My first FOWLR

[yq33]

Hi all, thanks to all the bros that have helped me in my beginner tank thread, I have set up my first tank. 4 x1.5 x2.

Currently running a wp25 and BH1000 hob skimmer as I have no sump. Attached are pictures of my previous freshwater tank and my current tank along with a clown I just got from pinnacle!

Tank have been cycled for 2weeks plus with liverocks from another bro.

Anyone has suggestions on what fish to keep? Planned butterflies, one or two angels, sea stars and a fox face maybe a bannerfish

[yq33]

Update new live rocks from a nice bro and light

[Siowaro]

nice scape!

[james72]

Agree nice scaping....

Cheers,

James

[yq33]

Many thanks siowaro and James! Thinking of changing up abit as the link between he left and the middle of tank looks abit funny

[yq33]

Hi all btw, how many clowns can I fit in this tank. Around 90 gallon

[shahril]

Hye bro.. if me i will get 1 pair of clownfish since there r also other fish in your list. As u plan to keep butterflyfish n angels it will be hit n miss if u plan to keep coral. But most important plan your stocking list as in what fish to go in first cos some r aggressive some cannot mix, etc.. and stock super slowly to build enough beneficial bacteria in your system

[shahril]

Btw, agreed with the bros above.. nice scaping... im no good in scaping. Can be frustrating at times for me...

[yq33]

Hi there, thanks for the your opinions! I'm actually willing to sacrifice some options to host more clowns. Currently thinking of fowlr only as I have no experience and budget with corals so yea..

[shahril]

Ic ic.... i am no expert about more than 1 pair of clowns cos never keep more than that. Maybe some experts can help cos im no expert. But from what ive studied. Clowns can be aggressive towards other clowns. Better chance if add them all at the same time and have tons of territories for them. But to add lots of fish at the same time wont be good also cos your tank still fresh.so sorry bro got not much to u. As for me i try to stock with different different coloured fish.

[yq33]

Ohh. Seems like I will just get one pair then.. Are butterflies hard to keep btw?

[shahril]

Butterfly r beautiful bro but the more harder to keep fish. U can be successful with butterfly bro. Make sure before u buy u observe them making sure they are heathy and eating n responsive. Still got no guarantee in the long run but u stand a better chance. Again i nver own a butterfly. I wish to own 1 but i cant cos of my yellow tang. He is the big bro in my tank now . Super fierce.

[yq33]

Haha aw man. Also I'm wondering, what's the smallest size for a Quarentine tank? My parents not really supportive of this idea, but I think it's kinda necessary, so yea..

[shahril]

Quarantine tank is necessary bro.. but to be honest i dont have 1. And so far so good. Its not that i dont want to have 1 but its the space issue. My 4x2x2 tank inside my room that share with my bro. Limited working space especially during water changes. Back breaking man. Btw, quarantine tank size also depend on the livestocks size that u wanna get. The bigger the better. So parameter wont fluctuate so much. More stable. If me i go with 2 feet tank for quarantine. Again this is depending on your fish size.

[yq33]

Quarantine tank is necessary bro.. but to be honest i dont have 1. And so far so good. Its not that i dont want to have 1 but its the space issue. My 4x2x2 tank inside my room that share with my bro. Limited working space especially during water changes. Back breaking man. Btw, quarantine tank size also depend on the livestocks size that u wanna get. The bigger the better. So parameter wont fluctuate so much. More stable. If me i go with 2 feet tank for quarantine. Again this is depending on your fish size.

Ah I see. All live stock from reefer?

[shahril]

Most of my livestocks from lfs bro..

[yq33]

Nice, hahah hope nothing happens to mine

[shahril]

Any problem u encounter can always ask the experience reefers here .. iam no expert bro.. only research n research and also learn from mistakes.

[illumnae]

Very nice scape! I would strongly recommend a quarantine tank. Make the space for it. I have a quarantine tank but was too lazy to use it properly and I'm now paying for it. White spot outbreak wiped out half my livestock and I'm now battling to eradicate it from my system. It's slightly better with a fowlr since you can copper treat your tank, but if you do you won't be able to keep any invertebrates, even cleaner crew and anemones for your clowns. Clownfish can get very aggressive, depending on species. You can try to get a harem of juveniles of the same species to watch their natural dynamics in a group, but that would limit the other fish in your tank that you can keep, but not sure if this would work since you bought one already. I would recommend sticking to one pair in your tank, or max 2 pairs if you get 2 anemones.

[yq33]

Very nice scape! I would strongly recommend a quarantine tank. Make the space for it. I have a quarantine tank but was too lazy to use it properly and I'm now paying for it. White spot outbreak wiped out half my livestock and I'm now battling to eradicate it from my system. It's slightly better with a fowlr since you can copper treat your tank, but if you do you won't be able to keep any invertebrates, even cleaner crew and anemones for your clowns.Clownfish can get very aggressive, depending on species. You can try to get a harem of juveniles of the same species to watch their natural dynamics in a group, but that would limit the other fish in your tank that you can keep, but not sure if this would work since you bought one already. I would recommend sticking to one pair in your tank, or max 2 pairs if you get 2 anemones.

Will try to convince my parents haha, still a student. Don't think I can handle the anemone yet, so just 1 pair then. Are there any triggers that could fit in my tank size?

[yq33]

Hi all, just noticed my salt is clumping up real bad? It's a sealed bag idk how this is happening!

[Admiraltian]

Hi all, just noticed my salt is clumping up real bad? It's a sealed bag idk how this is happening! http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=216415'>ImageUploadedByTapatalk1407167341.255455.jpghttp://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?app=core&module=attach&section=attach&attach_rel_module=post&attach_id=216416'>ImageUploadedByTapatalk1407167353.024062.jpg

Did u store in a dry & cool place? Quality of salt also plays a part.

[yq33]

Did u store in a dry & cool place? Quality of salt also plays a part.

I store in the cabinet under my fish tank, no water go there leh.

Instant ocean reef crystals brand

[Admiraltian]

Shouldn't be an issue to use even when it's clumped up. It will still dissolve in water.

[yq33]

Shouldn't be an issue to use even when it's clumped up. It will still dissolve in water.

Alright thanks bro!