How big of a tank for the following-

camlov2 · 01/13/2008, 11:36 PM

I decided that on my next tank I would try and plan everything out before deciding anything. (probably 6-12 months before I purchase anything)
I have a 29 gallon reef right now that I really enjoy but have two problems
1) the size limits many of the fish I would like.
2) the corals limit some of the fish I would like.

I went through my fish book and selected my favorites=
Panther Grouper, Comet/Sea Betta, copperband Butterflyfish, Coral Beauty (angel), Lemonpeel Angelfish, Maroon Anemonefish (clown), a blenny/Goby (undecided), Undulate Triggerfish, Picasso Triggerfish.

Ok, I know the panther grouper is out due to size and the undulate Triggerfish is out due to aggression.

So for the rest what would be a reasonable size tank? 7 fish, some that get pretty large. Of course info regarding compatability would also be appreciated (2 angels) At this point I would say this is a FOWLR tank, could I keep anything outside of the fish category in this tank?

Thanks, Brian

camlov2 · 01/14/2008, 12:42 AM

Minimum tank size for these fish run from 20-75 gallons. I don't think a 75 would be a good idea for those 7 fish but I want some idea of what would be realistic.

Brian

nataz · 01/14/2008, 01:55 AM

I would go with a150 to a 220. Its will give you lots of room for your fish to swim and grow to adult size plus room for corals.But the Picasso isn't reef safe, the bigger the tank better chance you have keeping multi angels. Just my 2 cents thou.

BangkokMatt · 01/14/2008, 03:29 AM

I would go for at least a 150g. Or - as big as you can if you can have a dedicated fish room.

snorvich · 01/14/2008, 08:35 AM

Probably 150 gallons minimum. But you have selected some difficult fish. You might consider reading more about them on reef central or otherwise.

Sk8r · 01/14/2008, 10:16 AM

undulate trigger will chase divers, as I recall. Noted for aggression. Grouper will eat other fish, so will trigger.

camlov2 · 01/14/2008, 11:49 AM

Sk8r-I know the Undulated and the Panther wouldnt work.

Are you saying that the picasso triggerfish should also be ruled out?

snorvich-Are you talking about these three fish or do you see problems with the others?

Brian

01/13/2008, 11:36 PM	#1
camlov2 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 551	How big of a tank for the following- I decided that on my next tank I would try and plan everything out before deciding anything. (probably 6-12 months before I purchase anything) I have a 29 gallon reef right now that I really enjoy but have two problems 1) the size limits many of the fish I would like. 2) the corals limit some of the fish I would like. I went through my fish book and selected my favorites= Panther Grouper, Comet/Sea Betta, copperband Butterflyfish, Coral Beauty (angel), Lemonpeel Angelfish, Maroon Anemonefish (clown), a blenny/Goby (undecided), Undulate Triggerfish, Picasso Triggerfish. Ok, I know the panther grouper is out due to size and the undulate Triggerfish is out due to aggression. So for the rest what would be a reasonable size tank? 7 fish, some that get pretty large. Of course info regarding compatability would also be appreciated (2 angels) At this point I would say this is a FOWLR tank, could I keep anything outside of the fish category in this tank? Thanks, Brian

01/14/2008, 03:29 AM	#4
BangkokMatt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Krung Thep Posts: 3,100	I would go for at least a 150g. Or - as big as you can if you can have a dedicated fish room. __________________ I've spent a lot of money on booze, women and fish. The rest I just squandered. Current Tank Info: 150g sps Reef (now FOWLR after a devastating crash due to chiller) , 2x400w MH (Icecap ballast, Lumenmax 2, Reeflux 12k SE), Deltec AP701, Grotech Tec III, Chiller, 2 x Tunze 6101, 1 x 6205 (+ m/c), bla bla

01/14/2008, 08:35 AM	#5
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Probably 150 gallons minimum. But you have selected some difficult fish. You might consider reading more about them on reef central or otherwise. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

01/14/2008, 10:16 AM	#6
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	undulate trigger will chase divers, as I recall. Noted for aggression. Grouper will eat other fish, so will trigger. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

01/14/2008, 12:42 AM	#2
camlov2 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 551	Minimum tank size for these fish run from 20-75 gallons. I don't think a 75 would be a good idea for those 7 fish but I want some idea of what would be realistic. Brian

01/14/2008, 01:55 AM	#3
nataz Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 216	I would go with a150 to a 220. Its will give you lots of room for your fish to swim and grow to adult size plus room for corals.But the Picasso isn't reef safe, the bigger the tank better chance you have keeping multi angels. Just my 2 cents thou.

01/14/2008, 11:49 AM	#7
camlov2 Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 551	Sk8r-I know the Undulated and the Panther wouldnt work. Are you saying that the picasso triggerfish should also be ruled out? snorvich-Are you talking about these three fish or do you see problems with the others? Brian