Looking for advice

[sailfin tang]

Soon I will be adding fish to my 80 gallon bow front 48".
Just a few fish, probably a couple of clowns maybe a dwarf angel and
I was planning on a tang of some sort either a Sailfin, Powder Brown, or a Yellow.
My Damsel is going to a new home.
I have about 150lbs of live rock that has been in there for 6 months.
Several "polyps" I guess their called but that's all for now.
My "clean-up crew" arrives this weekend.
After reading here though I see that many people feel strongly that my tank won't be big enough for a tang.
What are the alternatives for a reef safe show off type fish in my 80?

 

[reefer545]

Get a fairy wrasse, or a lionfish or a batfish. There are a number of sweet fish out there. Do your research, maybe buy a book. dont buy on awhim, and do not trust your LFS SALESMAN

 

[jonthefishguy]

Originally Posted by REEFER545
do not trust your LFS SALESMAN
Thats pretty messed up advice. Thats like saying DONT TRUST WHAT YOU READ since many aquarium books contradict each other. What you need to do, is just do your own research and ask around before you buy. NOT TRUSTING your LFS salesman but buying livestock from them is totally stupid. What if what you consider him lieign about, he really believes to be true cause thats what he was taught. What if the salesman read 2 books that said a certain fish gets along with certain fish but the book that you read says those same fish dont get alone. Who is right? Get my point. I think it is safe to say that bussinesses are not out to lie to you just so you can buy the product. They dont go through a rigorous training seminar on HOW TO LIE TO CUSTOMERS. I mean really...

 

[mcbdz]

Originally Posted by Sailfin Tang
Soon I will be adding fish to my 80 gallon bow front 48".
Just a few fish, probably a couple of clowns maybe a dwarf angel and
I was planning on a tang of some sort either a Sailfin, Powder Brown, or a Yellow.
My Damsel is going to a new home.
I have about 150lbs of live rock that has been in there for 6 months.
Several "polyps" I guess their called but that's all for now.
My "clean-up crew" arrives this weekend.
After reading here though I see that many people feel strongly that my tank won't be big enough for a tang.
What are the alternatives for a reef safe show off type fish in my 80?

Welcome to the boards.
There are still a few fish you may want to check out. Just go through several fish lists and see what you like. It helps to see what size they get as an adult.
I like foxfaces, maybe a butterfly, a kole tang may work. What do you plan for this tank? Reef, or FOWLR (Fish only with live rock)

 

[sailfin tang]

Thanks for the welcome, I'm excited to get further into this.
Reef...I really like the anemones, feather dusters and some of the shrimp and maybe even some of the soft corals down the road. Heck I am fascinated by just the small sprout lookin polyps I have on the LR (my first abbreviation lol).
The reef part is the newest to me and will be where most of the attention will be spent.
Anymore advice on reef safe showy fish that will get along peacefully and are reasonably hardy is greatly appreciated.
My eye goes to Tangs but it reads like my tanks not big enough atleast for the long term.
I'm only gonna have 3 or 4 fish.
Really any advise on anything is welcome.
I'd like to hear from those who have done it.
What would you do with a blank canvas?

 

[reefer545]

Originally Posted by jonthefishguy
Thats pretty messed up advice. Thats like saying DONT TRUST WHAT YOU READ since many aquarium books contradict each other. What you need to do, is just do your own research and ask around before you buy. NOT TRUSTING your LFS salesman but buying livestock from them is totally stupid. What if what you consider him lieign about, he really believes to be true cause thats what he was taught. What if the salesman read 2 books that said a certain fish gets along with certain fish but the book that you read says those same fish dont get alone. Who is right? Get my point. I think it is safe to say that bussinesses are not out to lie to you just so you can buy the product. They dont go through a rigorous training seminar on HOW TO LIE TO CUSTOMERS. I mean really...
I think you know what I meant. Not all LFS are trustworthy adn will say anything for a sale (even if it means selling you something not suitable for your tank). If you know one you can trust and have good relationship with, than please disregard my advice. I should have said to BE CAREFUL and RESEARCH before you buy anything. Thanks Jon

 

[nicetry]

You can't go wrong with a pair of tank raised ocellaris clowns. A kole tang would work in this system long term, and be a colorful addition. I'd go with one of the fairy wrasses as suggested. Many to choose from but stand out species include Scott's, Lineatus, Solarensis, to name a few. Angels are a gamble, but there are some "safer bets", e.g. coral beauty and flame. Be aware they often develop a taste for polyps and you'd need to remove it. A small shoal of pajama cardinals would be great and add some interest.
hth.

 

[ridomart]

I'VE GOT A SAIL FIN TANG IN A 120 LONG & SHE ZIPS AROUND SO MUCH SHE SCARES THE OTHER FISH. I'D LIKE TO CATCH HER & TRADE HER. IF YOU WANT NICE FISH CHECK OUT ANTHIAS, THEY ARE REALY NICE.I thinh my 120 is to small for her.

 

[cjworkman]

Originally Posted by Sailfin Tang
Soon I will be adding fish to my 80 gallon bow front 48".
Just a few fish, probably a couple of clowns maybe a dwarf angel and
I was planning on a tang of some sort either a Sailfin, Powder Brown, or a Yellow.
My Damsel is going to a new home.
I have about 150lbs of live rock that has been in there for 6 months.
Several "polyps" I guess their called but that's all for now.
My "clean-up crew" arrives this weekend.
After reading here though I see that many people feel strongly that my tank won't be big enough for a tang.
What are the alternatives for a reef safe show off type fish in my 80?
I've got a yellow tang in my 72 gallon Bow. He's been healthy and happy for almost 2 years. My rock though has lots of holes to swim through and splits the tank so he can swim circles and in and out rather than just back and forth.