200G tank setup and stocking list

Wukkie · 06/08/2010, 02:56 PM

Hi guys

I am doing some homework, I have 200G display tank that I am busy getting ready. I also have a 75G sump, which is currently stock with Live rock, and 2 small damsel's.
I am looking for some ideas on what I can stock:
I would like to go mainly SPS coral.
I would love to have some tang's, the tangs which I like are the Naso, Chevron, Regal and Blond naso. Can I keep them all. I am also thinking of 1 or 2 dwarf angels, the rest of the stock I like are the Gobies, plus maybe some clowns.
Still research before I even start to fill the tank, so I get things setup hopefully correctly before it's too late.

Any help please

TheLivingReefFL · 06/08/2010, 03:23 PM

The naso and blond naso will probably fight. I'd pick one and stick with it. I don't know about the temperment of the Chevron, but I'm guessing you want one with color so it will be small. The Regal shouldn't have a problem with anyone.

Finn&Gils_cc · 06/08/2010, 04:36 PM

I would say say everything should be fine.

The naso pair is cautionary but in a 200 g and getting them small and at the same time should be okay.

Wukkie · 06/09/2010, 01:35 PM

Thanks guys.

Any other surgestions for fish, so that I can find out more info on them. To see if I liek them and if they would be suitable.

TheLivingReefFL · 06/09/2010, 01:40 PM

A few tangs I like that are docile, Powder blue and powder brown, the ebilli tang (Also called the indian ocean mimic), Desjardinii Sailfin (although a large one of these may be slightly more aggressive) Achilles is also a nice tang, but kinda pricey, although not as much as the chevron.

Wukkie · 06/09/2010, 02:01 PM

How many tangs to you think that I could keep in the system. Assume I get them small. I know that they will grow, and one day, I might have to sell them or get a bigger tank.

mcoomer · 06/09/2010, 02:13 PM

That's a big tank but I think I'd limit the tangs to no more than 5 and you want to make sure that you don't put two hotheads in there. I would probably only put one of the naso's in there, your chevron and regal tang will be fine, then maybe a purple and powder blue or achilles. That would give you a nice mix of colors, shapes and temperaments. In that mix I would add the powder blue or achilles last.

TheLivingReefFL · 06/09/2010, 02:22 PM

Purple tangs tend to be very aggressive. I'd stay away personally from a tang that aggressive if you intend to have several different species.

Wukkie · 06/09/2010, 02:28 PM

Possible tang list,
1 x Naso
1 x Chevron
1 x Achilles
1 x Regal
1 x powder brown or blue (Concern over white spot here)

Do you think that I could get away with the 4 or 4 tangs and mabe to dwarf angels, as well. Was thinking maybe a Flame and Rock beauty.

ruprecht · 06/09/2010, 02:37 PM

I have read of mixed reports on dwarf angels and corals. Some will nip, some won't.

Wukkie · 06/09/2010, 03:03 PM

I have read that too, but maybe worth the chance that I get a nice guy.

nonimmigrant · 06/13/2010, 09:18 PM

what's the length of your tank? I have a 7' x 2' x 2' tank that I house my herd of Achilles, but I would not recommend a short, SPS tank, dominated by heavy rock formations for the Achilles. 5 years ago I did this with my big one (now 10") and it worked for a very short period of time. They need significant open water space. I'd choose the PBT over the PBB but the PBT can get rather ornery in it's old age. With respect to dwarf angels, beware the nippers. I recently removed my harem of Multibarred Angels from my one SPS tank and my corals IMO are in much better shape.

Jetski · 07/01/2010, 09:30 AM

Comments welcomed for 200G tank to be built in Aug. Mainly SPS

clown fish x 2
Chromis x 4
Royal Gramma
Dispar Anthias x 4
Bartlett Antias x 4
Lyretail Anthias x 4
Leopard Wrasse x 2
Regal Angel
Yellow Tang
Purple tang
Blue Tang
Flame Hawkfish
Mandarin (one year later after pods more established)

Any risk of overstocking? Using skimmer rated double at 400G and plan to have 2 MP40 and 2 Tunze 6105 to liven things up...

