Questions on Adding Fish

goldhopper · 02/05/2018, 02:31 PM

I am new to the hobby and wanted to get some advice. I have a 220 gallon reef tank that is new and has cycled. I also have a 150 gallon sump. I use an Apex to fo a AWC each day with 5 gallons. All my perimters are good although PH is a little low (7.8). I currently have a powder blue tang, Naso Tang, Kole Tang, convict tang, zebra eel and a red tail trigger. I would like to add two more tangs and a Blue Throat Trigger. Currently the convict and blue battle a little and the convict stares face-to-face with the zebra when he coms out but does not attack. The trigger is 6 inches and is peaceful. Am I asking for trouble or is it doable for additional tangs and a trigger.

Thanks

scooter31707 · 02/05/2018, 02:53 PM

I recommend taking out the Naso and you might could add a small tang, like a purple. I don't adding a Bluethroat to a tank that already has the same species. You might could do a Humu or Niger Trigger, if you wanted one, but if it was me I would be content with the 1 trigger and build around the Tangs and Trigger with smaller fish.

goldhopper · 02/05/2018, 07:14 PM

The Naso is actually the nicest of the bunch. He gets stressed easily and blotches white. My worry is really with the Powder Blue and to a lesser degree the convict. The Powder blue actually attacked a new large watchman goby by biting his tail. He took off like a bat out of hell into a cave and dug a hole. I have not seen him since. If he would attack a goby then will he attack new smaller fish or new tangs.

02/05/2018, 02:31 PM	#1
goldhopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 11	Questions on Adding Fish I am new to the hobby and wanted to get some advice. I have a 220 gallon reef tank that is new and has cycled. I also have a 150 gallon sump. I use an Apex to fo a AWC each day with 5 gallons. All my perimters are good although PH is a little low (7.8). I currently have a powder blue tang, Naso Tang, Kole Tang, convict tang, zebra eel and a red tail trigger. I would like to add two more tangs and a Blue Throat Trigger. Currently the convict and blue battle a little and the convict stares face-to-face with the zebra when he coms out but does not attack. The trigger is 6 inches and is peaceful. Am I asking for trouble or is it doable for additional tangs and a trigger. Thanks

02/05/2018, 02:53 PM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	I recommend taking out the Naso and you might could add a small tang, like a purple. I don't adding a Bluethroat to a tank that already has the same species. You might could do a Humu or Niger Trigger, if you wanted one, but if it was me I would be content with the 1 trigger and build around the Tangs and Trigger with smaller fish.

02/05/2018, 07:14 PM	#3
goldhopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 11	The Naso is actually the nicest of the bunch. He gets stressed easily and blotches white. My worry is really with the Powder Blue and to a lesser degree the convict. The Powder blue actually attacked a new large watchman goby by biting his tail. He took off like a bat out of hell into a cave and dug a hole. I have not seen him since. If he would attack a goby then will he attack new smaller fish or new tangs.