1 Tank 2 different sides?

[saltwater2642]

Ok, let me know what you guys think. I'm thinking of a tank like a 225 and splitting it with egg crate right down the middle live rock on both sides but one side reef n fish and the other lion fish and such. Whats some of the concerns and ideas?

 

[waterfaller1]

Improper flow would be the first thing that comes to mind. 2nd, lionfish are messy eaters=high nitrates & possibly phosphates..not good for a reef. I would suggest you choose one or the other.

 

[mflamb]

I agree with Carole. It's difficult to properly feed a lion in a reef tank, and it's difficult to properly flow a reef in an agressive tank.

 

[flfirefighter13]

Carole's concerns are true but it can be done, just may take some extra effort on your part for water changes and the such. Ive got a 180 reef tank that sits on top of a 125 carnivore tank with a 2 foot eel and a large pufffer, both dirty eaters and I have managed to pull it off. I do water changes more often than when it was just a reef and I also made sure to get a much beefier skimmer. It will be a lot more work but you can pull it off if your willing to commit to more water changes.