Reef tank & some other random questions

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  1. Frogfish

    Frogfish Astrea Snail

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    What fish will survive in a Reef tank besides Clown Fish?

    How many fish and Corals will I be able to have in a 150 gallon tank?

    Can I grow that live plant (Can't remember name) my lawnmower Blimey is supposed to eat in the same tank with corals?

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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !

    Gobies, firefish, cardinals, some wrasses, damsels, tangs, some angels, royal gramma. Quite a few fish, but every fish is different. Some angels may never nip at corals and one day they may start. I just listed some of the easier more passive ones I know. Go to Liveaquaria.com and they have good general list and information regarding SW fish.

    How many fish depends on what type of fish and size, and honestly I do not know the general rule right as this moment. Corals you are only limited by the equipment you have (lighting, skimmer......) Unless your are target feeding them frequently they do not contribute to the bio-load a way a fish does. They have a much smaller foot print.

    Yes you can grow some macro algaes but remember they require some nutrients and corals like low nutrient water conditions.
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    4 gallons per inch of adult fish is a good starting rule.