How many is to many?

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  1. evojoe67

    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    I've got a 210 gallon reef tank, with a 40 gallon refugium. My livestock consists of:
    Vlamangi Tang-about 12"
    Sailfin Tang- Small
    Kole Tang- about 5"
    Clown- about 3.5"
    Pink Tail Trigger-about 5"
    Scotter blenny
    2 Green chromis
    2 small damsels
    Coral Beauty-about 3"
    2-PJ Cardinals-about 2"
    Orbiculate Cardinal-about 2.5"
    Longnose Hawkfish
    2- Firefish
    Sand star
    Serpintine Star
    Assorted hermits, snails, cleaner shrimp,crabs

    I've got over 200lbs of LR, and about 3" live sand bed, along with plenty of swimming room in the front of the tank, along with room to swim through the rocks from one end of the tank to the other.

    My question is, how many fish is to many fish? I mean i can just go crazy adding fish to this tank, but i don't want to go to crazy.
    Also, i would like to add another docile Trigger, like a Bluethroat. I love the Pinktail, and was wondering if it would be ok to add the other Trigger, or am i going to run into a problem?
    I was also thinking of adding some Chalk Bass.

    If i can keep stocking the tank with more livestock, what fish would you guys recomend?
    Thanks in advance for your help.;D
     
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  3. RobK13090

    RobK13090 Astrea Snail

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    Your pinktail is docile? I have one in a tank right now with quite a rap sheet.
     
  4. evojoe67

    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Yeah, mine is really cool. Swims like he just did an 8 ball, but leaves everyone alone. He was the last guy added, about a week ago.
     
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    RobK13090 Astrea Snail

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    How big is he? mines about 8in and isnt afraid of anything and always feels the need to prove it.....Those green chromis, cardinals, and blue damsels are eventually going to become lunch....I fed mine a 5in bluegill once with no problem. hes killed 2 huma triggers aswell :cry:
     
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    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    WOW, your starting to scare me! He's about 5". The Vlamangi Tang keeps him in check. They are the only ones that have scuffled, with the Tang being the aggressor. Hope the Trigger stays cool. I'd really hate to lose those other guys.
     
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    RobK13090 Astrea Snail

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    its more of a territory thing, as long as he gets the spot he wants, he will be chill. Mine has been fighting on and off with a grouper because the pink tail wants his spot,....oh yea and the trigger is the newest one with the others haveing a good 2yrs in that tank and the trigger, maybe a month...
     
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    RobK13090 Astrea Snail

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    LOL we will be watching you gazog! evojoe how long has it been since you changed up the rockwork? id suggest keeping it the same so the trigger doesnt have to lay a beatdown to a fish who has a desirable spot..
     
  10. 50JumpChump

    50JumpChump Flamingo Tongue

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    Wow 210 gal.....post some pics of the 8ball main lining crazy fish. lol. 50JC
     
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    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Rockworks been the same since day 1. I really hope he continues to be as chill as he is now. He is such a great fish to watch. I have to say, other then my Lionfish(pictured in avitar), he's got the most personality. He just swims like crazy back and forth. He never bothers anyone. He picked his spot. Got a nice little cave, and seems really happy. The vlamangi is the boss of the tank. The trigger shows him much respect.8)
     
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    evojoe67 Aiptasia Anemone

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    Just a few of the boys/girls in "evojoes reef". The tank shot is old. A few casualties since then. I know i need more corals, but i'm taking my time to make sure tank is just right.
     
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