Which fish first

[naesco]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

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

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

I have had tangs on my brain for the last few weeks. Tomorrow I pick up a kole, yellow and an Achilles. I am also picking up a black tang but I did not mention it to Prairie because he might want one too. I had to trade by first born to get it.

[Prariecanuck]

Don't worrie about me stealing your tangs yet!!! Still gotta build my tank first.lol
I was at the Lfs yesterday and now my list might have to change cause they had a small powder brown that was absolutely stunning and eating good I couldn't pass it up I had to get him. So now I have to get going on building my tank. What depth you guys think I should do would 20inch be deep enough for tangs?
Or should I go deeper? I like being able to reach the bottom.

[Prariecanuck]

Thank for the live aquaria info I've been looking there too just looking for people's experiences and other stocking ideas too. The more knowledge the better right.

[gregzz4]

Definately go with a depth you are comfortable with or you'll be kicking yourself later
With 3' width you're going to be on a step ladder anyway (to reach the back) so going a bit on the tall side may not matter
I'd be thinking about light penetration, coral placement and LR structures' sizes if I ever planned a tank this size

Maybe someone like Bblinks or The Grizz could give you some insight into dealing with a tank with those dimensions

[Prariecanuck]

It will be a pain getting to the back of the tank but cost to go higher is substantial. Plus I'm more concerned about swimming space for tangs there the reason for this build. I don't know if ill do corals as there are a few angels that I like too so probly be fowlr if there are any they will be softys or ill keep my 90 for the reef tank instead of changing it to a refugium.

[naesco]

My tank is 20 inches high and 33 inches off the ground (cabinet). I can reach the bottom without easily. Perfect!
It is 7 feet long so can accommodate most tangs.

[Prariecanuck]

How deep is your tank front to back?

[naesco]

Originally Posted by Prariecanuck

How deep is your tank front to back?

It is 23 inches deep from front to back

I planned for a a tang tank so that is the reason for the seven feet. (two T-5 3' units)

I also keep coral and can reach down to the bottom easily to clean the bottom front of the glass.

Wayne

[gregzz4]

Doh, sorry Prarie
I forgot to take into account you are planning a FOWLR, so lighting won't matter much
I see you have another post about lighting for it
It will basically come down to your personal viewing as far as lighting goes and won't have anything to do with penetration, so NM as far as how tall you build it where lighting is concerned

[Prariecanuck]

Yeah I'm looking for a cheaper alternative since there will be no corals as of right now in this tank.