Can't Decide!!!

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by brannock_16, Sep 19, 2009.

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  1. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    So for those of you that are unfamiliar with me, I have a 120 G long tank (5ft long) that has been up and running since the beginning of summer. I run the Current Nova Extreme Pro 48 in model with 6 T-5 Bulbs. I also have an eshopps hang on the back protein skimmer. The tank has about 120 lbs live rock (which is always increasing), 110 lbs live sand. For flow I have 2 Koralia 4's and 1 Koralia 3. I have purple coralline algae growing on the back of the tank right now!

    My stocking list is as follows:
    1 Blue Hippo Tang
    1 Cleaner Wrasse
    1 Diamond Goby
    1 Firefish
    2 Green Chromis
    2 Oscellaris Clowns
    Cleanup Crew (Astrea Snails, Hermit Crabs, Sand Conch)
    1 Purple Lobster
    2 Peppermint shrimp
    2 Cleaner Shrimp

    I also have 7 SPS frags, 1 Xenia, 1 Kenya Tree, 1 Red Mushroom, Colony of Zoa's, 1 Paly, and 1 GSP.

    What I wanted to know is which of the following would best fit into my tank:

    Purple Tang
    Foxface/Scribbled Rabbitfish
    Blue Throat Trigger

    ?

    I cannot make up my mind and would love the input of my fellow 3reefers! Thanks for your input

    Robert
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Go with the scribbled rabbit. They have more personality than any other fish Iv ever had and they keep algae out of the tank.
     
  4. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    Thanks for your input.
     
  5. Triggerfish

    Triggerfish Ritteri Anemone

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    I say blue throat trigger, I just love triggers + it's reef-safe(mostly).
     
  6. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    That has been one of the factors weighing on my decision, they like to rearrange and redecorate from what I have been told!
     
  7. sean_p_f

    sean_p_f Sea Dragon

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    I am a big fan of tangs so for me it is a no brainer get the tang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  9. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    3 posts...3 different opinions! I love this hobby! LOL! Don't know if that helps too much.

    FWIW, I like triggers too.
     
  10. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    you should get a dwarf lionfish lol. if not that then my next favortie are the blue throat triggers cause i saw one yesteerday and it was freakin awesome coloration wise! hope you get the one you want most!! i still say the dwarf lion but you do have small fish so nevermind
     
  11. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    Would a purple tang harass the Blue Hippo? The tank long enough to bear both but I have heard that purples are extremely aggressive and bossy to other fish, even those that are not tangs.
     
  12. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    This is one of the things that I love about the hobby too. So many different opportunities and choices. Thanks for your input.