player676
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hey there,
I'm very new to saltwater and I'm just getting started. I helped my cousin with his the past couple of years so I have some knowledge, but as my father says "a little knowledge is dangerous". I recently started the switch from freshwater to saltwater. I am going to stocking a 180g non-reef tank. Just live rock and fish. I read the thread on all of the materials I will need so that seems like a place to start there, but I would like some advice on live rock and fish.
1. Cured or non-cured live rock and is there a certain type I should be looking at? Also, is 180 lbs enough or should I go for more?
2. I definitely want a trigger - either a clown or assasi. I also want some kind of eel, but what type I am open to suggestions. I also like lionfish, but that's not a deal breaker. What else could I add to a 180g besides a trigger and eel.
3. How much sand should I have for this size tank?
4. Do I absolutely need a sump? I tried building one for my freshwater tank with disasterous results so if it's not totally necessary, I'd rather not try again.
5. Can I add all fish at once when tank is cycled or do I have to add one at a time over several months (I can very impatient )
Thanks in advance. I am sure I'll have more questions, but I think that's it for now.
Mike
I'm very new to saltwater and I'm just getting started. I helped my cousin with his the past couple of years so I have some knowledge, but as my father says "a little knowledge is dangerous". I recently started the switch from freshwater to saltwater. I am going to stocking a 180g non-reef tank. Just live rock and fish. I read the thread on all of the materials I will need so that seems like a place to start there, but I would like some advice on live rock and fish.
1. Cured or non-cured live rock and is there a certain type I should be looking at? Also, is 180 lbs enough or should I go for more?
2. I definitely want a trigger - either a clown or assasi. I also want some kind of eel, but what type I am open to suggestions. I also like lionfish, but that's not a deal breaker. What else could I add to a 180g besides a trigger and eel.
3. How much sand should I have for this size tank?
4. Do I absolutely need a sump? I tried building one for my freshwater tank with disasterous results so if it's not totally necessary, I'd rather not try again.
5. Can I add all fish at once when tank is cycled or do I have to add one at a time over several months (I can very impatient )
Thanks in advance. I am sure I'll have more questions, but I think that's it for now.
Mike