Is this a good combo of fish for a 56 gallon tank?

[vexeclipse2007]

I have a 56 gallon reef tank and looking to get a black and white clown fish, blue spot jawfish, bluejaw trigger and either a powder brown tang or whitecheek tang...would that be too much?

 

[julie180]

Yes, way to much. Stick with small fish. Triggers and tangs get way to big for a 56 gallon tank.

 

[snorvich]

Yes, way to much. Stick with small fish. Triggers and tangs get way to big for a 56 gallon tank.

I agree.

 

[FortyFour]

Look into a goby and/or some fire fish. Even though you can't get all the fish you want you can still find some with great personalities.

 

[vexeclipse2007]

in a site it says the trigger needs a minimum of 55 gallons...was just going to get a small one and once it gets bigger then ill find a new home

 

[GoingPostal]

in a site it says the trigger needs a minimum of 55 gallons...was just going to get a small one and once it gets bigger then ill find a new home

Why don't you stock for the tank you have instead of shoving fish that will get far too large. Minimum tank size is just that, for a very small sized specimen, both triggers and tangs grow fast and eat a ton, they are also active swimmers that need space. Finding a new home isn't always easy, nor is breaking down an entire tank trying to catch a fish out.

I would look into dwarf angels, hawkfish, smaller wrasses, gobies, blennies, etc. Also research farther into tank sizes and compatibility than just a site that is trying to sell you fish.

 

[snorvich]

Do you want a fish to thrive or survive? Always get the new home before getting the fish not vice versa.

 

[palmer373]

in a site it says the trigger needs a minimum of 55 gallons...was just going to get a small one and once it gets bigger then ill find a new home

which site and which trigger? dont put him down when he is just asking for ideas. there is the toby puffer who doesnt get bigger than 4ish inches i believe. that might be an option.