Suggestions to finish stocking my 90 gal?

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  1. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Hello all,

    I have a 90 gallon will be a mixed reef tank.

    Currently I have 3 clowns(long story) and a diamond goby.

    It would really be great if I could get some suggestions tp finish stocking my tank.

    How many more fish will i be able to add? I have a SWC 160 cone skimmer.

    I would like a tang (but which would be good in a 90)?
    Also wanted to get everyone's thoughts on a dwarf lion?

    And any other suggestions would be great! Thanks!
     
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  3. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    a dwarf lion might eat your fish or\and inverts.
    I think a yellow or bristle tooth tang would work well.
    I like wrasse and dwarf angelfish to.
     
  4. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I've had a very happy yellow tang in my 90 for about 2 years, but my bristle tooth ended up dying. I think a bristle may need more space to graze than a 90 provides.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    A Regal Tang would work, the angels may go after your coral so beware. Wrasses would be a good idea, firefish, grammas and chromis also.
     
  6. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    what about thoughts on a purple tang?
     
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    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    A smaller purple should be fine in that size tank for a while. Just like the yellow tang they get to be about the same size.
     
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  9. brew0688

    brew0688 Fire Shrimp

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    I too am having a hard time deciding what to stock my 90 with.

    Right now, I have 2 perc clowns, a pajama cardinal, and 3 green chromis.

    I have to say, I LOVE my chromis. They're cheap, beautiful, and really entertaining. They eat out of my hand every time I feed, and they always stick together. I would highly recommend putting a few in your tank.

    I'm going to go to the LFS tomorrow to take a look at the tangs they have in stock. I'm ready for something new also.
     
  10. Jmblec2

    Jmblec2 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    i'll take a look into the chromis. let me know how your trip goes and if you get anything