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aileena

aileena

Member
I have a new 60g tank with a oak stand and canopy...paid 225...I figured it was a pretty good deal...its 48long 24 high and 12 wide...anyone have suggestions about what to do with this???
I got a hookup with this guy who is selling his MH setup. two 250watters...think its helo lights, but I'm not sure...150$$ for this so I am pretty sure I am getting these...it comes with everything bulbs reflectors wiring and ballast its already hooked up too...
What should I do with this tank? I got rid of my 29g reef..I was thinking of aggressive setup with Lion fish? I don't know? I debating a 10g sump or just getting a hang on remora pro? Sand or arragonite? I got two maxijet 900's for circulation, think thats enough for a 60g...
 
leigh

leigh

Active Member
that's some spiffy lighting for a lionfish tank! go reef... :D if you really want aggressive how bout a reef with an eel as it's inhabitant!
congrats on the purchase :)
-leigh
 
michaeltx

michaeltx

Moderator
that and unless its dwarf lion it will about outgrow that size tank that get to be a very large fish.!!!
with a 60 you are sorta limited most aggressive fish get WAY to big for it. but when you get to reef fishes then you have a wide range of little guys.
and that lighting will do nothing for a Fish Only system.
but it makes great reef lighting ;-Þ
Mike
 
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rogeta

Guest
I think you are gonna get a little bit of a biased answer in here...lol. I say reef or FOWLR for the reason that most cool agressive fish get too big. Plus I like my crabs and snails, lol. But I think you should do what would make you happiest...As this is a wonderful hobbie that is meant to be enjoyed! :D
Looking up,
Rocco
Post Script: I don't even have a reef yet so you don't have to listen to me...lol...Oh and great deal on the tank! Lucky!
 
smarls

smarls

Member
Nice tank. Why don't you just start slow and keep you options open.
I started with fish only, a snowflake eel, but I made sure I had tons of LR, good filtration, and lighting, and now that I feel ready for it, I am slowly adding some coral. As long as you don't go to an extreme, you can mix and match when you are ready for it.
Just research the fish you get a little before you get them, and try and stay away from anything that s not "reef safe", then you can always add coral when and if you want to. The snowflake eel is really cool, a little aggressive, and very reef safe, might be a good start?
Good luck with it.
Stewart
 
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