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Thinking of getting a lyretail as first fish for my tank....any reason this is a bad idea? Anyone have this fish for any feedback? Thanks!

Waiting for tank to cycle...for my first fish I am wanting to get a pair of clowns then eventually a coral beauty, goby, tang and whatever else will get along. I have a 125 FOWLR. Anyone have suggestions on what I should start off feeding the fish? I will diversify their food but would like...

I think I may go with one 48" on my 6ft tank instead of trying to get a 72" or two 36". I put one of the 36" tube fixtures in middle and the lighting effect was kind of cool with it getting dark on the sides. Any thoughts if this would work out? Not enough light?

What kind of ligths do you use? Love the shimmer!

Starting to cycle the tank, live rock in there and testing parameters! Can only have a FOWLR in Hawaii but hopefully can get some nice fish. Planning on 2 clowns, any ideas? Rock formation okay?

Thanks one fish. For right now my plans are 2 clowns. I was reading tangs can be a great clean up crew member but love the coral beauty or flamefish

Looks awesome! I that one unit? How long? They make a 72"?

Thanks everyone you have all been very helpful. I will hunt around for some LED fixture, I was looking at the DYI how they wrap the LED strip around a PVC pipe etc. Seem like that would work but an affordable LED fixture would probably give off better light?

Thank you, I live in Hawaii so will never have option for corals unfortunately. Just want some nice lighting to show off live rock and eventually some beautiful fish! If a florescent does that just as well as a LED I will stick with what I got. A picture would be awesome!

You guys think I would see a noticeable difference with LED as opposed to bulbs? At least noticeable enough to make change now rather than waiting for bulbs to die?I have glass covers to help protect lighting but appreciate the info on making sure they are marine grade I will definitely do that...

Thanks, wow the orbit marine is pretty pricey huh?

I have a 125, planning on a FOWLR because we can't get corals here. Anyone know of some cheap quality LED lights? I've seen Beamswork on Amazon but not sure what is best bet. I currently have florescent tubes that came with the tank, tank was probably bought in the 90s lol. I was wondering...

Thanks, I appreciate everyone's help! I figure in about a month should be ready to get some fish in there

Here's a pic without the Lava :)

Both came out no problem, left them in shell.....thanks!

I did ammonia reading after second day with shrimp in there. This red sea kit is hard to read but my first time doing this so I guess I need to get used to it. At any rate looks like I definitely have an ammonia reading of 1.2-2. Should I now take out the shrimp and begin testing until ammonia...

Thank you all I will get the rock out and do the 3 water tests today to see where tank is at!

Lava rock is from Hawaii, was in my yard for over 30 years. That make a difference?

also water is at 79-80 F

Thank you!. I am more than patient :) Have been building tank for over 2 months and am in no rush, I want this ecosystem right!