Can I add a one spot foxface?

I currently have a 60g mixed reef with a 20g sump and 7g fuge. My nitrates and phosphates are always 0 and all other params are great. Its currently stocked with a Kole Tang, a halichoeres wrasse (biocellatus), a purple firefish, a pair of clowns, and a metallic shrimp goby. Could I add a one spot foxface?

 

I wouldn't. My foxface lived in a 65 gallon for a while and seemed to be doing ok, but he was really small. When he got to about 4 or5 inches he looked crammed and I moved him to my 180. He has seemed a lot more active and eats a lot better ever since.

If it is a small foxface you might be ok, and not quite overstocked, but as he gets bigger he will outgrow that tank and cause you to be overstocked with fish.

 

+1 everything I read says 70-75 or more. Foxface are real active & free swimming fix. With a kole & a foxface though I will said that would be one algae free tank! lol.

 

Really though, a 75g tank is only 3 inches wider and 2in taller. Does that really make a difference? honestly, do you think the fish would notice? Its the same length tank so I figured it would be ok, should I get one and then if he gets cramped I can move him out? Oh and a 65g is only 3ft long, thats why he was cramped. My tank is 48x15x18, a 75g is 48x18x20

 

I didnt google tank dimensions or anything. Just offering advice based on what I read & word of mouth. I have never owned a foxface. When people say 65's I think of the 3 ft ones.

You are right though they are very similiar dimensions. Having said with everything you listed I would say it would be ok if thats your complete stock list. The foxface, tang & wrasse are all very active swimmers & happy water space could get crowded when all are grown.

 

I don't see how a few inches would make a difference. I think people are just accustomed to go by the total gallons that they forget that the dimensions of a tank is what is important. I would say you are fine with one in the 60g. I have had a yellow tang in a 40 breeder for years now and has been doing nothing but great. I think with good husbandry and a well thought out plan it is possible for the fish to thrive.

 

youll probably end up doing what you want to do all we can do is suggest. but with that tang in there i wouldnt even think of a fox face. thats two large fish that shouldnt even be in that size a tank

 

this is true, but there is no way a 40 gallon tank could be possible for a tang to live in. tank husbandry is one thing. but its just not natural for it to have such little swimming room. it really restricts it. i think at least 60 gallon min for a yellow tang if not a 75

 

I think you got me confused with Brennan. I'm not planning on putting a fox face in my tank. I know that the tank is a bit small but he's healthly and is an active swimmer, doing well all together.