Comments on stock list for 210?

[LisaD]

I keep changing my mind...

Please give me your comments on this list for compatibility, whether it is right for tank size, alternative suggestions? I have some of the fish. Others need to grow up. Others, I would need to get.

Have, large:

Black tipped grouper
Brazilian dragon moray
Pinktail trigger

Have, small:

Niger trigger
Juvenile Koran angel
Blue spotted rabbitfish

Will need to get:

Australian harlequin tuskfish
Mimic tang

Is this too much bioload for this tank? It has a sump, decent skimmer, good flow, lots of rock. If so, what should I leave out? Any suggestions for substitutes?

I also have a large zebra moray I've had for many years. Not sure where I will keep it or if I will sell it. If I keep it, I could keep the eels and the grouper in a 120 by themselves.

 

[Absint Reefer]

IMO I think all that would be fine in a 210 not sure how big the grouper gets so he may eventully eat the smaller fish if he gets the chance

 

[LisaD]

Thanks for the comments. The grouper can get up to 16 inches in the wild. I don't know how that translates to how big it will get in a tank - I'm hoping no more than 12" but counting on nothing. Mine is around 8", maybe a little less. So far his personality is such that he is a little spooky, not real aggressive. I've been told in this forum, just keep fish that won't fit into his mouth. I'm assuming because of the grouper, I will need to grow up all my smaller fish to pretty good size. I have plenty of mid-sized tanks, so that's not a problem. I won't add any fish under 4-5 inches to the tank, and then, only if it's a species that can stand up for itself.