72G fish ideas??

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Liveaquaria is pretty good at listing correct tank sizes. This forum is also a great place for info. The people here are very kind and knowledgeable.
 
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Caleb Broberg said:
One of the leading saltwater fish websites:

https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-yellow-mimic-tang-juvenile

https://vividaquariums.com/products/mimic-tang

https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=857&cid=287

https://www.freshmarine.com/yellow-mimic-tang.html

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Surgeonfish/mimic-Tang.php

Here is one that says no to the chocolate:

https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/352/?pcatid=352
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That just let's you know who is making an attempt at being honest (LA is the only one that makes a real attempt at giving an accurate tank size to house fish long term). If memory serves me correctly the Raccoon Butterfly (gets 9-10 inches and is recommended for a minimum of a 125 after it gets larger and reaches 9-10 inches in length). I would remove the Raccoon and replace it with a Kole Tang. It is better suited to that size tank and will max out around 7-8 inches. The Chocolate Tang gets 10 inches and is definitely too big for that tank.
 
408Dartfish said:
I wouldn’t use that website for any tank size recommendations that humu gets a foot long.
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No kidding. 50 gallons for a Triggerfish? Even A Blue Throat (9 inches max) needs a minimum of 125 gallons to be happy long term.
 
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OP is looking for a "show" fish, like a tang, angel, butterfly, trigger... The tank isn't big enough for most of those, unfortunately.

I actually wouldn't recommend a kole, or any of its cousins for a 72 bowfront. A standard 75 is okay, imo, but a 72 bowfront isn't as good of an option. It's more like a 55 gallon, but taller and bowed out in the very front.
 
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nereefpat said:
OP is looking for a "show" fish, like a tang, angel, butterfly, trigger... The tank isn't big enough for most of those, unfortunately.

I actually wouldn't recommend a kole, or any of its cousins for a 72 bowfront. A standard 75 is okay, imo, but a 72 bowfront isn't as good of an option. It's more like a 55 gallon, but taller and bowed out in the very front.
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I have a 55 as well but it’s fresh water and it is much smaller
 
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Jesterrace said:
No kidding. 50 gallons for a Triggerfish? Even A Blue Throat (9 inches max) needs a minimum of 125 gallons to be happy long term.
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Yes ik that 50 would be a tiny tank for a trigger but if they said 50 I figured I could get away with a 72 but that’s ok. Thx
 
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Also the flame hawk fish but I don’t think I can put them with my shrimp
 
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