125 FOWLR Stocking

NCCatalanotte · 05/23/2017, 03:31 PM

Hello,

I have an Aqueon 125 gallon (72x18x23) (FOWLR) with a 38 gallon sump with 2 filter socks, a simplicity 240dc slimmer and a refugium. The pumps are turning the tank over 6 to 8 times an hour. Here is what is in the tank now,

2 ocelaris clowns
4 green chromis
2 lyritail anthias

This is what we want to add...

1 flame angel
1-3 tangs (recommended combinations?)
1 emperor angel
1 niger trigger

Would it be possible to add another "speciality" fish or two? Like a butterfly or a wrasse? Or what suggestions would you have?

Thanks,

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marleesan · 05/23/2017, 03:33 PM

If you want a tang I would add a bristletooth tang. The emperor angel and niger trigger grow too large for your tank

carrots · 05/23/2017, 04:32 PM

If you get that Emperor Angel, get a small 2" if possible. The size of your Flame. Then you can probably enjoy it for a few years and watch it change over to adult color before it outgrows your tank. They grow so darn fast.

scooter31707 · 05/25/2017, 11:27 AM

and only 2 tangs max. Yellow tang, Kole, Tomini, Mimic, Lavender, and Scopas should be your only options.

FinnCole · 05/29/2017, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by carrots

If you get that Emperor Angel, get a small 2" if possible. The size of your Flame. Then you can probably enjoy it for a few years and watch it change over to adult color before it outgrows your tank. They grow so darn fast.

Is a 141 gallon enough for a emperor angel?

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carrots · 05/29/2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FinnCole

Is a 141 gallon enough for a emperor angel?

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It can be done. I would think it would be happy for many years. I use to service a client's 125 gallon with a beautiful 12" long Emperor Angel. The owner said it was about 8 years old. It made a 6' long tank look small. It was hard keeping up water quality with such a big fish with a heavy bio load. , but if you love the fish and willing to do the extra work that this fish will demand go for it.

marleesan · 05/29/2017, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FinnCole

Is a 141 gallon enough for a emperor angel?

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Not even close. These fish get very large and would be very unhappy in a tank that size

Mr. Eel · 05/29/2017, 10:18 AM

For the tangs I have heard that convicts can be very happy in groups of three or more, but I have no experience with them myself.

Your tank is too small for any trigger

As for the emporer angel I dont know, but ill bet a small one would be fine.

FinnCole · 05/29/2017, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by carrots

It can be done. I would think it would be happy for many years. I use to service a client's 125 gallon with a beautiful 12" long Emperor Angel. The owner said it was about 8 years old. It made a 6' long tank look small. It was hard keeping up water quality with such a big fish with a heavy bio load. , but if you love the fish and willing to do the extra work that this fish will demand go for it.

Ok thanks I am setting up a fowlr/semi aggressive tank soon I will ever be getting a 141 gallon or a 200 and I want a angel I want ever a flame or emperor angel flame angel cause it looks cool
And emperor cause it's the only large angel I am familiar with

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marleesan · 05/29/2017, 11:11 AM

No large angel should be in a 140 gallon tank. Especially an angel as aggressive and dominant as a emperor. A trio of dwarf angels instead would be nice

ReefMonkey714 · 05/29/2017, 11:14 AM

Maybe a matta tang. I have one and is always constantly swimming around the whole tank. They have some personality but grow super fast

FinnCole · 05/29/2017, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by marleesan

No large angel should be in a 140 gallon tank. Especially an angel as aggressive and dominant as a emperor. A trio of dwarf angels instead would be nice

Would a 200 be enough for a emperor angel ? Also can you mix large and dwarf angrls

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Mr. Eel · 05/29/2017, 11:37 AM

I dont know about mixing angels, but live aquaria says 220 for emporer angel so 200 would probably be fine.

marleesan · 05/29/2017, 12:39 PM

First of all, this really should be in its own thread. Second of all, it depends of the dimension. I would say at least an 8 foot tank for the emperor

05/23/2017, 03:31 PM	#1
NCCatalanotte Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 1	125 FOWLR Stocking Hello, I have an Aqueon 125 gallon (72x18x23) (FOWLR) with a 38 gallon sump with 2 filter socks, a simplicity 240dc slimmer and a refugium. The pumps are turning the tank over 6 to 8 times an hour. Here is what is in the tank now, 2 ocelaris clowns 4 green chromis 2 lyritail anthias This is what we want to add... 1 flame angel 1-3 tangs (recommended combinations?) 1 emperor angel 1 niger trigger Would it be possible to add another "speciality" fish or two? Like a butterfly or a wrasse? Or what suggestions would you have? Thanks, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05/23/2017, 03:33 PM	#2
marleesan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 327	If you want a tang I would add a bristletooth tang. The emperor angel and niger trigger grow too large for your tank __________________ 90 gallon FOWLR Valentini puffer, ocellaris clown, cherub angelfish, flametail blenny, falco hawkfish, green wrasse 180 gallon reef: starry blenny, yellowtail damsel

05/29/2017, 10:18 AM	#8
Mr. Eel Best eel owner in the US Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 149	For the tangs I have heard that convicts can be very happy in groups of three or more, but I have no experience with them myself. Your tank is too small for any trigger As for the emporer angel I dont know, but ill bet a small one would be fine. __________________ Current Tank Info: My house is a fish tank Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef tank 50gal Fo 50 gal Mixed reef

05/29/2017, 11:11 AM	#10
marleesan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 327	No large angel should be in a 140 gallon tank. Especially an angel as aggressive and dominant as a emperor. A trio of dwarf angels instead would be nice __________________ 90 gallon FOWLR Valentini puffer, ocellaris clown, cherub angelfish, flametail blenny, falco hawkfish, green wrasse 180 gallon reef: starry blenny, yellowtail damsel

05/29/2017, 11:37 AM	#13
Mr. Eel Best eel owner in the US Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 149	I dont know about mixing angels, but live aquaria says 220 for emporer angel so 200 would probably be fine. __________________ Current Tank Info: My house is a fish tank Current Tank Info: 125 gal reef tank 50gal Fo 50 gal Mixed reef

05/23/2017, 04:32 PM	#3
carrots Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mendham, NJ USA Posts: 395	If you get that Emperor Angel, get a small 2" if possible. The size of your Flame. Then you can probably enjoy it for a few years and watch it change over to adult color before it outgrows your tank. They grow so darn fast.

05/25/2017, 11:27 AM	#4
scooter31707 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,971	and only 2 tangs max. Yellow tang, Kole, Tomini, Mimic, Lavender, and Scopas should be your only options.

05/29/2017, 11:14 AM	#11
ReefMonkey714 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: La Habra CA Posts: 96	Maybe a matta tang. I have one and is always constantly swimming around the whole tank. They have some personality but grow super fast

05/29/2017, 12:39 PM	#14
marleesan Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 327	First of all, this really should be in its own thread. Second of all, it depends of the dimension. I would say at least an 8 foot tank for the emperor __________________ 90 gallon FOWLR Valentini puffer, ocellaris clown, cherub angelfish, flametail blenny, falco hawkfish, green wrasse 180 gallon reef: starry blenny, yellowtail damsel