Ideas For 4 Foot Marine Tank

[Sunny.C]

Hey guys,
I'm new to marine i have decide that i will installing a sump for my filteration.... I need ideas on what type of
fish i can keep and rock and corals that are not to hard to look after for the start.
1.What fish and how many??? (i really want a pair of clowns at least)
2. rocks and coral advice?

 

[Aquascaper]

Some details about your setup would be helpful before any advice can be given: what size tank, what size sump, is there a skimmer, what lighting, pH level , SG Level, GK Level, etc.

 

[RoyalGrammaPrincessHannah]

The number of fish depends on how many gallons it is, 4 feet is either a 55 or a 75 but the main thing is 1 fish per 10 gallons for medium sized fish. Some easy beginner fish are royal grammas, gobies, firefish, and apparently ocellaris clowns are easier than true perculas, but I doubt there is much difference. Some of the easier corals are feather dusters, some of the brains, slipper tongues, and mushrooms and xenia are pretty easy as well. Browse the beginner fish on liveaquaria.com for some more ideas. The place your LR comes from isnt that important, as long as it has lots of life on it so I'd go to a fish store and look at it instead of ordering it offline.

 

[Sunny.C]

It's a 55g with a sump and skimmer don't know levels yet.

 

[fowler]

Hi, im new to this game and I own a 4 ft tank with a sump below.. in total its about a 60 Gallon system..

I prefer Live Rock as my filtration and only use live rock, I also have a refugium section in my sump for nutrient removal (growing algae)...

Feel free to ask any questions.. but I would start with clownfish if I where u, dont get damsels.. way to territorial... I have a suplhur goby and a true pair of clowns in mine atm and theyre doing just great.. I would say in terms of number of fish, it will be down to what u buy, making regular checks for nitrate, etc.. but you will know your limit once the nitrate levels begin to creep..

Next on the list is the Kole Tang, herbivore.. to munch on some algae...

 

[Chac]

The number of fish depends on how many gallons it is, 4 feet is either a 55 or a 75 but the main thing is 1 fish per 10 gallons for medium sized fish.

This is a bit vague TBH - the amount of fish really depends on what you will be keeping as certain fish are more messy than others

At what level are you at - do you have your tank setup, sump ready or just at the reading stage as IMO I would get this out the way before worring about stocking levels

 

[Sunny.C]

I'm at the stage of deciding what sump to install and how, at the same time taking down other important things. Did you guys make your own sumps??? if so can i see your plans of it.

 

[RoyalGrammaPrincessHannah]

Just wanted to add something about the damsels, yellowtails are the only nice ones, actually they are kind of timid but are good beginner fish.

 

[Aquascaper]

Navare will appreciate this.........................

I think you should get a Talbot's Damsel

Nuff said!

 

[Chac]

I'm at the stage of deciding what sump to install and how, at the same time taking down other important things. Did you guys make your own sumps??? if so can i see your plans of it.

have a look at this site for info on Sumps etc.

Melev's Sumps

 

[Sunny.C]

Is it best to get the tank for the sump already made or glue the glass youself?
If so how is it cut and glued?? Is it not cheaper to get it done professionally.

 

[Aquascaper]

It's way cheaper to do the cutting and sticking yourself.

Bear in mind that this a sump, not a show tank so the cuts don't have the be perfect. Also the seals are not going to be under a lot of water pressure so an amatuer job is fine.

All you need is a a sheet of glass, a glass cutter (from a DIY store) and aquarium silicone sealant and away you go

 

[Luke & Penny]

The Live rock alone will cost you quite a bit for this size, also the sand bedding let alone anything else, dont feel you have to have a sump for this size tank, I know a few people with bigger and no sump but do spend on the filtration, and you will benefit from this.
If you do fill with rock, do what ive done, and get ocean rock which is cheaper for the base and then stack actual live rock on top.

good Luck

Luke

 

[Sunny.C]

I think i will go with a sump, i don't want to be sorry later like i always am. I can get live rock for $50au for 4 kg, is that cheap?

 

[Luke & Penny]

could be depends on your exchange rate, here it averages at about £8 a kilo, so not sure if that works out cheaper or not.