stocking a 300 gallon tank

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  1. billygrz84

    billygrz84 Plankton

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    I have a 55 gallon tank right now and i'm planning on getting a 300 gallon tank. I would like some advice on if a Emperor angelfish, queen angelfish, scibblled angelfish, black tang, purple tang, and a achilles tang can all live in a tank this size. also would it be smart to gave them all together? Any advice would help. Thanks.
     
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  3. Jgut3

    Jgut3 Fire Worm

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    Wow your gonna have so much room in there your not gonna know what to do with it all.
     
  4. cdgardner11

    cdgardner11 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I would not put two large angels in any tank, no matter the size. This is just me though, as I am sure others might say it is ok. Either in the short term or long term, that queen angel is going to turn on the emperor and scribbled.
     
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    i don't know which angel i want more. i guess i better get the tank up and running first.
     
  6. cdgardner11

    cdgardner11 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    By the way what are the dimensions of the tank, as this will help people help you. Also as far as which angel to get, I would get the scribbled, they are the most rare and in my opinion the most beautiful of the group.

    Of the three I would say the Queen Angel is the most aggressive, but a big tank will help alleviate some of this.
     
  7. cwinn

    cwinn Astrea Snail

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    my vote goes to the queen angelfish! i also wouldn't put more than 2. even with two you run a risk
     
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  9. 1.0reef

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    archilles tangs are pretty hard to keep,3 angels in a 300 gallon will be a PITA,black tangs and scribbled angelfish are rare in the hobby and cost a lot,purple tangs have been known to be aggressive and sometimes peaceful ... HTH!;D
     
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    The tangs may be a problems since they are from the same genus. You will need to add them together to have the best chance for success.
     
  11. rocketmandb

    rocketmandb Ocellaris Clown

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    For a large angel look at a blue face. Way better than a queen, IMO
     
  12. 1.0reef

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    passer,true personifer, conspic, etc;D ... so many more to chose from;D