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Prariecanuck 07-18-2013 11:25 PM

Which fish first
 
I'm planning a new tank build looking around 200-300 gallons it will probly be fowlr and at least 8 feet long and 3 feet wide haven't decided on depth yet. My question is what order to introduce the fish? Currently have in my 90gallon
Small hippo
3 blue green chromis
Coral beauty
One spot fox face
Lawn mower blenny
Firefish
2 faulse clowns
Green mandarin

Want
Yellow tang
Powder blue
White cheek
orange shoulder
Blue throught trigger
And one large angle thinking red see regal

I'm planning on over skimming and since I build tanks could also change tank dimensions any advice durning my planning stage would be great
Thanks

Prariecanuck 07-18-2013 11:49 PM

Also would I be maxed out or could I possibly add more then the list

spit.fire 07-18-2013 11:53 PM

Powder blue and white cheek might kill each other

Prariecanuck 07-18-2013 11:54 PM

Even if I add at the same time? If I gotta choose white cheek it is

naesco 07-19-2013 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prariecanuck (Post 832795)
Even if I add at the same time? If I gotta choose white cheek it is


You should be fine if you add them at the same time.

You might want to rethink the orange shoulder tang. They get really mean when they mature and become rather colourless.

Prariecanuck 07-19-2013 10:53 PM

I agree about the orange shoulder but they are so nice looking as juvinals.

naesco 07-20-2013 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prariecanuck (Post 832980)
I agree about the orange shoulder but they are so nice looking as juvinals.

Ya I know but I think you will live to regret it.
You have a nice size tank so you have lots of options

Yellow, black ,purple, achilles, atlantic
Consider an acanthurus mata

A kole with bright yellow eyes is nice

Prariecanuck 07-20-2013 03:39 AM

What about a school of 3 yellows you think I'd have the room if I loose the orange shoulder

naesco 07-20-2013 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prariecanuck (Post 833021)
What about a school of 3 yellows you think I'd have the room if I loose the orange shoulder

Absolutely 3 but not two

and add the kole it is a really cool fish if you think you might like her

gregzz4 07-20-2013 04:48 AM

So nice to see you giving some positive feedback about tangs Wayne :mrgreen:

Prarie, if you build the tank size you mentioned, you have lots of room for adding fish ...

Honestly, I'd think any fish added at any time would feel so lost in there (not like at home in a real reef, but) that any aggression would not be an issue
Bbllinks has a 300DD full of tangs and it's a very peaceful tank

Still, I'd suggest you stick with the obvious rules about who to add first, and how many of each family/sub etc to keep
Some are more aggressive than others, so do some web research and make your choices slowly

Also, the Yellow Eye Kole Tang mentioned is an awesome fish
I had one for a short time before selling him. It would fit in great in a tank your projected size

Liveaquaria.com is a good place to start for stocking suggestions, but it's not gospel
They also have a compatability chart you could utilize for any other choices regarding mixing all the fish we can buy


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