My first SW tank, stocking suggestions?

[electromen]

Well it started many months ago as a 45 gallon brackish tank to house some GSP's, its finally converted over to full marine. I've added about 10lbs of live rock and tonga branch to the already 35lbs of base rock that I've had in the tank since it was brackish.

Inhabitants are:
Pair of Percula
Blue Damsel
6 Hermits
3 Margarita
3 Astrae's
2 Mexican Turbos

I want to add a "centerpiece" fish but just can't think of anything. Have any suggestions?


Full tank shot


Shot of some of the tonga branch


Up close of a cool rock


Shot of a clown

 

[Aaron89]

nice, looks good, take more pics as your progress with the tank

 

[dieselman]

A Sailfin Tang would look real nice in there, plus they are very hardy.

 

[jpappy789]

nice! never had sw so I'm no help...

 

[electromen]

A Sailfin Tang would look real nice in there, plus they are very hardy.

Is there size suitable for a 45 gallon tank? I really like them though.

 

[dieselman]

You will get differing opinions on this but I think a 45g is big enough.

 

[Grins]

A Sailfin Tang would look real nice in there, plus they are very hardy.

Eeek, please tell me this is a joke

 

[Grins]

What are you wanting the tank to be? FOWLR or Reef?

 

[Grins]

Is there size suitable for a 45 gallon tank? I really like them though.

I don't think so no. A Sailfin tang gets over 15", a 45 would be cruel.

 

[Max]

No, I don't think that I'd try that one either I probably wouldn't put anything in there that got much over about 4 or 5 inches long. You're on the right track though always ask if you don't know! I wouldn't put any tang in a 45.
hth
Max