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I'm getting some ideas now...

So, in my D-D 24G Lynxo, I'm thinking a lone Clarkie and a lone Skunk could work well together, with some coflakes for company.

In my Juwel 100L, I'm leaning towards a Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish paired with coflakes.

Now, for my Rio 240L, I've got a few options to consider. I'm torn between a Regal Tang, a Yellow Tang, a Picclyasso Trigger, a Clown Trigger, a Common Lionfish, or a Porcupine Puffer. I've also got some Stars & Stripes Puffers and 3 Green Spotted Puffers that I already have in a freshwater setup, but I'd need to condition them to saltwater. Lastly, I'm also considering a large Tomato Clown, but I'm not sure if I want to keep coflakes in this tank.

I wouldn't want an 8"+ clown trigger in a 240l tank.

I've been warned about the clown triggers and I'm starting to think they might not be the best choice for this tank.

I'm not sure about the lionfish either - they can get pretty big, can't they? I think I mean Pterois volitans, by the way - is that right?

Porcupine Puffer is out of the question - they're way too big for this tank. And, by the way, I've just been told that's not actually a pufferfish

I think I need to reconsider my options for this tank.

I think you're misunderstanding the situation. I've made it clear that I'll upgrade tanks when necessary, so tank size isn't an issue for me. I've kept piranhas and turtles, always upgrading their tanks as they grow. It's not about cramming as many fish as possible into a small space. I just want to know what will work well together and look good in my tanks.

I've got a 10in clown trigger in my 8ft setup, 225 gallons, and trust me, it's only a matter of time before I need to upgrade to a 10ft tank. Just something to keep in mind for the future if you're thinking of taking on these fish.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you're one of those people, but I've seen it time and time again - people getting fish that are gonna outgrow their tank in no time, and then they're stuck. It's just not fair on the fish, you know? I think it's better to only get fish that'll thrive in the tank you've got, not the one you're planning on getting someday. I mean, I'd love a 12ft tank, but let's be real, it's not happening anytime soon.