Fish Introduction Stages

[thor32766]

I have setup my 220 gallon tank. The tank is ready for fish. I have 5 fish in another tank , that will be going into the 220. Is it best to introduce all at the same time or do it in stages? Any tips or need anymore details let me know thanks.

 

[orion76]

It depends somewhat on which fish we are talking about, but typically you should be able to add them all the same time.

If you add in stages then add in order of aggressiveness.... docile and smaller fishes first, the biggest meanest fish last.

 

[thor32766]

the fish are a naso, yellow, orange shoulder, red sea sailfin and purple tang. I bought them from a gentlemen who has had them together for over 2 yrs. They are great together. I was just making sure that the tank wouldnt blow up. thanks again

 

[orion76]

If they're all tangs and they're all together now I'd definitely add them all at the same time to the new tank.

 

[thor32766]

cool thanks for the info!