Need fish selection Advice for FOWLR

kratosxxl · 02/24/2020, 10:45 PM

Hey Everyone
So i decided to get back to hobby but doing Fowlr this time
I have 90 gal with 37 gall sump , skimmer rated to 265 gall (reef octopus Classic 202-S) Lot of biomedia manly 1 gall Biopure 1.5 inch balls and 8x8 Marine pure block , carbon bags

I know u cant really over do with fish but i was thinking Emperor angel and porcupine puffer ? what else (if its doable)
If not what can i get ?

mike61289 · 02/25/2020, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kratosxxl

Hey Everyone
So i decided to get back to hobby but doing Fowlr this time
I have 90 gal with 37 gall sump , skimmer rated to 265 gall (reef octopus Classic 202-S) Lot of biomedia manly 1 gall Biopure 1.5 inch balls and 8x8 Marine pure block , carbon bags

I know u cant really over do with fish but i was thinking Emperor angel and porcupine puffer ? what else (if its doable)
If not what can i get ?

That's a tight space for both fish. They both get pretty large. I would go with a dwarf angel or two if you want an angel. If you want a puffer, maybe a Valentini? It's not big, but it will have a lot more space to grow than the emperor and porcupine.

Michael Hoaster · 02/27/2020, 01:01 PM

I agree with mike61289. A 180g would be more appropriate for those fish.

Michael Hoaster · 03/11/2020, 10:18 AM

I would rescale my fish options towards a little smaller. You could certainly keep a dwarf angel, even a small harem of them. I'm no puffer expert, but I think the big ones are too big, and the small ones, like the valentini mentioned above, are too slow to compete at feeding time. Instead, consider a tang or two. There are some sturdy butterflies, like the Auriga or Heniochus.

One of the great things about FOWLR tanks is you're not restricted to reef-safe fish, so you've got lots to choose from. It might help to decide what fish you want the most - your pivotal species. All other choices will need to be compatible with it, making your decisions a little easier. Once you have your fish list, you can decide on their order of introduction. Smaller, more timid fish go in first, bigger more boisterous fish go in last.

I hope this is helpful. Good luck!

02/24/2020, 10:45 PM	#1
kratosxxl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: GLENDALE CA Posts: 182	Need fish selection Advice for FOWLR Hey Everyone So i decided to get back to hobby but doing Fowlr this time I have 90 gal with 37 gall sump , skimmer rated to 265 gall (reef octopus Classic 202-S) Lot of biomedia manly 1 gall Biopure 1.5 inch balls and 8x8 Marine pure block , carbon bags I know u cant really over do with fish but i was thinking Emperor angel and porcupine puffer ? what else (if its doable) If not what can i get ?

02/27/2020, 01:01 PM	#3
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I agree with mike61289. A 180g would be more appropriate for those fish. __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018

03/11/2020, 10:18 AM	#4
Michael Hoaster Registered Seaweedist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 5,807	I would rescale my fish options towards a little smaller. You could certainly keep a dwarf angel, even a small harem of them. I'm no puffer expert, but I think the big ones are too big, and the small ones, like the valentini mentioned above, are too slow to compete at feeding time. Instead, consider a tang or two. There are some sturdy butterflies, like the Auriga or Heniochus. One of the great things about FOWLR tanks is you're not restricted to reef-safe fish, so you've got lots to choose from. It might help to decide what fish you want the most - your pivotal species. All other choices will need to be compatible with it, making your decisions a little easier. Once you have your fish list, you can decide on their order of introduction. Smaller, more timid fish go in first, bigger more boisterous fish go in last. I hope this is helpful. Good luck! __________________ As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018