My 220 gal stock list.

[Anthonyl]

Hey there everyone, thanks for taking the time to check out my list of friends I would like to stock my tank with.

I have a 72x30x24 tank with 90 gal sum (using 60%).

I would like to add the following fish, just not sure if they will be fine together or what order I should add them.

5- green chromis
2- clowns (nemo)
1- blue face angel
1- fox face
1- emperor angel
1- sailfin tang
1/2- mandarin (after tank matures and pods are well stocked)
1- porcupine puffer (so cool)
1- diamond goby

and well of course shrimp, crabs, and snails but those will be as needed. If there are any other fish that maybe should be in there let me know.. Right now Im going to fowlr but will be getting corals later on.

Thanks for everyone's input.

 

[Old Fritz]

That stock list is pretty cool . Add the green chromis first. They are what are called "dither fish" meaning they make other shy fish more confident. However blue chromis are not the same so dont mix them up lol.

The one fish i have concerns with is the emperor angel. Those guys can be pretty mean so that would be the last fish i add and add him young.

 

[Anthonyl]

Thanks for the info in regards to the emperor. Maybe ill keep him as last resort

 

[ca1ore]

1/2- mandarin (after tank matures and pods are well stocked).

Looks like a good list; though I’d be inclined to go with an entire mandarin.

 

[Anthonyl]

Looks like a good list; though I’d be inclined to go with an entire mandarin.

lol.. that would probably be the best idea.

 

[Frtdrmrose7]

lol.. that would probably be the best idea.

Well if you stick with the 1/2 you’ll only need 1/2 the pod population!

 

[nereefpat]

Mixing two full-size angels in a 6' tank makes me nervous, but I'll let the experts chime in. If it doesn't work, you could substitute a couple different dwarf angels for one of the big ones.

Porcupine puffers sure are cool. They do get huge and will potentially chomp your shrimp, crabs, snails, or even your small fish if it can catch them. I had one in a service account that would eat silversides in a bite. I've also seen some in public aquariums that had to be close to 2' long...something to think about.

 

[Zach Judge]

You thought abt adding any wrasses? They’re beautiful and add good movement!

 

[Zach Judge]

You thought abt adding any wrasses? They’re beautiful and add good movement!

Could also get a grouper? They eat a lot and possibly smaller fish, but they’re super cool and have a lotta character!

 

[Anthonyl]

I will definitely check into them. Didnt really think about either of them.

 

[Zach Judge]

I will definitely check into them. Didnt really think about either of them.

. Wrasses are also anti pest. So that’s a plus

 

[Zach Judge]

. Wrasses are also anti pest. So that’s a plus

Meaning they’ll often takeout hitchhikers

 

[Anthonyl]

Good point. Atleast right now I know indont have any hitch hikers. Started with dry sand and dry rock. Probably will be a worry in the future tho.

 

[Zach Judge]

Good point. Atleast right now I know indont have any hitch hikers. Started with dry sand and dry rock. Probably will be a worry in the future tho.

Ya, you never know. They add a lotta color and movement. Is this gonna b a reef?

 

[Anthonyl]

It will be eventually. Right now just going with fowlr. So I can slowly build what I need to make it a good reef tank.

 

[Zach Judge]

It will be eventually. Right now just going with fowlr. So I can slowly build what I need to make it a good reef tank.

. I’ll probably end up doing the same with my 75. It’s fish only rn. But I’ll end up throwing some coral in eventually