questions on stocking 35 gallon FOWLR

tigers fan · 03-14-2007, 05:16 PM

Just curious if anyone would think a snowflake eel and two triggers would be to much for a 35 gallon tall. The triggers would be a Niger and a picasso. Thanks

aquaman3680 · 03-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Yeah I think that might be a bit much for the 35, you might could pull it off with a big skimmer and some good filtration.

Matt

kimoy · 03-14-2007, 06:36 PM

there is a rule for stocking fish but i broke that rule numerous times. just make sure you have a big skimmer and excellent filtration and be prepared to do water changes so often - i would say weekly.

mps9506 · 03-14-2007, 07:29 PM

I would have to say that is way too much for a 35 gallon. Assuming you had no issues with the triggers getting along I would suggest at least 75-90 gallons of tank size.
Although snowflakes don't get very large, I would say from a husbandry point of view you want them in a 65-75 gallon tank long term. I suggest purchasing larger specimens as the tiny ones that are popular with the wholesalers these days are physically damaged pretty easily. Try to purchase one that is at least a foot long already, this will also reduce any picking by your trigger.

InLimbo87 · 03-14-2007, 07:57 PM

Yeah that is definitely not a good stocking list. You could, however, go with a smallish snowflake eel and a dwarf lion. If you're going for an aggressive fish tank, you will be much better off with a bigger tank...

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aquaman3680 Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions on stocking 35 gallon FOWLR Yeah I think that might be a bit much for the 35, you might could pull it off with a big skimmer and some good filtration. Matt __________________ Check it out! The 90 gallon Road Trip

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kimoy Sea Pen Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 338 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions on stocking 35 gallon FOWLR there is a rule for stocking fish but i broke that rule numerous times. just make sure you have a big skimmer and excellent filtration and be prepared to do water changes so often - i would say weekly.

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mps9506 They misunderestimated me Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,143 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: questions on stocking 35 gallon FOWLR I would have to say that is way too much for a 35 gallon. Assuming you had no issues with the triggers getting along I would suggest at least 75-90 gallons of tank size. Although snowflakes don't get very large, I would say from a husbandry point of view you want them in a 65-75 gallon tank long term. I suggest purchasing larger specimens as the tiny ones that are popular with the wholesalers these days are physically damaged pretty easily. Try to purchase one that is at least a foot long already, this will also reduce any picking by your trigger. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

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InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 998 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: questions on stocking 35 gallon FOWLR Yeah that is definitely not a good stocking list. You could, however, go with a smallish snowflake eel and a dwarf lion. If you're going for an aggressive fish tank, you will be much better off with a bigger tank... __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

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