Are my options really that limited?

[geno]

I'm stocking my reef tank (125g) with coral and fish. Since I'm still pretty new at this -- I read before I make a purchase -- and frankly, I'm beginning to feel that <u>everything</u> is an "either or" situation. I realize much in life is just that -- but I'm feeling a bit frustrated.

For example:
<ul>
<li>I\'d like to add a Coral Beauty -- BUT it may hit on my clam and/or corals.</li>
<li>I\'d like to add a Powder Brown tang -- BUT it probably won\'t get along with my Yellow Tang or my Sailfin Tang.</li>
</ul>The fish I currently have are:
2 clowns
1 sand sifting goby
1 lawnmower blenny
1 6-line wrasse
1 yellow tang
1 salfin tang

I'd really appreciate any guidance on what could be good additions.

thanks,
-gene

 

[steve]

In my 120, I may have more then 3 tangs!

 

[lorenk]

I had a coral beauty with a clam with no problems. Granted, that one is a gamble.

I don't see a problem with the tangs either.

 

[steve]

With angels nipping clams and corals its really all according to the fish itself. Some won't nip, some will, some won't nip for 6 months, then they'll just go crazy. I say get one and keep an eye on him.

 

[theplatypus]

I've tried 4 angels and they all have nipped eventually.

 

[simon_kruger]

my dwarfs are terrorists. I can't keep pocillapora, birdsnest, acans anymore.

 

[geno]

Thanks for the experience.

Sounds like the Tang is worth a try -- but the CB may be a gamble -- I'll ponder that decision further.

If you don't mind sharing a bit more of your experience:
<ul>
<li>I've read that the Powder Brown Tang can be challenging to keep -- a bit delicate. Has that been the experience for you who have had one?</li>
</ul>

 

[simon_kruger]

powder blues and browns are delicate to say the least.

you can keep them with experience.

 

[steve]

They could be aggressive towards eachother since the sailfin and the powder brown are in the same family, but if you saw Simon's tank, you'd think otherwise.

 

[simon_kruger]

Steve, I counted my gangs today. I have 13

 

[steve]

Jeez, can I get a list? What was the one that you couldn't remember?

 

[casper75]

I had a Coral Beauty for 3 years in my 65 mixed reef. Didnt touch a thing. Moved him into a 240 and he went nuts eating everything from my clams to my sps. So its just a gamble