Whats the biggest school of fish in a 120????

[maxfischer]

i'm within a week of having my 120 up and running. I want to get a school of fish. I have a copper band(2-3"),a unicorn tang(2-3"),black&white clown(3"), longhorn Cow Fish(2"), royal gramma(2"), yellow watchman(2") and a green clown gobie(1"). What fish can i have for a school and not worry about a bioload?

 

[fanaglethebagle]

Im not sure, but maybe anthias? or are they a bigger tank?

 

[luumanfoo29]

blue/green reef chromis

 

[OceanGuy]

I have Resplendant Anthias and blue/green chromis. Both school nicely.
The don't seem to bother the other fish at all. The tank is a 220 gallon. There are a total of 15 fish at the moment.

 

[Matt L.]

i'm within a week of having my 120 up and running. I want to get a school of fish. I have a copper band(2-3"),a unicorn tang(2-3"),black&white clown(3"), longhorn Cow Fish(2"), royal gramma(2"), yellow watchman(2") and a green clown gobie(1"). What fish can i have for a school and not worry about a bioload?

Max,

You're tank isn't remotely large enough for a unicorn tang. You'd need an 8ft long 240gal tank (at least the very least) to keep that fish. Someone did tell you they grow to 24", right?

Its okay for now, but surgeonfish do grow fast. I'd say you have about 2 years tops before you'll need to find a new home for him.

That being said, you're already kind of full up on fish. Everyone seems to be overstocking these days

If you get rid of the unicorn tang, you'd not only free up a lot of room, but even more bioload (tangs are high bioload fish per unit length). I'd say go with the anthias. For me, green chromis were a bit fo a disapointment in terms of socialization.

Matt

 

[maxfischer]

Max,

You're tank isn't remotely large enough for a unicorn tang. You'd need an 8ft long 240gal tank (at least the very least) to keep that fish. Someone did tell you they grow to 24", right?

Its okay for now, but surgeonfish do grow fast. I'd say you have about 2 years tops before you'll need to find a new home for him.

That being said, you're already kind of full up on fish. Everyone seems to be overstocking these days

If you get rid of the unicorn tang, you'd not only free up a lot of room, but even more bioload (tangs are high bioload fish per unit length). I'd say go with the anthias. For me, green chromis were a bit fo a disapointment in terms of socialization.

Matt

its not a unicorn tang(that what it was sold to me as) its a
http://http://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11_03/product_info.php?products_id=506&parent_category=4&category_search=61&root_parent_id=4

i do agree with you on the overstocking.

 

[RichConley]

I saw some pics of a tank earlier with a harem of Lubbocks wrasses...pretty cool.

 

[ReeferMedic]

If you do go with Anthias, keep in mind most need to be fed at least once, if not twice a day to be healthy.