Possibly setting up a new macro tank

jraker

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I say possible because I still need to run this by my parents. I think they will approve, but who knows.

For my tank, I was going to do a 40b. Seems like a pretty good size.

Stand - DIY.

Filtration - I plan for my macros to be my only filtration, along with a cuc to keep some things under control. No sump.

Lighting - I was planning on using some PAR38 bulbs. I don't exactly know which ones I want, so if someone could please direct me towards one or another, that would be of great help.

Flow - Two Tunze 6025s. Sound good? Or should I go up to the 6045s?

Rock - was going to do real reef rock.

Sand - Good ol' carib-sea. This is where my next concern is. I want a yellowhead jawfish. I REALLY want a yellowhead jawfish. How deep of a sandbed would I need? I really do not want to go above 2". Would it be possible for me to do a couple of inches of sand, but then add some rubble so the jawfish can make its burrow?

Stock - Planning on adding some barnacle blennies, a yellowhead jawfish, and maybe a dwarf angel of some sort.

Macro Algae - Any good species you can recommend? I will go with some caulerpa and kind of want to see how a few mangroves may do. I do not want any seagrasses in my tank.

Dosing - Do I need to dose anything? Iron or potassium? Nitrates?


Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
do it!
a 40b would be a great size for a macro tank. once I get my 90 up my 20L is gonna be a macro I really cant wait!

subsea those are some really good articles!
 
40Bs are great for this purpose. I jumped from a 40B to a 75; I'm turning my 40 in to a display fuge. I already have everything for it but need to finish the overflow box and plumbing (hopefully this weekend) before it can go live. I'm stoked cuz it's going to be mangrove-heavy. I have fully 18 trees growing now and am excited to get a small canopy going. I will probably get a big frag tank to replace it someday but for now it's going to have to do.
 
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