Need suggestions for my new 72G tank!

[craigj]

I'm definitely new to this hobby(I've only been doing it for about a year) so I need some advice from you guys. I just got a new 72G bow-front aquarium and set it up with a fluval 404, live sand, and 50 lbs of base rock. Is this ok so far? I realy can't rely on my lfs guys around here...they're only about profit. I want to make it an aggressive tank but i'm not sure what to go with. I'm sure I want a dogface puffer and a snowflake eel. Would a Humu trigger be too much for this size aquarium? Please give me any tips or advice you have on my aquarium. I'm by no means an expert and need your help. Thanks.

 

[guppie]

IMO I would get a skimmer, you will need that with an aggressive tank. The fish you mentioned will all work well, but I think that will be all you can put in that size tank. Good Luck

 

[old salt]

Some live rock would be good....

 

[craigj]

Will base rock ever become live rock?

 

[saltwater4me]

No base will never be lr.Go buy some for your tank at your lfs.A skimmer would be needed, and a huma huma would be great for your tank.

 

[tonga]

no, base rock will indeed become LIVE once it is seeded from fresh live rock, takes a few months usually.