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I have a 120 gallon tank (4×2×2) sitting around and like any good saltwater aquarium keeper, I can't just leave it dry. I've always done reef tanks, but I'm thinking about doing this as a FOWLER. Give me your 'best' FOWLER fish that you can't keep in a reef tank to help me figure out a stocking plan, please!
 

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I have a 120 gallon tank (4×2×2) sitting around and like any good saltwater aquarium keeper, I can't just leave it dry. I've always done reef tanks, but I'm thinking about doing this as a FOWLER. Give me your 'best' FOWLER fish that you can't keep in a reef tank to help me figure out a stocking plan, please!
Without a doubt, I’d go for a predator reef over a FOWLR if you want something odd. But this is a personal preference.

In terms of a nice FOWLR fish why not have a medium sized Angel? A Chaetodontoplus species or small Pomacanthus species would be good. Also, butterflies are a good choice - Chaetodon trifascialis is a nice species that if you continue to feed acropora hyacinthus in its diet, would possibly thrive.
 

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I’ve kept a 240 gal FOWLR for 15 years running. My vote are the large marine Angels. I have 7 in my aquarium and they’re big, beautiful and full of personality.

I’m particularly biased towards the Maculosus, Asfur, Majestic and Queen, but they’re all great.
 

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Since angels are already covered (and rightfully so, no tank is complete without one) Eels are another commonly seen FOWLR fish that are super cool, a snowflake would be a great choice for your tank.
 

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