What fish to start out with???

chris2010

chris2010

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Ok the tank is cycled and already have some hermit crabs and snails. Its time for the fish, but what fish? This is where I need help. What should be the first fish you put in. Then what kind of fish after that one. I guess to summerize it, what is the hardiest fish, then moveing up to more sensitive fish.
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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Clownfish or chromis are typically the fish people start their tank with once it is cycled and has had its first water change.
 
chris2010

chris2010

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I am a big fan of tangs. What tang first and when can I add it. I have heard that the yellow tang is very hardy. In your opinion, Which should i get, the blue reef chromis or he green chromis, and how many at a time.
 
lion_crazz

lion_crazz

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Tangs are not good starter fish at all. They need establishing to established live rock.
Either chromis are good. What size tank do you have?
 
anonome

anonome

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I agree, Tangs are not a good starter fish. The only really hardy tang is the yellow and they are very territorial and should be added last.
A group of green chromis are really pretty, hardy, and not as mean as their cousins the damsels. Add a odd number to prevent fights. A tank that size, I would add at least 7.
Is this your first saltwater tank? If it is, kind of big for your first tank. But more forgiving.....
 
lion_crazz

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That's awesome that it is such a large tank! I would go with 10 green chromis to start. Do you have live rock in this tank?
 
chris2010

chris2010

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Originally Posted by Anonome
http:///forum/post/2500113
I agree, Tangs are not a good starter fish. The only really hardy tang is the yellow and they are very territorial and should be added last.
A group of green chromis are really pretty, hardy, and not as mean as their cousins the damsels. Add a odd number to prevent fights. A tank that size, I would add at least 7.
Is this your first saltwater tank? If it is, kind of big for your first tank. But more forgiving.....
Well to make a long story short, My dad and I are doing this together. He has the money, I have the Ideas. WE used to have a 125 gallon salwater and got rid of it because of , well, some finacial problems. But thats solved and here we are today. Im thinking of becoming a marine bioligist. This is a GOOD START.
 
chris2010

chris2010

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Originally Posted by lion_crazz
http:///forum/post/2500118
That's awesome that it is such a large tank! I would go with 10 green chromis to start. Do you have live rock in this tank?
Yes, 180 pounds of live rock and 220 pounds of lace rock
 
chris2010

chris2010

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Originally Posted by bonita69
http:///forum/post/2500124
how about a pic!!!
Well unfortunatly, there is no fish or corals. Kind of waiting for a few fish and corals to be in the tank. Unless, you want to look at a tank with just rock in it. The demensions are: 8ft x 30 inches wide x 24 inches high.
 
chris2010

chris2010

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Yes, I believe it is. We bought it used from a fish store near us. The owner of the fish store says it was too small for him. He is ordering a 900 Gallon tank for his store. He is a jerk so we wont be dealing with him again.
 
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bonita69

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Empty is GOOD we like seeing the rock!!! So lets have it PIC!!! Please
 
mcbdz

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Other then wanting tangs it is a good idea to decide what you want to stock with. Make a list and post it on here and then people can give more opions of what order, what goes together and reef safness.

My plan for my 240g stock is:
2-true percula clowns
1-yellow wrasse or some kind of small wrasse
1 Neon goby
1-Midas blenny
1-blue hippo tang(remember, already have her and she needs to be upgraded)
1-Copperbanded butterfly
3-Heniochus diphreutes
(3-7)- Lyertail anthias
1-Minic tang
1-Coral beauty or flame angel
1-I.O. sailfin tang
1- other tang-White cheek, clown, or naso
1-Green mandrine or possible mated pair.
This is my work in progress list for FOWLR tank. Maybe some ideas for you though?
 
chris2010

chris2010

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Well since you asked, here it is. Since it is a big tank, this will be a big list. I already had this ahead of time.
-Achillies tang
-Blonde naso
-Blue hippo x2
-clown tang
-naso tang
-powder blue tang
-purple tang
-sailfin tang
-Desjardinii
-Sohal tang
-Vlamingi tang
-Yellow tang
-Blue reef chromis x7
or
-Green Chromis x7
-Flame angel
or
-Coral Beauty
-Green mandarin
-Lyretail Anthias x5
or
-Snuburst Anthias x5
or
-Sunset Anthias x5
or
-Bicolor Anthias x5
-Pair or one Gold banded Maroon Clownfish
Any expert in fish will have to tell me about wrasses. Well there is what I have so far. Make comments and tell me if there is something missing that you THINK I should have. Now that I narrowed it all down, which should I get first?
 
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