Ray Pollett, im calling you out!

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I hear you talk about how your tanks are generally very successful, so id like to follow in your footsteps, basically.

All ive got now is a 55g tank, metal stand, 10g tank (for sump i suppose) and a Berlin Turbo in-sump skimmer.

Lighting is basic 40w flourescents.

So where do i go from here?

Can you describe one of your successful 55g (give or take) setups? I know you recommend the emperor 400 filters and ill probably get those.
 
Originally posted by Adonis Mt
I hear you talk about how your tanks are generally very successful, so id like to follow in your footsteps, basically.

All ive got now is a 55g tank, metal stand, 10g tank (for sump i suppose) and a Berlin Turbo in-sump skimmer.

Lighting is basic 40w flourescents.

So where do i go from here?

Can you describe one of your successful 55g (give or take) setups? I know you recommend the emperor 400 filters and ill probably get those.
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My customers think they are and keep reccomending me. But you have to understand, as I say so often say: I do things different than most. I do things others that are also successful think are crazzy.

So here goes. Before we go any farther I would want to know what you plan to keep. It affects Lighting, Flow, and the amount of substrate and LR.

Ray
 
whoops, nevermind...i just bought a full 75g reef setup, nevermind, but thanks :p
 
Originally posted by wayne
But I'm curious. I also suspect you're pragmatic rather than crazy. Cookbook for a 55 gallon FOWLR please?
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Once Again, what is the Must have fish in the tank? Second, I hate 55 gallon tanks. They are too shallow front to back. I no long will take on a new customer with a 55 gallon tank.

Ray
 
Ray:

I'm looking to start a 150 gal. (tall) FOLWR system. All I have is the tank...no other equipment. I want as little live rock as possible. The must have fish is a Dog Faced Puffer. What other tank mates would you suggest, as well?
 
OK, Must have fish are a Chaetodon kleinii and a small medium angel - bicolor or Apolomicthys xanthurus - reasonably hardy but not bulletproof fish. Also I need to be able to leave it to travel for a week at a time
 
Originally posted by wayne
OK, Must have fish are a Chaetodon kleinii and a small medium angel - bicolor or Apolomicthys xanthurus - reasonably hardy but not bulletproof fish. Also I need to be able to leave it to travel for a week at a time
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You picked some interesting fish. the bicolor angelfish is a fish that has a bad rep due to most being cyanide caught. If net caugh (use a MAC Certified dealer for this fish) it is a very nice fish that should do well if acclimated correctly. The Apolomicthys xanthurus or Indian Yellowtail Angelfish grows to about 8 inches and therefore will outgrow a 55 gallon tank in about a year. But it is a hardy fish. The Chaetodon kleinii is a great choice IMO for a 55.

Would you mind changing 3 - 5 gallon buckets of water every week?

Ray
 
Originally posted by AW2EOD
Ray:

I'm looking to start a 150 gal. (tall) FOLWR system. All I have is the tank...no other equipment. I want as little live rock as possible. The must have fish is a Dog Faced Puffer. What other tank mates would you suggest, as well?
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The Dog Faced Puffer ( Arothron nigropunctatus) is a hardy fish that can grow to 13 inches ( I've seen others that say 16 inches). In A one 150 I would keep 2 of them and may 2 other fish that would not be considered food or be too aggressive. I would use them to add color. You can pretty much set the tank up as you wish. The puffer has not real need for bright lights; so use what looks good to you. They are not a fish with a flow requirement other than not to blow them away. Low to med. flow works fine for them.

You want as little LR as possible. I usually use a good amount and live sand. I then use a wide variety of detrivores in large numbers to help keep a tank looking clean. Less live rock and no LS means you need more filtration in other ways and maybe more water changed. Is this OK?

Ray
 
Ray:

Thanks! Best advice I've heard as of yet. With the Dog Faced, wouldnt he eat pretty much all of the detrivores? I have a 30 gal. freshwater set up with an African Pig Faced/Arrowhead Puffer in it. Every time I put a snail, shrimp, etc, in the tank, they're immediately eaten. Is it the same way with salt water puffers? Would you recommend any type of eel to go with the puffer? I was wanting either a Snowflake or some kind of small shark (i.e. Banded Cat Shark, Bamboo, etc.)? Last question...what would you recommend for filtration? I have 3 Whisper 60s that my LFS said would be fine and that I should add a few power heads. Do you think I'll need a protein skimmer, etc?
 
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