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  1. Awork78

    55 gallon FOWLR flow help

    Hi all, new member here. I was in the hobby around 2001-2005 with a 45 gallon tall FOWLR tank and man, have things changed. I currently have a 55 gallon (standard rectangle) FOWLR tank with 60 lbs of sand and 80 lbs of rock. I’m about 3 months in, finished the nitrogen cycle a month ago and...
  2. G

    First Saltwater Tank Stocking Advice

    I am setting up my first salt water tank. I've kept previous planted fresh water tanks (but its been about 5 years). My daughter is obsessed with nemo, so I'm using it to get back in to the hobby (this time salt water). My plan is FOWLR saltwater aquarium with 75-gallon tank and a 39-gallon...
  3. izzyzs_

    Starting a second 75 gal FOWLR stock questions!

    I was curious if I could add the following (in order of temperament in a 75 gal! Gold Headed Goby Radiant Wrasse Longnose Butterflyfish Male Blue Star Leopard (From original tank) Timor Wrasse (From original tank) Bicolor Chromis (2-3x?) Flame Angel Has anyone been able to keep a longnose...
  4. Marquarium

    Necessary Trace Elements for FOWLR?

    One of my FOWLR tanks has still not needed a water change ever since I set it up ~4 months ago. Nitrates will not go above 18ppm and since this is a FOWLR I was going to start doing water changes once they hit 30. After all this time it still has still been in the 13-18ppm range. I know for a...
  5. yauie6347

    New York Live Goods Quarantined Passer Angelfish

    Looking to sell my 3.5” passer angelfish. Quarantined and had for a while. Pellet trained. Shipping is available please message me for your quote.
  6. Awolartist

    Snowflake eel refusing to eat - two months now.

    Hi all, about 6 weeks ago I had a major ich outbreak and had to quarantine and treat everyone. Two fish plus the eel survived and are now out of quarantine waiting in a 30 gallon tank to go back to their regular home after enough time has passed. The eel has always been finicky and really would...
  7. W

    Need HOB Protein Skimmer Recommendations - 65 Gallon Rimmed Tank - Canister Filtration

    I haven't had a sumpless tank in many, many years. I'm looking for some recommendations for a protein skimmer. The tank is a 65-gallon rimmed tank. Equipment is pretty simple: a heater and a canister filter (Fluval 407). The purpose of the tank is to deal with the Convict Tang, who is...
  8. J

    Fish Stocking ADVICE

    Hey yall I have a 40b with a pair of clowns(false percula), springers damsel, RG, and dwarf angel. For inverts i have a sand sifting star, two crabs, and a CBS. Everyone is extremely peaceful and spread out. There is no bullying or chasing. Tank is a little over a year old, and I have UV...
  9. J

    220 FOWLR Stocking

    I've had a 135 FOWLR setup for about 2 years, and now I'm upgrading to a 220 I'm just looking for some suggestions and advice on adding the right fish. Current stock: Hippo Tang Golden Eye Kole Tang One Spot Fox Face A pair of mated Clownfish Yellow Coris Wrasse Leopard Wrasse Bird Wrasse...
  10. P

    Weird looking growth on live rock

    Hey everyone Ive been struggling to figure out what is growing on my live rock. I have a 150 gallon FOWLR with a 60-gallon sump that I've had for 2 years. I have a long spine porcupine puffer, red coris wrasse, harlequin Rusk, majestic angel, 5 lyretail anthias and a snowflake eel. My parameters...
  11. Nobes91

    180g FOWLR Suggestions

    Hey all, Just looking for some advice from people with FOWLR experience. I have a 180g setup (I’m coming from the African cichlid world). I switched all of my equipment over and got 200lbs of rock and sand. I’m not really interested in getting corals (unless it was something simple like GSP...
  12. B

    Bluejaw Trigger Abscess?

