stocking my tank

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  1. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    i am placing an order online. This tank is about 140 gallons total system and has been online for about 4 months. 145 lbs of live rock 45 of which came from a 5 year old set up. I run a Eshopps skimmer that is oversized and have a refuge. Is ordering 7 fish online at the same time (none being tangs or fish over 2 inchs) pushing it to much? I have an Orchid dottyback that and a CUC that has been in place for the past 3 months. Thank you for the words of wisdom
     
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  3. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    i am not the most experienced person on here but I think seven will be just fine considering their size and the tanks size.
     
  4. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    Care to share what lucky fish you are getting?
     
  5. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    I think that would be fine. But when it comes to bigger fish 1-2 at a time is better for bioload reasons.
     
  6. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    I would love too!

    1 x male Lyretail anthias
    2 x Female Lyretail Anthias
    1 x Pakistan butterfly fish (Sri lanka)
    1 x Purple firefish
    1 x Flame angel
    1 x bi-color angel

    Pretty danged stoked!
     
  7. bluetang31

    bluetang31 Plankton

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    no ..i dont think so in such a large tank ..but what is all in there?
     
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  9. bluetang31

    bluetang31 Plankton

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    ordering fish

    :) ...does not seem to be a problem ..unless tank is near packed with fist and rock ..i mean might be a few variables!;)
     
  10. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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    Just one fish now. Lots of open room. It's a 60 inch tank
     
  11. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Looks good:) will this be a reef? Because Angela can be a nightmare to corals.