Fish-only compatibility

Puffer lover · 05/10/2016, 11:32 AM

So I have a new list that I'm pretty happy about just want some last minute thoughts about compatibility . Tank info: 225 gallons 6 ft long, has 2 overflows into a wet dry filter, no protein skimmer.
Here's the list with adult size in inches and aggression level
Humuhumu trigger (1') SA - semi-aggressive
Snowflake eel (2') SA
Emperor angel (1'3") SA
Queen angelfish (1'6") SA
Stars and Stripes puffer (1'6") SA
2 Yellow tang (8") SA
Fox face rabbit fish (7") SA
Powder brown tang (8") SA
2 Raccoon butterfly (8") P - peaceful
Kole yellow eyed tang (7") SA
Blue Caribbean tang (9") SA
Blue face angelfish (1'3") SA
Blue head wrasse (7") SA

scooter31707 · 05/11/2016, 06:17 AM

Those 3 angels will not get along with each in that size tank. Only 1 (Emperor or the Blueface). Queen angel needs a 8ft tank or bigger. Yellow Tangs need to be in a group of 3 or more which requires a bigger tank. IMO, I don't think the Blue tang and the Powder Blue will not get along. The Raccoon Butterflies may not last in that tank with those group of fish due to aggression. IME, Yellow tangs and Raccoons don't get along, I'm guessing because of the similar shape and color. That is a lot of very big and aggressive fish for that size tank.

Cliving1 · 05/11/2016, 07:30 PM

Why no protein skimmer if you don't mind me asking?

Puffer lover · 06/07/2016, 01:09 AM

Was told I didn't need one for fish only tank, but after some heavy research I'm gonna get one now. Especially since puffers put out huge bio loads

cougareyes · 06/07/2016, 08:28 AM

Are you planning on all those fish, I would cut that list in almost half. As an example I have a 210 with a skimmer for a 300 and have 7 fish of similar size that are only about 1/3 grown. Even at this I struggle to keep the bioload in check. And consider the psychological well being of the fish, that would be a very crowded tank. I would choose only one of those angels, and do some more research on the tangs.

clekchau · 06/23/2016, 12:29 PM

Tank seems too small for those big fish, I would buy them at 3-4" size and be ready to remove them as needed.

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LadAShark · 06/24/2016, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffer lover

Was told I didn't need one for fish only tank, but after some heavy research I'm gonna get one now. Especially since puffers put out huge bio loads

Yeah, in reality fish only tabks release huge amounts of waste, so they too can need a protein skimmer. There are ways around having one, but that's definitely much more effort than getting a skimmer.

05/10/2016, 11:32 AM	#1
Puffer lover Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 7	Fish-only compatibility So I have a new list that I'm pretty happy about just want some last minute thoughts about compatibility . Tank info: 225 gallons 6 ft long, has 2 overflows into a wet dry filter, no protein skimmer. Here's the list with adult size in inches and aggression level Humuhumu trigger (1') SA - semi-aggressive Snowflake eel (2') SA Emperor angel (1'3") SA Queen angelfish (1'6") SA Stars and Stripes puffer (1'6") SA 2 Yellow tang (8") SA Fox face rabbit fish (7") SA Powder brown tang (8") SA 2 Raccoon butterfly (8") P - peaceful Kole yellow eyed tang (7") SA Blue Caribbean tang (9") SA Blue face angelfish (1'3") SA Blue head wrasse (7") SA

06/23/2016, 12:29 PM	#6
clekchau Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TX Posts: 1,159	Tank seems too small for those big fish, I would buy them at 3-4" size and be ready to remove them as needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ RIP: 550 Fowlr, 600 Mixed Cichlids Aquarium Blog: www.clekchau.com

05/11/2016, 06:17 AM	#2
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	Those 3 angels will not get along with each in that size tank. Only 1 (Emperor or the Blueface). Queen angel needs a 8ft tank or bigger. Yellow Tangs need to be in a group of 3 or more which requires a bigger tank. IMO, I don't think the Blue tang and the Powder Blue will not get along. The Raccoon Butterflies may not last in that tank with those group of fish due to aggression. IME, Yellow tangs and Raccoons don't get along, I'm guessing because of the similar shape and color. That is a lot of very big and aggressive fish for that size tank.

05/11/2016, 07:30 PM	#3
Cliving1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 1,923	Why no protein skimmer if you don't mind me asking?

06/07/2016, 01:09 AM	#4
Puffer lover Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 7	Was told I didn't need one for fish only tank, but after some heavy research I'm gonna get one now. Especially since puffers put out huge bio loads

06/07/2016, 08:28 AM	#5
cougareyes Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 713	Are you planning on all those fish, I would cut that list in almost half. As an example I have a 210 with a skimmer for a 300 and have 7 fish of similar size that are only about 1/3 grown. Even at this I struggle to keep the bioload in check. And consider the psychological well being of the fish, that would be a very crowded tank. I would choose only one of those angels, and do some more research on the tangs.