It's been a dream of mine for around 30 years, but I am finally going to do a saltwater reef tank. I am thinking of getting a Waterbox aquarium in the 5 to 6 foot range. As I plan and research a couple of questions come to mind.
1] Waterbox gives both a display volume and total volume for the tank. When considering the fish load potential, which value do you use?
2] I am looking at getting a Foxface (one-spot probably) for my second round of fish (after a pair of clownfish) for algae control. Would you recommend one or two Foxfaces? If two, can I mix the Foxface species? It seems like if you are going to get two, you should add them together.
3] I am currently planning on starting my corals with Zoa's. Can I add a LPS frag or two and count on water changes to keep the calcium level stable enough? The LFS I am working with wants to do weekly 25% water changes.
Thanks for your help! I am sure I will have more questions as I go along.
1] Waterbox gives both a display volume and total volume for the tank. When considering the fish load potential, which value do you use?
2] I am looking at getting a Foxface (one-spot probably) for my second round of fish (after a pair of clownfish) for algae control. Would you recommend one or two Foxfaces? If two, can I mix the Foxface species? It seems like if you are going to get two, you should add them together.
3] I am currently planning on starting my corals with Zoa's. Can I add a LPS frag or two and count on water changes to keep the calcium level stable enough? The LFS I am working with wants to do weekly 25% water changes.
Thanks for your help! I am sure I will have more questions as I go along.