Moorish Idols & SPS

Scoobysnack77 · 10/13/2015, 02:08 PM

Right now i have an SPS dominated tank with a few wrasses and a Red Sea Regal Angel. So far my corals are healthy and my fish all get along. I was thinking of adding a Moorish Idol. Are they compatible with SPS ? And does anyone know if a Powder Blue Tang would get along with the regal by any chance?

cloak · 10/13/2015, 03:08 PM

How big is the tank? I'm not really sure whether the Regal Angel and the Powder Blue tang will get along or not, but here's a little bit of information regarding the Moorish Idol though. GL.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...t=moorish+idol

trueperc · 10/13/2015, 03:28 PM

If you can get a moorish idol eating, I personally have never seen issue with SPS, now softies and some zoas are a different story. I have one destroy and umbrella leather coral. Just curious, these are all decent size fish that need good amount of swimming room, what size of tank? If you are introducing a powder blue as the last fish you should be fine, any fish after though might be an issue.

nuxx · 10/13/2015, 03:42 PM

Should be fine with SPS.

I'd be nervous with any fish and a PBT...

Scoobysnack77 · 10/13/2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cloak

How big is the tank? I'm not really sure whether the Regal Angel and the Powder Blue tang will get along or not, but here's a little bit of information regarding the Moorish Idol though. GL.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...t=moorish+idol

Its a 120 gallon . thank you

Scoobysnack77 · 10/13/2015, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trueperc

If you can get a moorish idol eating, I personally have never seen issue with SPS, now softies and some zoas are a different story. I have one destroy and umbrella leather coral. Just curious, these are all decent size fish that need good amount of swimming room, what size of tank? If you are introducing a powder blue as the last fish you should be fine, any fish after though might be an issue.

i have a 120g tank

Scoobysnack77 · 10/13/2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nuxx

Should be fine with SPS.

I'd be nervous with any fish and a PBT...

I have that gut feeling too. my regal is so happy and id hate to destroy that. but i got room for one more medium to large size fish so i wanted something pretty. i love tangs but i adore my regal angel so I'm stumped. thats why i was considering the peaceful moorish idol

droth335 · 10/13/2015, 08:31 PM

We have a Moorish idol in an SPS dominant reef and have not had any issues. We have only had him for 2 months so can't claim to have long term success yet.

skip0211 · 10/13/2015, 10:20 PM

I've had my Idol 3 1/2 years in my sps dominate 265 gal reef .. It's 6+ inches and never been a problem. Eats pellete, nori, all frozen foods etc. in other words, the pig o the tank..

Skip

anbosu · 10/14/2015, 08:30 AM

I wouldn't get either of those fish in a 120. I think the PBT would be a big problem for your regal angel.

10/13/2015, 02:08 PM	#1
Scoobysnack77 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 185	Moorish Idols & SPS Right now i have an SPS dominated tank with a few wrasses and a Red Sea Regal Angel. So far my corals are healthy and my fish all get along. I was thinking of adding a Moorish Idol. Are they compatible with SPS ? And does anyone know if a Powder Blue Tang would get along with the regal by any chance?

10/13/2015, 03:42 PM	#4
nuxx RC Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 3,990	Should be fine with SPS. I'd be nervous with any fish and a PBT... __________________ Peter TankStop - Fish and Coral 470G Display - Build Thread Current Tank Info: Retired - 470 Gallon Mixed Reef (120x29x31")

10/13/2015, 08:31 PM	#8
droth335 Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 794	We have a Moorish idol in an SPS dominant reef and have not had any issues. We have only had him for 2 months so can't claim to have long term success yet. __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: 210 sps dominant reef: 40g sump, kalk,4 reefbreeder photon 32's ; 300DD mixed reef with 180 gallon sump, 4 Reefbreeder Photon 32's.

10/13/2015, 10:20 PM	#9
skip0211 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Newtown Ct Posts: 308	I've had my Idol 3 1/2 years in my sps dominate 265 gal reef .. It's 6+ inches and never been a problem. Eats pellete, nori, all frozen foods etc. in other words, the pig o the tank.. Skip __________________ 265 gal SPS reef. Reef Octopus skimmer, CEBU MH fixture 3x400 watt 20k radiums w/T5s, Skimz Duel calc reactor. Current Tank Info: 265 Gallon SPS Reef

10/13/2015, 03:08 PM	#2
cloak Moved On Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 14,854	How big is the tank? I'm not really sure whether the Regal Angel and the Powder Blue tang will get along or not, but here's a little bit of information regarding the Moorish Idol though. GL. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...t=moorish+idol

10/13/2015, 03:28 PM	#3
trueperc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, On, Canada Posts: 788	If you can get a moorish idol eating, I personally have never seen issue with SPS, now softies and some zoas are a different story. I have one destroy and umbrella leather coral. Just curious, these are all decent size fish that need good amount of swimming room, what size of tank? If you are introducing a powder blue as the last fish you should be fine, any fish after though might be an issue.

10/14/2015, 08:30 AM	#10
anbosu Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mount Juliet, TN Posts: 4,528	I wouldn't get either of those fish in a 120. I think the PBT would be a big problem for your regal angel.