Adding fishes to a 135G tank over a period of 6 months

[msayani2]

So.. Im in the process of setting up my 135G BB tank and wanted opinions on the speed/mix of fish I plan to have in the new tank.

My old tank has:
1 false percula clown fish
1 yellow tail damsel

Assuming I start my tank and cycle by 6/20, I can add fish from my old 90G (which didnt have decent reef equipment) to my new 135G (60x28x20) tank on 7/20.

After this, assuming all fish survive, I will add the following fish/inverts on the specified dates to build my fish population (after 2-4 weeks quarantine):

2 green chromis damsel fish (8/5)
1 false percula clown fish (9/1)
5 turbo snails (9/10)
1 purple dottyback (10/1)
2 cleaner / pacific shrimp (11/1)
1 bangai cardinal fish (11/25)
5 turbo snails (12/15)
1 six line / pyjama wrasse (12/24)
1 powder blue + 1 yellow tang (1/15)

I would like to confirm my fish introduction schedule with experienced hobbyist who have kept fish successfully for over 5+ years. If you think there will be any issues/ deaths due to being too quick/fish incompatibility, let me know.:spin3:

 

[Dmorty217]

You should extend your QT period to 6 wks. The order is good but I wouldn't put a PBT in anything less than a 180g. Get a bristle tooth tang instead, much better suited for your tank size

 

[msayani2]

ok so instead of the powder blue tang i would like to do either:

1. Kole yellow eye Tang
or
2. Powder Brown Tang

If anyone else thinks that powder blue tangs need a bigger auqarium let me know.

 

[Jersh]

I would change the purple dottyback to an orchid dottyback, they are less aggressive. If you really want to stick with the purple, I would look to add it last before the tang.

 

[Marshall O]

ok so instead of the powder blue tang i would like to do either:

1. Kole yellow eye Tang
or
2. Powder Brown Tang

I have both of these in my 125. If I were to only pick one, it would be the Kole Tang due to its ability to clean the rocks and sand, and peaceful nature. While your tank is wide, it is not too long at only 5'. I would only consider a Powder Brown if you arranged your rockwork in ways that maximized swimming space (i.e. able to swim easily from one corner of the tank to the other).

 

[msayani2]

thanks for all the help! Kole tang it is (well 6 months down the line.. lol)

 

[polleke]

I would change the purple dottyback to an orchid dottyback, they are less aggressive. If you really want to stick with the purple, I would look to add it last before the tang.

IMO the purple dotty back (fridmanni) is less aggressive than the orchid.