new 125 reef tank fish ??

metzeric · 03-23-2008, 11:28 AM

hi i am still on the planning stage of my 125 reef tank setup and i m starting to work on a fish list and a few of the fish included
1 jaw fish
1 lawnmower blenny
1 watchman goby
1 royal gramna
1 foxface
2 clowns
1 fairy wrasse
1 flasher wrasse
plus the normal crabs shrimp and snails

i would like a nice peaceful tank without alot of bullies is this a good mix of fish?

any coments on additions or subtractions would greatly be appriciated

i was curious im the following will all get along with another and if i do

omard · 03-23-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by metzeric

hi i am still on the planning stage of my 125 reef tank setup and i m starting to work on a fish list and a few of the fish included
1 jaw fish
1 lawnmower blenny
1 watchman goby
1 royal gramna
1 foxface
2 clowns
1 fairy wrasse
1 flasher wrasse
plus the normal crabs shrimp and snails

i would like a nice peaceful tank without alot of bullies is this a good mix of fish?

any coments on additions or subtractions would greatly be appriciated

i was curious im the following will all get along with another and if i do

Planning inhabitants for new tank lots of fun.

Just remember to add slowly over long period of time.

Don't overlook sixline wrasse. Consider in lieu of one of the other wrasses you have listed above.

Start with juveniles if you can.

Have fun.

Keep us posted.

Rgds,

Scott

wastemanagement · 03-23-2008, 12:11 PM

looks like a nice placid mix of fish for a 125gl as stated above just add em slow to not creat a mass rise in the bioload on the tank also I would add them from the more peaceful to the more tempramental to avoid the possilility of aggresion towards newbies.

Godbert · 03-23-2008, 12:22 PM

sounds good, omard loves his sixlines though, have you considered any other inverts?

omard · 03-23-2008, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Godbert

sounds good, omard loves his sixlines though, have you considered any other inverts?

Yep!

Sixline Wrasse

Scientific Name: Pseudocheilinus hexataenia
Family: Labridae

Besides its incredible beauty, it is great fun to watch whizzing around tank, playing in heavy water current and "schooling" around with other fish.

It is a fish with wonderful characteristics.

It will eat flatworms, bristle worms, small nuisance snails (esp. those that prey on clams) and is known to act as a "cleaner" to other fish that might be afflicted with some parasite such as Ick.

I often see it carefully inspecting my larger fish, which will hold still for it to do so.

While it does carry a bad rep for being overly aggressive, mine is the most docile, mellow and fish friendly in the tank. The reason being it was the last fish to be added to the population, other then my flame wrasse, which it does not bother at all. It seems to be that they will not tolerate new fish.

He has lots of personality and fun to watch him following around my coral beauty which his best friend.

The only downside that I have heard of, is that it also loves copepods which will put it in competition with other pod eaters, such as mandarins. But my mandarin is a fat little sausage so does not seem to be a problem in my tank.

So for a cheap, colorful and playful addition to a already established fish population, consider adding a sixline wrasse.

It is the perfect reef fish.

I love mine.

baugherb · 03-23-2008, 07:17 PM

Welcome to 3Reef>>>>>> Sounds awesome!!!!!

bmshehan · 03-23-2008, 07:33 PM

Go slow, what are the specs on your tank, just out of curiosity?? All nitpicking aside

if (when

) I get a 100+ tank one fish that I know I will have is a powder blue tang, man those things are beautiful!! Have to have a good system setup to keep one healthy, but then again there is no point in having a tank if you aren't going to try your best to make everything perfect!! Good luck!!

Froc3 · 03-23-2008, 07:49 PM

Every large tank needs a tang! lol Six lines are very nice fish, but some can be a little bold. Have fun filling your tank!

Evan.

metzeric · 03-25-2008, 05:34 PM

here the setup i am planning on what i like about this set up is you see NO equipment at all inside of the tank except the two sea swirls at the very top any opinions would be greaT

125 gallon 48X24X24
euroreef skimmer rs80
dolphin ampmaster 3000
dual media reactors
auto top off switch
aquacontoller jr w dc8 +moonlights
dual 3/4" sea swirls
dual 4" ice cup fans
pfo dual metal hallide reflector
dual 175 watt metal hallide ballasts + bulbs
dual 96 watt pc's + bulbs

bmshehan · 03-25-2008, 05:56 PM

Doesn't your tank have 2 braces at the top that divides the tank into 3 sections?? If so you will want 3 MH or you will have some nasty shadows because of the braces. Wouldn't 250 watt MH be a better fit for a 125? Maybe let one of the lighting experts chime in on that one. Also, VHO's are the way to go. Everything IMO of course!!