140 gallon stocking ideas

[dlsrks]

Thinking about converting my 140 gallon FW tank to a SW FOWLR. My plan is to stock a variation of different tangs, and some trigger, butterfly, and/or rabbitfish. Are these compatible together? Any suggestions on the stocking? And how many do you think I can have in that size tank?

 

[crister13]

That sounds like too many fish. Which exact species and how many?

 

[dlsrks]

I'm thinking Koren angelfish, Raccoon butterfly, Foxface, Blond Nano tang and powder blue tang. Also do you think I can move my sailfin tang in this tank? He is in a 75 gallon right now.

 

[dlsrks]

Oh and it is just one of each.

 

[crister13]

Yes you could move your sailing. A 75 is too small for him. Also, a 140 is too small for a koran and a naso long term. If you're going to upgrade or get rid of then then sure. But they will get too big.

 

[dlsrks]

Thanks. Actually I have three tanks. 29, 75, and the 140. Trying to decide what I want in each. 29 gallon only about 6 months old. In that one is FOWLR. 75 gallon is mixed reef tank. The 140 gallon I is still being planned. Would like to have some bigger fish in that one. Just not sure what to stock it with. It will be another FOWLR. I just like the fish I mentioned.

 

[crister13]

Just always ask before you buy. You could get those fish but you need to remove them once they get too large.

 

[dlsrks]

Thanks. Maybe I will just rethink my stocking ideas. One more question though. Am I able to put in different tangs or butterfly's together? Not both but one or the other.

 

[crister13]

I don't have experience with butterfly's, but I assume so if they're added at the same time and they don't resemble eachother very much. If you add tangs at the same time and they don't look a lot like eachother theyll be fine.

 

[dlsrks]

Thanks for the info. Will have to think of what I want to stock.

 

[crister13]

Let us know when you decide!!!!!

 

[dlsrks]

I will. I am going to do a little research first. Thanks.