Help picking out fish for 135g

[cj_basser]

Hey,

I am going to be setting up a 135g cube style ( 36x36x24) mixed reef, that will have mainly LPS...with a few softies and SPS thrown in. My main goal is to have a lot of colorful fish that will go in the tank..since it will be a show tnak in my new office/ showroom.

I honestly don't know where to start. I have been keeping nano reefs for close to 3 years, so it is a lot different fishwise. I am thinking that one or two "show" fish would work.....along with a small school of something and some other "filler" fish that will add to the diversity of the tank.

Here are some species that I like:

Large angels

Anthias

Chromis

Tangs

Basslets

Clowns

Wrasse

Gobies

What do you guys think about these selections? I know alot about compatablitly of the smaller species..but not about the large angels, tangs, and anthias.

Can you guys help me out? Which ones would be too big?

Thanks,

CJ

 

[cj_basser]

Bump

 

[Fishyfreak031592]

Well if you have a cover, i would DEFINATELY go with a school of 1 male and 3 female anthias. Maybe squarespot anthias? Those would definately brighten up your tank. For a small "show-off" section of your tank, maybe a medium sized anemone with a pair of percula clowns? A yellow tang would certainly brighten up your tank. Also if you have a cover, maybe 2 or 3 small wrasses to add a little diversity and color. If i had a 135, thats what i would do, but sadly, i can only dream...*sigh*...

Then again, its only a suggestion...good luck w/ your tank...


Lucas

 

[Fishyfreak031592]

If your looking for a compatibility chart

http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/compatibility_chart.cfm

 

[Beal9]

I'd be careful with the large angels as from my understanding most of them are coral nippers and love LPS. Tangs make great additions, I've got a blue hippo, and soon to add either a desjardini sailfin and/ or a naso tang. Foxfaces are fantastic fish as well and are pretty peaceful, and brighten up the tank quickly. As for small fish, I love my bicolor blenny, my pigmy possum wrasse, and my diadem pseudochromis.

 

[cj_basser]

Thanks guys. I definantly will go for the Anthias...thier brilliant color is awsome!!

As far as the large angels go, one of my LFS gets in angels that usually safe. Would I be able to keep any of these?

 

[AllenFord_SC]

You would be better off with smaller angels, such as a Flame Angel or a Coral Beauty. I would stay away from the larger angels for the reason mentioned above.