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06/28/2016, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Jersey
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FOWLR stocking advice
Hey everybody,
I originally posted this in the reef section but was advised to post it here. So I am starting up a new FOWLR system and would like some advice on fish selection. Tank stats are as follows: tank- 72x24x30 (LxWxD) sump with reef octopus elite 220 PS, 40 watt UV, 2 filter socks and a Dolphin Diamond Amp Master 4750-3 external pump. Should I include bioballs or something else in the sump? I may add a gfo reactor if phosphates become a problem. 2 inch LS and about 150 lb LR My fish wish list is as follows: Holocanthus tricolor Acanthurus leacosternon Centropyge loricula Gramma loreto Gramma melacara Chaetodon xanthurus Chaetodon rafflesi Chaetodon collare Chaetodon ephippium Pterapogon kauderni Pseudanthias ignitus and or Chrysiptera starcki At some point I would like a second angel. I have narrowed it down to: Pomacanthus navarchus Pygoplites diacanthus or Chaetodontoplus duboulayi (if I win the lottery) Please let me know what you think of my selection. I am new to SW but this is for an office I work in and I have a professional company that will service the tank and qt the fish prior to stocking. As the resident expert (I care enough to do the research) they have left the decisions up to me. Thanks in advance for any input. |
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06/29/2016, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vandalia OHIO
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If you plan on a regal I would add it before any of the butterflies or other angel. Liveaquaria has Scribbleds on sale for $199, down from $350... They are more affordable than you think
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Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs |
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06/29/2016, 06:53 PM
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Man if I had the tank for them... 200 is a very good price, plus free shipping.. Yeesh. For a regal expect to pay anywhere from 100 for an Indo-pacific regal to 350 for a Red Sea regal.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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75 gal, 20 L using as sump, MP40Qd , Eheim 1260 Return,Royal Exclusiv Bubble King Mini 160,Kamoer FX-STP Calcium Reactor Setup, ATI Sunpower 6x54W |
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04/28/2017, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: New Jersey
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Updated stocking plan
So my current stocking is:
Chaetodon xanthurus Chaetodon collare Chaetodon auriga Pterapogon kauderni x 2 Chromis viridis x 5 Gramma loreto x 2 I plan on stocking the following: Pygoplites diacanthus- Red Sea Chaetodontoplus duboulayi Centropyge loricula Chaetodon semilarvatus Chaetodon flavirostris Chaetodon tinkeri Chaetodon rainfordi Chaetodon fasciatus I would also like to stock one tang. Is this too many butterflies? Thanks |
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05/02/2017, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Virginia
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IMO, I would take about 2-3 Butterflies off the list. I'm just thinking in a 6ft tank that may be too many. I would probably do 2 tangs.
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05/02/2017, 11:38 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Latham, NY
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I have a rock beauty and he's one mean fish. I don't think I would trust him with some of the fish. He beat up my yellow tang, my copperband, and my pearlscale.
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05/03/2017, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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I would love to see some amazing Fish only set ups. I think some of these angels and butterflies are just stunning.... worth fish only!
Great list |
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