06/08/2010, 02:56 PM	#1
Wukkie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Criagavon, South Africa Posts: 23	200G tank setup and stocking list Hi guys I am doing some homework, I have 200G display tank that I am busy getting ready. I also have a 75G sump, which is currently stock with Live rock, and 2 small damsel's. I am looking for some ideas on what I can stock: I would like to go mainly SPS coral. I would love to have some tang's, the tangs which I like are the Naso, Chevron, Regal and Blond naso. Can I keep them all. I am also thinking of 1 or 2 dwarf angels, the rest of the stock I like are the Gobies, plus maybe some clowns. Still research before I even start to fill the tank, so I get things setup hopefully correctly before it's too late. Any help please

06/08/2010, 03:23 PM	#2
TheLivingReefFL Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 25	The naso and blond naso will probably fight. I'd pick one and stick with it. I don't know about the temperment of the Chevron, but I'm guessing you want one with color so it will be small. The Regal shouldn't have a problem with anyone. __________________ Owner Of thelivngreef Current Tank Info: 750G fish system, 1000G reef and growing

06/09/2010, 01:40 PM	#5
TheLivingReefFL Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 25	A few tangs I like that are docile, Powder blue and powder brown, the ebilli tang (Also called the indian ocean mimic), Desjardinii Sailfin (although a large one of these may be slightly more aggressive) Achilles is also a nice tang, but kinda pricey, although not as much as the chevron. __________________ Owner Of thelivngreef Current Tank Info: 750G fish system, 1000G reef and growing

06/09/2010, 02:22 PM	#8
TheLivingReefFL Registered Member. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Deltona Florida Posts: 25	Purple tangs tend to be very aggressive. I'd stay away personally from a tang that aggressive if you intend to have several different species. __________________ Owner Of thelivngreef Current Tank Info: 750G fish system, 1000G reef and growing

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06/08/2010, 04:36 PM	#3
Finn&Gils_cc Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 6	I would say say everything should be fine. The naso pair is cautionary but in a 200 g and getting them small and at the same time should be okay.

06/09/2010, 01:35 PM	#4
Wukkie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Criagavon, South Africa Posts: 23	Thanks guys. Any other surgestions for fish, so that I can find out more info on them. To see if I liek them and if they would be suitable.

06/09/2010, 02:01 PM	#6
Wukkie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Criagavon, South Africa Posts: 23	How many tangs to you think that I could keep in the system. Assume I get them small. I know that they will grow, and one day, I might have to sell them or get a bigger tank.

06/09/2010, 02:13 PM	#7
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	That's a big tank but I think I'd limit the tangs to no more than 5 and you want to make sure that you don't put two hotheads in there. I would probably only put one of the naso's in there, your chevron and regal tang will be fine, then maybe a purple and powder blue or achilles. That would give you a nice mix of colors, shapes and temperaments. In that mix I would add the powder blue or achilles last.

06/09/2010, 02:28 PM	#9
Wukkie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Criagavon, South Africa Posts: 23	Possible tang list, 1 x Naso 1 x Chevron 1 x Achilles 1 x Regal 1 x powder brown or blue (Concern over white spot here) Do you think that I could get away with the 4 or 4 tangs and mabe to dwarf angels, as well. Was thinking maybe a Flame and Rock beauty.

06/09/2010, 02:37 PM	#10
ruprecht Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 148	I have read of mixed reports on dwarf angels and corals. Some will nip, some won't.

06/09/2010, 03:03 PM	#11
Wukkie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Criagavon, South Africa Posts: 23	I have read that too, but maybe worth the chance that I get a nice guy.

06/13/2010, 09:18 PM	#12
nonimmigrant Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 453	what's the length of your tank? I have a 7' x 2' x 2' tank that I house my herd of Achilles, but I would not recommend a short, SPS tank, dominated by heavy rock formations for the Achilles. 5 years ago I did this with my big one (now 10") and it worked for a very short period of time. They need significant open water space. I'd choose the PBT over the PBB but the PBT can get rather ornery in it's old age. With respect to dwarf angels, beware the nippers. I recently removed my harem of Multibarred Angels from my one SPS tank and my corals IMO are in much better shape.

07/01/2010, 09:30 AM	#13
Jetski Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 19	Comments welcomed for 200G tank to be built in Aug. Mainly SPS clown fish x 2 Chromis x 4 Royal Gramma Dispar Anthias x 4 Bartlett Antias x 4 Lyretail Anthias x 4 Leopard Wrasse x 2 Regal Angel Yellow Tang Purple tang Blue Tang Flame Hawkfish Mandarin (one year later after pods more established) Any risk of overstocking? Using skimmer rated double at 400G and plan to have 2 MP40 and 2 Tunze 6105 to liven things up...