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04/27/2010, 03:49 PM | #1 |
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Stocking a 210 gallon reef tank
I've been in the hobby for two years and am now on my third tank upgrade and can't stop myself.
I just bought a 210 gallon tank and am embarking on all of the work related to 'doing it right' (ie plumbing & electrical). I'm cultivating sand and expect to start transitioning my old tank inhabitants to the new tank in a few weeks. I'm not ready to stock this yet but am readily planning and thinking about what options I have and what I can do with a tank this size. If you were stocking a 210 reef what fish would YOU put in it? I'm a bit overwhelmed by the possibilities. Current inhabitants that will transition include: Blue Hippo Tang Sailfin Tang Mated pair of clowns Christmas Wrasse (on order Mated pair of redtail Wrasse) Marble Wrasse Red marble starfish Sand sifting starfish Fire Shrimp Cleaner Shrimp Open Brain Corals Carnation Corals Mushrooms Polyps Chili Coral SPF |
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04/27/2010, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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Interesting; never thought of it. I've had him in there for over a year and he's very active. I always thought of him as being beneficial in cleaning out waste from the sand. My new tank will have a fuge but i have been buying pods from a local distributor to ensure a good supply as they don't seem to adequately produce in my current tank. Never thought of the starfish as a problem.
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04/27/2010, 08:44 PM | #4 |
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I would add a yellow tang. To me no reef is complete without a yellow tang. Would also add a royal dottyback. Great little fish that guests love the look of.
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04/27/2010, 09:24 PM | #5 |
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If it was my tank I would have:
1. Majestic angel 1. Blue line angel Pair of flameback angels 1. male flame wrasse 3. female flame wrasse 1. tennetti tang Pair of regal angels 2-3. yellow tangs Pair of pyramid butterflies 1. sterry blennie 1. gold sail fin blennie Pair of manderins 1. pink bar blennie. And probably a couple of more smaller fish like firefish or jawfish. Good luck with your selection.
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04/28/2010, 02:03 AM | #6 |
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Will Yellow Tangs and Sailfins get along though since they have similar body styles (both zebrasoma)?
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04/28/2010, 08:53 AM | #7 |
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04/28/2010, 02:01 PM | #8 |
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Nice lists! You've got me thinking
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04/28/2010, 02:37 PM | #9 |
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I am a big fan of anthias, especially in larger reef systems.
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04/29/2010, 04:41 AM | #11 |
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I think you should add the fish that you like, and not what other people like.
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04/29/2010, 09:32 PM | #13 |
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Your posts have given me a jump start on compatible fish I couldn't have in my smaller tank. Researching the possibilities is like making a Christmas wish list. Still setting up this monster tank but thanks for giving me a jump start at some new and interestsing fish to research!
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