Need opinions for stocking 100 gal fowlr

will0417 · 02/17/2013, 02:31 PM

Hello, I need some ideas to stock my 100 gallon fowlr.

I would really prefer to have a lot of movement in the tank.

I am open to all types of fish, but I would prefer low maintenance fish.

I don't want to feed more than once per day.

Thank you,

Will0417

FishAddict87 · 02/17/2013, 02:36 PM

Have you looked into any wrasses? Great color and lots of movement

will0417 · 02/17/2013, 02:52 PM

How many would you suggest? The tank is currently empty.

humaguy · 02/17/2013, 06:14 PM

a pair of Flame angels, they are beautiful ang hearty...but you should try and feed twice a day...

FishAddict87 · 02/17/2013, 06:33 PM

There are so many to choose from. I would suggest going to live aquaria's site and browsing through them and come back to the forum with a list.

namxas · 02/19/2013, 12:00 PM

Which 100 gal do you have? The 72" or the 48"?

FWIW, most preds (such as lionfish, and other Scorpaeniformes) only require feeding 2-3x a week...

anbosu · 02/19/2013, 04:06 PM

If you want a lot of movement and color you can't go wrong with a few types of dwarf angels and perhaps a few of the smaller anthias.

I had a potters, flame, and coral beauty in my 110 with my eels a few years ago and it was a great combo. You will have to watch for aggression, but if you're patient you can mix dwarf angels in largish tanks.

iClown · 02/19/2013, 04:14 PM

I'd say 5-7 Brazilian Flameback Angels......that'd be awesome!

Ambition · 02/19/2013, 09:27 PM

Feeding once a day limits your options. IMO wrasses should be fed almost as much/often as anthias. My wrasses loved the more frequent small feedings compared to the once or twice a day. The multiple feedings allows you to vary the diet more, thus giving the fish the nutrition they need to thrive in our aquariums.

I'd look into some preds as namxas suggested as they don't need to be fed often. They are also tons of fun to watch with their individual personalities.

DopeCantWin · 02/19/2013, 10:38 PM

Why not just set up an auto feeder?

Stickboy97 · 02/20/2013, 11:33 AM

Do you want large or small fish?

Small - go small tangs, clowns, small angels, small butterflyfish, wrasses (if you don't want any shrimp), chromis, anthias
Large - Angels, larger tangs, lion fish, butterflyfish

Ambition · 02/20/2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stickboy97

Do you want large or small fish?

Small - go small tangs, clowns, small angels, small butterflyfish, wrasses (if you don't want any shrimp), chromis, anthias
Large - Angels, larger tangs, lion fish, butterflyfish

His tank will not be able to keep most large angels, any larger tangs, and may be a little small for some of the larger butterfly species.

02/17/2013, 02:31 PM	#1
will0417 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	Need opinions for stocking 100 gal fowlr Hello, I need some ideas to stock my 100 gallon fowlr. I would really prefer to have a lot of movement in the tank. I am open to all types of fish, but I would prefer low maintenance fish. I don't want to feed more than once per day. Thank you, Will0417

02/17/2013, 02:36 PM	#2
FishAddict87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 412	Have you looked into any wrasses? Great color and lots of movement __________________ 90 gallon Softie LPS Current Tank Info: 90 full reef

02/17/2013, 06:33 PM	#5
FishAddict87 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NY Posts: 412	There are so many to choose from. I would suggest going to live aquaria's site and browsing through them and come back to the forum with a list. __________________ 90 gallon Softie LPS Current Tank Info: 90 full reef

02/19/2013, 12:00 PM	#6
namxas Things With Stings R Us! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carson, CA Posts: 5,087	Which 100 gal do you have? The 72" or the 48"? FWIW, most preds (such as lionfish, and other Scorpaeniformes) only require feeding 2-3x a week... __________________ Greg Current Tank Info: too many to describe, but i think the count is up to "lucky 13"!

02/19/2013, 09:27 PM	#9
Ambition Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,138	Feeding once a day limits your options. IMO wrasses should be fed almost as much/often as anthias. My wrasses loved the more frequent small feedings compared to the once or twice a day. The multiple feedings allows you to vary the diet more, thus giving the fish the nutrition they need to thrive in our aquariums. I'd look into some preds as namxas suggested as they don't need to be fed often. They are also tons of fun to watch with their individual personalities. __________________ Kyle A day off? That's an illusion. Current Tank Info: 460+ Gallons in the making

02/17/2013, 02:52 PM	#3
will0417 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	How many would you suggest? The tank is currently empty.

02/17/2013, 06:14 PM	#4
humaguy Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Western Ct, NYC Posts: 8,218	a pair of Flame angels, they are beautiful ang hearty...but you should try and feed twice a day...

02/19/2013, 04:06 PM	#7
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	If you want a lot of movement and color you can't go wrong with a few types of dwarf angels and perhaps a few of the smaller anthias. I had a potters, flame, and coral beauty in my 110 with my eels a few years ago and it was a great combo. You will have to watch for aggression, but if you're patient you can mix dwarf angels in largish tanks.

02/19/2013, 04:14 PM	#8
iClown Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 141	I'd say 5-7 Brazilian Flameback Angels......that'd be awesome!

02/19/2013, 10:38 PM	#10
DopeCantWin Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 2,193	Why not just set up an auto feeder?

02/20/2013, 11:33 AM	#11
Stickboy97 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 647	Do you want large or small fish? Small - go small tangs, clowns, small angels, small butterflyfish, wrasses (if you don't want any shrimp), chromis, anthias Large - Angels, larger tangs, lion fish, butterflyfish __________________ DSA 105g Neo Pro