Thinking about downsizing

[BlazinNano]

So I am thinking about downsizing my 125. The only problem I have is the fish in the tank. I really don't want to get rid of them but I am not sure if they will all work in a smaller tank. By smaller I mean like a 90 gallon. The fish I have are:
6" porcipine Puffer (can not get rid of, no way)
5-6" lieutenant tang
5" twin spot wrasse
2 clarkii clowns
4" black and gold damsel
3" purple damsel

What fish would I have to get rid of if any?

 

[_Alex_]

why not just got with a 4' 120?? or do you want a lot smaller?

 

[phillipj2]

+1 on 120 you'll love how deep the tank is,way nicer.

 

[akabryanhall]

I think the porc is the one fish you would have to get rid of if you downsized. Might I ask why?

 

[BlazinNano]

The Puffer does not have a huge swim pattern.
Why down size? The 125 is old, scratched real bad, stand is crappy. The tank is just old.

 

[Lateral72]

In reality, you should rehome the Porcupine, Tang and Twin Spot.

120 vs. 90 isn't really going to matter to the above fish. It's still a 4' tank.

 

[BlazinNano]

In reality, you should rehome the Porcupine, Tang and Twin Spot.

120 vs. 90 isn't really going to matter to the above fish. It's still a 4' tank.

Guess I will live with an ugly tank for awhile. I will not get rid of the Puffer. My fiance would leave me if I did. I am not joking about that. She really will.

 

[Paul_N]

I will not get rid of the Puffer. My fiance would leave me if I did. I am not joking about that. She really will.

Look at it this way, you always have an out in the future...lol j/k

 

[Troylee]

upgrade bro and then you can keep them and make them happier...;) go with a 180!!!!!!!

 

[swannyson7]

upgrade bro and then you can keep them and make them happier...;) go with a 180!!!!!!!

I like your logic! :wink:

 

[cdness]

Yeah downsizing is usually not an option without giving away something... Upgrading is easier so go with the 180 ;)

 

[sanchoy]

+1 on upgrade

 

[dubge]

well why not try to find a replacement the same size?

 

[Captain Nemo]

+1 to the idea of upgrading.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

What type of skimmer are you running on the new tank?

 

[LegoZ81]

Upgrade FTW! (if you can swing new tank, stand and canopy.)

I'd recommend you go 180 unless you are doing an 8ft tank :)
Personal experience the 125 is the 55 of 100+ gallon tanks, and replacing the tank only with another one will lead, ultimately, to dissapointment later.