hawaiian dragon eel

[ktrigger]

Thanks for your insight justinl. I do have the finances but lack the experience. I have heard this eel was hardy so i wanted to do everything i could to make it the best home possible. I will be buying a 240g long (96x24x24) or a 300 (96x30x25). With a Euro-Reef RC250 or RC500 Skimmer with an ozonizer as well. Lots of water movement and about 3" live sand bed with about 250-300lbs of live rock. Just have to learn how to properly reinforce the rock work with the pvc.
This is a process and I am doing all the research i can before i get started. I hope to be up and running by summertime but if not, the following summer for sure.
I have a job that takes me all over the place. Once I am settled in the hopefully near future, this is what i will set up.
I had planned on puting the hawaiian dragon eel with a clown trigger and an emperor angel. after your comments i may have to rethink tank mates.
Thank you once again for your help.

[justinl]

Its good to see someone who really does a LOT of reseaerch before taking the jump. Too many noobs just jump in without even knowing what a copepod is.

Actually I have somewhat to retract my comment about triggers. There are a few triggers that are peaceful. For example you may want to take a look at a pinktail trigger if you still want a triiger. Personally I would go with a single puffer (larger than the eels head of course) for a while to see if the eel is going to eat it or not. Only have one fish at the start or else you might be wasting money on a very expensive dragon snack

Good choice to start out with a good skimmer although I don't see the need to use ozone. I don't think I ever will although some would swear by it. anyone else want to input on this?

you realize you are obligated to start your own tank journal thread once you have this tank up and running right?