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Old 04-14-2013, 07:55 PM
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If you had a 180 gal tank what would you like to start with? Has to be reef safe though.
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Old 04-14-2013, 11:42 PM
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I think the general rule of thumb is to add the smaller fish first. What do you want in your tank do you have a list or stuff you want to get?

When I added fish to my 120G I added 4 Juvenile fish at the same thing without a problem they all get along.
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Just don't add any damsel! Chromis would make a great choice A school of them is a lot of fun to watch
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Old 04-15-2013, 12:34 AM
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No Damsels for sure.They are pretty but not where I want to go.I want to do sps so I need suggestions for reef safe,sps safe.You get the idea. Chromis are awesome but I don't want to purchase 13 to end up with 1 in the end...
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Old 04-15-2013, 12:41 AM
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I definitely like smaller schooling fish though. I'd like to avoid anything thats going to get to the size of a dinner plate,eats that much,and craps that much.
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I definitely like smaller schooling fish though. I'd like to avoid anything thats going to get to the size of a dinner plate,eats that much,and craps that much.
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A school of Anthias are nice. Planning that for my 210
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:56 AM
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Anthias hmmm. They are beautiful for sure. I think I will need something like a grid or mesh to keep them in the tank no? Or is it wrasses?
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I alaways add Chromis first as well, safe and cheap way to make sure everything goes "good"
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Anthias hmmm. They are beautiful for sure. I think I will need something like a grid or mesh to keep them in the tank no? Or is it wrasses?
And two/three times feeding regime
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