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unknown

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I have two triggers Niger trigger, and a humu picasso trigger. I also have a SFE in my 55 gallon there is about 35lbs of rock in the center so they have In my opnion lots of room to swim.
I was wondering what other fish I can get that are NOT AGGRESSIVE in this tank. I was thinking like a hippo/yellow tang.
maybe a coral buety (Spelled wrong I know) or LMB.
Any ideas or comments Feel Free.
Vince.
 
liontamer

liontamer

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Yer overloaded. Maybe another eel could do it, but other than that, the triggers will be taking up the space. Blue hippo and yellow tnag = no.
 
unknown

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I was thinking a large hippo or yellow tang becuase my triggers or only 3-4 inches right now.
The tangs would be aroun 4-5 inches.
I dont think I want another eel just because my tank is not eel proofe very well GAPS. I was think that or a lion fish like a dwarf one maybe. Any ideas.
By the way how you figure I am overloaded???
I have 35lbs of 5 year old rock and 70lbs of 2 1/2 year old CC-LS mix. I also have two HOB filters running carbon once a month. I ALSO have a fluva canister filter(forgot the modle number it's one of the bigger ones) Running. Along with a 400 gallon central refugium.
Explain your "OVERLOADED" reasoning??
Vince.
 
greatfullreefer

greatfullreefer

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Originally posted by Unknown
I was thinking a large hippo or yellow tang becuase my triggers or only 3-4 inches right now.
The tangs would be aroun 4-5 inches.
Explain your "OVERLOADED" reasoning??
Vince.
Below is what you posted in reply to a question regarding tangs in another thread. So i guess you answered you own question?
If you have your heart SET on keeping these two fish. You can get away with a 55 gallon for about 1-2 years AT THE MOST.
I would reccomend around a 75-90 gallon tank. If you plan on keeping these fish.
Look on this site for fish that stay around 2-4 inches. That should be a good size for you 35 Hex.
HTP
Vince.
 
900dublr

900dublr

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The niger alone gets 12in. long, and the humu will grow to be 10in. Those two fish are probably pushing it. They will need atleast a 6ft tank when they get full size. They should be fine for a while but you should probably upgrade to a larger tank. Triggers are also supposed to be messy.
 
unknown

unknown

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Yes well did you also read I have a 400 refugium. They have room to grow up just want to know if I can have them for a certian amount of time??
As I said They have room to grow up.
Vince.
 
greatfullreefer

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There is no question that your bio-load could handle the additions with that sweet refugium. It is a matter of the size of the living quarters that a 55 gallon can provide. It is not just water quality that people are concerned about when looking to introduce Tangs to a small tank. The blue Tang does require adaquate swimming room that i believe only a larger tank can provide. Unless you plan on putting them in the fuge then i am sorry but i do believe that a 55 gallon would be a very iresponsible choice IMO.
 
unknown

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There are two problems with adding the blue tang straight to the refuge. There are 2 bamboo sharks in there with 1 dragon moray and a golden moray. The tang is only about 1/2" big right now. It is only a baby. I was thinking I let him get about 4-5" then move him to my 200 let him get about 6-7" and move him into the 400, and I still don't know if the eels/sharks would have him for lunch??
Vince.
Does that make more sense?
 
greatfullreefer

greatfullreefer

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I understand what you mean, since juvinile blues have an extremely high fatality rate, it may be a wise choice to purchase a 4 - 5 incher and introduce him into the 200 gallon thus jumping to step 2 of your 3 step plan. JMO
 
unknown

unknown

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cause the 400 is not a actual "TANK", it is a old pond mold I had from our old house and I used it like a refuge.
That make sense??
Vince.:happyfish
 
unknown

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Camera is kinda down right now, Took it to florida with my parents and sorta thought I could take just 1 UNDERWATER shot with it. Not thinkning I KNOW, and I guess it fried all the eltronics inside. I should be getting one for christmas so should have some shots for ya.
Vince.
 
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