Anyone ever think about giving up and just going fish only?
- Thread starter Jeff000
- Start date
glennr1978
New member
I couldn't do it. I don't care how nice the fish is, IMO a sw tank looks incomplete without coral. If you're having problems with your SPS then why not just go with strictly softies and LPS?
Dexters Reef
New member
The thing is, that when everything is "right" you can sit back and relax and just enjoy it. I view any problem as temporary. I use them to learn lessons and ensure I dont take shortcuts again. For me, I have been keeping reef tanks for almost 7 years, but am reletively new to sps. I have about 10 (ranging from 4.5" colonies - 2" frags) types and have been doing well with them. There is very little work put in from me to keep these. All I dose is brs alk / calc additives as needed, add 2g rodi every 2 days, and amino acids and proteins every 2 day.
As for the non reef safe fish...heck after keeping a sps tank, think about how easy a FOWLR tank would be...I would say clear a spot at home and setup a second tank so you can enjoy both if possible
As for the non reef safe fish...heck after keeping a sps tank, think about how easy a FOWLR tank would be...I would say clear a spot at home and setup a second tank so you can enjoy both if possible
Mike de Leon
New member
I have scaled down on fish big time, and guess what, sps are happy!
After traveling for work for over a year and seeing my tank suffer for the last 3 months I finally shut it down two months ago. Just had too much else to do and got tired of the frustration of not being around to see it. This was after 5 years straight and moving about half a dozen times due to school and work, I just didn't want to move it again. The first few weeks were great not having to worry about it but now I want another tank. That being said I spend more time on reef central than before and have the time to fully plan my new tank. It's going to be smaller, like 30-40g, fewer fish and probably only gobies. So breaks are good but you'll probably get the bug again. Maybe fowlr for your main tank and a smaller coral only tank is your answer. I find the 20-40g size easiest to maintain and most fish only tanks only need service every 2-4weeks and a scoop of food daily.
Blueline12
Member
After a tank crash and lost over 50 high end SPS I went fish only while getting the tank parameters back in order. Now I'm back in and starting to acquire my next collection.
I just wish they came out with a controller that monitors alk, Mg, Po4, No3 etc. it would make this hobby a bit easier.
I just wish they came out with a controller that monitors alk, Mg, Po4, No3 etc. it would make this hobby a bit easier.
NewbyReefer
Member
I also had a tank crash and said F corals. Went FO but it only lasted about 5 months and I was back.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
such as what fishes?
Queen angel. Many butterflies, triggers. Etc.
Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
Queen Angelfish can be kept with SPS but they need a large aquarium.
Many Triggers and Butterflyfishes can be kept with SPS.
Obligate corallivores would be a legit excuse to not keep certain fishes with SPS.
FO is definitely less demanding. Why don't you try it?
If you ever want the challenges of growing SPS you could always come back.
Many Triggers and Butterflyfishes can be kept with SPS.
Obligate corallivores would be a legit excuse to not keep certain fishes with SPS.
FO is definitely less demanding. Why don't you try it?
If you ever want the challenges of growing SPS you could always come back.
allsps40
New member
LOL AEFW been there done that, easy to deal with. IME pests have been a minor speed bump in the road. Time, money and energy are my issues these days.
