pics?

 

[DopeCantWin]

I know this is an old post but I came across it looking for angel info. I have the exact same size tank and I absoloutely love it. I've only kept FW in it so far, but converting to SW and looking at all the possibilities that size allows for.

What did you end up with? Pics?

Be careful with getting such a big tank to start with saltwater. I'd recommend getting a smaller one for a while, but get some other opinions.

 

[RayL]

I don't think it's a bad idea starting with a large tank, just make sure you do research prior to buying your equipment and definitely do research before adding any live stock. Get a QT tank and go slow with additions

Good luck, saltwater is far better then fresh. I spent 5 years in fresh and the last 12 in saltwater. Obviously I would never go back to fresh

 

[Dmorty217]

Be careful with getting such a big tank to start with saltwater. I'd recommend getting a smaller one for a while, but get some other opinions.

+1 saltwater is a whole different ball game. A 55g tank crash will be much easier on your wallet

 

[Meanmike]

I disagree. A 180 is a great tank to start with especially if it's going to be a fowlr. Worst case scenario would be saltwater isn't for you and then you would have an awesome freshwater tank. Plus it's easier to keep your parameters in check with a bigger tank.

 

[jjk_reef00]

Since he is adding a Majestic Angel I'm assuming he is doing FOWLR since the angel can/will eat corals. So I think converting it to saltwater should be fine. Just figure out an efficient way to mix water and do waterchanges because hauling buckets of saltwater from the LFS will get old fast.

 

[DopeCantWin]

Since he is adding a Majestic Angel I'm assuming he is doing FOWLR since the angel can/will eat corals. So I think converting it to saltwater should be fine. Just figure out an efficient way to mix water and do waterchanges because hauling buckets of saltwater from the LFS will get old fast.

Imagine getting 36 5 gallon buckets of water from an LFS. If he can find a good cheap LFS, it's still $180 to fill the tank.

 

[SaltY305]

if you are getting into saltwater tank keeping and dont invest in an rodi unit you arn't doing it right. Its the only way you are going to efficiently and easily stay up on maintaining the tank via water changes.

 

[Breadman03]

Imagine getting 36 5 gallon buckets of water from an LFS. If he can find a good cheap LFS, it's still $180 to fill the tank.

For that size tank, spend about $150 on a decent RODI and only lug the water from wherever you plumb it in.

 

[jjk_reef00]

+1 get a RODI. And use water pumps with plastic hose to pump water out of your DT and then from your mixing container back into your DT.

 

[SDguy]

+1 get a RODI. And use water pumps with plastic hose to pump water out of your DT and then from your mixing container back into your DT.

Yup, it's pretty easy. Also, check your local water quality, it may be OK. I've never, ever used anything but tap for the initial fill of any tank (reef or FOWLR). And continue to use tap for water changes on FOWLR tanks.

 

[Crimson]

+1 saltwater is a whole different ball game. A 55g tank crash will be much easier on your wallet

I disagree. Larger = easier Smaller = harder. A 55g will crash faster than an 180g. The 180g will give you more time to react then a 55g would.

 

[DopeCantWin]

I disagree. Larger = easier Smaller = harder. A 55g will crash faster than an 180g. The 180g will give you more time to react then a 55g would.

Assuming you know how to react. Without experience you could make it worse.

 

[rssjsb]

Since he is adding a Majestic Angel I'm assuming he is doing FOWLR since the angel can/will eat corals.

Not necessarily. As long as he's not keeping LPS, a majestic may be perfectly fine in a reef tank. Mine touches nothing.

As to tank size, bigger tanks, once established, are much more stable and less vulnerable to swings in temperature and salinity. It is more of a chore to do water changes, but once you've worked out a system, it's not really a problem.

 

[ReefEnc]

Not necessarily. As long as he's not keeping LPS, a majestic may be perfectly fine in a reef tank. Mine touches nothing.

As to tank size, bigger tanks, once established, are much more stable and less vulnerable to swings in temperature and salinity. It is more of a chore to do water changes, but once you've worked out a system, it's not really a problem.

I agree 100%. Bigger is better and once established the likely hood of a crash is slim as long as maintenance and testing are done regularly. Owning an aquarium maintenance company I cannot tell you how many times I have heard "I wish I would have gotten a bigger tank". More water volume equals better stability, period. Smaller tanks are less forgiving and if your just starting out you need that room for error. Get what you want, stay up on maintenance and do regular testing, and you'll be fine. I will add that an ro/di would be a must. And Foster and Smith has free shipping on orders over $49 (yes that includes boxes of salt too), thats where I get my salt from. All this talk about crashes and everything else is hearsay. Do your research and have fun with the project.

 

[Dr Colliebreath]

I agree that the advantages of starting with a bigger tank outweigh the initial cost. 180 is a good starter tank size and it gives you a lot of flexibility in choice of fish.