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Ok, currently Im running a 65 gallon reef tank and its about 8 mos. old and doing well. I've lost three fish total since I begain and one of those was due to aggression (damn lfs told me yellow tangs were ok as community fish YEAH RIGHT)
Right now a friend has given me a beautiful Naso Tang that Im very very fond of. Obviously I can't house it forever in the 65 and so Im looking to build a new tank, around 120 gallons. My current system doesnt use a sump system, in fact I was never even told about it. I have a feeling my local fish shop isnt the very best there is out there for information, and so I come here hoping to divine some good ideas, and perhaps even a shopping list.
A couple of things we should note about the new tank Im looking for. First off, It will likely setup just behind our loveseat, so I'm looking for a system that will be great viewing from all sides. If this simply isnt an option, or is too expensive an option then Ill find another suitable spot for it.
Next, while Im going to house the Naso in this new tank, Id also like it to house a few schools of fish, and lots of other neat little eye catchers. This will be the living room centerpiece and I want it to be alot of fun to sit and watch.
Finally, due to the lack of knowledge my local store provides Im a relative newbie to this hobby and ask kindly that any who help me with this either stray away from the use of, or at least provide definitions for, any acronyms you use. I dont work in the computer industry so my ability to decipher LFS, PPS, LPBT etc. is limited to nil
My current budget for this project is around $2500.00 give or take. Obviously I'd like to have the system up and running as quickly as possible to transplant the Naso to a newer, larger, happier home. I also want to note that I will not be tearing down my existing system but will instead continue to use it as well. I appreciate any and all help here as truly, in my area at least, I have few places to turn.
Right now a friend has given me a beautiful Naso Tang that Im very very fond of. Obviously I can't house it forever in the 65 and so Im looking to build a new tank, around 120 gallons. My current system doesnt use a sump system, in fact I was never even told about it. I have a feeling my local fish shop isnt the very best there is out there for information, and so I come here hoping to divine some good ideas, and perhaps even a shopping list.
A couple of things we should note about the new tank Im looking for. First off, It will likely setup just behind our loveseat, so I'm looking for a system that will be great viewing from all sides. If this simply isnt an option, or is too expensive an option then Ill find another suitable spot for it.
Next, while Im going to house the Naso in this new tank, Id also like it to house a few schools of fish, and lots of other neat little eye catchers. This will be the living room centerpiece and I want it to be alot of fun to sit and watch.
Finally, due to the lack of knowledge my local store provides Im a relative newbie to this hobby and ask kindly that any who help me with this either stray away from the use of, or at least provide definitions for, any acronyms you use. I dont work in the computer industry so my ability to decipher LFS, PPS, LPBT etc. is limited to nil
My current budget for this project is around $2500.00 give or take. Obviously I'd like to have the system up and running as quickly as possible to transplant the Naso to a newer, larger, happier home. I also want to note that I will not be tearing down my existing system but will instead continue to use it as well. I appreciate any and all help here as truly, in my area at least, I have few places to turn.
