8x2x2 240gal Restocking

[mjreefs]

Hi guys,

So this is a continuation for the thread: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/possible-velvet-outbreak.580888/

My tank is a 240 gallon, 8x2x2. My tank was infested with Amlyoodinium (Marine Velvet) and was able to rescue all fish (until a power failure claimed the lives of a few). So during the waiting process, we decided to clean up the display tank and overhaul the rockscape. So we ended up with three big towers that would give plenty of swimming space for the fish. With 1.5 months remaining, I'm currently planning my reintroduction and restocking. Currently, the QT houses the following fish:

5" Annularis Angelfish
5" Magnificent Foxface
4" Pacific Blue Tang
4" Mustard Guttatus Tang
4" Powder Blue Tang
4" Purple Tang
3.5" Hawaiian Yellow Tang

I plan to reintroduce the fish to the display tank every 3-5 days, starting from the bottom upwards. So that would be:
1st batch: HYT + PT
2nd batch: PBT + Mustard + Blue Tang
3rd batch: Foxface + Annularis

After the reintroduction, I would focus now on restocking my tank with the following fish in mind.
Desjardini Sailfin
Yellow Eye Kole
Scribbled Angel Pair
French/Chrysurus Angelfish
Passer Angelfish
Flame Angelfish
Multicolor Angelfish
Potter's Angelfish

I plan to do two of the fish at a time starting with the tangs, then the scribbled pair, and finally the French/Chrysurus + passer, while the dwarf angelfishes would then be introduced somewhere in between or possibly along with the larger ones.

I'm hoping for your inputs on my reintroduction process as well as my stocking. Hope to hear some good suggestions. Thanks and more power!

 

[Aardvark1134]

I would put the tangs in last not 1st.
Also are you expecting to keep all that til full grown?
While a 240 is a good size tank that is a lot of fish that either get big or get aggressive.
If you can get that to work should be pretty!
But honestly that list sounds to me personally more like it's for a 400 gallon tank.

 

[mjreefs]

I would put the tangs in last not 1st.
Also are you expecting to keep all that til full grown?
While a 240 is a good size tank that is a lot of fish that either get big or get aggressive.
If you can get that to work should be pretty!
But honestly that list sounds to me personally more like it's for a 400 gallon tank.

Which do you think could be shaved off the list? Well the reason why I put the tangs in first is that the angelfish are quite aggressive as well, although I might introduce the scribbled pair first before the two other tangs (desjardini and kole)

 

[Aardvark1134]

Honestly leaving this one that gets 16 inches out would make a pretty big difference all by it's self the Sailfin Tang
That powder you already have can get really mean don't put something shy or fragile in there with it.

 

[mjreefs]

Honestly leaving this one that gets 16 inches out would make a pretty big difference all by it's self the Sailfin Tang
That powder you already have can get really mean don't put something shy or fragile in there with it.

Hi. Sorry I didn’t quite understand the first part. Could you please clarify?

And yes, since this would be an angel-and-tang-only tank, I wouldn’t be much worried.

 

[Aardvark1134]

The sailfin tang gets up to 16 inches long. That is a huge fish in any size tank. Taking out that one would make the biggest difference.

 

[mjreefs]

The sailfin tang gets up to 16 inches long. That is a huge fish in any size tank. Taking out that one would make the biggest difference.

Alright, I’ll remove the sailfin tang. How about the angelfish? Would the number be too much?

 

[Aardvark1134]

The only angel that jumps out at me is the French it's another huge fish. I think it maxes at like 14 inches.

Keep in mind I am assuming your fish will live long enough to get to near full size.

 

[Lateral72]

That's..... A ton.... of fish.... Not quantity-wise, but in terms of shear mass and bioload. I've had a 240g, and they are deceptively small.

Personally? I wouldn't keep a French in anything less than a 400g or more long term, same for an Annularis and Desjardini, if I'm being frank. The two angels can get upwards of 18", the tang near 16", plus they're all just as tall as they are long. While I understand they likely won't get too close to their max sizes in captivity, 12-14" fish are still massive. At 12" around, the fish would only have an extra body length's worth of space front to back, or up and down.

 

[nonstopfish]

Tangs really should go in last imo, all of them together. They are unlikely to allow additional tangs in after the first ones are established. May be tough to even get some angels in too. I'd be stocking all other fish first and the tangs at the end. I know this doesn't line up with what you currently have, but it would greatly increase your chances of success in the long run.

 

[mjreefs]

Tangs really should go in last imo, all of them together. They are unlikely to allow additional tangs in after the first ones are established. May be tough to even get some angels in too. I'd be stocking all other fish first and the tangs at the end. I know this doesn't line up with what you currently have, but it would greatly increase your chances of success in the long run.

No choice, they were in first, but haven't had problems introducing angelfish with the tangs in there. I introduced a 3" scribbled angelfish and the tangs didn't bother it except for the PBT, but got resolved in 24 hours. When things get hairy, I found the mirror trick to do the job just fine.

That's..... A ton.... of fish.... Not quantity-wise, but in terms of shear mass and bioload. I've had a 240g, and they are deceptively small.

Personally? I wouldn't keep a French in anything less than a 400g or more long term, same for an Annularis and Desjardini, if I'm being frank. The two angels can get upwards of 18", the tang near 16", plus they're all just as tall as they are long. While I understand they likely won't get too close to their max sizes in captivity, 12-14" fish are still massive. At 12" around, the fish would only have an extra body length's worth of space front to back, or up and down.

Alright, scrap the desjardini and french. I think I'm just going with the scribbled pair, passer and the three dwarf angels. Hopefully that would work out.

 

[eatbreakfast]

The foxface should be your first fish added, definitely before the tangs.

That is a lot of aggressive fish that can stress each other out, which leads to further issues.

 

[Lateral72]

Alright, scrap the desjardini and french. I think I'm just going with the scribbled pair, passer and the three dwarf angels. Hopefully that would work out.

Sounds like a much better situation. If you haven't bought a Passer yet, definitely look for one that is smaller than the other large angels. Passers are quite the aggressors, so a smaller one should help out the balance.

 

[mjreefs]

Sounds like a much better situation. If you haven't bought a Passer yet, definitely look for one that is smaller than the other large angels. Passers are quite the aggressors, so a smaller one should help out the balance.

Yes, I plan to buy a juvenile/subadult and would be the last angel in.