Sohal or Clown Tang for Aggressive Reef

95harley

95harley

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Well I've sold all my livestock from my 240g FOWLR, I have my 16 HO T5's ready to install, I'm upgrading my Aqua C EV240 skimmer from a Mag 12 to a Mag 18.
Now it's time to start planning livestock for my soon to be Softy Reef.
I will be moving about 17 random Damsels and my Jap Dragon Moray into this tank. I plan to add 1 dz Green Chromis and 1 dz Atl Blue Reef Chromis.
Now I need 1 show fish. I'm thinking either Sohal or Clown Tang. I will be using my 75g QT tank to make sure I have a healthy individual before moving it down. This 1 last fish will be the 1 and only big fish in the tank.
So what do you think Sohal, Clown, something else? I only want 1 show fish, what would you put in an 8x2x2 tank with an eel and 3-4 dz chromis/damsels?

 
aquaknight

aquaknight

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Between the two, I think the Clown is slightly prettier. And as the only real fish, there's obviously no aggression issues. Granted, there is a very strong chance the Clown is will the typical Clown tang, and be short lifed. At their price point, it's worth an attempt or two.
BUT IMO, if I had to pick just one fish with the Eel and damsels, not a tang, but, TripleTail Wrasse. A 240gal should be large enough for just him and the Eel.
 
95harley

95harley

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Originally Posted by AquaKnight
http:///forum/post/3231790
Between the two, I think the Clown is slightly prettier. And as the only real fish, there's obviously no aggression issues. Granted, there is a very strong chance the Clown is will the typical Clown tang, and be short lifed. At their price point, it's worth an attempt or two.
BUT IMO, if I had to pick just one fish with the Eel and damsels, not a tang, but, TripleTail Wrasse. A 240gal should be large enough for just him and the Eel.

He's not reef safe. I'll have dozens of snails and crabs in there.
HAS to be reef safe.
 
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rcreations

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Don't know anything about clown tangs but my Sohal is the coolest fish I ever had. Lots of personality, isn't afraid of anything, inlcuding me or anyone else going by the tank, always swims upfront, never hides, beautiful. Out of all the fish I ever had, if I had to have just one, it'd be the Sohal.
 
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jc germ

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I’ll say Sohal but all the clowns that i owned had great personality’s
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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Harley, I think it's a big risk to have any show sized fish in there with your Dragon. Problem is you don't typically see either fish on the market much larger than 6 inches or so. If you think it's worth the risk, I agree with Aqua, the Clown is tough to beat for "looks", but the Sohal has a far far better survival rate in captivity.
 
95harley

95harley

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Originally Posted by kjr_trig
http:///forum/post/3231888
Harley, I think it's a big risk to have any show sized fish in there with your Dragon. Problem is you don't typically see either fish on the market much larger than 6 inches or so. If you think it's worth the risk, I agree with Aqua, the Clown is tough to beat for "looks", but the Sohal has a far far better survival rate in captivity.
Cost and looks have got me thinking Clown too. If the eel attacks a $40 fish I can say lesson learned. If he attacks a $150+ fish I will be kicking myself.
BTW, my eel is currently in a 75g with 17 various Damsels (1 Sgt Major, 2x 4 stripe Humbugs, 3x Dominos, 2x Fiji Blues, 5x Gold Bellys, and 4x Neon Damsels). And all fish are doing well with none eaten.
 
kjr_trig

kjr_trig

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Originally Posted by 95Harley
http:///forum/post/3231894
Cost and looks have got me thinking Clown too. If the eel attacks a $40 fish I can say lesson learned. If he attacks a $150+ fish I will be kicking myself.
BTW, my eel is currently in a 75g with 17 various Damsels (1 Sgt Major, 2x 4 stripe Humbugs, 3x Dominos, 2x Fiji Blues, 5x Gold Bellys, and 4x Neon Damsels). And all fish are doing well with none eaten.
From a "speed" standpoint, no eel would ever catch a Clown or Sohal, if he ever gets him it would be an accident, or going for the same food.
 
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rcreations

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If you come over to pick him up, I'll give you my 10" Sohal. He's gonna outgrow my tank anyway.
 
95harley

95harley

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Originally Posted by RCreations
http:///forum/post/3231936
If you come over to pick him up, I'll give you my 10" Sohal. He's gonna outgrow my tank anyway.
WHOOOOA, now you might have a deal there.....only an 6.5hr drive..(EACH WAY)LOL
 
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rcreations

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HA! I think my wife would kill me if I gave away Steve. I keep telling her that Steve can't stay in a 150gal forever but she has selective hearing.
 
crypt keeper

crypt keeper

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I think a 10 inch Sohal handle his own. I have seen my fimby eat fish I never thought possible but a 8 foot tank gives me hope
 
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