Almost time!

banjowalker · Nov 10, 2014

I recently siliconed my baffles in a sump overhaul project. after this cures, I will officially be ready to start my cycle. My DT is sitting full of base rock and saltwater, but I was waiting for the sump to get the whole system flowing before I started the cycle. This may not be exciting to yall, but to me it literally is a dream come true! I just thought I would let yall join in on my excitement! I Will be doing the shrimp/live rock/live sand method to start the cycle as well as some stability so it's almost time! Any suggestions before I start would be appreciated

tyler1503 · Nov 10, 2014

Awesome!
What size tank is it?
Do you have a stock list plan yet?

banjowalker · Nov 10, 2014

tyler1503 said:
Awesome!
What size tank is it?
Do you have a stock list plan yet?

It's a 75 gal with a 20 long sump. I'm actually wanting suggestions for stocking in it.

See... https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180488

Zero Nitrates · Nov 10, 2014

Can't wait to see more!

tyler1503 · Nov 10, 2014

banjowalker said:
It's a 75 gal with a 20 long sump. I'm actually wanting suggestions for stocking in it.

See... https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=180488

People tend to not listen to my stocking ideas. I like big ambush predators lol. I'd do scorpionfish and/or eels

or cuttlefish! That would be awesome.
But I see you like your inverts so they're all bad ideas lol. Clowns, anthias, and wrasse are all good starting points.

banjowalker · Nov 10, 2014

tyler1503 said:
People tend to not listen to my stocking ideas. I like big ambush predators lol. I'd do scorpionfish and/or eels or cuttlefish! That would be awesome.
But I see you like your inverts so they're all bad ideas lol. Clowns, anthias, and wrasse are all good starting points.

I actually have a freshwater eel and I have wanted a saltwater eel and a lionfish, but I feel like I will enjoy it more if I have peaceful colorful fish

tyler1503 · Nov 12, 2014

Aw nice! Is it the fresh water moray? Or a different species?
For me, I won't ever own a tank without some kind of predator in it! I love my eel

But I see the appeal of colourful peaceful fish. Maybe one day I'll get around to that!
Do you have any specific fish you really want to own?

banjowalker · Nov 12, 2014

tyler1503 said:
Aw nice! Is it the fresh water moray? Or a different species?
For me, I won't ever own a tank without some kind of predator in it! I love my eel But I see the appeal of colourful peaceful fish. Maybe one day I'll get around to that!
Do you have any specific fish you really want to own?

It is a different species that was wild caught in a south American river. It's an absolute pet now and the life of my tank. I would really like to own a fuzzy dwarf but it would upset my stock list too much