Additional Tankmate ideas for a 240g

[95Harley]

Yep, $60...the guy got a steal. For a 7-8" bright red Mini.

 

[DamnPepShrimp]

I think if you add all those fish/eels to the 240g you'd be stocked. I wouldn't add any more. Maybe a small damsel or two, mainly just as test specimens. You got rid of a 7-8" miniatus for $60? I am only about 45mins from you, wish I would have known about this! I got a 4-5" one for $70 but it died in my brothers tank. He was a bully two for a few days, eating everything, then just died several days after he got him.

 

[95Harley]

I didn't have enough post to post in classified's here so I posted on MFK, SWF, in LFS's, and on Craiglist (Where I finally sold it).

 

[TheSaltwaterGuy]

No trigger IMO. They are known to bite the fins of lionfish to the point of death. But since your adding the trigger last, it might not be a problem.

 

[95Harley]

yep, been torn over to add or not to add him. Right now I'm a NO. But he is a model citizen in the 75 he is in right now. Never even chased anyone....but he is only about 4" too.

But would the Flame, 2nd Maroon, and posibly a Threadfin work? or would that overload the tank.

 

[Eggs]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10240458#post10240458 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 95Harley
I've got an Aqua C - EV-240 being driven by a Mag 18. Rated to up to 350g. And I have over 300lbs of LR. Afraid the Queen will be my 1 big Angel (aka centerpiece)

This is the filtration I have for my 180g and I think it will handle your fish bioload with no problems.

My tank includes a large Sohal, Emperor Angel, 2 Yellow Tangs, Niger Trigger, Maroon Clown, Fox Face, Harlq. Tusk., and a small cleaner wrasse.

I agree with the growth rates that you mentioned for the Trigger (slow) and Angel (1-2" year).

The EV-240 is a workhorse.

 

[95Harley]

I love those Sohal's but I hear nightmare stories...are they warranted?

I had one on my last fist choice but went with the Blond Naso instead.

 

[Eggs]

I've also read stories that the Sohal will go nuts for no reason, but I've had no problems. He's a big eater and I feed well, which seems to work, but I still watch his behaivor.

If you could find a small one, you may be ok (they grow quick). Mine is about 8" and I'm thinking of going to a larger tank - I'm worried a crowded tank might freak him out.