David Gibson
Premium Member
[I am in the process of helping my sister setup a saltwater tank. She loves Finding Nemo, and after a trip with me to the fish store where she saw a 2" "Dory", she decided she wanted one. I have taught her the basic reality of saltwater husbandry and made sure that if she is going to have one, she's going to take care of it right. So, on to my questions!
She has a 48gal tank. Because of the stand construction, an under stand sump is not going to be possible (unless it's about 3" wide to fit between the stand and the wall). I recommended live rock, but she has balked at the price of it. So, inert decorations it is and I told her that she would need to keep the bioload really light. For filtration, I am thinking that the CPR backpak (which came with the tank) and a HOB power filter should be enough if there are not more than the Regal tang and one/two clownfish (can't forget Marlin can we?).
So what kind/brand of power filters would you recommend for a fish only tank that will be easy to use and clean? And would you have anything else to recommend that would help her keep a better tank?]
She has a 48gal tank. Because of the stand construction, an under stand sump is not going to be possible (unless it's about 3" wide to fit between the stand and the wall). I recommended live rock, but she has balked at the price of it. So, inert decorations it is and I told her that she would need to keep the bioload really light. For filtration, I am thinking that the CPR backpak (which came with the tank) and a HOB power filter should be enough if there are not more than the Regal tang and one/two clownfish (can't forget Marlin can we?).
So what kind/brand of power filters would you recommend for a fish only tank that will be easy to use and clean? And would you have anything else to recommend that would help her keep a better tank?]