my new 90 gal FOWLR tank.
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cloakerpoked
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The Koran really should be in a larger tank, although I frequently see people put Angels in undersized tanks.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/1/fish/view?searchterm=angel fish
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Let's look at a popular, easily obtained species - the Koran Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus. This species attains a maximum adult size of 15" or so in the wild. Now, most literature will tell you that you need anywhere from a 100 to 135 gallon tank as a minimum to maintain this species. Not so fellow fish keepers! Will a juvenile Koran live in a 135-gallon tank for quite some time? He sure will. Will he live for 20 years, reach his full adult size and thrive? Most definitely not - he'll most likely become stunted and eventually, sick. A more appropriate long term home for this species would be in the 200-gallon range, or even better, 300 gallons. Having said this, this is one of the species that will suffer least from such treatment.
The only reason I mention it is because I'm sure that the LFS never discouraged you from getting him, and I'm also sure that a lot of people have kept them in similar sized tanks for many years (5 or so) and in our opinions, that means the sucker must've been happy and healthy.
I like the rockwork though.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2008/1/fish/view?searchterm=angel fish
Excerpt (full text article above)
Let's look at a popular, easily obtained species - the Koran Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus. This species attains a maximum adult size of 15" or so in the wild. Now, most literature will tell you that you need anywhere from a 100 to 135 gallon tank as a minimum to maintain this species. Not so fellow fish keepers! Will a juvenile Koran live in a 135-gallon tank for quite some time? He sure will. Will he live for 20 years, reach his full adult size and thrive? Most definitely not - he'll most likely become stunted and eventually, sick. A more appropriate long term home for this species would be in the 200-gallon range, or even better, 300 gallons. Having said this, this is one of the species that will suffer least from such treatment.
The only reason I mention it is because I'm sure that the LFS never discouraged you from getting him, and I'm also sure that a lot of people have kept them in similar sized tanks for many years (5 or so) and in our opinions, that means the sucker must've been happy and healthy.
I like the rockwork though.
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bigmatt1992
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i think the sunset your looking at is a house lamp on the other side of the tank.
vr697getta
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the fish have alot of room to swim because your tank isn't packed with live rock. but in a few years you will need to upgrade in tank size or sell a few. all of the fish get huge the yellow tang will be the smallest i think. one thing to help with bigger fish in a smaller tank is good flow you will see your tang use it like a treadmill.my tang uses my mj. good luck though
bigmatt1992
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haha sorry i thought you was seriouse hahahah my fault.
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