    Hi all I’ve had my blue jaw for close to two years and this lump has been growing slowly but more more noticeable lately. He still eats like a pig and behaves normally but definitely want some ideas what it could be and how to help him, thanks in advance :)...
  13. N

    Fish only Tank opinions

    Here is a vid of my FO tank 50 gallons Bicolour angel 2 common clowns Royal gramma Please share your opinions on this video
  14. D

    Help with FOWLR budget lighting

    I’m getting back to the hobby after 15 yrs. I have my old 70g tank that came with a canopy fitted with fluorescent lights so I need to attach in leds somehow. I’ve done lots of research and became more confused as I cannot decide on the right lights, especially as I’m on a budget to something...
  15. Mizu

    Stocking List for 32 gallon Fish-only Tank

    Hello, my fish tank is finally arriving today (Fluval flex 32.5 gallon 32.5 x 15.75 x 15.35) and i'm going to start a fishless cycle soon. I created a stocking list for my tank and I wanted to know if its reasonable or if there are any fish I should swap out/drop. I'll try to list them in the...
  16. J

    Keeping Smaller Barracuda Species in Aquariums

    When we think of barracuda's we often think of the Great Barracuda which reach around 5 feet and are absolutely not suitable for a home aquarium. But there are other species of barracuda like the yellowtail barracuda (Sphyraena flavicauda) which reaches a max of 24 inches and on average 14-16...
  17. michelleb

    What’s going on in my tank??

    Hey! Anybody know what’s happening and why all these fish stay in the corner. So before the clown was on the other side of the tank no he’s migrated to where these catfish (not sure exactly what they are). Those two always stay in the corner and never swim around in the tank the clown hangs out...
  18. M

    Black Indian Trigger Tank Size

    I purchased a Black Indian Trigger about 2 months ago. He was at my LFS for a few months, I finally broke down and got him. Currently he’s in a 75 with a Maroon clown. Live rock tank with lots of Macro Algae and a couple coral. I know a 75 is too small. The trigger is about 4” and from what...
  19. P

    Calling Princess Parrotfish owners!

    I recently acquired a 5-6in Princess Parrotfish and despite efforts to learn more from looking them up online, I haven’t found much information on them. To those that OWN THEM NOW OR HAVE OWNED THEM, what have your experiences been like? Good, bad, and in-between please. I was told their diet...
  20. J

    Valentini Puffer

    Just curious... Would a Valentini puffer be suitable in a 20-gallon long tank with a clownfish and gramma? Maybe a dumb question, but I've read that some have had success keeping these guys in 20 gallons. Thank you!
  21. Afkomjorgen

    Washington Raccoon Butterfly Fish - Eats Majano nems and Mysis

    This is her now The day I got her 6-7 “ Raccoon Butterfly Fish I enlisted her to help me get rid of my majano anemone infestation. I’ve had her for 7 weeks and my 600+ majano problem is pretty much totally gone. I have never had this fish in my main display, so I am not sure how it would be...
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  22. nanoman95

    First addition!

    Guys I finally got the first edition! The tank is 13 weeks old, full of copepods and I finally took the plunge with a Firefish! I’ve been waiting for the perfect one as I’m aware I’m limited on options and I think it’s so pretty! Would like to add 3 sexy shrimp in a couple weeks but any ideas...
  23. joe_sharkk

    Majestic Angel + Powder Brown Tang

    Hello, I have a 300 gallon FOWLR. It has baby horn shark (it’ll be moved to a 500 gallon in a year or 2), a 5 inch miniatus grouper, a Niger trigger, a powder brown tang, a blue ribbon eel, a clown that came with the tank who holds his own well, and a 4 inch hi fin snapper. Everyone’s been...
  24. fishguy777

    180 gallon stock list

    I’m getting a 180 (72 by 24 by 24) around Christmas, and I’ve come up with the stocking that I want for it. I’m getting a sump around 50-60 gallons, and I already got a large aquamaxx skimmer I already have a few tanks, and plan to add most of the fish I have to it Fish that must go in...
  25. nanoman95

    20 gallon long 3 weeks old

    Hey all I’m new to saltwater and my friend has moved away so we had his tank and his live rock (around 4kg plus some ocean rock). Everything seems to be going smoothly minus bits on the surface? I’m worried that my water is not getting enough oxygen. Ph is 7.8, Ammonia, nitrite and nitrate all...
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