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i want to add these fish to my 135 gallon fowlr.. and not sure which order too add them or even if it matters.. this is my first aggressive tank.. i want the following a Miniatus Grouper,stars n stripes or mappa puffer,powder blue tang or yellow belly blue tang maybe both, and was wanting a clown trigger but heard they can get really mean and even kill fish bigger than them and last a large angel either an emperior or Annularis Angelfish.. is there a way i should stock these fish? and btw i already have an australian harlequin tusk..
 

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it seems kinda small for quite a few of the fish on there. In my opinion it is to small for the miniatus, stars and stripes, powder blue and any larger angels.
 
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i looked up on fosters and smith and 125 is whats required for the grouper i think its plenty big enough.. and for the tang ive heard of people having them in 75's.. the stars and stripes is only required a 100 gallon
 

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you asked for opinions and thats all I was giving you. It is just my opinion and whether that means anything to you is up to you. I hope that I did'nt offend you in any way. good luck with the tank.
 

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My fav ish is the powder blue. I have keep them for many years in a 55 and 60 with great success. Add the powder blue first.
 

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Many people keep tangs in smaller aquariums. I've got a vlamini that is outgrowing my 150g. As long as you know you may have to upgrade or trade once they get too big, you'll be fine. I would personally add the power blue before a clown tang for sure.
 

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IMO, everything is fine, just get the grouper, trigger, puffer a bit smaller than the rest of the fish. Tangs catch ick quick, unless if you have copper in your main tank, make sure, PLEASE make sure you QUARENTINE!! Tangs are a beauty, but if not treated right, it can lead to wipe-outs. in about 2 years you might need a new home for the grouper though.
 

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It's clear you're going to add the fish regardless, but I feel compelled to suggest that your tank is too small for most, if not all, of the fish you're planning to add, and definitely too small for the combination.
Gary
 
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It's clear you're going to add the fish regardless, but I feel compelled to suggest that your tank is too small for most, if not all, of the fish you're planning to add, and definitely too small for the combination.
Gary
maybe not all of them but some.. and ya i am it is my tank.. and if they get to big i can upgrade or trade them in at my lfs.
 

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