Ideas for my new 5ft wide and tall (2.5ft) sump tank set up

[marcus melbourne]

Seeking ideas for how to stock my new 5x2x2.5ft tank with 4ft sump, artificial 3d rock wall and fine black gravel. So I think that’s about 700 litre / 185gallons

This tank site prominently in our family dining /kitchen area, and we’re looking for ideas for a few larger fish with some personality that would use the bottom and top layers of the tank (happy to grow slowly). Alternatively I really enjoy breeding cycles/processes and would love to make use of the now permanently siliconed 3d foam back wall if possible. Work means high effort fish (3 times a day feeding etc) isn’t feasible so I reckon that rules out stingrays etc, and maybe discuss.

Tank is currently cycling so also welcome any other feedback on initial set up, as it’s my first sump tank and large tank, but it feels like I’ve picked up a good setup. I’ve largely had African cichlids to date but wondering if it’s time to make a change to take advantage of sump water quality, height etc.

Thanks in advance all, the advice of this community has been invaluable to date.

 

[SPR1968]

Its very much personal preference and if you want corals etc - nice set up.

And welcome to R2R!

 

[CO2TLEY]

 

[Reef Devils]

Seeking ideas for how to stock my new 5x2x2.5ft tank with 4ft sump, artificial 3d rock wall and fine black gravel. So I think that’s about 700 litre / 185gallons

This tank site prominently in our family dining /kitchen area, and we’re looking for ideas for a few larger fish with some personality that would use the bottom and top layers of the tank (happy to grow slowly). Alternatively I really enjoy breeding cycles/processes and would love to make use of the now permanently siliconed 3d foam back wall if possible. Work means high effort fish (3 times a day feeding etc) isn’t feasible so I reckon that rules out stingrays etc, and maybe discuss.

Tank is currently cycling so also welcome any other feedback on initial set up, as it’s my first sump tank and large tank, but it feels like I’ve picked up a good setup. I’ve largely had African cichlids to date but wondering if it’s time to make a change to take advantage of sump water quality, height etc.

Thanks in advance all, the advice of this community has been invaluable to date.

Welcome!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Dburr1014]

Seeking ideas for how to stock my new 5x2x2.5ft tank with 4ft sump, artificial 3d rock wall and fine black gravel. So I think that’s about 700 litre / 185gallons

This tank site prominently in our family dining /kitchen area, and we’re looking for ideas for a few larger fish with some personality that would use the bottom and top layers of the tank (happy to grow slowly). Alternatively I really enjoy breeding cycles/processes and would love to make use of the now permanently siliconed 3d foam back wall if possible. Work means high effort fish (3 times a day feeding etc) isn’t feasible so I reckon that rules out stingrays etc, and maybe discuss.

Tank is currently cycling so also welcome any other feedback on initial set up, as it’s my first sump tank and large tank, but it feels like I’ve picked up a good setup. I’ve largely had African cichlids to date but wondering if it’s time to make a change to take advantage of sump water quality, height etc.

Thanks in advance all, the advice of this community has been invaluable to date.

Welcome!

Drop a magnet in your sand to make sure and doesn't stick to it. If it does, I'd remove the sand.

 

[jsker]

I am partial niger triggers

 

[FrugalReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Brazilian Reefer]

Seeking ideas for how to stock my new 5x2x2.5ft tank with 4ft sump, artificial 3d rock wall and fine black gravel. So I think that’s about 700 litre / 185gallons

This tank site prominently in our family dining /kitchen area, and we’re looking for ideas for a few larger fish with some personality that would use the bottom and top layers of the tank (happy to grow slowly). Alternatively I really enjoy breeding cycles/processes and would love to make use of the now permanently siliconed 3d foam back wall if possible. Work means high effort fish (3 times a day feeding etc) isn’t feasible so I reckon that rules out stingrays etc, and maybe discuss.

Tank is currently cycling so also welcome any other feedback on initial set up, as it’s my first sump tank and large tank, but it feels like I’ve picked up a good setup. I’ve largely had African cichlids to date but wondering if it’s time to make a change to take advantage of sump water quality, height etc.

Thanks in advance all, the advice of this community has been invaluable to date.

Welcome to R2R and Happy Reefing!

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! Well, someone in the first picture looks excited for this build!

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R Marcus. Nice setup.

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!

 

[tzabor10]

Welcome

 

[Fish Styx]

Greetings and welcome to the reef! That size tank allows for a considerable variety of fish. What you stock with will depend on a few things- what is appealing to your eye, what else you plan on having in there (i.e. clams, corals, inverts), etc.

 

[Nano_Man]

welcome to our family