Hi!
Just got a new 28g FOWLR tank going and am trying to figure out what I want to put into it. I have a couple weeks at least left before it is ready for any fish as I am letting it cycle at the moment.
Specs:
Fluval 205 filter (with carbon)
BakPak 2R+ skimmer
18lbs of cured live rock which I will up to 33lbs when the cycle is complete
I have never done a FOWLR so I have a couple of questions about what I can responsibly stock (my last experience was with a reef tank that I stocked very few fish in).
1) I would like to make this a predator tank with only a few fish in it. I was wondering the feasibility of...
-Clown or Picasso trigger: I would get a small one knowing that it would probably outgrow the current set-up in time. If I went this route I would probably not try to pair it with any other fish.
-Lionfish: What exact species would work best and is this feasible?
-Puffer: Would a puffer be ok and would it be compatible with the lion?
-Tangs: Would a hippo tang (or any other tang) work with any of these fish and be ok for this size tank?
-Any other cool fish I should consider?
2) What inverts can I have in the tank? I know this is dependent on what fish I get, but I am curious what others have in a tank like this. The normal clean-up crew would seem to be an easy snack for the fish listed above...
Sorry for the novel... I can't wait to hear what everyone has to say. Feel free to mention anything else that you would change about the set-up.
TJ
Just got a new 28g FOWLR tank going and am trying to figure out what I want to put into it. I have a couple weeks at least left before it is ready for any fish as I am letting it cycle at the moment.
Specs:
Fluval 205 filter (with carbon)
BakPak 2R+ skimmer
18lbs of cured live rock which I will up to 33lbs when the cycle is complete
I have never done a FOWLR so I have a couple of questions about what I can responsibly stock (my last experience was with a reef tank that I stocked very few fish in).
1) I would like to make this a predator tank with only a few fish in it. I was wondering the feasibility of...
-Clown or Picasso trigger: I would get a small one knowing that it would probably outgrow the current set-up in time. If I went this route I would probably not try to pair it with any other fish.
-Lionfish: What exact species would work best and is this feasible?
-Puffer: Would a puffer be ok and would it be compatible with the lion?
-Tangs: Would a hippo tang (or any other tang) work with any of these fish and be ok for this size tank?
-Any other cool fish I should consider?
2) What inverts can I have in the tank? I know this is dependent on what fish I get, but I am curious what others have in a tank like this. The normal clean-up crew would seem to be an easy snack for the fish listed above...
Sorry for the novel... I can't wait to hear what everyone has to say. Feel free to mention anything else that you would change about the set-up.
TJ
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