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Originally Posted by omard  Thinking about tank stocking is great fun. But you have to think about it over long period of time. Not for initial stocking. Best to start with small hardy proven species till you get system well established and have developed skills to keep new additions alive.
Recommend you take a look at: Fish to be avoided Part I Fish to be avoided Part II A good list of beginner fish
Add fish very very slowly. Take into account compatibility and ultimate size.
We all have tendency to want to overstock, with fragile exotics when first starting out.
You tank is going to need at least a year or so to develop biofilter to handle even half the fish you are contemplating.
Even then, am not sure they will get along together or be reef-safe.
Remember, you are in this hobby for the long run (I would hope)...so go slow and pick fish carefully based on extensive personal research (not just advice from others), elsewise you will pissing away $ in wind and dooming animals to certain death.
Other issue with overstocking with fish initially is no room later for a really cool species that catches your eye. You hopefully living with the critters you introduce for a long period of time.
IMHO
Have fun.
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i appreciate this advice, however:
this WILL NOT be a reef tank. it will be FOWLR.
I have researched all the fish, for compatibility, as well as talking to others, and they all seem to be compatible.
both lionfish are fine together, trigger is best type to keep with the lions, wrasse is fine, tassel file is docile, and compatible, so they should not be a problem.only one i have'nt checked, is the angel, but it should be fine.
the water is from the original tank set up, and was with a heater, and pump, along with the original sponge from the original set up. 1/3 of the water to be added, will be from my established reef setup.
the rock, is from it's original set up. other pieces to be added, will be from my established reef, loaded with coraline alge.
still see a problem?