Swarley's Reef Tank

[Swarley]

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[cdemoss01]

Corals look beautiful! Love the scape.

 

[Swarley]

Corals look beautiful! Love the scape.

Thanks! The scape was so hard for me. I'm not artistic at all haha. It took forever, but I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

 

[cdemoss01]

Thanks! The scape was so hard for me. I'm not artistic at all haha. It took forever, but I'm pretty happy with the outcome.

What are your next stocking options? you've got one hundred eighty five gallons!! Tangs, angels would look great in here. However tank is still relatively new. Maybe add a royal gramma or anthias next?

 

[AlyciaMarie]

Looking great!

 

[Swarley]

What are your next stocking options? you've got one hundred eighty five gallons!! Tangs, angels would look great in here. However tank is still relatively new. Maybe add a royal gramma or anthias next?

Definitely taking it slow for now. It's my first big tank, so I'm being cautious. Long term, would definitely like tangs and/or angels for sure! We had a chalk bass that my daughter loved that didn't make it, so maybe another one of those soon. I have also been wanting a starry blenny. I almost bought a royal gramma at my lfs, but it wasn't looking too great so I decided to pass. I do think it would be a great addition.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I love your aquascape! Gives you plenty of options for coral!

 

[cdemoss01]

Definitely taking it slow for now. It's my first big tank, so I'm being cautious. Long term, would definitely like tangs and/or angels for sure! We had a chalk bass that my daughter loved that didn't make it, so maybe another one of those soon. I have also been wanting a starry blenny. I almost bought a royal gramma at my lfs, but it wasn't looking too great so I decided to pass. I do think it would be a great addition.

I've had 2 starrys over the years. First one was amazing, personality etc. This one doesn't come and interact like the last one did but you'll see him occasionally.

 

[Swarley]

I love your aquascape! Gives you plenty of options for coral!

Thanks! I can't wait to load it up!

 

[Swarley]

I've had 2 starrys over the years. First one was amazing, personality etc. This one doesn't come and interact like the last one did but you'll see him occasionally.

Good to know! That's why we liked our chalk. The personality was so fun! But I know every fish is different. I'm definitely looking forward to more fish!

 

[cdemoss01]

Good to know! That's why we liked our chalk. The personality was so fun! But I know every fish is different. I'm definitely looking forward to more fish!

Good! Cant wait to see what you add. Do you have any larger fish you wanna add? tangs angels etc?

 

[rcpiv93]

I just set up the same tank and am very happy with it! Don't get me wrong...I would have loved the next size up...but it's also my first large tank, so I am thrilled.

I'll be following along with your additions!

 

[Swarley]

Good! Cant wait to see what you add. Do you have any larger fish you wanna add? tangs angels etc?

I definitely do want some bigger fish, but i just haven't landed on what yet. I was wanted to wait for the tank to be a little more established. Any suggestions/recommendations on what to add and when? I have had small tanks in the past, but this is the first large, so I'd probably want to start with fish that are relatively beginner friendly. But I'm always up for a challenge too, so I'm open.

 

[Swarley]

I just set up the same tank and am very happy with it! Don't get me wrong...I would have loved the next size up...but it's also my first large tank, so I am thrilled.

I'll be following along with your additions!

Nice! To be honest, this is WAY bigger than I expected to get haha. I had been looking around in marketplace for a while for something around 75gal. Then I stumbled on this and it was a great deal! I'm SO happy with it so far! Can't go wrong with bigger, right? Haha

 

[kevgib67]

Looking forward to watching your tank fill up with life!

 

[Swarley]

Looking forward to watching your tank fill up with life!

Thanks! Me too! Haha

 

[kevgib67]

Thanks! Me too! Haha

Just add slowly and this tank will be stunning this time next year.

 

[cdemoss01]

I definitely do want some bigger fish, but i just haven't landed on what yet. I was wanted to wait for the tank to be a little more established. Any suggestions/recommendations on what to add and when? I have had small tanks in the past, but this is the first large, so I'd probably want to start with fish that are relatively beginner friendly. But I'm always up for a challenge too, so I'm open.

Yes yes add slowly. Always reccomend yellow tangs and two spot bristletooths. Very nice fish.

 

[Swarley]

Just add slowly and this tank will be stunning this time next year.

I hope so! It's definitely hard to pace myself, but the cost of everything helps haha.