I don't know what's next?

beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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I have my 150g tank, and this is what I have in it now: (FOWLR)
1 Unicorn Tang
4 Clown fish
1 Hawk fish
1 Blue Devil (I know, I know, bad idea..)
2 Urchins
2 CC Starfish
...I don't know what to put into her next. SO many choices. The only type I don't want to put in there are angels. And I'm not sure how much more I can add?
HELP!?
 
m0nk

m0nk

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The damsel would only be a bad idea if the other fish were more peaceful, but you have mostly semi-aggressive fish in there so you should be ok (yes, clowns can be semi-aggressive if push comes to shove). I am curious why you have 4 clowns, are they 2 pairs that have taken up residence on opposite sides of the tank? It could be trouble, but as long as you know to watch them, you're ok. I can't really comment on the mention above of a trigger, I don't know if it would go after your urchin, though I have a feeling you should be fine. I'd go for a clown trigger, they're really cool looking.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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That will make my boyfriend so happy. I (and him) have wanted a trigger, I just figured I needed an aggressive tank to have one and that he would give my tang/clowns problems. If I add the trigger, will I have problems adding other fish after him? I've heard they're nasty.
And about the devil, every other time I have posted about having one, people have said 'oh no no.'
My clowns are two pairs... I got them all at the same time and they have been together now for about 8 months and no problems.. I do watch them though.
 
m0nk

m0nk

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Originally Posted by beadebaserrrr
That will make my boyfriend so happy. I (and him) have wanted a trigger, I just figured I needed an aggressive tank to have one and that he would give my tang/clowns problems. If I add the trigger, will I have problems adding other fish after him? I've heard they're nasty.
And about the devil, every other time I have posted about having one, people have said 'oh no no.'
My clowns are two pairs... I got them all at the same time and they have been together now for about 8 months and no problems.. I do watch them though.
Definitely get a few more opinions just to be sure, as they do eat small peaceful fish. And I don't think it will have a problem with your tang since the tang is a big fish, but I could be wrong.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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Well, I can only get more opinions if people give me some. The usually opinionated board is not giving me many opinions. =)
I REALLY like that idea of a trigger. All the men in my life would be so happy. haha. (Boo, brothers, friends...) And the clown trig is my favorite...
I guess I will start looking for $79 worth of things from SWF.com. haha
 
mie

mie

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The blue devil is an awsome fish, I have had one for over a year it was my first fish, He is the only one that attacks my arm he is sooooo cool.
Also the reason i say a niger trigger is they are going to be the least agressive against your inverts and cleaner crew.
I have a pep shrimp and a coral banded shrimp with my niger.
 
granny

granny

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What About A Goat Fish? Or A Large Wrasse For Something Different And Very Interesting? If You Have A Sand Substrate.
The Picasso Trigger Is Also One Of The Milder Mannered Ones, But I Am Not A Trigger Fan.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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why aren't you a trig fan?
If I am going to get one- it will be the Picasso or Clown.
...I have never honestly looked into a goat fish. I don't knnow anything about those. I need to broaden my fish horizon. I can add another fish to my 72g and I think more than one to my 150 so I think my options vary... I think these guys have me hooked on the picasso/clown though.
What else could/couldn't I add to my tank though if I got the trigger?
 
itom37

itom37

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I would get a dog-face puffer. If you've got a good sump I'm sure you could handle a puffer and a trigger.
 
itom37

itom37

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Oh, sorry... I guess the puffer will definitely eat your urchin and starfish... Tusk should be ok though.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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I love that picture of that dog!
And... I have seriously considered putting a fish in my tank that would eat the damsel. BUT. I'm attached to him because he was my first saltwater fish. haha.
I still can't decide. I never thought the decision would be so hard. haha.
 
cprdnick

cprdnick

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Though I do like Monks suggestion of a clown trigger, I'm a pretty big fan of Undulated triggers, and the dragon wrasse.
 
petjunkie

petjunkie

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I wouldn't risk an undulate or clown trigger in there unless you don't mind if it becomes a species only tank down the line. There's lots of aggressive cool looking wrasses available. What kind of clownfish do you have? I would only want maroons or tomatos in a large folwr, they can hold their own better. How about a puffer? I'd get one of the smaller tobies so it leaves you more options to add.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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Am I going to have any problems adding gobies to a tank with a hawkfish? I'd like to get some, buttt I've heard different things.
I think I am definitely just going to get a puffer next. I'm still stuck on the trigger, but I don't want it to bug my clowns... so I think I'm going to purchase another tank for more aggressive fish.
 
beadebaserrrr

beadebaserrrr

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I know someone looking to sell his Picasso Trigger to me for $20... if I keep him well fed... can I worry less about him eating my clowns?
I think that if it doesn't work I can take a couple of the fish out of my 72g and put him in there.
 
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