starting a new 120 gallon tank

[mccabe0930]

I just got a 120 gallon tank 24x48 and have it filled with base rock 100lbs and about 65lbs of live rock still waiting to get more live rock. tank has cycled added pair ocellaris clowns today and they seem to not like all the water movement are just staying in the back of the tank between the overflows where less movement is. i have a 1200 trickle filter and (2)#3 koralia powerheads and (2)#4 koralia powerheads. i would like to eventually keep some soft corals, is this to much movement? am i turning the tank over to much? should i lessen the current? please help

[fox2589]

def not too much movement..clowns are odd.there are probably trying to host your over flow or something lol..i have 1600 gph in my 20 gallon and my clowns fly all around in there(love the flow)..wait until the clowns get settled and they will be more active..i am also doubting that you need more live rock..165 pounds in a 120 is plenty..JMO..have any pics?-drew

[mccabe0930]

thanks for the input, i just didnt want to make our new fish unhappy we are so excited to finally have fish!

[bb0029]

Mine hosted a powerhead forever lol.

[mccabe0930]

how long should i wait before i get them an anemone being a new tank and all?

[fox2589]

most would recommend 6 months..some a year..not only does your tank have to be developed and stable but you need to have an exact idea of how your tank operates..they need stability..high lighting..rock solid parameters..and good flow..-drew

[mccabe0930]

wasnt the answer I was hoping for, but I probably already knew it would be a while in the back of my mind. I am going to give it 3-4 weeks before adding anything else new and then i think i am going to look at adding a goby or jawfish any advise for me while i sit around watching my crazy clowns and interesting rock

[fox2589]

i know its hard..but patience will get you a longg way in this hobby..i agree on waiting..really a week or 2 between each addition will be alright..ask questions on here about your stock list and the guys who know a lot LOL can give you honest answers about what is compatible with one another..good luck!-drew

[mccabe0930]

i want some soft corals on day i have a 48 in T5 light kit with marine glo bulb and power glow i hope this adequate. if not please let me know.

I plan on eventually having a six line wrasse
( I think the following goby list will have to be narrowed down but i like these guys)
pearly jawfish
yellow shrimp watchman
diamond goby
green clown goby or warpaint goby
I would also like the following but not sure how they work with corals and the other fish on my list
Yellow Tang
centopyge colinin (collins angel)
longnose or copperband butterfly

oh yeah by the way i have about a 3 inch sand bed of live (black) hawaii sand and the (salt and pepper sand) from indian pacific i believe also some argonite crushed coral