Cyclings over, thank you all (Now What??)

[rcbc3384]

Hello Everyone
I just wanted to thanks all of you that gave me helpful hints over the past 12 weeks or so. It seemed like an eternity but now all of my levels are at "0". I went to my LFS and purchased 4 turbo snails and 2 Emerald crabs. Any suggestions as to what else should go in now. I have a 55gal w/45lbs of LR. I'm leaning toward a peaceful happy tank!!!

 

[nm reef]

Now that the cycle is done you can decide what livestock you'd like to keep and that is usually a personal preference. What are your plans? Reef....fish only......I've seen really nice set-ups the same size as yours developed either way.

 

[rcbc3384]

when you say reef or fish only, What do you mean? I dont want to screw up after Ive gotten this far. I always thought LS and LR sort of constituted a reef tankI was thinking originally of some Clown fish and such

 

[puffer32]

LR and LS is part of your filtration, so I would use both whether you decide to make it fish only or a reef tank.

 

[rcbc3384]

Please bare with me but I'm somewhat new . What constitutes a reef tank and what type of critters should go in it???

 

[nm reef]

Fish only would be just that.....a few peaceful fish that got along together....with an assortment of crabs and snails and shrimp........a reef would include assorted corals .......

 

[rcbc3384]

Thanks. Ultimately I want to have a reef tank, I just have to upgrade my lighting. As for a good mix of peaceful fish, what do you suggest?

 

[stang5_o]

Here's a list of what's in my tank with no problems so far (since Dec 15, 05)
1 Bicolor Blenny
1 Yellow watchman Goby
2 Gold Striped Maroon Clowns (mated pair)
1 Eibli Angelfish
1 3 stripe damsel
1 Carpenters Wrase
So far no problems. The damsel, maroon clowns, and angel are known to be aggressive, but mine are all fine so far. Everyone's happy and gets along great.