125g salt - Aquarium Advice

Olson · 05-14-2005, 06:48 AM

getting ready to start a salt tank and was wondering what was some popular choices for some stocking ideas for 125g?FOWL and I tend to lean towards predatory fish..I have keep fresh water rays and puffers wouldnt mine trying them in the salt worl aswell.

thanks,
Jeremy

**lando** · 05-14-2005, 11:10 AM

Welcome to AquariumAdvice.com!!!

You have several options here. The biggest problem you will face with a preditor tank is controlling water parameters. 125gal may seem like a lot of realestate to work with, but you will need to stock very lightly in order to maintain acceptable water parameters. I would stay away from [acronym:579341bb24="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:579341bb24] rays. A 125 is far too small for them. They need lots of room and an unobstructed sand bottom. Lions, tangs, triggers, puffers are all good options. What are you using for filtration?

electrikat · 05-14-2005, 01:50 PM

We have had a volitan lion, a porcupine puffer, and a humu trigger in a 90g together with no aggression or personality problems.

**melosu58** · 05-19-2005, 10:52 PM

I agree with Lando

05-14-2005, 06:48 AM	#1
Olson Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4	125g salt getting ready to start a salt tank and was wondering what was some popular choices for some stocking ideas for 125g?FOWL and I tend to lean towards predatory fish..I have keep fresh water rays and puffers wouldnt mine trying them in the salt worl aswell. thanks, Jeremy

05-14-2005, 11:10 AM	#2
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,701 Images: 46	Welcome to AquariumAdvice.com!!! You have several options here. The biggest problem you will face with a preditor tank is controlling water parameters. 125gal may seem like a lot of realestate to work with, but you will need to stock very lightly in order to maintain acceptable water parameters. I would stay away from [acronym:579341bb24="Saltwater"]SW[/acronym:579341bb24] rays. A 125 is far too small for them. They need lots of room and an unobstructed sand bottom. Lions, tangs, triggers, puffers are all good options. What are you using for filtration? __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

05-14-2005, 01:50 PM	#3
electrikat Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: texas Posts: 1,474	We have had a volitan lion, a porcupine puffer, and a humu trigger in a 90g together with no aggression or personality problems. __________________ Good luck! Kat 90 malawia cichlid 55 planted tropical community http://www.aquarank.com/in.php?id=fishfree

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