210 Stock

[Gator0930]

I am looking at getting a 210 gallon tank as an upgrade to my current reef tank. It will be a reef tank. I want it to be moderately stocked. I do not want it to be heavily stocked.
Planned Stock
1x Pacific Pygmy Angel
1x Golden Pygmy Angel
3x Barletts Anthias (they are said to school)
1x Indian Ocean Lyretail Anthias???
1x MacNeils Basslet
1x Tailspot Blenny
1x Mexican Barnacle Blenny
1x Dracula Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1x Yellow Watchman Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1x Tiger Jawfish
1x Bicolor Rabbitfish
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang (Ctenochaetus)
1x Yellow Tail Purple Tang - Red Sea (Zebramosa)
1x Convict Tang (Acanthurus)
1x Yellow Belly Regal Tang (Paracanthurus)
1x Lubocks Wrasse
1x Melanaris Wrasse
1x Brunneus Wrasse
1x Lineatus Wrasse
2x Leopard Wrasse
2x Potters Leopard Wrasse

Pair of Blue Throat, but I know this would mean giving up a couple Tangs

 

[sfin52]

Blue jaw triggers won't touch coral but inverts are fair game

 

[Gator0930]

Blue jaw triggers won't touch coral but inverts are fair game

I have heard that, but I've heard the contrary in regards to cleaner shrimp.

 

[sfin52]

interesting. Ive not heard that. That's entirely possible . in the wild all kinds of critters clean predators that should be a snack.

 

[eatbreakfast]

The shrimp may or may not be eaten by the triggers. The shrimp has a bettee chance if it is in the tank well before the triggers and the triggers are smalgolden angels are delicate and shy. Keeping one with another dwarf angel may be problematic. Keeping a bunch of tangs may also intimidate a golden angel.

 

[Gator0930]

The shrimp may or may not be eaten by the triggers. The shrimp has a bettee chance if it is in the tank well before the triggers and the triggers are smalgolden angels are delicate and shy. Keeping one with another dwarf angel may be problematic. Keeping a bunch of tangs may also intimidate a golden angel.

I know you have helped a lot and this is another version, but it is difficult to get everything to coexist. How do you think this is with a bio load. I want to keep everything its full life so I am thinking full grown size not purchase size

 

[eatbreakfast]

Bioload or stocking capacity varies from tank to tank. Test parameters often and add livestock slowly.

 

[Gator0930]

Bioload or stocking capacity varies from tank to tank. Test parameters often and add livestock slowly.

What size skimmer would you suggest? I have reef octopus and would prefer to stick with that brand?

 

[eatbreakfast]

What size skimmer would you suggest? I have reef octopus and would prefer to stick with that brand?

That's a fine brand.

 

[Gator0930]

What about mixing dry live rock and live rock when you set up a new tank? What would be a good ratio to prevent problems?
Also, for the sump i have realized that i need a custom sump for what i need. Who is the best to get it from?
I need a sump for my 210. i need 21-42 gallons of refugium and a skimmer chamber that can accommodate a footprint of 16.5" x 11".

 

[DeniseAndy]

Seems to be a bit overstock for a 210g. I have a 210g and I guess due to my corals that take so much food, I would not have half that load. Multiple tangs will be a huge bioload. Go slow and add the most aggressive last. Keep close eye on parameters and make sure to qt those fish.

Reconsider the load as you go. You should be able to tell when enough looks to be enough.

 

[Gator0930]

Seems to be a bit overstock for a 210g. I have a 210g and I guess due to my corals that take so much food, I would not have half that load. Multiple tangs will be a huge bioload. Go slow and add the most aggressive last. Keep close eye on parameters and make sure to qt those fish.

Reconsider the load as you go. You should be able to tell when enough looks to be enough.

awesome. Thank you

 

[Gator0930]

Seems to be a bit overstock for a 210g. I have a 210g and I guess due to my corals that take so much food, I would not have half that load. Multiple tangs will be a huge bioload. Go slow and add the most aggressive last. Keep close eye on parameters and make sure to qt those fish.

Reconsider the load as you go. You should be able to tell when enough looks to be enough.

How much overstocked do you think it is? I think i am going to leave the following in my 60 gallon:
- Pacific Pygmy Angel
- Macneils Basslet
- Tailspot Blenny
- Lubocks Wrasse
- Melanaris Wrasse
- Leopard Wrasse x1

 

[Gator0930]

Okay, I narrowed down my selections. Here is what I have now. I want to get a list that I am pretty sure will work because of order of adding and such.
1x Pacific Angel (Dwarf)
3x Barlett's Anthias (Hopefully School)
1x MacNeil's Basslet
1x Tail Spot Blenny
1x Mexican Barnacle Blenny
2x Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1x Tiger Jawfish
1x Bicolor Rabbitfish
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang
1x Yellow Tail Purple Tang - Red Sea
1x Lubocks Wrasse
1x Melanaris Wrasse
1x Brunneus Wrasse
1x Linneatus Wrasse
1x Leopard Wrasse

 

[eatbreakfast]

Okay, I narrowed down my selections. Here is what I have now. I want to get a list that I am pretty sure will work because of order of adding and such.
1x Pacific Angel (Dwarf)
3x Barlett's Anthias (Hopefully School)
1x MacNeil's Basslet
1x Tail Spot Blenny
1x Mexican Barnacle Blenny
2x Goby & Pistol Shrimp Pair
1x Tiger Jawfish
1x Bicolor Rabbitfish
1x White Tail Bristletooth Tang
1x Yellow Tail Purple Tang - Red Sea
1x Lubocks Wrasse
1x Melanaris Wrasse
1x Brunneus Wrasse
1x Linneatus Wrasse
1x Leopard Wrasse

That list looks good.

 

[Gator0930]

That list looks good.

Thanx man