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12-04-2005, 11:32 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Waconia, MN
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Fish Thoughts for a Reef...
This is probually a fairly common question... But, how many fish in a reef tank is acceptable?
I would like to add the following but am wondering what others think before doing so.
Sailfin Tang (Red Sea),
Kole Tang or Blue Spotted Kole Tang,
Powder Brown Tang,
Blonde Nazo Tang,
6 line Wrasse (already have),
2 Percs
I like the Chevron tang also, but will not be able to get it at this time.
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150 Gallon Reef
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12-04-2005, 11:36 PM
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Kichi Saru!
Join Date: Feb 2004
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Some info on your system would help. Total gallons, type of skimmer, water change schedule, ect.?
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12-04-2005, 11:38 PM
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TCMAS Used 'Ta Be
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Anoka, MN
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That's a lotta tangs! You might have territory problems, so make sure there is plenty of structure and open space to swim.
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12-05-2005, 12:38 AM
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75, 75, 29, 20, 20, 10
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
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My guess is that he has a 150 gal. reef tank!
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12-05-2005, 10:44 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Waconia, MN
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Salty125gal - Yes, it is a 150
clownfishcrazy - Water changes ~20gal every other week, and skimmer is a reefmania 8" with a sedra 5000.
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Kevin
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150 Gallon Reef
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12-05-2005, 11:37 AM
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TCMAS Member
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
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Sailfin and Naso both get really large. I personally would ditch both from the list. At minimum ditch one or the other.
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12-05-2005, 11:40 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rochester
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Brown, Brown, Brown, and Gray?
they are all great fish, but:
I like more color in my tangs.........I have a hippo, purple, and a Pyro in my 120.
all are happy for now, but two will go to new home soon.
My hippo is 7"+ and will need more room soon.......
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12-05-2005, 11:55 AM
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Master of Perplexity
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Panama City Beach FL
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I've got a yellow and a sailfin in my 150, and am about to remove them. Apparently it isn't big enough, they spend a lot of time cruising the glass, and are nipping the lps. I've tried increasing feed, until I got concerned with nutrient buildup. I'm going to replace them with small fish, non-nippers, if there is such a thing.
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12-05-2005, 06:54 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Waconia, MN
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OK, so how about...
Kole Tang
Chevron Tang
Blue Tang
Also, not sure how long it will help, but I plan on getting all the fish rather small, 2-3" total.
Is this a good representation of a sailfin tang?
http://www.themarinecenter.com/tangdesjardini1.jpg
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12-05-2005, 06:56 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Waconia, MN
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Also, I am looking for peaceful tangs, not aggressive tangs. So my options are limited....
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12-05-2005, 07:01 PM
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Whuch' you need?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: West Saint Paul
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you should get a purple tang- same body shape as the sailfin and kole, but way better color
Derek
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12-05-2005, 07:51 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Waconia, MN
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Originally Posted by epidemic
you should get a purple tang- same body shape as the sailfin and kole, but way better color
Derek
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Purple tang = aggressive, not?
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12-05-2005, 08:01 PM
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Whuch' you need?
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: West Saint Paul
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Yeah they are a little aggressive, I didn't see your last post before I posted .
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12-06-2005, 10:53 AM
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Shark
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waseca,MN
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Add the purple as the last thing in the tank. That helps
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