Teton mountain build thread Reefer 750XXL

[Devaji]

Got the last of my bf/CM goodies in.

 

[HotRocks]

@HotRocks @4FordFamily what do you guys think of this stock list??

Your fish list is fine. I will let @4FordFamily elaborate on how and what order to add the tangs.

 

[4FordFamily]

Your fish list is fine. I will let @4FordFamily elaborate on how and what order to add the tangs.

I think the list is fine but for two things (regarding tangs namely).

A purple and yellow may clash hard due to being from the same genus (zebrasoma). Naso tangs grow larger than your tank will allow in relatively short order. If you plan to do a larger tank in a few years you may be alright.

Your mix may work but with tangs nothing is a guarantee, obviously. I’d add a third zebrasoma like a Scopas, black, or gem instead of the purple and replace the naso with it. The kole should be fine with that selection as well.

 

[Devaji]

I think the list is fine but for two things (regarding tangs namely).

A purple and yellow may clash hard due to being from the same genus (zebrasoma). Naso tangs grow larger than your tank will allow in relatively short order. If you plan to do a larger tank in a few years you may be alright.

Your mix may work but with tangs nothing is a guarantee, obviously. I’d add a third zebrasoma like a Scopas, black, or gem instead of the purple and replace the naso with it. The kole should be fine with that selection as well.

thank you so much for chiming in I have learned so much from you two about QTing. yeah I do have a friend with a 14' tank I am sure we would love the nano that said I am OK scratching it from the list in favor of a few more wrasses.


so for tangs here is my new updated list:
regal
powder blue - would love love LOVE an Achilles just not sure its the right fit both price point and getting it through QT thoughts?

yellow
kole

as far as QTing going I was thinking of doing the tangs in groups the yellow and Kole with another small fish then the larger tangs together.
I have 2 -40br QT tanks one for copper + focus API GC then tank transfer to prazipro.

I thought I read some where the regal tangs dont do well in copper??

 

[HotRocks]

thank you so much for chiming in I have learned so much from you two about QTing. yeah I do have a friend with a 14' tank I am sure we would love the nano that said I am OK scratching it from the list in favor of a few more wrasses.


so for tangs here is my new updated list:
regal
powder blue - would love love LOVE an Achilles just not sure its the right fit both price point and getting it through QT thoughts?

yellow
kole

as far as QTing going I was thinking of doing the tangs in groups the yellow and Kole with another small fish then the larger tangs together.
I have 2 -40br QT tanks one for copper + focus API GC then tank transfer to prazipro.

I thought I read some where the regal tangs dont do well in copper??

Couple things. Regal tangs do just fine in copper, it's chloroquine phosphate they don't do well in.

40b's should be fine QTing a few tangs at a time.

On the Achilles, they are probably a little more difficult to QT just from the standpoint of getting them to eat (key here is live brine and blackworms on hand to get them Kickstarted).
They are an awesome fish. Only a PBT + Achilles may not end well. You'd probably want a 3rd acanthurus. This is the same battle I went through and how I ended up with 3 acanthurus + 3 zebrasoma + Blue hippo + Kole.

I did keep powder brown and Achilles for a few months before I added my PBT. Now my Achilles is the aggressor. PBTs are typically far more nasty, but not in my case. My powder brown was a terror in QT and now is the most docile of my tangs. If you aren't going to do a naso, then you will probably want a large zebrasoma like a sailfin or desjardini for acting tank boss. Just my .02

 

[Devaji]

Couple things. Regal tangs do just fine in copper, it's chloroquine phosphate they don't do well in.

40b's should be fine QTing a few tangs at a time.

On the Achilles, they are probably a little more difficult to QT just from the standpoint of getting them to eat (key here is live brine and blackworms on hand to get them Kickstarted).
They are an awesome fish. Only a PBT + Achilles may not end well. You'd probably want a 3rd acanthurus. This is the same battle I went through and how I ended up with 3 acanthurus + 3 zebrasoma + Blue hippo + Kole.

I did keep powder brown and Achilles for a few months before I added my PBT. Now my Achilles is the aggressor. PBTs are typically far more nasty, but not in my case. My powder brown was a terror in QT and now is the most docile of my tangs. If you aren't going to do a naso, then you will probably want a large zebrasoma like a sailfin or desjardini for acting tank boss. Just my .02

I was thinking of a desjardini but did not want to get greedy on the tangs...haha

 

[4FordFamily]

Couple things. Regal tangs do just fine in copper, it's chloroquine phosphate they don't do well in.

40b's should be fine QTing a few tangs at a time.

On the Achilles, they are probably a little more difficult to QT just from the standpoint of getting them to eat (key here is live brine and blackworms on hand to get them Kickstarted).
They are an awesome fish. Only a PBT + Achilles may not end well. You'd probably want a 3rd acanthurus. This is the same battle I went through and how I ended up with 3 acanthurus + 3 zebrasoma + Blue hippo + Kole.

I did keep powder brown and Achilles for a few months before I added my PBT. Now my Achilles is the aggressor. PBTs are typically far more nasty, but not in my case. My powder brown was a terror in QT and now is the most docile of my tangs. If you aren't going to do a naso, then you will probably want a large zebrasoma like a sailfin or desjardini for acting tank boss. Just my .02

Agree I wouldn’t mix two acanthurus that similar in shape/temperament without at least a third present but you’re pushing it at that point.

 

[Devaji]

Agree I wouldn’t mix two acanthurus that similar in shape/temperament without at least a third present but you’re pushing it at that point.

so how do you guys feel about 1 acanthurus (PBT) and 1 Paracanthurus (hippo) with 1 zebrasoma ( yellow ) and 1 Ctenochaetus strigosus
Kole) think I still should add a 3rd tang to the list?

 

[HotRocks]

That may work pretty well. PBT could be a problem if he is the biggest. My yellow is actually my nastiest tang.

 

[Maxx Yung]

Nice! I just got a Red Sea Reefer 750XXL, just barely a month ago.

 

[HotRocks]

Nice! I just got a Red Sea Reefer 750XXL, just barely a month ago.

Such an elegant tank. Love them!

 

[Devaji]

Such an elegant tank. Love them!

yeah me too I just need to get mine off the floor and up on the stand. I was not thinking about the 40br holding tank that is in the way...
working on that today.

 

[Devaji]

^ wow not sure how that giff happened??? but its cool!

 

[Devaji]

That may work pretty well. PBT could be a problem if he is the biggest. My yellow is actually my nastiest tang.

so I should try to get a small PBT then? any know if the powered brown is a aggressive as the powered blue?

 

[4FordFamily]

so I should try to get a small PBT then? any know if the powered brown is a aggressive as the powered blue?

Smaller 2.5-3.5 inches is best.

 

[Devaji]

Smaller 2.5-3.5 inches is best.

will do! I am looking forward to this fish its been on my wish list for over 10 years now...to many moves to many smallish tanks now that I am back up to 150+ and 6' I am gonna get one...woot woot

 

[Ray668]

Nice tank looks great

 

[Devaji]

Nice tank looks great

thank you it's going slower than I thought it would but that is OK as we all know nothing good is this hobby happens fast.

hopefully today I can move the holding tank out of the way and get the QTs set up and start that process so I can a few friends over to help get the tank on the stand.

 

[Devaji]

Did not get anything done yesterday and her is why....out playing in the snow again.

 

[Devaji]

Smaller 2.5-3.5 inches is best.

now I am thinking...playing with ideas I would love a PBT but maybe drop that one from the list and add a few more wrasse to the list. 3-4 or a group of anthias?
what do you all think??