I am getting a 180 gallon FOWLR tank. This is going to be my first saltwater tank with actual fish in it, so I only want species that are reasonably hardy. The lack of info on even commonly kept species has me nervous, so I am posting here. Reading forums has been helpful, but 80% of posts for most species are "Is it reef safe" and "Can I keep X big fish in Y small tank" then it is just 10 people saying no making it poor for learning.
Clownfish pair- I would like a pair of Cinnamon clowns, but would the male be snack size for my other fish? Maybe a Maroon clown pair would be better or do I just need to skip clowns all together?
1 Saddle butterflyfish
A 2nd butterfly would be nice. Would a Racoon or Raffles(lattice is another name) be a good 2nd? I like almost all butterfly fish so open to suggestions.
1 angelfish(one of the 7-10 inch species)
1 green wolf eel/blenny- I love these, but can it eat my other stock? Hard to tell how big the mouth is without seeing one in person.
2 triggers- I like the rectangle and niger the most. Can I keep both? I like any trigger if a different option is better.
1 puffer- Lots of conflict on whether or not the larger species are acceptable for a 180. Probably will go with a blue or white spot puffer unless you guys think otherwise?
1 hawkfish- Needlenose or Flame- Are these in danger of being eaten by the wolf eel?
1 Dusky Jawfish
Bird wrasse+dragon wrasse- Are these two different looking enough to get along? If not I will drop the dragon wrasse.
1 tang- I like the scopos, chocololate, and yellow belly regal blue tangs. Which ever is easiest from this list is what I will get.
1 bristletooth tang- The tomini is nice, but I like all the bristletooths so if another kind is better let me know.
My specific questions aside would this tank be overstocked, understocked, or properly stocked? The triggerfish family is really what has me getting a saltwater tank, so willing to drop anything from the list except for both triggers(but willing to drop 1 if 2 is a problem).
Clownfish pair- I would like a pair of Cinnamon clowns, but would the male be snack size for my other fish? Maybe a Maroon clown pair would be better or do I just need to skip clowns all together?
1 Saddle butterflyfish
A 2nd butterfly would be nice. Would a Racoon or Raffles(lattice is another name) be a good 2nd? I like almost all butterfly fish so open to suggestions.
1 angelfish(one of the 7-10 inch species)
1 green wolf eel/blenny- I love these, but can it eat my other stock? Hard to tell how big the mouth is without seeing one in person.
2 triggers- I like the rectangle and niger the most. Can I keep both? I like any trigger if a different option is better.
1 puffer- Lots of conflict on whether or not the larger species are acceptable for a 180. Probably will go with a blue or white spot puffer unless you guys think otherwise?
1 hawkfish- Needlenose or Flame- Are these in danger of being eaten by the wolf eel?
1 Dusky Jawfish
Bird wrasse+dragon wrasse- Are these two different looking enough to get along? If not I will drop the dragon wrasse.
1 tang- I like the scopos, chocololate, and yellow belly regal blue tangs. Which ever is easiest from this list is what I will get.
1 bristletooth tang- The tomini is nice, but I like all the bristletooths so if another kind is better let me know.
My specific questions aside would this tank be overstocked, understocked, or properly stocked? The triggerfish family is really what has me getting a saltwater tank, so willing to drop anything from the list except for both triggers(but willing to drop 1 if 2 is a problem).
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