Welcome to Canreef Cougarman (and your sweet 600G tank!)

[wickedfrags]

Your right on the money about the tang police.

I am not sure how many tangs and species of tangs Cougerman has, but some may say it it too many. Some of the fish are full grown also, he has a sailfin and several other that must be at least 12" in size. I would guess he has at least 20 different tangs in there.

Having seen the tank and see how the fish behave, I would say the fish population is fine. Most people would have no real idea how fish would behave in a 600G tank as realistically, most have never seen a tank so large, let alone fully stocked.

Originally Posted by Delphinus

Think Dave was referring to Chaloupa's description of what the tang police are. She was rather polite - the whole concept of tang police came about because there is a school of thought that no tank is large enough for a tang, and people will jump all over someone else for even having a tang in the first place - thus, "tang police". And it's a bit silly because it seems that it's only tangs that receive this fervor of opinion - ie., angels, butterflies, etc - you don't hear of the "angel police" or the "anthias police".

Dave's just saying that anyone who feels a tang is being served an injustice by being kept in a tank, and applies those comments towards someone in a 600g tank hasn't probably actually seen this tank in person.

My guess anyhow. Sorry if I'm putting words in anyone's mouth!

[Aquattro]

ya, ya, ya, still don't see any pictures!!

[hillbillyreefer]

Hey Cougarman. Welcome. You'll find a lot more debate and chatter on this site. People here seem to be alot more open minded when it comes to different ways, and opinions on doing things. I've been in trouble on the other site for just pointing out the obvious, managed to get myself banned from a thread.

There is only one thing we aren't open minded about here and that is PICTURES!!! We need pictures!!!

[Cougarman]

OK there are alot of pics. I'm linking from Photobucket. I hope this works. 1st are some general pics of the tank and livestock. Then some of the tank when I 1st built it. I hope you guys and girls like my tank.

[Cougarman]

[CLINT]

Wow.Very nice setup.There are a lot of fish in there but all of them look well looked after.How much would you say it cost you to build the tank?Clint

[Cougarman]

Originally Posted by CLINT

Wow.Very nice setup.There are a lot of fish in there but all of them look well looked after.How much would you say it cost you to build the tank?Clint

I'd say it cost me about $800 to build the tank, including the epoxy.

[Parker]

Wow, looks great!

[Chaloupa]

Stunning fish! I am so very jealous of your Moorish Idol.....very nice and very healthy. All the fish look fantastic and the fact that it is an SPS tank also....? WOW! That should say something. Everyone has an opinion but we should all be slow to judge anyone when they can prove success. Nice job! Can't wait to see more pics......the puffer and type of triggers.....different to have in that type of tank...surprising, but very cool!

[Underwater]

Dang-I just woke up from a dream!!! That is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Please, tell me, what is the fish in the first set of pictures-just after the regal tang photo? (It's also in the first larger photo-it's black, yellow and white striped with a funky mouth).

Stunning-to say the least!
~M