Please Evaluate my stocking list

yankfish

New Member
I have just finished cycling a 220 gallon fowlr tank. I have 100lbs. live rock, bubbleking mini 200 skimmer in a 40 gallon sump. 36 watt UV sterilizer. This would be my stocking list
1.flame angel
2.heniochus
3.raccoon butterfly
4.tuskfish
5.5 stripe wrasse (pinkface wrasse)
6.crosshatch trigger
7.purple tang
8.emporer angel
I would appreciate your opinions on this stocking. Thank you
 

btldreef

Moderator
That's a lot of large fish adding to your bioload, but certainly doable in a 220. My only suggestion would be to possibly add some smaller fish such as a harem or anthias, or something similar, just to give a little contrast.
 

aquaknight

Active Member
Even though it's a big tank, I believe the 220gal is still a 6-footer, right? Might have to play some of the fish by ear, specifically the Crosshatch. My Crosshatch is a lot calmer then most of the one's I've observed, and might do okay in 6', but that said, she still uses up all of my 8' 240gal. More and more smaller X-hatches are becoming available, more in the 4.5"-6" then more of the traditional 8"-10" Crosshatch size. Strongly suggest looking for a smaller one.
About the tank, only 100lbs of live rock + some base rock? Or just 100# total? You'll really need a lot more then that, room and caves for each of the fish, not to mention as a supplemental food source. I have over 350# in my 240.
 
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