55 Gallon FOWLR Tank-Journal

Perfectblue

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Well I started my 55g FOWLR marine tank about 2 months ago, and I would like to start the journal from now on. The only livestock that I added were a few snails, but I have not added any fish yet. I am using a 18w PC fixture and a 18" No fluorescent fixture for temperary lighting until I order two more 65w PC bulbs for my fixture. Here are the specs and a couple recent pictures.

55 gallon AGA tank (48"Lx13"Wx20"H)
Stand
AquaC Remora protein skimmer
two Maxi-jet 1200's
100w heater
Around 40lbs of fine white sand
30lbs of base rock
10lbs of Fiji live rock

Here are the pictures.





Comments are always welcome.:)
 

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FishGeek

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Its nice to see that you are taking your time and doing things right. *thumbsups I am not sure if its needed for a FOWLR tanks but the only thing that I see is you dont have a skimmer. Again I am not 100% that you need one for a FOWLR; hopefully someone can verify this. :D Other than that I think that is is a VERY NICE start. I do have one question for ya though.....What is going in it??!!?? *twirlysmi
 

Perfectblue

Perfectblue

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Mar 31, 2006
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S.Reef said:
Yeah, whats goin in it?
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Well I have been going over what fish I would like to house in this tank and this what I've come up with so far.

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1-2 Ocellaris Clownfish
1 Firefish
1 Goby or Wrasse

#2

1 Tomato Clownfish
1 Hawkfish- Either Falco, Flame, or Longnose
Maybe a small Toby or Angelfish
 

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I like option 2 much more. Everything in list 1 is frankly pretty boring. I woud likely go for a dwarf angel AND a toby, and the tomato clown or a clarkii is a super fish. I might sub the hawk for something else just for the heck of it, and as you're going to have some algae issues eventually I might ,keep it quiet, consider a small kole tang. I'd try to stick to 4 of those fish. The only exception is you might try to get a pair of dwarf angels by getting two that are VERY (1 inch) small at the same time.

Yes the skimmer is necessary for a FOWLR - why not. There is , if anything, going to be more waste in a well fed FOWLR.
 

Perfectblue

Perfectblue

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wayne said:
I like option 2 much more. Everything in list 1 is frankly pretty boring.
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Yeah I was thinking that too. My first list seems rather boring with ordinary fish, so I'm probably going with my second stocking plan. The reason why I want a Hawkfish is because awhile back I kept a Falco Hawkfish and it was very beautiful, interesting, and one of my favorite fish that I've kept.
 

SALTY WATERS

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I had a "Flame Hawk Fish" before...(R.I.P. until he jumped ship one day), he had so much personality and was/is one of my favorite fish, and if I ever get a bigger tank again he will definitly be on my list. They are so much fun to watch.
 

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Perfectblue

Perfectblue

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Well I decided against my #2 stocking plan and with #1. Over the last week I have added a couple fish to my tank including a tiny Ocellaris Clownfish and a Firefish which have settled in quite well and are eating like little pigs. :lol2: I plan on adding another Ocellaris Clownfish and a Sixline Wrasse but that wont be for awhile. I'll try and take a few pics of the fish and then I will post them. :)
 

CAPSLOCK

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You can get a dwarf angel to go with those... angels are so awesome. You'd just want to add it last if you've got more passive fish (like the firefish and clown). I also root for fairy wrasses over sixlines, since I've heard a lot that the sixlines are aggressive towards either fish or snails/crabs. Fairy wrasses are really peaceful, active, and colorful.
 

Perfectblue

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Mar 31, 2006
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Here are a few pictures I took of my new Ocellaris Clownfish and Firefish. They aren't very good pics because these fish are fast and hard to take good pics of.









I will post more once I take better quality pics. 8)
 

CAPSLOCK

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Those are pretty good considering the subjects... clowns are never still, and firefish are darty little suckers. They really stand out against the rocks and black background.
 

Perfectblue

Perfectblue

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Mar 31, 2006
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Update: Well I finally received my two 65w PC bulbs, which arrived today. I'm so glad to finally have my Current USA fixture up and running again. I also added a small Sandsifting Goby a few days ago, and he settled in quite nicely. I have taken many pictures of my tank and of the new Goby.

Full Tank Shots








Pic Of Tank At Night With Moonlights On


New Sandsifting Goby









 

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