Well I got this monster today

[drewsta]

I picked this up today as the front counter of my cafe I need to clean and repaint it but there are no scratches and no leaks. That is my motorcycle for size comparison its about 3 feet longer then my bike

 

[nereef]

i love it! How big is it, 225?

 

[lion_crazz]

Sweet new tank!

 

[drewsta]

I believe so its a das system which I know is old but it works with the built in filtration for what i'm using it for. Any ideas on fish I want it to be a FOWLR I already have a small mex stingray thats going in there I was thinking maybe a panther grouper or miniatus grouper throw some ideas out there I want to add a few tangs for color and movement but what else????

 

[drewsta]

I need something that will POP to customers that walk in the door something rare and exotic

It has to be of moderate to large size ideas welcome :help:

 

[italianwjt]

id go with a large eel, and pred. fish

 

[drewsta]

I was thinking about an eel as they are my favorite maybe a dragon eel but I want something that will move around, and allow my customers to view. Its not really a draw if all you see is its head

 

[nereef]

Originally Posted by Drewsta
I believe so its a das system which I know is old but it works with the built in filtration for what i'm using it for. Any ideas on fish I want it to be a FOWLR I already have a small mex stingray thats going in there I was thinking maybe a panther grouper or miniatus grouper throw some ideas out there I want to add a few tangs for color and movement but what else????
so are angels and triggers are out of the question with that ray?
cuban hogfish, volitan lion, sohol tang, sailfin tang, batfish, panther grouper

 

[drewsta]

I like that list NEREEF triggers are out

I really like them but oh well I might do a majestic angel or a blueface angel panther grouper maybe a sohal tang. No batfish to much specific care. I do have a small volitan that would look good in there hmmm thanks for the imput NEREEF

 

[120reefer]

Wow, drewsta, sweet score!

yea i would say triggers are out cuz of the ray.. not sure on the angels tho, but im sure some others on this board will post. For something eye popping in a FOWLR, you cant beat a moray and a huge lion. I remember when i was little going into my doctors office and he had a huge (10-12) volitan i believe. It was definately cool, and obviously eye popping enough for me to remember it 10 years later

 

[drewsta]

ok so I will put the volitan in there with the ray any suggestions on tangs I would love to have an achilles, or other large to semi large fish? (I only payed $500 for tank/stand/pumps

:joy I think I got a good deal and thats all that matters lol

 

[120reefer]

Drew, 500 with pumps ect. is a deal and a half!!! BTW the achilles is a beautiful fish but on the harder side to keep long term, but whos to say you shouldnt give it a shot?? For a more "hardier" large tang.. why not try a Naso or a Sohal

Again.. great score for that price

 

[drewsta]

Ok, what is your opinion on a clown tang to aggressive or do you think it might work? and I love blonde nasos!!!!!

 

[120reefer]

I think you would have the same issue as the achilles... kinda hard to maintain. i don't think aggresiveness would be the problem with it being house in a larger sized tank, but the clowns like the achilles are just "harder" to keep. BTW, the blond Naso is a spectacular looking fish and any picture IMO does NOT do it justice. Wait until you see one in person until you see how beautiful it really is

 

[nereef]

i agree that achilles tangs are on of the best looking fish in the ocean. it might be a little high maintainence though. like you said a blonde naso would probably be better. i don't know much about clown tangs except that they need a big system, and you have one.
also an engineer goby might be a better fish to view than an eel.

 

[puffer32]

I wanted the blonde naso, but my tank isn't big enough, I would go with that! Tell me where the cafe is and I will come stare at it!

 

[psusocr1]

how big is that tank?
nice pickup for sure!!
i have a large system and maybe you can look at my pics and see what tangs you like sinc ei do have 2 rays and a shark..oh ya and also a lionfish
IMO a large salifin tang is gorgeous since they open up and almost look lieka batfish, i also love my unicorn tang,,

 

[drewsta]

well i just measured it. It is 96long 22wide by 28tall so about a 256G if my calculations serve me. PUFFER32 the cafe is not built yet I am still in development stages it will be in the Hurst/Bedford/Southlake area it is going to be a video game cafe I will let everyone know when it opens and hey i'm still looking for investors

 

[drewsta]

Hey puffer32 I just read your profile and I saw you work for Gamestop I was a store manager for EB Games for 2 1/2 years on Davis Blvd how ironic ***)

 

[fishy7]

Very nice catch.
LEt me know when your cafe is open.