Reef or Fish Only??
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hairtrigger
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Depends. What is your experience doing saltwater tanks?
alimon
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My mayor concern is that I am not familiar with corals, then I do not know which to buy, and if there are some not compatibles with others.
One of the things I would like to have is a clown fish with its anemony.
Can I do that in a fish only tank?
If any of my fish get sick, can I treat the tank without killing the anemony?
One of the things I would like to have is a clown fish with its anemony.
Can I do that in a fish only tank?
If any of my fish get sick, can I treat the tank without killing the anemony?
jumpfrog
Active Member
Your concerns are well founded as there are compatability issues with corals as well. All the animals in a reef system have their particular needs and you must be willing to address all of their needs to be successful.
Your asking questions is a good start to making the transition. You may want to do some research, both online and in-book to find out about the various inverts and their peculiar needs (ie, space, current, light, etc.) With that you'll have a better feel for what a reef really consists of and if you're willing to invest both time and money.
I have both and wouldn't part with either. But, they're vastly different in their needs and setup.
Good Luck and let us know what you do.
Your asking questions is a good start to making the transition. You may want to do some research, both online and in-book to find out about the various inverts and their peculiar needs (ie, space, current, light, etc.) With that you'll have a better feel for what a reef really consists of and if you're willing to invest both time and money.
I have both and wouldn't part with either. But, they're vastly different in their needs and setup.
Good Luck and let us know what you do.
jumpfrog
Active Member
125 Aggressive:
Niger Trigger
Picasso Trigger
Valentini Puffer
Volitans Lion
Snowflake Eel
Wolf Eel
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Upside? The fish are great! Lot's of action. Feeding time is an "event" at our house.
Downside? Not sure I have any at this time.
Equipment: The tank has dual overflows(predrilled) going to a wet/dry sump. Nautilus TE skimmer with mag 7 and a mag 12 for return. Couple of heaters. Other than normal lights, that's it!
Niger Trigger
Picasso Trigger
Valentini Puffer
Volitans Lion
Snowflake Eel
Wolf Eel
Yellowtail Coris Wrasse
Upside? The fish are great! Lot's of action. Feeding time is an "event" at our house.
Downside? Not sure I have any at this time.
Equipment: The tank has dual overflows(predrilled) going to a wet/dry sump. Nautilus TE skimmer with mag 7 and a mag 12 for return. Couple of heaters. Other than normal lights, that's it!
alimon
Member
I an having my tank buit now, and probably I will go for the agressive. The tank will be 4'x2'x2', and the guy asked me if I want 1 or 2 overflow boxes. I said 1 because I do not want to loose the space with the 2 boxes. Do you think I need 2?
Also, for the agressive tank, it is recommended to use live rock, or only dead decorations. If LR is used, does the medication kills it? and what type of lighting do I need for the LF to be suscessfull?
Sorry If I ask too many questions, but I am getting exited
Also, for the agressive tank, it is recommended to use live rock, or only dead decorations. If LR is used, does the medication kills it? and what type of lighting do I need for the LF to be suscessfull?
Sorry If I ask too many questions, but I am getting exited
