Wayne's 225

waynemah · #1 07-28-2011, 05:59 PM

Hah!

Okay okay!

I currently have: Red Sea Sailfin, Anthias (not sure what type), File fish, Algae blenny, tribal blenny, six line wrasse, ruby headed wrasse, Yelow-blue damsel, couple of standard clown fish.

Wanted: Yellow tang, kole tang, masked rabbitfish, regal tang, powder blue, any wrasse I can get my hands on (love these things), more anthias to school with my lonely one.... Pondering the idea of having a couple of trigger fish and angels in there.

I'm not planning to get all of the above fish, but will pick and choose depending on what my system will allow. Anyone know of a good way or rule of thumb for this?

lastlight · #2 07-28-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by waynemah

I'm not planning to get all of the above fish, but will pick and choose depending on what my system will allow. Anyone know of a good way or rule of thumb for this?

Do what you feel comfortable with and wait for a few people to start bitching. Then re-evaluate your choice accordingly LOL.

The Grizz · #3 07-28-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Do what you feel comfortable with and wait for a few people to start bitching.........

.........then tell them to **** off because it's not there money or tank

kien · #4 07-28-2011, 08:42 PM

Ooo, I missed the return of the promiscuous tank. She's still looking sexy as ever..

fishytime · #5 07-28-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by waynemah

I'm not planning to get all of the above fish, but will pick and choose depending on what my system will allow. Anyone know of a good way or rule of thumb for this?

It's kinda gonna depend on how much rock you plan on having in there.....your list may be ambitious if you plan on doing the minimalist approach with your aquascaping......we can't expect to keep 30 fish with only 50 lbs of rock

.... that being said, I think that as long as you go slow when adding fish, to give the system enough time to adequately recover, then the tank and your fish will tell you when to stop addin

waynemah · #6 07-28-2011, 10:14 PM

I'm hoping to fit 150 - 200 lbs of rock in there, a bunch being in the sump.

I agree with taking time with the fish, also helps the wallet. I could see myself picking something up each month or so.

lastlight · #7 07-28-2011, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by waynemah

I could see myself picking something up each month or so.

Good luck with that. Famous words those =)

Lance · #8 07-28-2011, 10:39 PM

Nice looking build. Nice and tidy and well thought out. Keep up the good work.

Helpful hint: Next time you order Ca, Alk, from BRS get them in the 5 gallon size. With a 225g you'll save yourself a lot in time.

waynemah · #9 07-28-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lance

Nice looking build. Nice and tidy and well thought out. Keep up the good work.

Helpful hint: Next time you order Ca, Alk, from BRS get them in the 5 gallon size. With a 225g you'll save yourself a lot in time.

Thank you!!!

5 gallon... I just checked it out, it's about $550 shipped, 1/2 shipping and 1/2 product! Is there some other method of getting this stuff? Hot tub store?

The Grizz · #10 07-29-2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by waynemah

Thank you!!!

5 gallon... I just checked it out, it's about $550 shipped, 1/2 shipping and 1/2 product! Is there some other method of getting this stuff? Hot tub store?

Check out the bulk chem's from Marco Rock (Eli) I can't remember exactly what the website is actually called.