stocking list for my 120g

[drunktank]

so this weekend i should be finishing up the plumbing on my 120g, if i have time ( i hope i do, i miss my fish)

This is what I'm planning on stocking

1- Niger Trigger
1-Lion
1-Angler
1-Marine Betta
1-snow flake eel
and a pathner grouper.

for starters - think they will get along if they r all approx the same size?

 

[Sean]

I would stay away from the panther grouper they get way to large way to quick for a 120 gallon tank

 

[drunktank]

not 2 worried if they out grow- i can find some1 to take them

my old grouper grew to be 19'' inches, my friend still has him in a 500g vate in his basement

i'm more concerned w/ how well they will play, and if its an over load for my system, cause i may be adding a baby bamboo shark

 

[nycfatcow]

hey drunk...i am confident i can get you a niger-panther and lion and eel...lmk if your interested...

 

[drunktank]

nycfacow, thanx for the offer- but i have a couple of vendors in the NYC/NJ area that I go 2.

But if u can beat their prices, we'll talk

thanx

 

[nycfatcow]

haha drunk...you have to tell me what their prices are...ill try to beat it...lmk

 

[Deanos]

I'd worry about the Marine Betta getting enough to eat amongst that group. Not only are they shy, but they are slow stalking eaters.

 

[Falco]

drunktank,

I see a few problems with the stocking list that you have. First, "if" you get all those fish to live together peacefully you are going to have one heck of a high bio load. So I hope you are going to have a HUGE skimmer as they are all very messy eaters.

The other main problem is that the fish you listed won?t really get along for an extended period of time. Mixing Triggers and Lions is a gamble because triggers tend to nip at the lions fins. I had a pink tale that destroyed lion within 30 minutes after being in the tank. As for the Angler, they are better left for a species only tank as they will eat ANYTHING the can fit in their mouth. So one day you might find your trigger or grouper in its mouth have in and out :eek1:

Lastly, the feeding habits of all those fish are completely different so I imagine feeding time for you will be a major hassle making sure all the fish get something to eat.

Sorry to come off somewhat preachy but I have had the majority of those fish over my years of doing FOWLR tanks and I can tell you from experience that is going to be a hard tank to maintain. Can it be done? Possibly, every fish is different and you might get lucky and find ones that can coexist.

Now hows that for a fist post

 

[Deanos]

Welcome to Manhattan Reefs, Falco!!

 

[nanoreefer22]

Welcome Falco!! Thats one good first post

 

[herman]

I like that first post!!! Welcome Falco!!