Tank Stock to Gallons?

[icehood24]

I was thinking, for a tank I’m planning for years ahead, of putting a kole tang, a yellow tang, a couple of clownfish (2), maybe 2 or 4 other small fish, and a couple of sand sifters and 2 shrimp. Would a 120 gallon suffice? Or would I need bigger?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I was thinking, for a tank I’m planning for years ahead, of putting a kole tang, a yellow tang, a couple of clownfish (2), maybe 2 or 4 other small fish, and a couple of sand sifters and 2 shrimp. Would a 120 gallon suffice? Or would I need bigger?

While a 120 should work, for a little extra money and beneficial length, go with a 150g or even 180g

 

[icehood24]

While a 120 should work, for a little extra money and beneficial length, go with a 150g or even 180g

In a 150, would a 5 foot long and 2 feet tall tank be good? Or should I aim for one a bit taller?

 

[vetteguy53081]

In a 150, would a 5 foot long and 2 feet tall tank be good? Or should I aim for one a bit taller?

150g is 6ft and 24" deep and will work well

 

[icehood24]

150g is 6ft and 24" deep and will work well

So would those fish be compatable? I was thinking about clarkii clownfish for the 2 clownfish, and replacing the firefish with a gramma. Would all these be compatable and compatable with the tangs? And would the clownfish kill the shrimp/ hermit crabs or is there a different type of clownfish I should get. I was hoping for a bigger sized clownfish.

 

[vetteguy53081]

So would those fish be compatable? I was thinking about clarkii clownfish for the 2 clownfish, and replacing the firefish with a gramma. Would all these be compatable and compatable with the tangs? And would the clownfish kill the shrimp/ hermit crabs or is there a different type of clownfish I should get. I was hoping for a bigger sized clownfish.

Should be based on length. Provide hiding with rock work

 

[ReefEco]

Your fish list for a 150 is pretty light bioload, so you should be fine. For any tang, 6ft is better, especially as they grow larger. Clownfish wouldn't typically bother shrimp or clean up crew. Taller tanks tend to be more dramatic and sometimes fish display more natural swimming behaviors, but that is subjective. If you have long arms, I'd go deeper - but that is an individual trade off everyone has a different opinion about. Some people wouldn't ever go over 24" for ease of access and maintenance. I went 31" and it is a pain to maintain, but the look is worth it, at least to me...