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[Star_Rider]

I am in the midst (still) of setting up a 110 gallon FOWLR with a possibility of reef with softies.
it is going to have DSB and refugium (approx 30 gallon) 1.5" drain with 1" return.

pump will be submersible quiet pump 6000
I will most likely add powerheads in 1-2 corners.

I wll be cycling the tank for a couple months (prob raw shrimp)

I am trying to get input on fish and compatibility.

I know clownfish will be on the list.
I am interested in fish compatibility. and god fish for beginner.



some inverts

 

[oscar83]

we need some more info. give us a list of what u like and we'll let ya know. if you plan on going reef in the future stay away from triggers, puffers, and angels (though there are a few reef safe dwarf angels.)

 

[Dustin83]

Most of tangs are reef safe. They're pretty hardy and good for beginners. (blue, yellow, naso, sailfin, etc) But make sure to stay away from certain tangs that are more aggressive as they can stress out other tangs in the tank. From my experience, I've always had tough luck with Power Blue Tangs.

Like someone says above, some dwarf angels are also reef safe (coral beauty, flame, potters, etc). When you research them, however, some people will say "use caution" when putting them in reefs. I personally have had no trouble keeping them in reef though. These angels, in my opinion, aren't as easy as the tangs, but they still are pretty good to start out with.

There are few butterflies out there that are known to be reef safe (with caution) like copperband. These are much harder to keep as they have difficult time adapting to new environment and starve themselves at times. I would stay away from these.

Since you mentiont that you will have LR, I also recommend a blenny. A scooter blenny is inexpensive and quite hardy. They will cruise around your LR and help your clean up crew keep the rocks clean.

Chromis are also hardy and inexpensive.

Clowns are pretty hardy and reef safe.

Dottybacks are also reef safe, but these little guys can sometimes stress out your other fish.

Lastly, if there's ONE fish that your LFS might tell you is reef safe, but I would recommend staying away from is Moorish Idol. Regardless of whether or not they are reef safe, the bigger issue is that they have SUCH a tough time adapting to captivity. I've tried them twice and failed miserably both times.

Those are my quick thoughs off my head. I'm sure list is not complete, and not everyone may/may not disagree with it. Just keep in mind that these are only few suggestions based on my experience. Good luck!