i want to get a foxface in the future but i know they can get large and i just want to make sure whether it is ok or not. Tankmates right now are 3 green chromis, 2 tru perc clownfish, 1 lawnmower blenny, 1 yellow watchman goby and a royal gramma. Future fish are a firefish goby, flame angel and a mandarin in the future. Will it be ok to put a foxface in with those in a 90?
Is it ok to have a foxface in a 90?
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steve-s
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Depends on the species you want and what type of thank this. Just on the sheer number of fish I would say to a great idea.
Please provide more information about the system set up, type of tank and the actual species of Foxface that strikes your fancy.
Please provide more information about the system set up, type of tank and the actual species of Foxface that strikes your fancy.
steve-s
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Can you be a lot more specific?
The more detailed information you provide me, the more accurate the responses/recommendations will be. Given the information I have so far I would not suggest additional fish.
The more detailed information you provide me, the more accurate the responses/recommendations will be. Given the information I have so far I would not suggest additional fish.
Steve's probably looking for information such as...is this a FO, FOWLR or reef tank, what types of filtration you're using, lighting, species of Rabbit fish you're interested in. Tests you perform on a regular basis, how often you do water changes, what your water parameters are. Other species of fish you plan to introduce, if you have live rock...how much. What type of circulation do you have...how many GPH...skimmer? I'm sure there's lots of other info you could provide other than the size of your tank and if it has a sump or not. There's a lot more involved than just size of tank and other tank inhabitants when it comes to determining if fish will be compatible for you.
jfingers8,
The Rabbitfish known as the Foxface (one of a few species) all grow fairly quickly. You already know they can get fairly large.
They are not long distant travelers like many Tangs, but still they need swimming room. That is, they should have aquarium length. The standard 90 of 48 length is not long enough for these fishes.
If you could move up to the 100 long or the 100 wide with a 72 length, it would be much better for this fish. Even a 75 long of 72 might be possible. You'll find quite often that this fish is listed on Internet retail marine fish sites as needing a minimum of X gallons (sometimes 75 gallons), but it is the length of the tank that gives this fish some swimming room, and I'd stick with a 72 as an absolute minimum.
I have two Rabbitfishes right now -- one in the 180 and one in the 300. The Virgate has tripled in body mass in 18 months and is now 6 inches long from the 3 inch fish I acquired. :exclaim:
All the above is without consideration of what other fishes you may put with it -- it is just what this particular fish should have for tank length, in my opinion.
The Rabbitfish known as the Foxface (one of a few species) all grow fairly quickly. You already know they can get fairly large.
They are not long distant travelers like many Tangs, but still they need swimming room. That is, they should have aquarium length. The standard 90 of 48 length is not long enough for these fishes.
If you could move up to the 100 long or the 100 wide with a 72 length, it would be much better for this fish. Even a 75 long of 72 might be possible. You'll find quite often that this fish is listed on Internet retail marine fish sites as needing a minimum of X gallons (sometimes 75 gallons), but it is the length of the tank that gives this fish some swimming room, and I'd stick with a 72 as an absolute minimum.
I have two Rabbitfishes right now -- one in the 180 and one in the 300. The Virgate has tripled in body mass in 18 months and is now 6 inches long from the 3 inch fish I acquired. :exclaim:
All the above is without consideration of what other fishes you may put with it -- it is just what this particular fish should have for tank length, in my opinion.
steve-s
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Exactly correct!
Would have gotten to it, just needed the questions I needed answered first
You want a 'large fish' for the 90. This is a bit of an oxymoron. Truly large fish should not be in a 90. This tank is not suitable for Tangs, large Angelfishes, Puffers, Groupers, Triggerfishes, and others that get large.
Although the 90 could house a large Puffer, Grouper, or Triggerfish for a while, it will outgrow it fairly quickly.
If these are the kinds of fishes you want to keep then you should consider a larger display tank and system.
Your 90 is best suited for dwarf Angelfishes, small Wrasses, some Gobies (depending upon the type and your tank features), some of the 'thin' Butterflyfishes, Damsels (including the Anemonefishes), 'dwarf' Puffers, etc.
If you're looking for a nice 'center piece' fish for the 90, consider some of the very loudly colored, delicately marked, small wrasses. You already have a pair of Anemonefishes, so in essence, you have already put in your 'center piece' fish (pair).
Although the 90 could house a large Puffer, Grouper, or Triggerfish for a while, it will outgrow it fairly quickly.
If these are the kinds of fishes you want to keep then you should consider a larger display tank and system.
Your 90 is best suited for dwarf Angelfishes, small Wrasses, some Gobies (depending upon the type and your tank features), some of the 'thin' Butterflyfishes, Damsels (including the Anemonefishes), 'dwarf' Puffers, etc.
If you're looking for a nice 'center piece' fish for the 90, consider some of the very loudly colored, delicately marked, small wrasses. You already have a pair of Anemonefishes, so in essence, you have already put in your 'center piece' fish (pair).
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Salty D-O-G
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I have a fox face(about 5" long), passer angel (4") and regal tang (3") living in perfect harmony in my 54 corner. I know that a fox face will change color when threatened but mine stays yellow and white 95% of the time. I'm not trying to stir the pot I'm just saying that it is possible.
Jerry
Jerry
Salty D-O-G
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Gotcha:idea:
Jerry
Jerry
