The Hobby Can Be Tough

Monty1174 · 02/09/2014, 02:39 PM

I've had a freshwater tanks for years. Last year made the decision to go saltwater and have been very please (140 G tank). Been taking it extremely slow and I am learning really it is like underwater gardening to a degree. Better have a landscape plan!

I have the following fish: Purple Tang, Six Line Wrasse, Royal Gramma and two Clown Fish. I'd like to another a fish with the potential to get a little bigger than the gramma, wrasse and clowns. Been reading the posts that it is one tang per 75 gallons. Since I am so close with 140 Gallons was thinking about a second tang but do realize I need the different body shapes. LFS suggested the Kole yellow eye but it looks too brown. I really like the brighter colors. I keep coming back to the blonde naso or the run of the mill blue hippo.

Just wanted to get your thoughts on another fish that would potentially peacefully coexist, is bright in color(s) and will get a little larger than the wrasse/clown/gramma I already have. Thanks in advance.

Cymonous · 02/09/2014, 05:59 PM

Maybe some Anthias?

Microcosmos · 02/09/2014, 07:45 PM

Are you keeping corals in there? If so, a dwarf angel (Flame, Lemonpeel, Coral Beauty) would do nicely I think, they can be reef safe. If not, maybe a full-on angelfish? They eat corals, but they are gorgeous.

gsiegel · 02/09/2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cymonous

Maybe some Anthias?

+1 - trio of female lyretails would be nice

Mark Bianco · 02/09/2014, 08:30 PM

A Foxface will add color and they are great at taking care of algae on the rocks before it has a chance to get out of hand...

faithenfire · 02/10/2014, 10:17 AM

i vote anthias

Mcgeezer · 02/10/2014, 12:21 PM

I absolutely love my Kole Tang. They arent brown, but more like a purplish color with yellow eyes and white stripes/spots

if you want something to clean algae, a Kole Tang will clean your rocks 24/7

foxface is also a good idea, but ensure they stay fed and happy or they can nip polyps. foxfaces are total gluttons for Nori

Be careful with multiple tangs in one tank, unless its huge. They can get pretty aggressive with other tangs, especially if they are of the same shape and appearance.

02/09/2014, 02:39 PM	#1
Monty1174 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 15	The Hobby Can Be Tough I've had a freshwater tanks for years. Last year made the decision to go saltwater and have been very please (140 G tank). Been taking it extremely slow and I am learning really it is like underwater gardening to a degree. Better have a landscape plan! I have the following fish: Purple Tang, Six Line Wrasse, Royal Gramma and two Clown Fish. I'd like to another a fish with the potential to get a little bigger than the gramma, wrasse and clowns. Been reading the posts that it is one tang per 75 gallons. Since I am so close with 140 Gallons was thinking about a second tang but do realize I need the different body shapes. LFS suggested the Kole yellow eye but it looks too brown. I really like the brighter colors. I keep coming back to the blonde naso or the run of the mill blue hippo. Just wanted to get your thoughts on another fish that would potentially peacefully coexist, is bright in color(s) and will get a little larger than the wrasse/clown/gramma I already have. Thanks in advance.

02/09/2014, 05:59 PM	#2
Cymonous My Clown Attacks Me Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,105	Maybe some Anthias? __________________ 100 Gallon Long with 20L sump 10 Gallon Office Tank Current Tank Info: 2 False Percula Clowns, One Spot Foxface, Diamond Watchman Goby, Yellow Tail Damsel, Engineer Goby

02/10/2014, 10:17 AM	#6
faithenfire it's all IMO Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 430	i vote anthias __________________ Looking for a 26 gallon bit of a underwater paradise. Current Tank Info: I am a caretaker of a 7ish year old 26 gal bowfront tank. I have watchman goby, a gold stripe neon goby, a rainford goby, pajama cardinal, possum wrasse and a clean up crew including a wall/rock climbing serpent star

02/09/2014, 07:45 PM	#3
Microcosmos Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hagerstown, MD, USA Posts: 328	Are you keeping corals in there? If so, a dwarf angel (Flame, Lemonpeel, Coral Beauty) would do nicely I think, they can be reef safe. If not, maybe a full-on angelfish? They eat corals, but they are gorgeous.

02/09/2014, 08:30 PM	#5
Mark Bianco In Memoriam Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Infinity and Beyond Posts: 2,445	A Foxface will add color and they are great at taking care of algae on the rocks before it has a chance to get out of hand...

02/10/2014, 12:21 PM	#7
Mcgeezer Reef gardener Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DeLand, Florida Posts: 1,205	I absolutely love my Kole Tang. They arent brown, but more like a purplish color with yellow eyes and white stripes/spots if you want something to clean algae, a Kole Tang will clean your rocks 24/7 foxface is also a good idea, but ensure they stay fed and happy or they can nip polyps. foxfaces are total gluttons for Nori Be careful with multiple tangs in one tank, unless its huge. They can get pretty aggressive with other tangs, especially if they are of the same shape and appearance.