Stocking question

Socalx45

New member
I have a 125g tank. I am taking things slow and following everyone's advice. I started with 2 clowns, 1 zoa, and some hermits and snails. after a month I added another Zoa, a flame angel (my favorite), and a yellow tang. I also added 3 shrimp (forgot the name, small and red) and 3 emerald crabs. Also bought a thing of trigger copepods for my refugium. everything has been doing great. My angel and tang seem to be grouped up and they stay together. my clowns have come out more and are a lot more comfortable.

My question is whats next? More yellow tangs? Any other dwarf angels or tangs anyone suggests? I heard missed opinions on gobys. anyways just wanted peoples opinions. Thanks in advance
 
Since you put the flame angel in as your first angel I would be hesitant to add any more as they can be territorial to other dwarf angelfish that you might be considering and if you intend to add another tang I would suggest going with one from a genus other than zebrasoma, maybe consider some of the smaller bristle tooth tangs like kole or tomini tangs and I would add them last. Gobies are a nice peaceful and interesting addition to the bottom portion of the tank, just make sure they are indeed gobies and not dragonettes labeled as gobies like the "green mandarine goby" as they need a mature tank to get the amount of naturally occurring food they need. Good luck and consider your new additions carefully as if you treat them right they'll be loved members of the family for years to come :)
 
I have two yellow tangs in my 300 gallon and wish that I did not. They manage ok, but I cannot imagine having them in anything any smaller. I also think they only tolerate each other because they were added at the same time. If you wanted multiples they should have been added together.
If you want another tang, you need to look for something besides a zebrasoma as eastlake said.
I love (LOVE) our Tomini - hardest working fish in our tank.
You might also look into wrasses. Until I added my first one I wondered what the big deal was with them but I can tell you they are great fish and a pleasure to watch in a tank.
Our Midas Blenny is another real hit so check them out too.
Lastly, if you can manage the feeding schedule, anthias add great color and movement.

Kudos for thinking and planning ahead!
 
Back
Top