My new 600 gallon reef

[Reefaquariumnut]

I am just trying to get a feel for how many i can fit in my 600...Do you think that is about the max? I was thinking around 120ish total...But i know you have a lot of bigger fish...I have like 35ish fish and my tank looks naked!

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14182475#post14182475 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefaquariumnut
I am just trying to get a feel for how many i can fit in my 600...Do you think that is about the max? I was thinking around 120ish total...But i know you have a lot of bigger fish...I have like 35ish fish and my tank looks naked!

I guess it depends a little on what size fish you want in the tank. If my tangs were smaller or fewer in numbers, I wouldn't think twice about adding more fish. Personally, I like the bigger fish, but they sure make it hard to keep the water quality up there. I would think that with the right mix of fish, 120 wouldn't be too many.

 

[Reefaquariumnut]

I am thinking about adding like 25 more Anthias at some point...I like lots of smaller fish and few big ones (not sure why though)

 

[jma1978]

Chuck, what do you do to keep the water quality up in your 600? I had 50 fish (over 20 tangs) in my 450 and my nitrates were steadily climbing.

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14183477#post14183477 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jma1978
Chuck, what do you do to keep the water quality up in your 600? I had 50 fish (over 20 tangs) in my 450 and my nitrates were steadily climbing.

I haven't found the solution for the nitrates. Mine are high, 20+ , due mostly to the number of fish and probably my feeding of the tank. The nitrates don't seem to effect the fish, but my corals are a different story.......

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14182868#post14182868 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reefaquariumnut
I am thinking about adding like 25 more Anthias at some point...I like lots of smaller fish and few big ones (not sure why though)

I wish I could exchange some of my cardinals for more anthias..much more active, and I like how they school together. The stand out in this short video..

 

[Untamed12]

Is there a unicorn tang in there? (Not the vlamingi...) If so, what kind is it?

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14184309#post14184309 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Untamed12
Is there a unicorn tang in there? (Not the vlamingi...) If so, what kind is it?

Yes, there is a Unicorn tang in the tank. I don't know that particular type of Unicorn.

 

[michika]

Chuck, what is the black/grey tang to the right of the Unicorn in the second photo?

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14186504#post14186504 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michika
Chuck, what is the black/grey tang to the right of the Unicorn in the second photo?

It's a Pale Lipped Tang. (Acanthurus leucocheilus) I post some better picures of the fish in a bit.

 

[Goodwin9]

 

[jnarowe]

yeah, I really like the pale lipped too.

 

[michika]

Thanks for the ID! This was the tang that I just recently lost. I'm sad, and hope one day to adopt another successfully.

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14186785#post14186785 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jnarowe
yeah, I really like the pale lipped too.

Jonathan..you and I think alike, we both like TANGS!

 

[jnarowe]

:lol: you would crap your pants if you saw my ABT in person. The gears in your head would throw some teeth. In fact I would bet you will be exporting fish next year.

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14186815#post14186815 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by michika
Thanks for the ID! This was the tang that I just recently lost. I'm sad, and hope one day to adopt another successfully.

Sorry to hear that..Mine is very well behaved and doesn't bother anyone else in the tank. Very mild mannered. I hope that you are able to find another,

 

[Goodwin9]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14181105#post14181105 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jjk_reef00
Do I see a full grown sail-fin tang with a baby one?
How big are they?
Do they get along?

I have a baby (3") in my 120 gallon and love that fish!
Don't worry I have a 270 in the garage that I will be setting up in May.

There are three sailfins in the tank, the largest is about 8" and the two smaller ones are about 5".

 

[Untamed12]

RE: Unknown Unicorn Tang.

Well..it isn't N. unicornis... If you ever figure it out, post here with another picture. I like him.

 

[flannel4us]

Very nice tanks

Very nice tanks

I was at chucks sat to get some ric. I couldnt get out of there. Too many fish to look at in all the tanks. Very nice job Chuck. If you want to see my massive 90 gallon tank I will post a link here. LOL Not much compared to yours but its all i got!!! The web cams just dont do it justice. By the way I think the wife liked yours so much I think ill be getting the second tank I have been bugging her for
http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm317/tadake/

 

[urbor]

that "unicorn tang" that you have is really naso brevirostris