My 240g FOWLR

Updated list:

Acanthurus leucosternon
Acanthurus fowleri
Labroides dimidiatus
Choerodon fasciatus (Aussie)
Halichoeres hortulanus
Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
Chaetodontoplus meredithi
Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Genicanthus lamarck
Pomacanthus navarchus
Pomacanthus maculosus
Holacanthus tricolor
Centropyge loricula
Chaetodon burgessi
Chaetodon collare
Chaetodon tinkeri
Chaetodon ephippium
Chaetodon falcula
Chaetodon fasciatus
Chaetodon flavirostris
Chaetodon mertensii
Chaetodon mitratus - killed by burgessi :(
Chaetodon rainfordi
Chaetodon xanthurus
Heniochus singularius
Microcanthus strigatus
Amphiprion melanopus x 2
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Chrysiptera talboti x 2
Pseudochromis sankeyi
 
caribfan said:
I totally understand, when you're not actively stocking it's just different.

Tank is decent, I lost a few of my trickier butterflies last year and it's put me in a funk I just can't seem to get out of.

I do have a small gaggle of yellow tangs in quarantine right now and I'm planning to finally release my little blue line after a ridiculously long quarantine.

I'm starting the hunt for some tilefish, trying to change up the direction, see if I can't get my interest going again. My tank is in the basement, so I don't see it as much as I'd like.

Do you have any plans for new additions? I know you've lost a few fish too, did that make any room?
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Interesting... keep me posted on the direction you go with your tank.

Yes, while I've lost a few, the others have grown significantly, so no room for additions. I will likely dismantle the QT tank soon, since it's been empty forever, and I don't plan on any additions.
 
I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.
 
moe103 said:
I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.
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I'm not Peter, but honestly, the setting up sticky in the new to the hobby section can easily answer all your questions, and if it can't, post a thread in Reef Fishes to see if the Angels you want are compatible... This website is undoubtedly the best resource.


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moe103 said:
I love your tank Peter. I am new to salt water fish and am in the process of starting up a 240 gallon fowlr. What books or website would you recommend to learn more about butterflies. Also how did you decide which angels would be compatible.
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Thank you,

As mentioned, RC here is an invaluable website for these sorts of questions. Read lots of threads, and ask questions. Enjoy the hobby!
 
SDguy said:
Updated list:

Acanthurus leucosternon
Acanthurus fowleri
Labroides dimidiatus
Choerodon fasciatus (Aussie)
Halichoeres hortulanus
Chaetodontoplus melanosoma
Chaetodontoplus meredithi
Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis
Genicanthus lamarck
Pomacanthus navarchus
Pomacanthus maculosus
Holacanthus tricolor
Centropyge loricula
Chaetodon burgessi
Chaetodon collare
Chaetodon tinkeri
Chaetodon ephippium
Chaetodon falcula
Chaetodon fasciatus
Chaetodon flavirostris
Chaetodon mertensii
Chaetodon mitratus - killed by burgessi :(
Chaetodon rainfordi
Chaetodon xanthurus
Heniochus singularius
Microcanthus strigatus
Amphiprion melanopus x 2
Chrysiptera hemicyanea
Chrysiptera talboti x 2
Pseudochromis sankeyi
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So sorry for your loss. Had Burgessi too with Declivis and the burgessi had to go, was way too aggressive. Beautiful fish, but never again.
 
Peter, could you list your equipment. I read through the post and you have a picture of the skimmer and what looks like an empty tank next to it.

Also you mention you have a fuge. Why and what do you keep in it.

Are you running any carbon, gfo or biopellets?

Can you also go through your QT process.

Sorry for all the questions but I love butterflies and want to be successful in keeping them. You are the resident butterfly expert and any knowledge you can share is greatly appreciated.
 
Well the mac decided the navarchus was no longer welcome in the tank. Luckily I was able to remove the navarchus to the sump before any permanent damage. If the mac does this to another fish, he'll be the one to go.
 
SDguy said:
Well the mac decided the navarchus was no longer welcome in the tank. Luckily I was able to remove the navarchus to the sump before any permanent damage. If the mac does this to another fish, he'll be the one to go.
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Are the two fish similar in size? I have had a large Mac and smaller navarchus in a tank I service for over 3 years without issue.
 
Hi Peter,

I have ventured into the world of butterflies and your amazing tank is to blame. I have started off with a raccoon and it is not interested in flakes or pellets yet. I have Larry's and black worms which it will gladly eat. Still need to try some mysis, shrimps and clams.

So I feel silly asking this but about how many worms should I be feeding it a day?

Thanks.
 
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