Brine shrimp honestly is horrible nutrition. I feed spriruliana brine only because of the algae in it. Mysis is a far better choice. Also a good pellet food. Such as new life spectrum. Variety is key when feeding sw fish. I feed 5 different types of frozen food.
I would also feed twice a day...
If you want an nem, you will need good strong lighting. They require good water quality and strong lighting. High end leds or stronger lights. Corals will do well with those aswell. Fish for 36 reef. Look into fairy wrasse, fire fish, dotty backs
Aslong as you go rt from one to another your fine and should have minimal die off. I like the shapes avb with the carib sea life rock, but its not a true live rock. Its not as porous. You can definitely use it tho. I would add some lime stone base rock aswell. I have both in my tank. I started...
Butterflies are best in bigger tanks. 125 and up. Especially the 2 you mentioned. The gramma is good, also the 1 spot fox. The cardinals are not a fav of mine. I've never had luck. Neither have a few friends of mine. As far as an angel. The cb will be easier and generally nicer. However few...
Agree w above. Definitely need more info on your tank. Especially with clownfish. Most now are captive bred and very hardy. You shouldn't have any issues if the water prams are good
A skimmer is definitely very helpful. Especially with wanting corals. For a reef tank is probably 2nd only to lighting. Fowlr tanks a skimmer is not needed.