Is it possible? New macro tank.

[techigirl78]

I'd like to dedicate my new 75 to primarily macros. At the same time, I'd really like to keep a dwarf angelfish. The tank will have about 100 lbs of live rock, 2 X 96W PC light, 30gal sump with small refugium, and total turnover of approximately 15-20X. I'm thinking halimeda, shaving brush, mermaid's fan, and, possibly, maiden's hair. Here's my questions:

1. Will the lighting be sufficient for the species indicated?

2. Will the flow be too much?

3. Does anyone know if an dwarf angelfish would go after any of the indicated species?

4. Any other macros that I should consider? I would really like to find red macros that would work.

Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[BruceW]

I have a 37 tall with a 2 x 65 watt PC and about 10X the turnover and it seems to be working out so far. How deep is your tank?

It sounds like a lot for a macro tank but I don't know if it would be harmful in any way.

Depends on the species and the individual. But they my Flame angel only ate micro algae and never bothered the macros.

Red grape has done well for me.

Here's a link to my tank pic.

http://forum.seahorse.org/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=20226

BruceW

 

[techigirl78]

It is 48x18x20 (standard RR75), so 20" deep. I also plan on having about a 2" SSB.

I could cut back on the flow. I was going to get two nano streams instead of using my existing maxi-jets and alternate the flow between the two, but maybe one would be sufficient? Return should be approximately 600gph. If it seems insufficient, I could always add another one down the road.

Your tank is looks great! That is pretty much the look that I'm going for with this tank.

Thanks!

 

[Samala]

My pygmy angel was a dream in a seagrass biotope with various other macroalgae included. She did seem to graze the algae and the bits of LR in the tank, but kept to her algae flakes and mysis for the majority of her food.

>Sarah