stocking questions

[davidparson]

I was wondering about the stock I have at their max size and whether my tank can hold any more fish.

Current Stock:

2 volitan lions
panther grouper
blue spotted puffer
yellow tang

I wanted to add a snowflake eel and maybe a couple more if possible. Thanks

 

[SaltWaterDave]

What size tank do you have?

 

[davidparson]

I guess that would help!

I have a 240g (8'x2'x25") with a 65g sump

 

[SaltWaterDave]

That grouper gets huge and those lionfish will get pretty large as well. I think you'll be ok to add a few more fish, just make sure they're large enough to stay out of those lionfishs' mouths.

 

[davidparson]

any suggestions as to fish that are compatible with my stock? my wife likes color

 

[Rockadile]

almost any fish actually. maybe a nice angel?

 

[SaltWaterDave]

The large Angels would be nice. Maybe a Queen, Majestic or a Emperor Angel? Triggers will also work well in that tank.

 

[davidparson]

That grouper gets huge and those lionfish will get pretty large as well.

These are the reasons for my questions. The grouper will get around 20", the lions will get around 16", and the puffer around 12". I also understand that the fact my fish are carnivorous they are messy. I also take this into account as far as stocking the tank. Thats why I am looking for suggestions. I'm thinking about more tangs because they are colorful and very active.

 

[el richie]

picasso or clown triggers, some big angels, moorish idols are awesome and butterflies are good too

 

[hybridazn]

picasso or clown triggers, some big angels, moorish idols are awesome and butterflies are good too

Triggers with lionfish??? Ummm if u say so....

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[SaltWaterDave]

You can definitely look into tangs. There are some that get pretty large, 1 foot +, and some that stay in the 8"-10" range. You can never go wrong with a Purple Tang, they can be a bit more aggressive. Powder Blues and Power Browns are pretty. Yellow Tangs add a lot of bright color. Naso Blonde's are pretty sweet, especially if you get a male. It really depends on what your taste in fish are with tangs. Everyone has their few that they really like.

 

[el richie]

Triggers with lionfish??? Ummm if u say so....


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their not compatible???

 

[davidparson]

Triggers with lionfish??? Ummm if u say so....


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their not compatible???

My understanding is the triggers may nip the fins on the lions. I don't know for sure.

I have a yellow tang so I thought I should get a different family of tang? this is why I was thinking the Vlamingi. But I don't know if my
tank is big enough for it.

 

[el richie]

achilles or purple tang would look awesom.