Stocking for a 225

[footyreefer]

I plan to be upgrading my 125 gallon mixed reef to a 225 72 x 27 x 27 mixed reef. I have a couple of questions on stocking for the new tank.

Current tank inhabitants-

2 semi-picasso clowns
1 Flame Angel
1 Potters Wrasse
1 Fairy Wrasse
1 Yellow Coris Wrasse
1 Yellow Watchman Goby
1 Barred Dartfish
1 Blue Chromis
3 Disbar Anthias
3 Blue-eyed Cardinals
1 Kole Tang
1 Blue Hippo Tang.

It seems like a lot but I do weekly WCs and am using a large skimmer. Nitrates barely go over 2. Phosphate stay at 0. I feed quite heavily and all fish are healthy. The only fish that is in too small of a tank is the blue hippo tang and he is only 2" long. So now onto my questions. Which and how many of these fish can I put into the new 225 upgrade.

1 Blonde Naso Tang
1 potter's angel *
1 or 2 yellow tangs
If 1 Yellow Tang then maybe 1 purple
1 female Leopard Wrasse
1 blue star Leopard wrasse
Flame wrasse pair
1 Midas blenny
2 more Disbar Anthias
1 red Coris Wrasse
Any other types of wrasses I see at my LFS.

I realize that there may be some fish that aren't compatible together or just can't have that many fish, but I plan to add things slowly and surely. I plan to add the tangs all at once as well. So let me know what you guys think of my stocking options. Thanks!

 

[Daniel62]

Ask snorvich in the beginners forum

 

[eatbreakfast]

The flame angel may not tolerate the potters angel.

The yellow tang may fight the purple tang if added later, if added at the same time it may mitigate some of the aggression.

When adding new wrasses to established wrasses use a social acclimation box.

Naso tangs can get to a foot and a half long, he too, will outgrow the tank.

As far as how many fish, it really depends on a number of factors, filtration, maintenance, individual fish temperament. Keep an eye on water quality and interactions and you should be fine.

 

[footyreefer]

The flame angel may not tolerate the potters angel.

The yellow tang may fight the purple tang if added later, if added at the same time it may mitigate some of the aggression.

When adding new wrasses to established wrasses use a social acclimation box.

Naso tangs can get to a foot and a half long, he too, will outgrow the tank.

As far as how many fish, it really depends on a number of factors, filtration, maintenance, individual fish temperament. Keep an eye on water quality and interactions and you should be fine.

Thanks for your input. Naso Tang crossed off the list. I plan to add the hippo tang first. Then the kole, yellow, and maybe purple. I will also get the acclimate box for the wrasses. Again I'm hesitant on the potter's angel as it would be a fish I like but know I might not be able to keep it.

 

[Dmorty217]

The yellow and purple or two yellows probably won't get along. Zebrasomas do better in odd numbers. Flame and potter probably not a great idea either like mentioned above. The red coris wrasse will terrorize and small docile fish when mature. Naso is probably still too large full grown for a 225g unless he was one of a few fish and rock work was minimal

 

[footyreefer]

The yellow and purple or two yellows probably won't get along. Zebrasomas do better in odd numbers. Flame and potter probably not a great idea either like mentioned above. The red coris wrasse will terrorize and small docile fish when mature. Naso is probably still too large full grown for a 225g unless he was one of a few fish and rock work was minimal

Yeah I fear that they won't get along. Potters and red Coris Wrasse are now crossed off with the naso. Purple tang is most likely gonna be crossed off as I like the yellows more anyway. I think 3 yellows would be too many? Probably just 1 Yellow 1 Kole 1 hippo for the tangs. I want many wrasses to eliminate possible pests and because they are my favorite. Any other ideas? I was thinking maybe a PBT but I don't think I can get one.

 

[Dmorty217]

PBT are usually seriously moody and mean but that doesn't mean you can't get one just need to add one last

 

[footyreefer]

PBT are usually seriously moody and mean but that doesn't mean you can't get one just need to add one last

Ok thanks for your help

 

[footyreefer]

Any other suggestions for fish?

 

[deleau]

Any other suggestions for fish?

What do you like? Is there a color missing or under represented? Do you have any "jobs" you want a fish to perform?

 

[footyreefer]

What do you like? Is there a color missing or under represented? Do you have any "jobs" you want a fish to perform?

I like wrasses but overall I want fish that eat pests, algae, and fish that hang out in different areas of the tank.