I have been reading quite a few post on this forum. Some very informative info. I am in the process of setting up a new tank (350 gal ), and I want to make sure I get it right the first time. I had a 125 reef tank several years back and did very well with it. However, a couple of untimely accidents (leaks), and the bossman (wife) shut me down. Well, we recently moved into to a house and the basement was all mine to refinish. Whahoooo!
So, the tank is in place with an internal overflow box and promises to the boss that this one won't leak!
Because of the size of the tank I have decided to start as a fish only tank and see how it goes. I plan to use synthetic corals and a minimal sand base. I realize the equipment must be able to handle a larger bio load with out any live rock. The current plan is to use a wet/dry dual tower (16 gal of bio balls), A canister filter (for good mechanical and some additional bio), and a protien skimmer rated for 700 us gal, a 35 watt uv, and ro/di water (including top off).
Is this adequate for a decent amount of fish load in the tank (I do not intend to overload)? I was thinking 8 - 10 fish in the 8" to 10" range at maturity. Probably Angels, Tangs, and maybe a couple Lions.
Are their other considerations I should be looking at with equipment ?
Is the only factor for lighting in this case for asthetics?
Will synthetic coral build up any bacteria colonies as I have read in some articles as they have rough finishes. Or is that a sales gimmick used by the manufacturer?
Thanks for any, and all help!
So, the tank is in place with an internal overflow box and promises to the boss that this one won't leak!
Because of the size of the tank I have decided to start as a fish only tank and see how it goes. I plan to use synthetic corals and a minimal sand base. I realize the equipment must be able to handle a larger bio load with out any live rock. The current plan is to use a wet/dry dual tower (16 gal of bio balls), A canister filter (for good mechanical and some additional bio), and a protien skimmer rated for 700 us gal, a 35 watt uv, and ro/di water (including top off).
Is this adequate for a decent amount of fish load in the tank (I do not intend to overload)? I was thinking 8 - 10 fish in the 8" to 10" range at maturity. Probably Angels, Tangs, and maybe a couple Lions.
Are their other considerations I should be looking at with equipment ?
Is the only factor for lighting in this case for asthetics?
Will synthetic coral build up any bacteria colonies as I have read in some articles as they have rough finishes. Or is that a sales gimmick used by the manufacturer?
Thanks for any, and all help!
