72G fish ideas??

[Jmas4]

Liveaquaria is pretty good at listing correct tank sizes. This forum is also a great place for info. The people here are very kind and knowledgeable.

 

[408Dartfish]

Thx for the suggestion on the white tail tang but I ain’t spendin $260 on a fish! At least not now!
Like the square tail though

Lol you said show fish. I agree it is expensive.

 

[408Dartfish]

same live aquaria and this forum is pretty good. Dustin

 

[Jesterrace]

One of the leading saltwater fish websites:

https://www.saltwaterfish.com/product-yellow-mimic-tang-juvenile

https://vividaquariums.com/products/mimic-tang

https://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=1&pid=857&cid=287

https://www.freshmarine.com/yellow-mimic-tang.html

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/Surgeonfish/mimic-Tang.php

Here is one that says no to the chocolate:

https://m.liveaquaria.com/product/352/?pcatid=352

That just let's you know who is making an attempt at being honest (LA is the only one that makes a real attempt at giving an accurate tank size to house fish long term). If memory serves me correctly the Raccoon Butterfly (gets 9-10 inches and is recommended for a minimum of a 125 after it gets larger and reaches 9-10 inches in length). I would remove the Raccoon and replace it with a Kole Tang. It is better suited to that size tank and will max out around 7-8 inches. The Chocolate Tang gets 10 inches and is definitely too big for that tank.

 

[Jesterrace]

I wouldn’t use that website for any tank size recommendations that humu gets a foot long.

No kidding. 50 gallons for a Triggerfish? Even A Blue Throat (9 inches max) needs a minimum of 125 gallons to be happy long term.

 

[mattzang]

Anything bigger? I want it to be a “feature” fish along side my raccoon butterfly

midas gets 5-6" long, isn't that what you were looking for?

 

[nereefpat]

OP is looking for a "show" fish, like a tang, angel, butterfly, trigger... The tank isn't big enough for most of those, unfortunately.

I actually wouldn't recommend a kole, or any of its cousins for a 72 bowfront. A standard 75 is okay, imo, but a 72 bowfront isn't as good of an option. It's more like a 55 gallon, but taller and bowed out in the very front.

 

[Cassian]

dwarf angels are nice. or eels. I love both and have had great experiences with them.

 

[Calebb8133]

I just realized we got to a second page so gotta catch on on reply’s

 

[Calebb8133]

OP is looking for a "show" fish, like a tang, angel, butterfly, trigger... The tank isn't big enough for most of those, unfortunately.

I actually wouldn't recommend a kole, or any of its cousins for a 72 bowfront. A standard 75 is okay, imo, but a 72 bowfront isn't as good of an option. It's more like a 55 gallon, but taller and bowed out in the very front.

I have a 55 as well but it’s fresh water and it is much smaller

 

[Calebb8133]

Lol you said show fish. I agree it is expensive.

I know there are hundreds of beautiful fish for retail and I am sure one has there has to be a fish for me for a reasonable price

 

[Calebb8133]

dwarf angels are nice. or eels. I love both and have had great experiences with them.

Don’t u have to hand feed eels?

 

[Calebb8133]

No kidding. 50 gallons for a Triggerfish? Even A Blue Throat (9 inches max) needs a minimum of 125 gallons to be happy long term.

Yes ik that 50 would be a tiny tank for a trigger but if they said 50 I figured I could get away with a 72 but that’s ok. Thx

 

[Calebb8133]

Lol you said show fish. I agree it is expensive.

Lol you said show fish. I agree it is expensive.

I did like your other secession though

 

[Calebb8133]

midas gets 5-6" long, isn't that what you were looking for?

Something kinda like the raccoon butterfly a tang or hawk fish or something like that

 

[Calebb8133]

I was looking at the axilspot hawkfish but was wondering if anyone has had one and liked them?

https://www.liveaquaria.com/product/3129/axilspot-hogfish?pcatid=3129&c=15+35+3129

 

[Reefbuds]

Add a bonded pair of Hawkfish! I know it's not one fish but could be a very cool addition, I prefer flame hawkfish but all are very cool!

 

[Calebb8133]

Also the flame hawk fish but I don’t think I can put them with my shrimp

 

[Calebb8133]

Add a bonded pair of Hawkfish! I know it's not one fish but could be a very cool addition, I prefer flame hawkfish but all are very cool!

How r they with inverts?

 

[Cassian]

Don’t u have to hand feed eels?

no, you can feed eels with a skewer or feeding prong. I hand feed mine, but just for fun