I gave the dimensions like that because ive factored in sand. The problem is that im not allowed a tank downstairs and my room cant actually take any more weight otherwise i would have gone for a red sea 170 or 250.
Okay, I was just pointing it out in case you didn't know but as I said for a smaller tank the issue is the size of these fish as they all are going to get pretty big and there is very little you can do to drastically increase filtration. If you can remotely locate a sump or even a canister filter with reef specific media. It might be deceiving as the fish are rather small atm and I am generally less apt to be strict with recommendations as I know it is so likely that the person will upgrade but if your saying you are locked in as long as you live their it is not time to be playing it loose. I appreciate that you reached out for advice on this matter and I'm sorry that I can't support moving forward but I take fish health very seriously. It is ultimately entirely your decision as you know your situation and you have the 8g to move the Royal if needed. It can be hard to plan for the eventually that all fish reach full size, except for the poor little male clown ;Panda
Well i mean ill see how things are in a couple months because by then i can buy more rocks and the 8 gallon will be cycled. From there i can decide. I would totally have a sump i loves sumps but my tank has these slide lids which dont actually allow you to fit external overflows . They are also quite expensive for me.
External overflows are not my favorite. I drill my tanks which is easy but I have very good tools and do construction for a living so I am always hesitant to recommend it to someone else. The key is pretty simple though, slow, wet, and a steady hand. Funny how a thread about fish turns into a discussion about sumps.
Thanks, his name is Tony Hawkfish lol. Good luck with your tank, whatever you decide I hope you end up with one in the future, they have great personality. With this hobby it's hard to accept the fact you can't have a lot of fish you actually want unless you have the means to meet their well being....that's why I'm already planning on my dream retirement tank 30 years out
I would be too scared to drill mine and plus there would be no one to take my anger out at if it broke
That is such a good name! My clowns are Bryan and Bettie with my gramma being Gurgles. Maybe i should plan on a dream retirement tank aswell. Hmm now you have me thinking of loads of ideas, dang it!
My mom calls my Longnose Tony Hawkfish, but I don't personally give my fish names because I always forget and then I think maybe I should write them down and I look at the notes on my phone which already very badly needs to be pruned or I could add them to my computer files where information goes to die.
Same i always tend to forget and it is aswell my mum who came up with these names. I just admire them rather than name them. Plus i get to attached when they die.
