starting a new tank (newbie)

[Awibrandy]

The only angels I would stock in a 75 would be dwarfs, as the large angels grow very large some over a foot.

Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee read up on those angels you would like to keep.

 

[nycsicktank]

would it be a problem if i kept couple of dwarf angles without reef?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

What they are saying is Fish only no problem. (Provided you have a big enough tank for the angel you plan to keep)

Reef tank + Any Angel Fish = Risky. Angel fish have a habit of Growing large, eating corals and clams, being a very high stress on the bioload of the tank (They poop alot)

 

[nycsicktank]

What they are saying is Fish only no problem. (Provided you have a big enough tank for the angel you plan to keep)

Reef tank + Any Angel Fish = Risky. Angel fish have a habit of Growing large, eating corals and clams, being a very high stress on the bioload of the tank (They poop alot)

oh thanks for clearing that up for me buddy

got another question in my head:

Fish only means without live rocks?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

With Live rock.

 

[nycsicktank]

okay, hiw big of a tank Majestic Angel will need?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I wouldn't put a majestic in any tank smaller than a 120 gallon tank.

 

[nycsicktank]

hey Chiefmcfuz, can you give me lists of angels i can put in my 75?

 

[nycsicktank]

im definably going for Flame Angel for sure. i heard they are aggressive, so i dont think flame and bicolor cant keep together =(

if not what else can i put with flame other than angles.

 

[ellebelle]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fishes/angels/centropyge/index.htm

 

[nycsicktank]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/marine/fishes/angels/centropyge/index.htm

thanks that was really helpful.

in the article it says that: All dwarf angels are territorial, especially with members of their own species, then other Centropyge. Only folks with very big systems, four or more feet long, should tempt fate with more than one of the same species... and then only with plenty of cover and their watchful eye.

so its it alright with flame with bicolor angels?

 

[ellebelle]

Personally, I wouldn't. Even with a 75g tank, 2 pygmy angels might go after each other. IF you do decide to do it, then make sure you have a lot of liverock for hiding places.

 

[nycsicktank]

i sure will have alot of live rocks. can i use fluval 305 and 405 and aqua clear 110 for filters?

this are the equipment i need:

UV Sterilizer (what kind?)
Protein Skimmer (what kind?)
Power Heads (do i need large or small one?)
Test Kits
Lighting (i only need a light for FOWLR) need help which one.

 

[ellebelle]

You will need a skimmer.

 

[nycsicktank]

i came up with Euro-Reef RS80 In-Sump Protein Skimmer
http://www.euro-reef.com/csrs80specs.shtml

would it be good enough for my 75 gal?
do i need a wet/dry filter or can i make my own and attach it?

 

[nycsicktank]

IMO it is easier to work on a bigger tank. On a small tank if your levels start to get outta wack you have to "Be on top of it" fast. But with a larger tank the levels will not skyrocket "as fast" I have a 180 gallon an once it is up and running, i only have to do a water change. I dont even clean my glass, snails do that for me.

I would say go with the 75 if you have it already.

If you don't, i actually have a 72 bow that i am looking to get rid of.
Have the tank, wooden stand, Wet Dry filter, UV steralizer, BASIC light strip. So basically all you would need to get my setup runnint right is a new set of lights and a skimmmer. PM me if you are intersted.

how much for the uv sterilizer?

 

[ellebelle]

You don't need a wet/dry filter. I would read the skimmer thread here (use the search function) for all the info you need on skimmers.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I would only put 1 pygmy angel in there, I like the cherubs but they and all angels can nip at corals keep that in mind!

 

[nycsicktank]

would i need to change my LR and LS every time?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Why would you need to change the LR and LS