Some questions about tank specs

[razornova]

Hi i'm intending to set up a a 3ftx1.5x1.5 tank to keep wrasses.

Will a 5-6mm thick tank be ok?

Also, are the normal wrought iron stands ok for marine usage? I noticed that most people are using customized wooden cabinets.

Lastly i intend to go sumpless with a HOB skimmer. Alright for a fowlr?

Thanks in advance!

[teebs]

3ft tank, got for at least 8mm.

Normal wrought iron stands are ok but you have to take into consideration that they will definately rust so it's better to get stainless steel stands instead if you have the budget.

For a sumpless setup, you will definately need a powerful HOB skimmer. The Deltec MCE600 would be sufficient for your use. Also, you will need to get a good cannister filter with a high flow rate and a chiller at the very minimum.

[razornova]

Thanks for the advice. Guess i will continue searching for a 2nd hand tank. Intending to go for reef octopus BH-1000 for skimmer as deltecs are out of my budget .

Chiller required for FOWLRs? I thought it was only a necessity for keeping corals?

[ReDDeviLs]

depending on what kind of fish, in ur case wrasse, u are keeping. deep water wrasse need quite low temperature.

[comycus]

If you intend to keep deep water fishes, a chiller is more reliable than fan. I would also recommend using eheim canisters for their reliability.

wrasses are known to jump. In your case, a 1.5 ft height gives them v. little buffer. Might want to consider getting some form of lid/netting.