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Hey everybody,
I just ordered the glass for my next build, a 60Lx36Wx18H rimless, around 180 gallons. My intention is to make this a a lightly stocked single specimen fowlr tank. The tank design itself is finalized, but ive been pondering everything else and could use some advice:
Stocking: i want to keep a clown trigger in this tank. Will the size be adequate for a full grown CT? If not ive considered some of the medium sized angels.
Filtration: i will not be installing a sump on this build. I simply want to run an oversized external skimmer on a closed loop as the sole filtration. I would also like to mount it in an overhead configuration if possible. Can anyone give me any tips on how to best rig this up and what would be a good skimmer for the job? I have two current usa dc pumps to choose from, a 2000 gph and 3100 gph, to supply the skimmer. HOB skimmers are also an option but i would prefer to have this tank flat up against the wall--nothing hanging off.
Lighting: i would like to grow dragons tongue algae in this tank or similar types of macro. I have a 24" current usa marine led for this setup. Will that be adequate for this type of algae?
Bottom/substrate: i would like to go bare bottom and paint the bottom of the tank. Would this work for triggerfish or do they prefer a sandy bottom?
I am relatively new to saltwater so any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I just ordered the glass for my next build, a 60Lx36Wx18H rimless, around 180 gallons. My intention is to make this a a lightly stocked single specimen fowlr tank. The tank design itself is finalized, but ive been pondering everything else and could use some advice:
Stocking: i want to keep a clown trigger in this tank. Will the size be adequate for a full grown CT? If not ive considered some of the medium sized angels.
Filtration: i will not be installing a sump on this build. I simply want to run an oversized external skimmer on a closed loop as the sole filtration. I would also like to mount it in an overhead configuration if possible. Can anyone give me any tips on how to best rig this up and what would be a good skimmer for the job? I have two current usa dc pumps to choose from, a 2000 gph and 3100 gph, to supply the skimmer. HOB skimmers are also an option but i would prefer to have this tank flat up against the wall--nothing hanging off.
Lighting: i would like to grow dragons tongue algae in this tank or similar types of macro. I have a 24" current usa marine led for this setup. Will that be adequate for this type of algae?
Bottom/substrate: i would like to go bare bottom and paint the bottom of the tank. Would this work for triggerfish or do they prefer a sandy bottom?
I am relatively new to saltwater so any tips or advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!