what starter fish for 200 FOWLR?

[kevin kaplan]

I already cycled with 300 Lbs. live sand and 100 Lbs. live rock. What fish should I start with? I plan on going rather aggressive with triggers, eels, etc...

thanks

[reefergeorge]

Make a wish list, and start with the least aggressive.

[JazzZero]

Try a 4-5inch clown trigger first there are one of the most hardy fish IMO.

[kevin kaplan]

Good idea with the wish list, I think I'll try it. Does anyone have advice on the type of wrasse to start with? I've heard Lunares are good, but I've also heard they can be a pain. It will have to be able to hang with aggressives.

thanks

[fish4lyfe]

snowflake eel are pretty hardy imo

[kevin kaplan]

what do you think of a formosa wrasse?

[mattsilvester]

I am not familiar with a formosa wrasse, but wrasse in general, tend to be better introduced later rather than earlier..... then can be spiteful little fella's

[thor32766]

how about a tusk?

[snommisbor]

Volitan Lionfish

[stdreb27]

Lunars are pretty mean fish. Not one you'd want to start out with. I'd consider a couple of Clarkie clowns, or some clowns that get 4-5 inches. They are pretty hardy and will hold their own against other fish. But you definately want to have a good long term idea of what you want in your tank. Then arrange the order then start stocking.

[artis]

I'd recommend starting least agressive first on your list. Then follow with the more agressive sorts. Funny thing about a big ole Wrasse or trigger. You think the tank belongs to you, but when those tough guys move in, they decide who lives and dies. I learned this the hard way.