Hi, I can't decide what to put in my tank, its between fresh and brackish, both will be 'predatory' stocked.
I'll post my brackish questions here, and try and make up my mind based on the responce. I've got FW tanks, and feel brackish might be the next step.
The tank is a juwel rio 180, 40"x16"x20" (LWH). Which makes 207 litres (when I remove the internal filter - I'm getting a tetratec 1200 -birthday money ftw).
I would like to know possible fish suggestions, one that don't need feeder fish (not only because im not 100% comfortable with it, but just found out its illegal in the uk!).
I would like a semi-active tank, the ideas I have so far are limited, only general fish, I would however like a Butis Butis in there (2 if possible). Some sort of toadfish, would be interesting, and possibly some sort of goby. Ofcourse any other suggestion would be very nice. I would like a sort of ambush predator theme if possible (though some activity would be nice - I know that sounds like a contradiction but is it possbile?)
General brackish questions now.
I would like to know how easy it is to set up and maintain a brackish tank, also how expensive (in Uk if possible eg. the amount of marine salt required, how long would it last me etc.). I'm just apprehensive about going to the next level. I plan to have sand mixed with crushed coral to keep the pH up (though I read the salt will help this).
Many thanks for your assistance and patience, I know I must sound a noob (though I am
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ps. I also posted this on another forum, so apologies if you read it twice.
I'll post my brackish questions here, and try and make up my mind based on the responce. I've got FW tanks, and feel brackish might be the next step.
The tank is a juwel rio 180, 40"x16"x20" (LWH). Which makes 207 litres (when I remove the internal filter - I'm getting a tetratec 1200 -birthday money ftw).
I would like to know possible fish suggestions, one that don't need feeder fish (not only because im not 100% comfortable with it, but just found out its illegal in the uk!).
I would like a semi-active tank, the ideas I have so far are limited, only general fish, I would however like a Butis Butis in there (2 if possible). Some sort of toadfish, would be interesting, and possibly some sort of goby. Ofcourse any other suggestion would be very nice. I would like a sort of ambush predator theme if possible (though some activity would be nice - I know that sounds like a contradiction but is it possbile?)
General brackish questions now.
I would like to know how easy it is to set up and maintain a brackish tank, also how expensive (in Uk if possible eg. the amount of marine salt required, how long would it last me etc.). I'm just apprehensive about going to the next level. I plan to have sand mixed with crushed coral to keep the pH up (though I read the salt will help this).
Many thanks for your assistance and patience, I know I must sound a noob (though I am
)ps. I also posted this on another forum, so apologies if you read it twice.
Even going on holiday without someone PHYSICALLY CHECKING your fish daily constitutes neglect... up to 12 MONTHS INSIDE. I'm all for good husbandry, but getting MANLOVED for missing a WATERCHANGE seems a 'tad' harsh?