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If adding 5, should I add them all at once, just a few at a time, or even just one at a time?

Hello All, I am tossing around the idea of getting enough blue/green chromis so they will school. Anyone have luck with this? What would be the minimum number of chromis? They would live in a 55 gallon. Thank you, defenestrator

scuba_steve, That is something I have always wanted to learn how to do, but have rarely been near the ocean and even more rarely had the funds to try. :lol: defenestrator

reefrunner69 and Centurion, Thank you for your input. I will certainly lean towards an 18" deep footprint! Centurion, the 36X18X20 55g I saw was at http://www.tenecor.com/rectangular.php defenestrator

yeah, that brings up another question. How do you convince your significant other an unlimited budget IS better than vacations? :)

All, I am researching my first saltwater setup and want to know how you feel about the dimension of a 55 gallon. I have seen 55 gallons come in the following dimensions. Which do you prefer and why? 48 X 13 X 20 or 36 X 18 X 20 Thank you, defenestrator

That would certainly be a great side effect of a new aquarium! :D Thanks!!

All, I am working towards my first saltwater tank and have a question about placement. I have read that placing an aquarium in a high traffic area such as a hallway, is not a good idea. What about a living room, 3-4 feet from a TV? I want the aquarium to be in a place where my family and I...

Brisc0, Thank you for the advice on the refugium. I'll definitely take a look at that solution. defenestrator

Ok, that sounds great! I just have one last follow-up question. Are these safe starfish that will not eat all of the fauna in my live sand? Thank you, defenestrator

reefrunner, Thank you for the quick reply. Will a sandsifting starfish eat too much? Will there be enough fauna left over for crabs and snails? Also, are there fish not on my list that would fit nicely in my proposed system? Thank You, defenestrator

Hello Aquarium Advisors! This will be my first attempt at a saltwater aquarium. Though, a reef aquarium is my ultimate goal, I would like to know which reef-friendly, colorful fish and inverts I can afford to hold in a 55 gallon tank with ~95lbs live rock and a 2-2.5 inch DSB? A list of...