Reef Safe Fish

f1shman

f1shman

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What are the coolest reef safe fish that would fit in a 40 gallon tank? When I say coolest I mean what are your favorite fish that would meet these requirements? (40 gallon reef tank)
Thanks
 
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andretti

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Clowns, Firefish, Gobies, Royal grammas, Cardnials, Blennies, Bicolor psudochromis. there are lots more reef safe fish but with a 40 gallon tank, you're limited. For example, tangs, and angels are great reef fish but you need at least 60 (IMO) for angels and a 125 for tangs.
 
f1shman

f1shman

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Is there any chance I could have a small angel (coral beauty or flame angel) for a while in a 40 gallon. Before it outgrew the tank? :notsure: :notsure:
 
fmelindy

fmelindy

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Personally I think pygmy angels from the genus centropyge (such as the ones you mentioned) would be OK. That's just my opinion. You might want a relatively large amt of live rock for them to feel at home.
 
f1shman

f1shman

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Can I keep most coral under a 192 watt light in a 40 gallon tank 16" H? I've been told I'd be able to have mostly everything with that except if I wanted acropora they would have to be placed higher in the tank.
 
latino277

latino277

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my fav small fish is a six line wrasse... or as I call him.... the six lined ass :eek: lol
with the PC you will be able to keep softie and some LPS... but I doubt and SPS.
 
latino277

latino277

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if you lucky it will live but will lose it's nice color... more than likly it will turn brown and have very slow growth. did you buy you lighting yet?
 
f1shman

f1shman

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What light would you recommend, I don't have unlimited resources lol, but if you knew of one that was better and not too much more expensive that be awesome!
 
latino277

latino277

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Hmm.... gime some more info... what size tank (need dementions) and what is the max you are willing to spend on this....
also are you willing to make you own canopy or are you looking for a full lighting setup. if you can DIY it... it will be cheaper
 
f1shman

f1shman

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40 gallon 36"x18"x16" (40 breeder) I'm not sure how much I'd be willing to pay, if you could maybe give me some examples of lights + prices, I would decide from that. And when you say canopy what do you mean. lol (sorry I'm kind of a newb when it comes to building fish stuff)
 
f1shman

f1shman

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Ya i don't think I was gonna get a canopy, just some little plastic things to the hold the light above the water
 
latino277

latino277

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OK... I found this one for 430 + shipping
Aqualight Pro HQI / Compact Fluorescent / Lunar Light Fixture
Features:
Low profile anodized black-aluminum housing
External remote electronic ballast(s) with on/off switch(es)
Highly polished reflectors
Built-in cooling fan(s)
Acrylic compact fluorescent lens cover and glass HQI lens cover(s)
Heavy-duty mounting legs
Appropriate number of 150 watt 10000ºK HQI double-ended bulbs, actinic blue compact fluorescent bulbs, and 1-watt Lunar Blue-Moon-Glow LED lamps
 
f1shman

f1shman

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hmm but thats almost 2x as much $$ as the other one... hmm... what a dilemma! lol hmm do i really want to spend $200 more dollars to be able to hold acropora, decisions decisions.. but thanks for taking the time to find it :happy:
 
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