Help me build a stock list 220g

brianstrawberry

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A few weeks ago I upgraded my mixed reef tank from a 90g to a 220g. I bought myself a big skimmer knowingly that I would want to be capable of a heavy bio-load (Reeflo orca 250 pro) and added powerheads for flow (2x Tunze 6105, 2x Tunze 6055, 1x MP40). The system is now setup, aquascaped to the best of my ability and stable, I just cannot seem to lay out a stocking plan or reasonably understand the stocking limitations (especially for the tangs) on the larger tank.

Currently in tank
Mixed LPS, SPS and anemone
Hawaiian Black Trigger (5 inches)
Clarkii clown w/ large LTA (2 inches)
Mystery Wrasse (5 inches)
Royal Gramma (<2 inches)

Fish in question to add
Yellow Tang (x2-3, like the look of multiple)
Purple Tang
Powder Blue Tang
Shoal Tang
Achilles Tang
Sargassum Trigger
Blue Throat Trigger
Pink Tail Trigger

Not saying I want to add all of these fish as I know they all get big, but where should I stop and with what combination? What would you do?
 
With current stock you could do either the 3 yellows and a purple if all are similar sizes and are added together. I had 2 purple and 2 powder blues in my old 180g. I would ditch the Sohal, gets too big for your 220g. Or you could do one yellow, 1 purple and the PBT or Achilles, the Achilles are difficult to acclimate but are my favorite saltwater fish. ( currently have one in QT) as far as the triggers go, I personally like the blue throats not sure how your Niger will do with one though
 
Yep, the Shoal and Achilles are the two I am on the fence about the most, next is the PBT. I've found the easier better and reducing stress makes me a happier tank owner.

I'm less worried about the purple as I understand they are somewhat hardy.

Would I be able to get away with 3 yellows, 1 purple and another 2 triggers?

If this is what I go with, I need to buy the tangs all at the same time and QT? Would a 37g tank be a large enough QT tank?

Also, the black trigger that I have is not a Niger, its the one that is in the pink tail family and has white stripes where its fins meet its body


Looks just like this, someones picture on here
blacktrig004.jpg


I'll get a few pictures of my tank posted next week when i'm back in town.
 
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