Biggest fish in a 100 gallon reef tank!

[sdogatvman]

Hey guys what is the biggest fish I could have in a 100 gallon reef tank. There will be lots of swimming room and I currently do t have any fish in the system. I have really good filtration.

So what is the biggest fish I could have in a 100 gallon reef system?

 

[sdogatvman]

Anyone have a suggestion?

 

[Mike J.]

You really need to decide what fish you want to keep.; predator, herbivore, etc. Usually the biggest fish will go in last though. Look through all the fish here and check for yourself:
Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

 

[sdogatvman]

I won't have a predictor tank. By I might consider a lion fish. But going along with that what are some fish I can keep that are big in a 100 gallon reef system? What is the biggest tang I could keep in the system?

 

[Mike J.]

A Yellow, Cole, or Tomini, a Yellow Tang would get the largest of them. Go to that link, it tells you all the information there.

 

[sdogatvman]

Thanks dude. Are there any other fish that are not tangs and are big that I could put in my 100 gallon reef setup

 

[sdogatvman]

Could I have a Moorish idol in the 100 gallon

 

[Mike J.]

Yes, you could. But I wouldn't recommend it. The Moorish Idol should be left in the ocean and only kept by the most expert of aquarist. Certainly, if you have to ask about types of fish, you don't fit into that category. I might be blunt, but certainly not condescending.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Moorish Idol

 

[Trex]

What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[carl page]

I have a foxface as well

 

[Cupcake]

You could do angels. I have a 125 with all Atlantic fish I catch in the Keys. Currently have French, Queen and Rock Beauty with the French being the largest at around 6-7 inches.

 

[Deinonych]

The Moorish Idol should be left in the ocean and only kept by the most expert of aquarist.

+1

Even experts have difficulty keeping them longer than a few years. They should be left in the ocean.

 

[hart24601]

The biggest would probably be an eel of some sort from a pure length perspective. Remember the more a fish likes to move the more space it needs. Sounds simplistic, but it's really a valid issue. That is why lionfish don't need as much room as a tang (of the same size), they just don't move much! You can head over to liveaquaria and look at their max size and min tank size. They are pretty good generally and give an idea of max size and space needed.

Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums

 

[haleyf1024]

I have a 110 with a purple tang. You could also do a male Lyretail anthia or marine betta. Dwarf angels are always an option but many are reef safe "with caution". Kole, yellow, and tomini tangs could also work. I'm going to +1 on leaving the Moorish idol to only the most advanced hobbyist or better yet, in the ocean.

 

[sdogatvman]

Thanks guys

 

[saltyphish]

Agreed! Not, an easy fish to keep. Expert only.

Yes, you could. But I wouldn't recommend it. The Moorish Idol should be left in the ocean and only kept by the most expert of aquarist. Certainly, if you have to ask about types of fish, you don't fit into that category. I might be blunt, but certainly not condescending.
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Moorish Idol