210 Aggressive FOWLR Setup

[Leviticus]

I’m in the process of setting up a 210 Aggressive FOWLR. I would like to know if the fish I’ve listed would be too much of a Bio-load for my system, compatible with each other, and which order they should be introduced into the tank.

Volitan Lionfish
Picasso Triggerfish
Yellowstripe Maroon Clownfish
Snowflake Eel
Haller’s Stingray
Porcupine Puffer
Clown Triggerfish


Aquarium - 210 Aqueon with Megaflows 72 x 24 x 28
Dry Rock – 175 BRS Reef Saver Rock
Sand – 200 lbs Original Grade Ocean Direct
Powerhead – x2 Hydor Koralia Magnum 3250
Lighting – x2 Marineland 32949 T5 HO 48”
Sump - Aqueon Proflex Model 4
Skimmer - Reef Octopus Diablo DCS 200 INT
Return Pump – Eheim Compact 5000
Reef Keeper Elite System
RO/DI System

 

[mcentire1123]

Welcome to RS!

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

to ReefSanctuary, a real Sanctuary of reef forums, with lots of very nice members

 

Start a new tank thread & share your tank with us so we can follow along - we love pics

Not sure on the predator fish advise - but your list sure has some pretty ones in it

 

[HydroReefer412]

I'd highly suggest getting a large skimmer and a 2 canister filters for a bio load that large, those are some really messy fish lol awesome fish but messy, but other than that they only thing I'd worry about is the ray, being that if your trigger decided to rip its eyeballs out that would be pretty likely, just my opinion ( seen it done before ) but everything else should be good!

 

[DianaKay]

:welcomera Welcome to Reef Sanctuary Leviticus!
This is sure going to be an awesome tank to see, hope you are planing to share your build & lots of pictures with us
BEST WISHES :biker

 

[ReefApprentice]

Welcome to RS a saltwater/freshwater forum with tons of helpful members.I would be wary of the string ray-It might be the victim of "bully" fish. The set up sounds good although the clown might want to be a good size.

 

[Leviticus]

I will have to remove the stingray from my list since the general consensus is that it will suffer. These are a couple current pictures of my tank.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Gorgeous scape & rock !!! Well done !!!

 

[ReefApprentice]

Wonderful scape!! The eel and triggers will love the abundance of holes a crevices.

 

[DianaKay]

Awesome looking rock scape, it's gorgeous!! I can't wait (but I know waiting has got to be!) to see your fish swimming about the tank.
I'm assuming the PVC holes are a tunnel under the sand for the eel? Are you going to make a rock cover to hide them?
Wish I had your scape building skills....your fish should love their new home

 

[Leviticus]

Yes the PVC is for the snowflake eel. I went with 1 1/2 hoping it will still be big enough when the snowflake is full grown. It has 3 openings and runs in an L shape between the megaflows with the small piece going towards the front. I will try your idea of using the rocks to surround or partially cover the PVC that extends above the sand.

 

[ReefApprentice]

That sounds awsome! Which fish are you planning to get first after the cycle?

 

[DianaKay]

Yes the PVC is for the snowflake eel. I went with 1 1/2 hoping it will still be big enough when the snowflake is full grown. It has 3 openings and runs in an L shape between the megaflows with the small piece going towards the front. I will try your idea of using the rocks to surround or partially cover the PVC that extends above the sand.

You might could just glue some coral rock rubble or you could make a mini backward cave. Anything to make it look more like a natural hole. Please update with a picture your creation

 

[Leviticus]

That sounds awsome! Which fish are you planning to get first after the cycle?

the Volitan Lionfish

 

[ReefApprentice]

Nice! I would get a lion if I had a aggressive tank.

 

[Leviticus]

What if I replaced the Stingray with a Sohal Tang?

 

[Leviticus]

Added a Mappa Puffer today. I let him drip acclimate for 3 hours and within a few minutes of being placed in the display tank he went on a hunt. He bit at a turbo snail and instantly puffed up half way. After he puffed up I snapped a couple photos with my phone because he also changed colors temporally.

 

[PSU4ME]

Looks nice! How about a FTS with it filled up?

 

[Leviticus]

Sorry, The only picture I had time to get was a close up.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

Gorgeous fish !!!