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    Semi-Final Decisions...

    what about a spanish hog fish do wrasses and hogfish mingle well? and group of square box anhia
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    Semi-Final Decisions...

    The trigger is supposed to be the mildest trigger from what I read. I can do with out the puffer not sure if I could do any anthias or hogfish? I did not know achiliies were aggressive I read they are poor eaters. How long do most QT?
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    Semi-Final Decisions...

    After much Q/A and research, I think that a 180 gallon 6 x 2 x 2 will be my next tank. That being said I am proposing a stock list but am curious about if its possible and also what order is best to add the fish? I am thinking due to costs I will be adding 1 fish per month give or take. How...
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    Tank Size Requirements for Fish

    So is there any larger species of angel that would be compatible with a 6 foot tank? 180, 210, or 220?
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    Tank Size Requirements for Fish

    220 with 6x2 foot print is ok for emperor? I am assuming I will buy colored semi-adult and grow it out. Assuming I go with Emperor would these be suitable tank-mates? 1-Red Tail Triggerfish (Xanthichthys sp.) 3-Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) 1-Lyretail Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare)...
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    Tank Size Requirements for Fish

    Been doing plenty research online and finding some conflicting minimum suggestions for tank size required for various fish. What are the true gallons required for angels (large) specifically Black, Emperor, and Blue Ring. Trying to plan as much as possible before buying a new tank. I did fresh...
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    Choosing a Tank Size

    I have the wall space for a 6 foot tank either 18 or 24 wide. This will be my first salt tank after a long stretch of time without. Been doing fresh for a decade. Looking for a large to mid sized hearty fish not so much reef type fish. Is there really that much a difference between a 180 (24...
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    Stocking Advice Please

    Also curious about a Blonde Naso
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    Stocking Advice Please

    How difficult would it be to add an eel the above mentioned set up? I keep looking at zebra eels but realize you don't actually see them that much... any help also if I plan on using some power filters how do you prevent them jumping out at the return?
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    Choosing a Tank Size

    I am going to be purchasing a tank for a fish only tank in the near future and am curious what is best. My goal is fish only community basically non-aggressive no large predators. I know most people will say 180 since its largest not sure if any other pro's and con's. 120 4x2x2 125 6x1.5x2...
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    Stocking Advice Please

    Is the sargassum trigger a shade of blue or more grey? Pics don't really help and I am not sure since in videos it varies. is there a colllection point with more color
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    Stocking Advice Please

    I would be fine with one tang and of course love purple, but read about them being tough. I would set up a 20H or 29 gallon for QT. I want some bigger fish but realize the foot print can be an issue for anything 9-10 inch. I could substitute the purple for a yellow tang and drop the butterfly...
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    Stocking Advice Please

    I have a 180 gallon tank currently freshwater and am looking to start a salt tank. I have read a bunch but want to get advice on a stocking list. The foot print is not as large 60 (L) x 24 (W) x 30 (H). I am wanting to do fish only! I am hoping to get a few of these fish they are listed in...
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    researching topic before purchasing...please give info..

    Thanks for all the input. I am still throwing tons of ideas out there to see what I would want first. Its hard to decide of course my likes go in stages. I am burned out with freshwater and really want the challenge of salt and am in a place where I can afford it now. Such a difficult decision...
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    researching topic before purchasing...please give info..

    is it possible to house 2 maroon clowns together or will they fight? I read they are more aggressive and get larger then the percula and oscelaris. When you say 8 bulb T5 what type of bulbs are you suggestion? actinic blue and daylight etc? how often do they need to be changed in comparison to...
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    researching topic before purchasing...please give info..

    I am avid freshwater guy but really itching to start a saltwater tank. Been debating on FOWL tank or possibly a clown invert type tank. I would dedicate either a 90 gallon or 4 foot 120 gallon tank to this project. How much lighting will be needed for something 20-24 inch tall? What is best...
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    New Member, but Another Stocking Thread...

    Hey I am a new member here looking to do my research before getting my hopes up. Brief bio, I am expert freshwater aquarist keeping all species imaginable haps, SA cichlids, african cichilds, community, aggressive, and so called king fish Discus. Display tanks and even breeding of Discus. I...
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