Need advice about new tank.....

[scottnlisa]

I am preparing to buy a new tank in the next couple weeks. Knowledge is power. What i want in my new tank is a pair of clownfish, hippo tang, yellow tang, about 3 or 4 blue green chromis and maybe a couple of fish. What tank size would I need for this? Also what order would I introduce the fish to the tank. I am probably going to buy at least a 100 gallon tank. Is that a decent size tank for what I want to put in it?

 

[meowzer]

IMO...at least 100g to have the 2 tangs...you could have all you listed...they say to add aggressive fish last....I would add chromis first, then clowns, then the tangs....
Do you have any clues if you want to go reef?

 

[ophiura]

I would strongly encourage a 125 at a minimum. This is not a volume question, it is a footprint issue, and the longer the better. Truthfully if you can afford it, go as large as you can. But not all tanks over 100g are the same. A 120 is a very different tank from a 125. This you have to take into consideration.
It is important to know what you mean by "maybe a couple of fish." A couple of clown gobies is not the same as a couple of large angels, etc

 

[chris577]

I think the yellow tang would be ok in 100 gallon tank but IMO the hippo tank would outgrow it. On this website a large hippo tank min tank size is either 125 or 150 (sorry dont feel like going back and looking). Also I would add the clownfish and tangs in pairs so they have a better chance at getting along. I would add the tangs last.

 

[scottnlisa]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3151643
IMO...at least 100g to have the 2 tangs...you could have all you listed...they say to add aggressive fish last....I would add chromis first, then clowns, then the tangs....
Do you have any clues if you want to go reef?
No reef. FOWLR is what i am used to.

 

[scottnlisa]

Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3151666
I would strongly encourage a 125 at a minimum. This is not a volume question, it is a footprint issue, and the longer the better. Truthfully if you can afford it, go as large as you can. But not all tanks over 100g are the same. A 120 is a very different tank from a 125. This you have to take into consideration.
It is important to know what you mean by "maybe a couple of fish." A couple of clown gobies is not the same as a couple of large angels, etc
It is not what i can afford. I can afford a 200 gallon but my concern is the floor holding the weight.

 

[ophiura]

In many cases that is somewhat of a misconception (the weight issue)...would this be a second floor system? If you know in particular which way the joists run, that could help answer it. But if you have them perpendicular to the joists, along a load bearing wall for example...the weight distribution over the surface area of the floor is dispersed. Though I'll let the big tank folks jump in there

 

[scottnlisa]

Originally Posted by ophiura
http:///forum/post/3151921
In many cases that is somewhat of a misconception (the weight issue)...would this be a second floor system? If you know in particular which way the joists run, that could help answer it. But if you have them perpendicular to the joists, along a load bearing wall for example...the weight distribution over the surface area of the floor is dispersed. Though I'll let the big tank folks jump in there

I am on the 2nd floor. I was planning on finding a stud finder and trying to locate which way the floor boards run.

 

[ironeagle2006]

This is one time I love my cement slab floor house. Heck as long as it does not exceed 3000 PSI I can get anything I want.

 

[small triggers]

I have my 150g on my second floor..... Your joists run horizontal to the front wall of the house (hope your house isnt a dome). As long as you place the tank along a wall, exterior would be best for support wise not necessarily temp wise. A floor can easily hold 2000 lbs spread out over 4 ft x 2ft.

 

[scottnlisa]

I picked out my tank today. It's a 125 gallon tank. I can't wait. So what do ya'll suggest I get for this tank. It's going to be a FOWLR. I want colorful, peaceful, and happy fish.