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phishy

phishy

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I am starting to plan my stocking list and would appreciate your feedback. I will be buying these over the course of the next year, but wanted to make sure it would work for a 72 gal.
-2 clowns (already added)
-royal gramma
-flame angel
-blue hippo tang (not sure if I should add this before or after the angel)
-mandarin (this will be added after a year of "pod growing" on my 100+lbs of LR)
Do these 6 sound good. Will they get along? Will they get too big for my tank?
 
kreach

kreach

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Your stocking list sounds good... with one exception. The blue hippo tang can reach 10-12 inches and needs more swimming room than a 72 gallon can provide.
 
fender

fender

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I agree with Kreach. The hippo won't be happy in that tank. Otherwise it sounds good.
 
toddpolish

toddpolish

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blue hippo in a 72 wouldn't be good at all. scratch that idea. I like your other pics. there are plenty of smaller fish out there that are cool.
 
phishy

phishy

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I understand the size issue with a Hippo Tang. My plan is to have a larger tank (125 gal.) in the next 3 years. Do you think I am safe until then? How fast do they grow?
What do you suggest I replace it with? I am trying to have a variety of color and shape in my tank, so I am looking for something similar.
 
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irenicus

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You can do a smaller Hippo tang.. just remember.. they can get big and you don't want them crowded. If the tangs are unhappy, most, they have a good chance of getting sick... that will make the rest of your fish unhappy... and ultimately... you unhappy. :D
 
phishy

phishy

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Can I have a coral beauty and a flame angel in the same tank?
Also I am looking for something with more "defined/striking" colors like the hippo. While I agree the CB is beautiful (excuse the pun), the colors don't seem as rich as the hippo. Any other suggestions?
 
kreach

kreach

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I'd wait on the hippo until after you upgrade your tank. And I agree that a 72 gallon wouldn't be large enough for two dwarf angels to co-exists peacefully.
As for other types of fish with striking colors/patterns, here's a few suggestions:
Fairy wrasse (there's several different types)
Pajama cardinal
Bangaii cardinal
Chalk Basslet
I also like green or blue chromis... very active fish.
 
phishy

phishy

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Kreach,
Thanks for your ideas, however, I think I am looking for more "stunning" color than the fish you suggested.
Carole,
I like the Orchid Dottyback, thanks for the suggestion. That being said...I have always REALLY wanted a hippo (I know that isn't a good enough reason) and will have hard time not getting one.
Everyone,
Is there an order (due to territory issues) that I should put these fish in the tank?
Thanks...as usual.
 
shine~on

shine~on

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Originally posted by waterfaller1
A yellowtail damsel is the same color..alot smaller..slightly fiesty..but not as mean as the other damsels.CB and Flame should not be kept together.Also,check out a freidmani psuedochromis{aka orchid dottyback}or royal gramma.Also,if you don't plan on keeping shrimps,flame hawkfish are a nice red color..and full of personality..HTH,Carole
Could you keep a cleaner shrimp with a spotted hawk??
 
shine~on

shine~on

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Originally posted by waterfaller1
No shrimps w/ hawkfish..unless you would like them to have a tasty expensive treat!:D
DOH, I know I'm beating this to the ground, but even if the shrimp was large? :(
I want a cleaner shrimp but oh well :(
 
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