Advice on compatibility/over all community for my tank

Jakemac · Jul 29, 2014

Im rebuilding my tank from a mixed reef to mainly softies with a few lps.

I have a list in mind of what I would like to do. However i dont have much experience with a majority of these inhabitants.

1 Snowflake Eel (maybe zebra moray if i can find one)
1 Harlequin Tusk
1 Yellow Tang
2-3 Black and White Heniouchus Bannerfish
4 Chromis (maybe clowns instead but thats what im not sure on)

Tank size is 93 gal with 30 gal sump
Flow would be semi low (2 mp10s)

Bad Company · Jul 29, 2014

The chromis are pretty peaceful. Go to liveaquaria.com , they have a marine fish compatibility chart that I very useful.

fishroomlady · Jul 29, 2014

yes, the chromis would be peaceful - the yellow tang would be mostly peaceful although can be aggressive with its same species or same shaped species (ie. purple tang) - I've read this, not experienced it first hand. I've never kept a bannerfish but absolutely love those fish and I believe they are pretty peaceful although can be risky in a reef (one main reason I've never tried one). I'm not familiar with the tusk but I believe they grow pretty large. Clowns can always have potential for aggression - should probably go in toward the last fish added and some species are more aggressive than others (occellaris (sp) and skunk types less so than maroons, clarkii's, tomatoes). I've never kept an eel so hopefully others can chime in on that one.

The live aquaria recommendation is a great one as a resource. Also gives tank sizes. 4 chromis will dwindle down to 1 over time - don't know why but it is very common.

Jakemac · Jul 29, 2014

Tusks can get fairly large but... Im on the hunt right now for a 110 ish size tank, shallower the better. So in reality this tank is more for growing/temp purposes. Im in a house for a long time now so its not like I'm in a huge rush/have space issues when it comes to getting a new tank setup.

The only fish im dead set on are the Tusk, and the eel. Otherwise i dont mind. The bannerfish i know are tough and i reallllly want them but there are 2 different kinds. The polyp destroyers and then the peacefull ones. I have a hookup on facebook that may be able to find me the correct species.

fishroomlady · Jul 29, 2014

yes, there are the two types of the banners - if you get the right ones, I think they are such a cool fish!

3dees · Jul 29, 2014

that's a lot of big fish even for a 110. you will have to really keep an eye on your water.

Jakemac · Jul 29, 2014

3dees said:
that's a lot of big fish even for a 110. you will have to really keep an eye on your water.

Yea my skimmer does a really good job and I do a lot of water changes.

eatbreakfast · Jul 29, 2014

Those ish should all be fine, especially if you do get the larger tanks.

I would suggest adding the eel last as I had an eel that would chase any new fish added to the tank, regardless of whether they were too big to eat, but would calm down after a day or two.

heathd.hd · Jul 29, 2014

I've been wanting a tusk also but I've read the will destroy your inverts! It's what they do in nature. So yah kinda hard to keep in a reef. Idk

Jakemac · Jul 29, 2014

I have no problem adding new inverts. But id get a lot more small ones, or big turbos.

eatbreakfast · Jul 30, 2014

heathd.hd said:
I've been wanting a tusk also but I've read the will destroy your inverts! It's what they do in nature. So yah kinda hard to keep in a reef. Idk

Motile inverts, they will leave corals alone, same story with the moray, but motile inverts arent necessary for a reef.

Longnose Hawkfish · Jul 30, 2014

Is this a cube tank?

Trex · Jul 30, 2014

I would consider looking for a 6 foot tank, at least, if you want to keep that stocklist.

Also, keep in mind that chromis have a nasty habit picking off each other until there is only one left.