Predatory tank questions

[Mikeneedsahobby]

Hi,
I have a couple rookie questions.

How much flow should I look for in a predator fowlr?

Should feeder fish/shrimp be quarantined before adding to tank? If so how long?

I am just starting to build my dt. Right now I have a smaller tank running keeping live rock live. I am planning to buy a return pump and wave makers during Black Friday sales. The dt will be a 120 (4x2x2)

My fish desire list (actually stocking not decided yet)
V. Lion
Dwarf lion
Snowflake eel
Dog face puffer
Blue line trigger
Marine Betta
Fox face

Thanks. Mike

 

[Flippers4pups]

Bump.

#reefsquad

 

[Dsnakes]

I don’t have a predator tank, but I have heard that lions don’t do well with reef tank flow. So probably a bit lower flow. Lighting won’t be much of an issue either. I’m not too sure on feeder QT. Probably the same as for a display.

 

[lion king]

All the fish you mention can handle pretty good flow, even the lion's although you will need some calmer spots for them. The dwarf may or may not get used to it, my dwarfs love the flow, even my fu. Get adjustable pumps and wavemakers so you can play with them, rather than using a specific calculator, playing around with them will get you the best results. If you get a return pump in the 1200=1500gph range it will give you plenty and you can dial it down, Wavemaker in the 800-1000gph each range and again able to dial back some. These are actually high numbers and you could get away with less, most recommendations tend to be overdone.

As far as qt'ing your feeders, if they are saltwater fish, yes. If saltwater inverts that have been kept with fish, then yes, and the problem is many don't keep their inverts separate from fish systems anymore. I feed ghosties and mollies kept in fresh water and they do not carry disease transferable to the marine aquarium, or none that I've ever seen or know of,

 

[Mikeneedsahobby]

@lion king

Thank you for the answer. That makes complete sense to me.

I even have a 10 year old freshwater I could keep the shrimp and mollies in until feeding. I’m sure my apistogramma and rummy nose tetras won’t mind.

 

[jda]

You don't need much flow. A 10x return pump and maybe one other flow pump is enough.

 

[Mikeneedsahobby]

 

[Goodair]

Very nice planted tank!