to FOWLR or not to FOWLR, that is the quesetion!

[e46er]

Originally Posted by Friendly

well, I'm thinking of a pico or nano reef...but I believe a FOWLR is different? or is it an old term that has cross-over into reef keeping now?

I fully intend to have live rock...but I'm also thinking of simple coral's as well. however, I wanted to offset this with finding out more about what's meant for FOWLR vs reef, if anything.

edit - don't you need live rock to host corals? even softies?

FOWLR just stands for "fish only with live rock"

[Friendly]

Originally Posted by e46er

FOWLR just stands for "fish only with live rock"

aye. what is the advantage of this? lower/simpler maintenance or is there more to it? I've seen photo's on here of said FOLWR tanks but they have softies on them.

[e46er]

Originally Posted by Friendly

aye. what is the advantage of this? lower/simpler maintenance or is there more to it? I've seen photo's on here of said FOLWR tanks but they have softies on them.

less cost, easier to maintain, softies can probably do ok with just water changes for supplements where most of the time when a " reef" is referred to has SPS and LPS or both and need some form of supplements whether its a ca reactor, 2 part dosing ect.... much stronger lighting, more flow. much tighter margin for swings in anything. much smaller list of fish you can have since lots of fish nip at corals

[Friendly]

thank you.

your answer cleared up my confusion.

edit - nutz, no 'like' button?

[element291]

Originally Posted by e46er

. much smaller list of fish you can have since lots of fish nip at corals

The main issue with my reef tank is many of the fish I really like the looks of are coral nippers!

[Friendly]

I do intend to keep it simple...mostly softies, nothing that requires a lot of work to care and maintain.

decided that I will likely go with something larger than my Spec V, so I can have the added filtration capability and such...something like the new Evo 12 or an AIO tank that's up into the 20 gal capacity or so.

reading a book right now on nano fish and invert's that are good and the combinations to avoid.

[GQsmooth]

If you aquascape properly, a FOWLR can look pretty sweet, and you have more options with what kind of fish you want.

[tang daddy]

If you are looking for an all in one just keep your eye open for a nuvo tank or something similar in the buy and sell as it's a cheap option to get started!

[smitas5]

Yes, to my opinion, FOWLR main benefit is you can have the most beautiful fish in business. ANGELS