Clint526 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Almost done with my living room remodel and I think it needs a tank. I have my 30L in wall reef already, so not looking to do another reef tank. Want to do either another fowlr tank or a species only tank. Want to keep a very light bioload for ease of maintenance. Would like to get a corner tank or a big cube but I'll go with whatever I can find a deal on that will fit where I want it. I really miss my lion and would consider getting another, but I kind of want to maybe try an eel or a big puffer. Something that has a lot of personality and isn't shy is a must because it will be right out for everyone to see near the bar. Maybe even a couple different or even a few awesome fish. Just want to keep it simple. Suggestions? Past experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Ive always loved thr look of a all clownfish tank...it hilarious to watch them bicker all the time...or maybe a schooling tank like chromis or anthias..those are cheap, easy, fun to watch, easy to keep and might work good in a small tank...although a biocube really limits the load count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 I wasn't talking a biocube, I meant 60+ gallons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Eel would be awesome. Many of those puffers get too big for a cube at 18" or so. The clown trigger like Birdman is trying to sell would be cool in a tank of its own. Now if you want the super wow factor in a species tank, go octopus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Seahorses, pipefish, or a shallow tank with garden eels would be awesome too. I also want an angler tank. Now you see why my system is like it is lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Octopus would be awesome! Too much work for me with feeding and everything. And I want something that'll be out for company to see. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Yea it would be a lot of work. Could do jelly fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Don't you have to have a special tank for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 7 hours ago, Clint526 said: Don't you have to have a special tank for them? You can do the round tank thing, but Jim the LA Fishguy markets a device to put in a regular cube or hex tank for them. http://www.jelliquarium.com/jelliquarium-jellyfish-360-round-cylinder-tank-free-standing-cabinet-aquarium-systems.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I saw in one of your FTS photos that you have a clown(s) already? I like the suggestion of a simple schooling species, too; anthias would be a kick ass choice. Even though I've been fond of a clown harem tank, I think multiple flame angels, convict tangs or foxface rabbitfish would be awesome spp. only fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedout900 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 How about a macro algae tank with abunch of small fish and sexy shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 You should get any of the fish from my tank. None of them hide. And are very pretty. Extremely active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 Too far. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 So what are you think @Clint526? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm leaning towards a dwarf lion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Dwarfs are cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 21 hours ago, Clint526 said: I'm leaning towards a dwarf lion. Why stop at a dwarf?..go for the voilitan lion..they are so cool..and you would be helping the environment by taking one out of the ocean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 I've had a couple, I just don't know what size tank I'm going with yet. Dwarf or Volitin for sure but leaning towards a smaller tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 Ok guys, just an update on here before I start the build thread... I may have went a little overboard on this idea... So I'm picking up a 6' 125 gallon this week, and getting my lionsfish back of the guy I sold him too when tank is running and ready. I also plan on adding an eel, not sure what kind yet and maybe one or two others. This will be in a huge custom built stand under my bar room tv with an electric fireplace insert built in underneath it. It will obviously be a fowlr tank, but I'll prob throw some Kenya tree buds in and see what happens since I have em. lol Can't wait to get this one going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdman Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Make sure you are completely sealed at he top. Or that eel is gonna escape. No matter what. I strongly recommend considering several options for he lid to secured a locked tight top. Eel are escape artists. And will find a way. Even if you think it won't fit thru. It will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Cool, can't wait to see what you come up with Clint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clint526 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 I have a glass top, and the wood top will be a very tight fitting locked top due to having a 3 and 5 year old. Hahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Birdman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 3 hours ago, Clint526 said: I have a glass top, and the wood top will be a very tight fitting locked top due to having a 3 and 5 year old. Hahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Lol, not sure which is the bigger issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheap reefer Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Lol ask @Gt79reefer about what his 4 year old did to his tank....long story short, laundry soap is not a good thing to use to help daddy clean a tank while hes at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 40 minutes ago, cheap reefer said: Lol ask @Gt79reefer about what his 4 year old did to his tank....long story short, laundry soap is not a good thing to use to help daddy clean a tank while hes at work Nightmare! My kids dropped pennies in my first salt tank in the early 90's. Of course at that time we normally killed livestock so fast it was quite a while before I found what the issue was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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