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FSU3NOLES28
10/27/2011, 06:04 AM
Contemplating a purchase of a 90 gallon 3x2x2 setup to make a full reef.

What "prized" fish can I use in a tank with that layout? I assume the 36" length takes out just about all if not all tangs. Correct?

If you were to purchase a tank with this layout... what would you put in it?

This tank would be a prime spot in my living room so I'm really looking for a "prized" fish or 2 to work around.

Thanks in advance.
michael_cb_125
10/27/2011, 08:32 AM
I have a 92ish gallon.

Here are my prized fish:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/michael_cb_125/IMG_1009.jpg

~Michael
SecretiveFish
10/27/2011, 09:07 AM
What are those? They are beautiful!
FSU3NOLES28
10/27/2011, 09:13 AM
What are those? They are beautiful!

Just PM'd him about them.

They are Bandit Angels. Gorgeous.
michael_cb_125
10/27/2011, 11:11 AM
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/michael_cb_125/th_MVI_2228.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/michael_cb_125/?action=view&current=MVI_2228.mp4)

~Michael
96p993
10/27/2011, 11:56 AM
From my homework black bandit anglefish shouldnt be kept in anything smaller than a 180...Anyone want to disagree with that?
michael_cb_125
10/27/2011, 12:06 PM
From my homework black bandit anglefish shouldnt be kept in anything smaller than a 180...Anyone want to disagree with that?"


I disagree...

~Michael
96p993
10/27/2011, 12:09 PM
From my homework black bandit anglefish shouldnt be kept in anything smaller than a 180...Anyone want to disagree with that?"


I disagree...

~Michael


Other than the fact that you wanted and purchased them what would show this to be incorrect?
michael_cb_125
10/27/2011, 12:15 PM
"Other than the fact that you wanted and purchased them what would show this to be incorrect? "

I obtained my fish as small juveniles and I have been raising them up in a 92 gallon tank. I have seen many of these fish (both small juveniles and large adults) and IMO stating that a 180 is the minimum for these fish is ridiculous. These are graceful methodical swimmers who spend their time grazing the rockwork, not high speed swimmers that need eight feet of space to bolt back and forth. Look at the video I posted, do my fish look cramped? Even when my babies are full grown I do not believe that they will look too large for my tank.

I have experience with these fish, do you?

~Michael
ziyaadb
10/27/2011, 12:44 PM
lets give the OP answers to his questions and not debate the fact of fish in a glassbox.
I would say a SMALL yellow tang(impo the really tiny one will be fine for at least 2 years), flame angel, royal gramma, scarlet hawk fish, 1 sunburst anthias, 3 chromis
FSU3NOLES28
10/27/2011, 02:28 PM
lets give the OP answers to his questions and not debate the fact of fish in a glassbox.
I would say a SMALL yellow tang(impo the really tiny one will be fine for at least 2 years), flame angel, royal gramma, scarlet hawk fish, 1 sunburst anthias, 3 chromis

Thanks for helping me get this back on topic.
Toddrtrex
10/27/2011, 02:31 PM
lets give the OP answers to his questions and not debate the fact of fish in a glassbox.
I would say a SMALL yellow tang(impo the really tiny one will be fine for at least 2 years), flame angel, royal gramma, scarlet hawk fish, 1 sunburst anthias, 3 chromis

IMO, it is best to suggest fish that can live out their lives in the OP's tank, and not fish that will only be suitable for a year -- yes only a year.