Hey! So I'm new to this forum and just beginning to dip into saltwater. I've been looking on this site and many others for months now and decided to make an account. I'm definitely interested in having a FOWLR tank for now. To be honest, I was drawn to SW because of the beautiful butterflyfish. I know, they're very difficult to care for, BUT, I'm up for the challenge and plan to pursue having them. I'm planning to get and set up a Red Sea Reefer Deluxe XXL 750 (160 G).
Looking for any advice from anyone!
I guess the major question is going to be about the Butterflyfish. My plan is to get the tank up and running, cycle it, and get some other easier peaceful fish (thinking like firefish, pajama cardinals, CUC, any other ideas welcome) to allow the tank to age and ensure its stability before getting and adding the butterflies. Good idea?
So what are recommendations for initial peaceful fish?
Also, looking for input and experiences people have had with butterflyfish. The species I'm most draw to are:
Saddleback, Declivis (I LOVE), Raccoon, Lemon, Tinker's, and Pearlscale. I hear the Threadfin is very hardy, but much more aggressive.
Also any other non-butterflyfish that I can house with them in a 160? I'd love to keep the firefish if possible.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys and I'm glad to be finally joining this community!
Looking for any advice from anyone!
I guess the major question is going to be about the Butterflyfish. My plan is to get the tank up and running, cycle it, and get some other easier peaceful fish (thinking like firefish, pajama cardinals, CUC, any other ideas welcome) to allow the tank to age and ensure its stability before getting and adding the butterflies. Good idea?
So what are recommendations for initial peaceful fish?
Also, looking for input and experiences people have had with butterflyfish. The species I'm most draw to are:
Saddleback, Declivis (I LOVE), Raccoon, Lemon, Tinker's, and Pearlscale. I hear the Threadfin is very hardy, but much more aggressive.
Also any other non-butterflyfish that I can house with them in a 160? I'd love to keep the firefish if possible.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys and I'm glad to be finally joining this community!