Is 3ft X 2.5ft X 2ft (IOS) Tank Ideal for FOWLR ?

[Reefreef]

Hi Guys,

Intend to switch to FOWLR and am planning to custom/buy .

Am seeking opinions for fellow seniors whether above an ideal size of FOWLR. Currently using JBJ28G and upgrading to a bigger size.

Pre-condition from wifey to have IOS as we have had bad experience with a sump...

Intend to keep some angels, maybe 6 of those . 4 angels and 2 dwarfs . What do you think?

Thanks for reading and appreciate your inputs.

[Anchorman]

Hi bro, your planned angels fish will eventually out grow a 3 footer tank very soon. Bear in mind u need to LR to shape up the tank too. IMHO, a 4 footer tank will be good for long run.

Happy fishkeeping. Cheers.

[digibee]

Yo,

Since you do not want to have sump; then it is better to go straight into 5 ft or more if you can afford; space and dollars wise.

then about 1 ft or less can be used for filtration etc; internally.

Then you have more choice of fish and the number of fish ....

Cheers!

[Reefreef]

Hi Guys,

Thank you for your feedback. No doubt agree to a certain extend, having a 3ft neither here nor there. Did some buying over a period like skimmer and wavemaker but looks like have to sell all this. *faint*

[Reefreef]

Just paid a visit to our fellow reefer selling his 4ft tank comes with 3ft sump. Convincing wifey now....*fingers crossed*

[Reefreef]

Got green light and just bought from a nice reefer , a 4ft x 2 x 2 and 3ft sump. Arranging iwarna to transport and have it delivered by Sunday.....excited already liao..

[Reefreef]

My next baby

[TayHongSiang]

you might want to have the pipes replaced with better quality ones

[Reefreef]

you might want to have the pipes replaced with better quality ones

Hi Bro, Thanks for your advice. What do you recommend bro? I'm scheduling it to get it delivered this coming Wed and need to review the sump area.

Now need to look out for reliable skimmer , lighting and like what you said, revisit the piping