Hello Everyone,
I’m in the final stages of a custom 240gal FOWLR build and am trying to narrow down the stocking with the family. It’s been over 20years since I last had a tank (technically my father’s when I was growing up) and am having difficulty determining what sources to trust regarding bio-load / compatibility / appropriate tank size. I’m finding myself relearning everything as so much has changed in both theory and practice.
Display tank:
• 78” long x 24” wide x 30” high custom tank by Miracles
• VorTech MP40mQDs and/or gyre (TBD) in DT
• Hoping to have a sand bed though not sure if it
be more trouble than it’s worth
Remote filter room in basement:
• 72” long x 30” wide x 18” high sump with MRC Infiniti roller (feeds UV, skimmer, refugium with dedicated pumps for each)
• MRC MR-3 recirculating skimmer 600gal rated
• 34” long x 15” wide x 15” high refugium
• Pentair in-line UV sterilizer
• 2ea submergered DC pumps (TBD) for return, anticipating combined flow of approx 2000gph at head height
• BRS 7 stage RODI
• 2ea 28” long x 18” wide x 18” high QT tanks
Planned stocking list:
• Blueface Angel
• Dalmatian Dogface Puffer
• Harlequin Tuskfish (Biota captive bred)
• Niger Trigger
• pair of Golden Semilarvatus Butterflyfish
• Gem Tang
• White Tail Yellow Eye Bristletooth Tang
• Multibar Dwarf Angel (Biota captive bred)
• Coral Beauty Dwarf Angel (Biota captive bred)
• Need help with a cleanup crew that won’t get decimated by the larger fish, a sifting goby perhaps?
• Others that could work well to fill in the remaining available load
Thanks!
I’m in the final stages of a custom 240gal FOWLR build and am trying to narrow down the stocking with the family. It’s been over 20years since I last had a tank (technically my father’s when I was growing up) and am having difficulty determining what sources to trust regarding bio-load / compatibility / appropriate tank size. I’m finding myself relearning everything as so much has changed in both theory and practice.
Display tank:
• 78” long x 24” wide x 30” high custom tank by Miracles
• VorTech MP40mQDs and/or gyre (TBD) in DT
• Hoping to have a sand bed though not sure if it
be more trouble than it’s worth
Remote filter room in basement:
• 72” long x 30” wide x 18” high sump with MRC Infiniti roller (feeds UV, skimmer, refugium with dedicated pumps for each)
• MRC MR-3 recirculating skimmer 600gal rated
• 34” long x 15” wide x 15” high refugium
• Pentair in-line UV sterilizer
• 2ea submergered DC pumps (TBD) for return, anticipating combined flow of approx 2000gph at head height
• BRS 7 stage RODI
• 2ea 28” long x 18” wide x 18” high QT tanks
Planned stocking list:
• Blueface Angel
• Dalmatian Dogface Puffer
• Harlequin Tuskfish (Biota captive bred)
• Niger Trigger
• pair of Golden Semilarvatus Butterflyfish
• Gem Tang
• White Tail Yellow Eye Bristletooth Tang
• Multibar Dwarf Angel (Biota captive bred)
• Coral Beauty Dwarf Angel (Biota captive bred)
• Need help with a cleanup crew that won’t get decimated by the larger fish, a sifting goby perhaps?
• Others that could work well to fill in the remaining available load
Thanks!