Last to fish to add: Dwarf Angel or Sharpnose Puffer?

[matt2939]

I'm going to add fish first to my tank, then try some inexpensive corals down the road. And if the corals are eaten then ill stick with a fish only system.

So as far as the last fish to be added, would you say a dwarf angel should be last or the Sharpnose puffer? I'm leaning towards the flame angel and Fiji orang tail puffer as the specific types.

Thanks

 

[mnat]

With the puffer (or toby) you will not be able to have corals or inverts. They can be aggressive towards fish, what else is in your tank? Dwarf angels can be hit or miss on corals, and will not pick on inverts. Some species will show aggression, but with the flame you should be ok. A lot depends on tank mates and tank size.

 

[matt2939]

Well I won't get to start the tank for 2 more weeks. I'm just trying to figure out a stocking order now. I've got a nano reef tank at work, so if anything I thought I would go with really cool fish in this tank. I am planning on having in this tank 2 clowns, a royal gramma or orchid dottyback, diamond sleeper goby, and a flame angel.

With the puffer (or toby) you will not be able to have corals or inverts. They can be aggressive towards fish, what else is in your tank? Dwarf angels can be hit or miss on corals, and will not pick on inverts. Some species will show aggression, but with the flame you should be ok. A lot depends on tank mates and tank size.

 

[mnat]

For the 57g that would be a very good fish list.