Fish Planning for my 120G

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Courtster, Nov 17, 2009.

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  1. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I agree, they are great for movement in the tank.
     
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  2. Otty

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    2x Bicolor Pseudochromis is a bad choice as they are very aggressive and will pick on all smaller fish.

    As for the tang, I would put a Naso in the tank. Very docile fish and they will eat from your hand in no time plus help keep the algae down in the tank with their picking on rock.
     
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  3. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Watching this one closely. I'm going to be starting up our new 120 soon.
     
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  4. Courtster

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    They really do look beautiful in the tank with lights on. Nice shimmering blue green with pinks in shadows. And yea they do move around, couple of them will swim off from the group for a bit and explore everywhere then dart back to the group. What I like even more was they really perked up my clownfish! They swam around some but weren't overly active. Now they are swimming and playing with the chromis all over the tank!
     
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  5. Courtster

    Courtster Feather Duster

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    Yea I ruled out the pseudos pretty quickly for their bad attitude. I'm still undecided on what tang I want. Wouldn't the Naso get too big for the tank? I know I can always trade them in or sell them, but just trying to plan ahead smartly.
     
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  6. RedGambit

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    In theory yes, Naso's can get over 15"...

    I personally would stay away from Powder Blue/Brown Tangs, IME they have been mean...

    I do agree with otty though, a small naso would make a great addition, they are friendly, active and very very personable tangs. Will most definitely eat out of your hand. I Love my naso... :) But I prefer my Achilles or Purple Tang more... but thats just me!
     
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  7. Courtster

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    Looks like what everyone said might be true...

    Day 1 - All 5 were out and about. One was getting picked on a bit by the biggest.

    Day 2 - Only 4 were out and about. The tiny one spent the entire day hiding in the rocks.

    Day 3 - Cannot find the 5th one anywhere. The other 4 are still there and I haven't seen any signs of aggression.
     
    Courtster, Dec 2, 2009
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  8. brannock_16

    brannock_16 Ritteri Anemone

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    I would add a Purple tang or an Achilles tang if you have the money, they are beautiful fish. If not a Blonde Naso is a very cool variant of the Naso if you go that route, although it will get too big for a 120.
     
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