Bluehead Wrasse and Flame Angelfish?

[T2o]

My friend is starting a 6-foot-long 125-gallon tank. He said he's really interested in keeping a male bluehead wrasse and a flame angelfish together. He asked me what other fish are good. And since I just started a nano tank myself, I suggested he add the same fish I added: green chromis and ocellaris clownfish.

 

Following the 1 inch of fish for every 2.5 gallons of water guideline, is it good to have 7 green chromis, 2 ocellaris clownfish, 1 bluehead wrasse, and 1 flame angel, bioload-wise? Should the stocking order be chromis, ocellaris, bluehead, and finally flame? Or should bluehead and flame switch places?

[lkoechle]

the fish per gallon rule is pretty dated. There are other things to consider like filtration, swimmig space, etc. He could keep a lot more than what you've suggested in a 125.

 

Personally, I would ditch the chromis and do more wrasses. Wrasses are bright, colorful, generally peaceful with each other (like fairies, flashers, and possums) and open active swimmers. I would also suggest a rabbitfish or foxface they are hardy and lots of fun, just mind the spines when moving them. Of he likes tangs, thats a possibility too depending on it. He has a large amount to choose from that we (nano folks) don't, both in size and quantity. Like I said, other factors play into it as well though like a skimmer and other filtration that will determine bioload.

[T2o]

the fish per gallon rule is pretty dated. There are other things to consider like filtration, swimmig space, etc. He could keep a lot more than what you've suggested in a 125.

 

Personally, I would ditch the chromis and do more wrasses. Wrasses are bright, colorful, generally peaceful with each other (like fairies, flashers, and possums) and open active swimmers. I would also suggest a rabbitfish or foxface they are hardy and lots of fun, just mind the spines when moving them. Of he likes tangs, thats a possibility too depending on it. He has a large amount to choose from that we (nano folks) don't, both in size and quantity. Like I said, other factors play into it as well though like a skimmer and other filtration that will determine bioload.

 

I do remember that he doesn't like tangs too much, so he probably won't add those. Wrasses are a good idea, the bluehead won't be by itself. So is the bluehead wrasse or the flame angelfish more aggressive?

[Michael_Price]

 

I do remember that he doesn't like tangs too much, so he probably won't add those. Wrasses are a good idea, the bluehead won't be by itself. So is the bluehead wrasse or the flame angelfish more aggressive?

 

If he wants schooling fish, I would go with some Anthias (3 or 4) They come in an array of colors, and are open swimmers. and in that size tank you could still put in quite a few more fish.

 

[T2o]

 

If he wants schooling fish, I would go with some Anthias (3 or 4) They come in an array of colors, and are open swimmers. and in that size tank you could still put in quite a few more fish.

 

Thanks for the advice. They seem to be colorful and rather peaceful fish.

[jambon]

I am particular to the angelfish. 125 gallons IMHO would house a blueface angel nicely... coris wrasse are quite spectacular as well.