Too many fish?

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  1. Iheartcoral

    Iheartcoral Astrea Snail

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    Hi there, I was wondering if I have too many fish for my reef tank. It's 120g and my fish are
    2 cardinals
    1blenny
    2 clowns
    2 fire fish
    1 angel
    1 six line wrasse
    1yellow eye kole tang
    2 damsel
    1dottyback
     
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  3. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    I would say depending on what Angelfish you have you are fine.
     
  4. Iheartcoral

    Iheartcoral Astrea Snail

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    Coral beauty, still okay? Do you think I can get another tang Atlantic blue?
     
  5. RedGambit

    RedGambit Giant Squid

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    Yep,

    on the tangs note, you could probably squeeze one in their for a while till It gets to large or aggressive. But then you would have to catch and trade in or sell. Normally you want to stay away from fish like this, cause most people wont part with them. Suggestion may be... :

    Yellow or Purple Tang (Purple Tangs are more aggressive, but usually to other tangs/angelfish added after) A purple can easly be housed in a 120Gallon for 3-4 years.
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    No to the at. blue. As I said on your other thread they get very large & active. IMO 180 gallon 6 x 2 x 2 minimum.
     
  7. Iheartcoral

    Iheartcoral Astrea Snail

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    What about the yellow tang? What are your thoughts? My 2nd clam just died and I do not want anymore death! So advisement is welcome:)
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Iheartcoral Astrea Snail

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  11. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I'd say you could do a yellow tang,but I would definitely consider that to be at your limit.I agree with Vinny's usually excellent advise,but filtration type ,amount of rock (for bio filtration,hiding spots and swimming room),adult size of fish,types of fish and compatibility all play a roll in how many fish can go in a tank before it would be considered overstocked.But yes a yellow tang is an appropriate sized fish for your tank.