95 gal saltwater set up

[PennywiseXClown]

So, I’m able to pick up a 95 gallon standard tank with sump. What do y’all recommend for supplies.

Fans
Lighting (want corals for color)
Lbs of live rock (I have about 90 of live rock)
Sand (sand types for coral) we love the white look on the bed

 

[lmforbis]

New sand, I don’t think you n live sand since you have live rock. I wouldn’t get super fine sand it tends to blow around.

At least 2 power heads 1000 GP or larger. One for each end of the tank.
For coral you’ll want to wait a few months. The lights you need will depend on the kind of coral you want. For Softies you need good light but it doesn’t need to be super intense. For LPS (large polyp stony corals) you need more intense light. If you want SPS (small polyp stony coral) you need very high intensity light. If you have any plans for an anemone you will need very intense light.

There are a lot of light fixtures that claim they can grow coral that can’t. I would suggest you decide on what you want coral wise then research some light fixtures. Before you purchase anything ask us about the specific fixture. I use Kessil lights, I love them but they are pricy.

 

[lmforbis]

What are the dimensions of a 95 gallon?

 

[PennywiseXClown]

It is a 90 gallon tank sorry I thought it was 95.
48 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 25 3/8

It comes with stand, overflow, and cheap fish only light for 599.

 

[lmforbis]

Is this new?

 

[PennywiseXClown]

Yes

 

[PennywiseXClown]

New sand, I don’t think you n live sand since you have live rock. I wouldn’t get super fine sand it tends to blow around.

At least 2 power heads 1000 GP or larger. One for each end of the tank.
For coral you’ll want to wait a few months. The lights you need will depend on the kind of coral you want. For Softies you need good light but it doesn’t need to be super intense. For LPS (large polyp stony corals) you need more intense light. If you want SPS (small polyp stony coral) you need very high intensity light. If you have any plans for an anemone you will need very intense light.

There are a lot of light fixtures that claim they can grow coral that can’t. I would suggest you decide on what you want coral wise then research some light fixtures. Before you purchase anything ask us about the specific fixture. I use Kessil lights, I love them but they are pricy.

Thank you for the information. We are looking at getting some clowns and hope they will host some anemone. I will research that brand. Lord knows the LPS are good but their first goal is to sell.

 

[geridoc]

Thank you for the information. We are looking at getting some clowns and hope they will host some anemone. I will research that brand. Lord knows the LPS are good but their first goal is to sell.

First, you have to have a system that can host an anemone. It has to be fairly mature (maybe 6 months to a year), and will need intense lighting. You indicate that the tank comes with FO lights, so you will have to research what kind of lights you want to have to support an anemone.

 

[PennywiseXClown]

Yes, i get told mixed information at our LPS.. but like many I think they are looking more for money rather than service in some cases. They never seem to give the same information. So I’m a little lost.

 

[Jesterrace]

Honestly I would ditch the stinging critter and go with something else. I don't get people's obsession with them at all and how some people spend ridiculous amounts of money to keep them. If you are thinking of clownfish you don't need an anemone to keep them (in point of fact many captive bred clownfish won't have a clue what to do with them). You will need at least two relatively high quality lights for your tank if you want a range of corals. A pair of AI Prime HDs would work provided you place them and your more demanding corals in the right spots in your tank. They will probably be the best bang for buck light for your config. I have the exact same size tank and dimensions as you do and will be upgrading to them in the next couple of months.

 

[PennywiseXClown]

Ya we are not gonna get the stinging fish. We are looking into a yellow dwarf though. Love the bright colors. I have been told they nip at corals though. Dose anyone have experience with this?

 

[Jesterrace]

You talking about a Lemon Peel Dwarf Angel or just the regular Yellow Dwarf? Either way they are more prone to aggression and coral nipping than some other varieties. The issues with dwarf angels are two-fold: Coral Nipping and Aggression towards other fish. All Dwarf Angels can nip and be aggressive, but there is evidence to suggest that some of them are more prone than others. A Coral Beauty is probably the best overall bet for a Dwarf Angel if you are willing to chance one. That isn't to say they won't eat your coral or be aggressive to other fish, it just means more people have had success with them than other Dwarf Angels. The good news is that they are widely available, hearty and are one of the cheapest dwarf angels. If you do get one, get a really small/young one as it will be more likely to learn to get along with tank mates and not have developed a real taste for coral in the wild. Your success also has a lot to do with keeping it well fed and having algae available in the tank.

The only real reef safe angels (and arguably the most peaceful) are the Genicanthus full size angels (ie Lamarck's, Bellus, Swallowtail/Spotbreast) but they generally require a 125 gallon minimum tank. I would love to have one but I think they need the 6 foot length.