120 plans Need feed back

[nanoreefsrcool]

im setting up a fowlr and these are a few ideas...

120 gallon (48*24*24)
aqua c remora pro (hang on)
80lbs LR
orbit satelite pc light
2 koraila 4 for circulation
fish list
hippo tang
yellow tang
harlequin tusk fish
volitan lion
blue face angel

what do u think?


thanks

 

[pecan2phat]

Are you going sumpless hence the Remora? I would think that the Remora might not handle your eventual bio-load or at least be at it's max capacity. If you haven't purchased the tank yet, You can consider a 120g tank that is 60" in length, they work better for fowlr tanks.
Have you considered T5 lights vs the PC light that you mentioned? You'll have more options with bulbs and color and will probably be slightly more energy efficient bulb vs bulb.

 

[nanoreefsrcool]

yea i was gonna go sumpless, at fist i was gonna get a 36in tank so the 48in is the most i can go.

 

[jackson6745]

Definitely want a more powerful skimmer. Good hangs ons get costly though.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Definitely want a more powerful skimmer. Good hangs ons get costly though.

Very very very true!

 

[D1J8Z]

fish list
hippo tang
yellow tang
harlequin tusk fish
volitan lion
blue face angel

what do u think?

I think its too many large fish.

 

[DCG1286]

I think its too many large fish.

I agree with Dave on this one.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Way too many large fish unless you plan on upgrading to a large tank very soon that is.

 

[nanoreefsrcool]

yea thanks for the replys i have an update. i decided to go for the 125 and go for the 72 in legnth. also ito have a sump and a g2 skimmer i think this is the best way to go. now that i have the extra legth what would you guys add for fish? im having a hard time coming up with a stocking list.
thanks

 

[fishfreak1242]

You are probably going to end up getting alot more rock than 80lbs. I have about 90lbs in my 75 gal and I still want more rock. You should probably get about 150lbs.
Also you should look into getting a phosban reactor or something to run carbon to keep your water clear.

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

the skimmer is still on the small size....if you like the asm line and have limited footprint up it to the g3....also more live rock as said before. If you are thinking of a predatory fowlr than add a phosban reactor. Your algae will be kept in check becouse you cannot have a cleanup crew.....well you can but they wind up as snacks...:splitspin Also a carbon reactor as well. I would also go with t-5's... more choices. What return pump are you using ? Heater ? if so use 2 smaller ones instead of one larger one connected to a controller. Fish wise less is more....I am also a big fan of triggers....:splitspin.

 

[nanoreefsrcool]

for a fish list i was thinking

imperator angel
volitan lion
naso tang
zebra eel


what do u think?

 

[nanoreefsrcool]

also pump prob mag 9.5 and im gonna use t5s and also if i use ro water how could i have phosphates ?

thanks

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

The angel is going to nip at corals and the eel is going to need a tight fitting top or it will get out and carpet surf.

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

also pump prob mag 9.5 and im gonna use t5s and also if i use ro water how could i have phosphates ?

thanks

Phosphates from the food that you feed your Fish....

 

[nanoreefsrcool]

im gonna have a glass top and a canopy so the eel wont be carpet surfing and also no corals so the angel should be fine. how the stocking list do u think it will work?

thanks

 

[ClosetFishGeek]

All the fish you listed will outgrow your tank in time. Only suggestion is to get them as juveniles. And start planning your next tank......:splitspin