270g reef tank stock list

[Destiny202]

Hello everyone, I'm going to be building my own 270g aquarium (not my first build but will be my biggest) and I am wanting to set it up as a saltwater reef community tank but as it will be my first saltwater (heaps of experience in fresh) I'm not sure where to start for the stock list. I'm looking to make it a very colourful tank with both fish and corals. As it is my first saltwater I'm wanting to keep the care difficulty of my stock list between medium and easy. Given the information I have provided what would you all suggest for stocking? Thanks

 

[JumboShrimp]

Just curious whether you have ever given consideration to a FOWLR tank? Then you only have to worry about which fish are compatible with each other, and not worry at all about the 'reef-safe' aspects. (You probably find that thought 'boring,' but I love my FOWLR tank, and do keep a couple of very small (two 7- gallon and a 16-gallon, nano) tanks to dabble with some easy corals. Just a thought.) But otherwise, I would say start watching a bunch of YouTube videos. Plan your long-term wish-list out in advance, so in the end you don't get painted into a corner by not being able to add your favorite(s), due to incompatibility. Best wishes!

 

[Salty Lemon]

When you start to take pictures of your new equipment and tank, be certain to start a build thread under "member tanks". We would love to follow your photos and tank progress.