Beginner saltwater
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btldreef
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Originally Posted by jstanfill http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3508330
Thinking about doing saltwater tank for 75g , was told by aquarium guy would work . What are the difficulties ? Want clown fish also , what some good beginner fish
Hi!
Welcome to the forums.
A 75 is a great size tank for a beginner. Not too big, not too small. Have you ever kept a tank before (freshwater)? For me, salt has been easier, but that isn't most peoples experience. The most difficult aspect that everyone overlooks: cost. Starting a saltwater tank, and maintaining it can be costly, especially if you don't do your research. The best advice I can give you is to read through the recommended threads in the New Hobbyist section as well as peoples tank threads to see what you might like to do in your tank as well. Clowns are great beginner fish. There are many other good "beginner fish" but you have to find a stock list where all the fish would be compatible with each other. As far as a stock list, put together a list of fish that you like, even if they'd be too big for the tank, so we could get an idea of the type of fish you like and we can work with that and help mold it into a good stock list for the tank.
Are you thinking about doing corals eventually, or will this be a fish only?
Originally Posted by jstanfill http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3508330
Thinking about doing saltwater tank for 75g , was told by aquarium guy would work . What are the difficulties ? Want clown fish also , what some good beginner fish
Hi!
Welcome to the forums.
A 75 is a great size tank for a beginner. Not too big, not too small. Have you ever kept a tank before (freshwater)? For me, salt has been easier, but that isn't most peoples experience. The most difficult aspect that everyone overlooks: cost. Starting a saltwater tank, and maintaining it can be costly, especially if you don't do your research. The best advice I can give you is to read through the recommended threads in the New Hobbyist section as well as peoples tank threads to see what you might like to do in your tank as well. Clowns are great beginner fish. There are many other good "beginner fish" but you have to find a stock list where all the fish would be compatible with each other. As far as a stock list, put together a list of fish that you like, even if they'd be too big for the tank, so we could get an idea of the type of fish you like and we can work with that and help mold it into a good stock list for the tank.
Are you thinking about doing corals eventually, or will this be a fish only?
spongeycrab
Member
Actually depending on how long your tank is you could have any Bristletooth Tangs.
Common Bristletooths:
Tomini Tang:
Squaretail Tang:
Whitetail Bristletooth Tang:
(not common, but is easy to care for)
Kole Tang:
Two Spot Bristletooth Tang:
I also recommend Gobys, Blennies, Cardinalfish, Basslets, Dartfish, Dottybacks and Dwarf Angelfish.
My fav. Goby:
Orange Spotted Goby:
Vid:
Common Bristletooths:
Tomini Tang:
Squaretail Tang:
Whitetail Bristletooth Tang:
(not common, but is easy to care for)
Kole Tang:
Two Spot Bristletooth Tang:
I also recommend Gobys, Blennies, Cardinalfish, Basslets, Dartfish, Dottybacks and Dwarf Angelfish.
My fav. Goby:
Orange Spotted Goby:
Vid:
snakeblitz33
Well-Known Member
Here's a good guide for beginners...
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/guides-for-new-hobbyists
Just throwing that out there.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/388776/guides-for-new-hobbyists
Just throwing that out there.
spongeycrab
Member
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Originally Posted by jstanfill http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509489
The saltwater tank seems to be more work but , I don't know anything about the fish or what kind of filter to have , have a biowheel (2) , love the clownfish so far but would want peaceful fish for 75 g
lol sorry to be the one to tell ya but a biowheel aint' gonna cut it. a refugium/sump setup is ideal. You could do a DYI or you could get a premade sump. Also any of the fish I just listed would more than likely be compatible.
Originally Posted by jstanfill http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509489
The saltwater tank seems to be more work but , I don't know anything about the fish or what kind of filter to have , have a biowheel (2) , love the clownfish so far but would want peaceful fish for 75 g
lol sorry to be the one to tell ya but a biowheel aint' gonna cut it. a refugium/sump setup is ideal. You could do a DYI or you could get a premade sump. Also any of the fish I just listed would more than likely be compatible.
flower
Well-Known Member
Quote:
Originally Posted by Spongeycrab http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509491
lol sorry to be the one to tell ya but a biowheel aint' gonna cut it. a refugium/sump setup is ideal. You could do a DYI or you could get a premade sump. Also any of the fish I just listed would more than likely be compatible.
For a 75g...why wouldn't it cut it? IMO Just about any filtration will work except an under ground filter. Sumps are indeed the best, but it's far from the only choice.
Originally Posted by Spongeycrab http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509491
lol sorry to be the one to tell ya but a biowheel aint' gonna cut it. a refugium/sump setup is ideal. You could do a DYI or you could get a premade sump. Also any of the fish I just listed would more than likely be compatible.
For a 75g...why wouldn't it cut it? IMO Just about any filtration will work except an under ground filter. Sumps are indeed the best, but it's far from the only choice.
spongeycrab
Member
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509501
For a 75g...why wouldn't it cut it? IMO Just about any filtration will work except an under ground filter. Sumps are indeed the best, but it's far from the only choice.
You don't understand Biowheels are inceficent for any saltwater and are NOT good for saltwater. Your tank would more than likely run into the ground.
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/394192/beginner-saltwater#post_3509501
For a 75g...why wouldn't it cut it? IMO Just about any filtration will work except an under ground filter. Sumps are indeed the best, but it's far from the only choice.
You don't understand Biowheels are inceficent for any saltwater and are NOT good for saltwater. Your tank would more than likely run into the ground.