Thinking of Starting an Aggressive Tank... Suggestions Wanted...

[mike22cha]

If you're going to get a hawkfish I suggest getting a flame hawkfish because they are bigger and will have a lower chance of getting eaten.

 

[clown boy]

That's what I'm looking at.

 

[rslinger]

Yeah stay away from the porc puffer they get to 18 in or so and they grow quick. Triggers are also probably a bad bad idea. Also grow quick and love to swim. The SFE is a great idea. Hawkfish is cool to. Some cool agg wraese out there also.

 

[kirkaz]

No porky puffer (too much bioload)...Triggers start small but get big (no clown trig for sure)...I like the Maroon Clown idea (great fish), how about a dwarf angel of some sort? Flame or Coral beauty.

 

[clown boy]

well... I want a really aggressive tank. I'm thinking...
Flame Hawkfish
SnowFlake Eel
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
would a Tomato Clown work with those? What else would work with them... or am I already maxed out with that list?

 

[rslinger]

A clown would work for sure. IMO which I sure some won't agree I would put in one more fish also maybe a damssel. There are some nice looking ones out there.

 

[mike22cha]

Originally Posted by Clown Boy
well... I want a really aggressive tank. I'm thinking...
Flame Hawkfish
SnowFlake Eel
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
would a Tomato Clown work with those? What else would work with them... or am I already maxed out with that list?
For clowns I suggest Clarki or Maroon for a big aggressive clown. How about a Lemon Peel angel?

 

[clown boy]

Alright... new version of the list!

Flame Hawkfish
SnowFlake Eel
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Clark's Clownfish
...what about an Imperial Angelfish... or any of those big ones?

 

[mike22cha]

Emperor Angels need a 180g. Stick with dwarfs (coral beauty, lemon peel, bicolor, flame, etc.)

 

[clown boy]

Alright... newer version of the list!

Flame Hawkfish
SnowFlake Eel
Fuzzy Dwarf Lionfish
Clark's Clownfish
BiColor Angelfish
I think that just about does it. What do you all think? Am I maxed out with that?

 

[mike22cha]

Just make sure you got good filration and a good skimmer. Sounds good!

 

[clown boy]

Ok... now for the creatures that like to hide (like the eel) how many pounds of rock should I get? Also... should I do bare bottom or live sand? I've read enough here to decide to not use crushed coral... LOL

 

[mike22cha]

Definetly sand! Also the more lr, with eels and octos that like to hide, makes them more comfortable and makes them come out and explore more.

 

[clown boy]

I would jump for an octopus, but I think I need to wait till' I have more experience.

 

[grouperlover]

Originally Posted by MIKE22cha
Just make sure you got good filration and a good skimmer. Sounds good!

He really doesn't need a skimmer since he's not doin that many fish or a reef

 

[grouperlover]

Maybe a school of green chromis would be nice like 3-5

 

[mike22cha]

Are you serious?! That's going to be a big bioload, IMO.

 

[mike22cha]

Oh if you want to do octo's they aren't that hard. Just need a perfect setup.

 

[clown boy]

Originally Posted by MIKE22cha
Just need a perfect setup.
Exactly. LOL

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by Grouperlover
He really doesn't need a skimmer since he's not doin that many fish or a reef
I would have to disagree...Mine pulls all kind of horrible nasty skimate outta my tank...There is 1 fish and 1 eel...
A coney Grouper and a Moray...They put of plenty of waste..Esp. and eel..They drop bombs on tanks, I do a water change the day after he eats every week.