If i were to start a 60g reef what would i need?

VFX · #1 01-13-2008, 06:43 PM

Just to help others help you better, what are you planning on keeping in your reef?

Hard corals? SPS? LPS? Soft corals? Clams? Zoo's? What kind of fishes? etc.

These might determine what lighting you'll need & if you need things like calcium reactors.

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SeaSerpant · #2 01-13-2008, 06:46 PM

If you can wait a week or so i'll be going to my local fish store and i'll look at what the have. this is my list so far

Fish

2 clowns
RedFire Fish
Longnosed Hawkfish
Magenta Dottyback
Lawnmower Blenny
CUC

Coral

Zoas
Dusters

SeaSerpant · #3 01-13-2008, 06:47 PM

Is there any other fish and coral that would go good?

VFX · #4 01-13-2008, 07:45 PM

A Volitans Lionfish?

I'd be wary of keeping one of these in a reef.

I've heard of people who've successfully done it but personally I wouldn't.

They may chew up your CUC & be agressive towards your other fish.

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SeaSerpant · #5 01-13-2008, 09:14 PM

The Volitan Lionfish is nothing like the redfire fish. What are you trying to get at?

VFX · #6 01-13-2008, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaSerpant

The Volitan Lionfish is nothing like the redfire fish. What are you trying to get at?

Sorry, by Red Fire Fish, I thought you meant one of these...

Or this

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SeaSerpant · #7 01-13-2008, 10:27 PM

LoL

SeaSerpant · #8 01-13-2008, 09:41 PM

New list

Fish

McCosker's Flasher Wrasse
Longnosed Hawkfish
Mandarin Goby
Clownfish
Magenta Dottyback
Lawnmower Blenny
Starfish

CUC?

Coral

Clam
Zoanthids
Coco Worm
Tube Worms

Pan · #9 01-13-2008, 09:44 PM

I wouldn't put a cuc in there, but then I have had a few bad experiences with them. But I know just as many who have had good ones. I would say if it catches your eye and you weigh any risks accordingly, then go for it. After all it's your tank

SeaSerpant · #10 01-13-2008, 09:46 PM

What is cuc in your eyes to me it is Clean Up Crew?