nikkipigtails
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We're getting ready to add our first fish to the big tank. Which fish should we add first and why?
First Fish
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Wolfgang8810
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I voted the six line. They seem the least aggressive for further add ons and i think they are wicked cool! plus it wouldnt be a big shock to the bio load. I hear tangs are big waste producers 
I love your stocking list
I love your stocking list 
Tonz of fun
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I voted 6 line its the most durable IMO
I voted the Sail fin. Awesome algae grazer to help the Coraline get a foot hold in. Then i would add the smaller fish and work my way up to the powder brown. The powder brown is going to be aggressive like a powder blue is. You will find it hard to keep even in as the last fish. Your going to want the sail fin very established before adding the powder brown imo. I guess Jack is right also. I would add the six line second though.
tippMANn98
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Hmmm...I Didnt see my vote on there...
So I will make up an answer!
BUT, something NOT TOO AGGRESSIVE, like a big clown or tang, they might pick their territory, then they can make it as large as they want....Something simple, hardy, (reef safe? correct?), I'm feeling lucky:
1 or 2 Yellow Coris Wrasses!!!
I tried, they are such cool fish, very very pretty, and usually pretty cheap...
So I will make up an answer!
BUT, something NOT TOO AGGRESSIVE, like a big clown or tang, they might pick their territory, then they can make it as large as they want....Something simple, hardy, (reef safe? correct?), I'm feeling lucky:1 or 2 Yellow Coris Wrasses!!!
I tried, they are such cool fish, very very pretty, and usually pretty cheap...
nikkipigtails
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Thanks for voting everyone. I'm looking forward to seeing what more of you have to say.
Your all chickens!
Sorry if i don't fully agree with your choices though. I think Tangs are over rated as being fierce. I keep 4 in a 120 with no trouble at all. I doubt the tangs she's wanting to get could cause any trouble for the smaller fish on her list. Other then the wrasse, I see no benefit from adding any of the others first over an algae grazer. With NTS (new tank syndrome) the first major issue will be diatoms and aglae. Better to add somthing that will keep it in check right away.
Sorry if i don't fully agree with your choices though. I think Tangs are over rated as being fierce. I keep 4 in a 120 with no trouble at all. I doubt the tangs she's wanting to get could cause any trouble for the smaller fish on her list. Other then the wrasse, I see no benefit from adding any of the others first over an algae grazer. With NTS (new tank syndrome) the first major issue will be diatoms and aglae. Better to add somthing that will keep it in check right away.
nikkipigtails
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ooooooo...this could become an interesting debate.
tippMANn98
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Yea, but you NEVER know for sure how ANY fish will react to others. its nature, bottom line, we all know what is SUPPOSED to happen sometimes never does. So really when trying to figure out if a fish is gonna be aggressive or not is like a catch 22, it might, it might not.
Reefcraze_1
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never add tangs first, even in a tank that size they will become territorial and harass any new additions.
nikkipigtails
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I have a confession to make...I already got the fish...
Grenadine, a Six Line Wrasse. The next fish will be the yellow watchman.
Grenadine, a Six Line Wrasse. The next fish will be the yellow watchman.
Snappy
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I agree with this.
Snappy
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Six lines can be quite aggressive so I hope it will be well behaved in your tank
nikkipigtails
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It's small, maybe only an inch and a half. I have a 180 gallon so I think they'll be enough room so that new fish will have a place to hide. I was going to add the yellow watchman first, but I agreed with Jack about taking care of some predatory issues before I add more fish.