Tank Stocking question

wharfrat48 · 12/14/2007, 08:57 AM

Looking for input on stocking a 180g mixed reef.

Currently:
Yellow tang
Blue tang
6-line wrasse
pair of false percs
marine betta
scotter blenny
assorted sanils (>100)
crabs and shrimp

Would you say this is lightly stocked/overstocked or somewherre inbetween?

I am thinking of adding a group of anthias but dont want to "over do it"

Thanks

Lucky-rc · 12/14/2007, 10:51 AM

so you only have 7 fish in your tank? Your crabs, snails, adn shrimp don't really count.they are part of the clean up crew.

If this is it in a 180 it is stalked light.

Lucky

Blown 346 · 12/14/2007, 10:55 AM

You also have to look at how large the fish are now and how large they can grow to adult size. For every inch a fish is in length add 3 to 5 gallons of water that it will need for territoral reasons and swimming space. This is a great way to not overcrowd and keep everyone happy.

12/14/2007, 08:57 AM	#1
wharfrat48 Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 468	Tank Stocking question Looking for input on stocking a 180g mixed reef. Currently: Yellow tang Blue tang 6-line wrasse pair of false percs marine betta scotter blenny assorted sanils (>100) crabs and shrimp Would you say this is lightly stocked/overstocked or somewherre inbetween? I am thinking of adding a group of anthias but dont want to "over do it" Thanks

12/14/2007, 10:51 AM	#2
Lucky-rc Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: central Ohio Posts: 450	so you only have 7 fish in your tank? Your crabs, snails, adn shrimp don't really count.they are part of the clean up crew. If this is it in a 180 it is stalked light. Lucky __________________ Fast women... Expensive hobbies... Whats left? Current Tank Info: 310 gal. mix-reef

12/14/2007, 10:55 AM	#3
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	You also have to look at how large the fish are now and how large they can grow to adult size. For every inch a fish is in length add 3 to 5 gallons of water that it will need for territoral reasons and swimming space. This is a great way to not overcrowd and keep everyone happy.