New tank

[Chris145G]

Hi
I just started my first tank its 145g . I am still in a cycle proces at. while it is going i thought about making a stocking list for it.
The fish that i do want are as fellow:
Powder blue tang
Regal tank
Clownfish
I do want some angelfish

I would appreciate with help and ideas what else i could have in it . It will be a soft/lps tank.

 

[AC1211]

Most angelfish will not work with corals but genicanthus species are reef safe and they should be introduced before any tangs.

 

[AC1211]

So it looks like
2 clownfish
3 of any genicanthus species
And a powder blue tang and a blue tang introduced together at the end

You might be able to add in some smaller fish too

 

[Chris145G]

I was thinking about sand sifting goby and some Shoaling/schooling fish which one would you recomend. Thanka .
Should i add the shoaling fish and goby before clownfish or after.

 

[Chrisfish]

Welcome to R2R from another Chris, we love pictures BTW.

 

[Chris145G]

When i get home i will do pic of the setup and the equipment.

 

[nereefpat]

Depending on the dimensions of the tank, those two specific tangs are probably too big.

The clowns are fine.

Many people keep dwarf angels in reefs. As mentioned, Genicanthus spp angels are reef-safe. Again, depending on dimensions, you could keep one of those...or even a pair of the same species or two females of different species. The full-size angels like emperor, blue face, queen, etc get too big. Another angel that would work would be a regal, but those aren't necessarily for novices.

Keep us posted.

 

[RichtheReefer21]

Welcome to r2r!

IMO, Save the clowns for 2nd-to-last, and the tangs for last, and do everything else first.

Anything in the damsel family (like clowns) can be bullies. Get your gobies etc first.

get them pics up!

 

[Captain Quint]

When i get home i will do pic of the setup and the equipment.

Sounds good Chris, and a hardy welcome aboard.

 

[Chris145G]

The dimensions are 150cm by 60cm by 60cm and thr sump is 90cm by 45cm by 45cm. It just over 700L systems
I do want to try coralbauty angelfish. I just like the look of the angelfish family like emperors . They do look cool. And 5feet by 2 by 2 its not that small i think.
I think i will go with
1x goby
3/6x anties
2x clownfish
1/2 angelfish
1x powder blue tang
1x regal tang

It that too much or shuld the tank be big enough. I will post pictures in few mins

 

[Chris145G]

Some of the aquascaping. Not 100% on it yet but its growing on me

 

[Chris145G]

Is 2x hydra 26 hd enough for soft/lps corals?? Or do i need 3th one

 

[Jesterrace]

So it looks like
2 clownfish
3 of any genicanthus species
And a powder blue tang and a blue tang introduced together at the end

You might be able to add in some smaller fish too

Skip the Blue Tang as it will get too big for your tank in combination with the other fish you want. The Powder Blue should be okay in a 145, just be aware that they are very prone to ich and can be quite pugnacious towards their tank mates. For Genicanthus, you could look at the Swallowtail or Lamarck's or if you have the cash a female Bellus angel is quite stunning. I love the Coral Beauty (I have one in my 90 gallon) just be aware it can nip at corals, although IMHO it is better behaved than some of the other dwarf angels and is generally a pretty hardy fish. As for the Hydras, you will need 3 for a 5 foot long tank as each light is only designed for about a 2 foot cube MAX. I do 2 on my 90 gallon, but it's only 4 feet long.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Is 2x hydra 26 hd enough for soft/lps corals?? Or do i need 3th one

It depends on your aquascape and if you will be growing corals along the sides of the tank. While it's true that each light is meant to light 2'x2', that just leaves 6" of low light on each end, so there will be less algae on the side glass.

 

[Chris145G]

I have posted pictures of the aquascape and i do have quite a big space between the glass and rock

 

[Chrisfish]

Thanks for the pictures, really like the Aqua Scape

 

[Chris145G]

I do like the massive seashell that i found in Mexico when was diving there. All of the seashell are just finds from around the world.

 

[Jesterrace]

It depends on your aquascape and if you will be growing corals along the sides of the tank. While it's true that each light is meant to light 2'x2', that just leaves 6" of low light on each end, so there will be less algae on the side glass.

Good point, he could simply put lower demand corals on the fringes.