stocking a 125 reef

[rjmarthaller]

(first post here, been lurking close to a year)

I already have a 29 reed (about a year old) and recently got a used 125. I'm working on building the sump, etc. but in the meantime am trying to come up with a plan for the livestock. Fish particularily.

I know what I want 2 or more tangs. Probably (1) Powder Blue and not sure on the other. What other species of larger fish would work in a mixed reef tank. Mostly softies, clams, LPS.

Particularily I'm wondering about how reefsafe larger angels are. Also how about Butterfly's or Foxface?

I have looked on LiveAquaria and they say "with caution" for so many species I'm just curious about personal experiences with said fish.

Thanks!
Ryan

 

[kravi]

I'd say away from the angels, they aren't generally reef safe, though you may get lucky.

I'd recommend a six line wrasse, just because I love 'em. They seem to get along with everyone, and though they don't get "large" they are quite pretty.

Have you thought about a small school of blue chromis, like 5 or 7 of 'em? They are quite pretty.

I also like royal grammas, but that's a personal opinion.

--Me

P.S. Are you gonna have an anemone and try to host clowns in it? That's always fun, and with a 125 gallon, you can get the semi-aggresive maroon clowns.

 

[FishNutzBoi]

I'm literally hate sixlines... Mine killed 2 skunk cleaner shrimps, 1 royal gramma, beat up my clownfish (badly) and mandarin.

 

[jimbo045]

Foxface seems safer than Butterflies. The smaller angels seem safer(Centropyge).