Fish lineup

[leon1972]

So I'm getting my lineup for my next tank when I get back to the us. A 110 gal Red Sea max s400. Full reef. Any opinions or personal experience on my current fish thoughts would be appreciated. It just seems so many people and experiences contradict themselves it's tough to decide. Lol

Powder Blue tang
2 x clown
Flame angel?
Pyramid butterfly?
Humu Picasso triggerfish?

 

[Marshall O]

So I'm getting my lineup for my next tank when I get back to the us. A 110 gal Red Sea max s400. Full reef. Any opinions or personal experience on my current fish thoughts would be appreciated. It just seems so many people and experiences contradict themselves it's tough to decide. Lol

Powder Blue tang
2 x clown
Flame angel?
Pyramid butterfly?
Humu Picasso triggerfish?

Honestly, I think a 42" long tank is too short for a Powder Blue Tang. It is recommended to have them in a 125 minimum, which is 72". They do get quite aggressive, which will only be magnified in a smaller tank. I would instead look into the Bristletooth family for a smaller Tang, one that maxes out around 6-7". In general they do not swim nearly as much and are not nearly as aggressive. And basically the same X2 for the Huma Huma. They get even larger and need even more space.

I have no personal experience with Pyramid Butterfly fish, but again their recommended minimum is a 125. I can't say how they would do in a 42" long tank. The Clowns and Flame Angel are fine of course. Some Wrasses would do well I think. Plenty to chose from. Anthias would be another option.

 

[leon1972]

Honestly, I think a 42" long tank is too short for a Powder Blue Tang. It is recommended to have them in a 125 minimum, which is 72". They do get quite aggressive, which will only be magnified in a smaller tank. I would instead look into the Bristletooth family for a smaller Tang, one that maxes out around 6-7". In general they do not swim nearly as much and are not nearly as aggressive. And basically the same X2 for the Huma Huma. They get even larger and need even more space.

I have no personal experience with Pyramid Butterfly fish, but again their recommended minimum is a 125. I can't say how they would do in a 42" long tank. The Clowns and Flame Angel are fine of course. Some Wrasses would do well I think. Plenty to chose from. Anthias would be another option.

I dont get it. if tge important factor is tank length why is it listed in gallonss then

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

I dont get it. if tge important factor is tank length why is it listed in gallonss then

Unfortunately it's one of those common 'hobby misnomers' that's stuck around for far too long. Volume means nothing in regards to fish, it's all about footprint and potentially height in some circumstances.

One aquarium I maintain is 120 gallons, dimensions are 36"L x 16"W x 48"H. Although it's 120 gallons, it's inadequate to house most tangs. Another is 150 gallons, dimensions are 48"L x 12"W x 60"H, which is a gorgeous aquarium, although you'll get into some major issues adding fish based on the 150 gallon volume recommendations provided by most fish retailers.

 

[leon1972]

Unfortunately it's one of those common 'hobby misnomers' that's stuck around for far too long. Volume means nothing in regards to fish, it's all about footprint and potentially height in some circumstances.

One aquarium I maintain is 120 gallons, dimensions are 36"L x 16"W x 48"H. Although it's 120 gallons, it's inadequate to house most tangs. Another is 150 gallons, dimensions are 48"L x 12"W x 60"H, which is a gorgeous aquarium, although you'll get into some major issues adding fish based on the 150 gallon volume recommendations provided by most fish retailers.

Well now im a little frustrated. lol. I feel like I need to drop all my fish. Where are a few good places to look for different fish? I want stuff entertaining and colorful, yet everything I have found so far is not going to work with my tank. lol

 

[Marshall O]

Browse LiveAquaria. That will give you a good starting point. With the dimensions of your tank, you should look into fish that are listed as 75-90 minimum, but nothing over.

 

[leon1972]

So my wife is dead set on the red sea lineup their longest tank is still only 64 inches but it is 175 gallons. Im thinking that this may be ok with my current lineup since it will obviously have a large water column. what are your thoughts on this.

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

If you're thinking of this size Red Sea tank you should be fine. I would not trust a Humu trigger in a reef long term, however. Unless you're sticking with leathers most corals would be fair game on the menu.