110 Stocking tips

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Ok, I am new to salt and just picked up a 110 gal tank. I have other FW tanks, but really don't know anything about salt.

I was told by my daughter that I have to have a Nemo and a puffer fish. Other than that, I am lost. Can I get some help please.:nilly:

If someone can tell me how to post a pic I will put one up. It is a nice set up.
It has a sump system,bioballs, protein filter, body for a uv filter just needs new lamp and ballast, and a Fluval 305. The lights on top are also new.
 
sounds like a good setup. i wouldnt use the fluval if you have a sump. depending on the size of the sump, i might increse it and add a refugium, or leave it as is and add an add-on refugium. there a huge benefits to haveing one, so consider it. also depending on if you want corals or anything like that then we will need to know what kind of light it is. is the protein skimmer insump or HOB style? i dont know to much about puffers but i dont think they would be compatible with a clown fish. they are aggressive and eat fish for meals. the clowns stay rather small unless your planing on a wild caught maroon. i believe they make it to 6 inches. do some research and find out with kind of clown and puffer. i dont think it will matter but maybe someone has an idea.
 
As long as I have the clowns I'm sure she would understand if they can't live together. I just want to get a good start. I don't really know all that much about the set up. I have to go pick it up. It is a 5 1/2 hour drive one way. But, I got it for a decent price. As soon as I get it home I will let you know. It is running right now. I have to drain it and then move it.
 
They aren't very hard if you give them what they need and that's a species tank. They are poor swimmers and won't be able to compete with other fish for foods. They also tend to need much slower water flow than your other critters. I wouldn't do it in the 110 What I would do is just figure out what you like and post for compability .
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Max
Ah heck I'd have to get a tang :)
 
seahorses require pristine water [which one should have in any case] and a dedicated, slightly small tank. more subdued lighting, and a supply of appropriate food. not a species recommended for a beginner.
 
ziggy2;1176661; said:
Ok, I am new to salt and just picked up a 110 gal tank. I have other FW tanks, but really don't know anything about salt.

I was told by my daughter that I have to have a Nemo and a puffer fish. Other than that, I am lost. Can I get some help please.:nilly:

If someone can tell me how to post a pic I will put one up. It is a nice set up.
It has a sump system,bioballs, protein filter, body for a uv filter just needs new lamp and ballast, and a Fluval 305. The lights on top are also new.
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You can put a Porcupine Puffer with a Maroon Clown Fish, a Yellow Tang, a Hippo Tang, a Flame Angel and maybe a Snowflake Eel.Nice set up
 
ziggy2;1177406; said:
How hard are tank raised Sea horses?
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No way, seahorses do not do well with other fish. If you want to seahorses you'll have to dedicate the tank to them and change your water flow system. I would definitely not suggest them for a beginner.
 
I just got home with the tank. The seahorses are out. I've got a lot of work to do.
 
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