how many in a 200 gal?

[natep206]

in the far future im thinking of starting a 200 gal reef. how many tangs can i stuff in there
and how many butterflys?
thanks
nate

 

[lion_crazz]

What kind of tangs and butterflies did you have in mind?

 

[natep206]

well for tangs i want
FISH
Tangs
3 yellow
2 naso
2 unicorn
Butterflys
2 racoon
2 fourspot
2 pyramid
2 threadfin
and a few other fish
overstocked?
nate

 

[aw2eod]

Originally Posted by NateP206
overstocked?
nate

Greatly!
The Unicorns, alone, will outgrow that tank. You could get away with the 3 Yellows and a male/female Naso.
For the Butterflys, I'd knock it down to 2 - 3, at the absolute most, if you dont want territorial issues.
After all of that, though, you're not gonna have much room for anymore fish.

 

[lion_crazz]

I agree with AW. Your original list is overwhelmingly beyond the limits.

 

[natep206]

what size tank would that require?

 

[aw2eod]

Other than the fact that Unicorns will reach 24"+, you'd need something closer to 600 - 800 gallons, if you're seriously thinking about keeping ALL of the fish in your list.

 

[michelle l]

I thought that butterflys would nip at corals?

 

[natep206]

wow okay ill stick with my 55 for now haha

 

[ghettotang]

I would say that your butterfly is a little bit over. I would try to replace some of the butterfily with a couple of blue hippo tang. I think their cool about 2 to 3 blue hippo and couple of percula clown.
Good Luck!!!

Let me know how is your progress doing.