Cycle is Done - Tang's First, or Something Else

[Hair Algae Wizard]

Folks,

My cycle has been complete for about 3 weeks now, with all parameters stable. It's time to start stocking the tank, or should I say the QT tank. My system will be SPS dominate, and is 220g. I know some tangs can get a bit nasty and territorial in a tank, so figured it makes sense to put them all together at once, but wanted to get some feedback before doing anything. Should I go tangs first, or a different fish(s) to start the reef?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[Dempsey941]

Tangs should always go last imo

 

[BeardedMcG]

What's your stocking list?

 

[Dine]

Tangs last!

 

[Hair Algae Wizard]

What's your stocking list?

I honestly don't have one, other than them being reef friendly. I'd love some advice on what to put in the tank!

 

[Dine]

I honestly don't have one, other than them being reef friendly. I'd love some advice on what to put in the tank!

That’s a big list...in terms of the order you want to add the shyest/least aggressive fish first. Gives them time to stake claim on their territory and keeps them from getting picked on later.

 

[Hair Algae Wizard]

That’s a big list...in terms of the order you want to add the shyest/least aggressive fish first. Gives them time to stake claim on their territory and keeps them from getting picked on later.

Ok, looking for a peaceful tank, but do love tangs, so will add them last.

 

[Nooooooooob1]

I've always heard to add tangs last

 

[Jon Fishman]

I honestly don't have one, other than them being reef friendly. I'd love some advice on what to put in the tank!

Do all Tangs..... and just add them at once if you think the tank is established enough to handle it, and maybe dose prime as a boost

 

[Hair Algae Wizard]

Do all Tangs..... and just add them at once if you think the tank is established enough to handle it, and maybe dose prime as a boost

Thanks, love Tangs, but want some variety, so probably will stock with other fish, and add them last.

 

[Wolf89]

If it were my tank, the first think I would add would be 5-7 lyretail anthias.

 

[NotFishyFishGuy]

Tangs last! They will get too territorial if you add them first.