Stocking my 73 gallon REEF

[ndimuzio]

I have a 73 Gallon Reef setup that should have about 100lbs of live rock. I would like to have some clownfish and a couple other types of fish, many corals and anenomes.. I really have no idea what to start with.. can someone please help me out? :roll:

 

[Anonymous]

First make sure that the tank is well established before adding any delicate inverts. First you must determine what is more important to you...fish or inverts. Many are not compatable. Some fish and fish...and some fish and inverts do not mix.

I would first suggest some reading. Get some books. The reef Aquarium Vol 1 and 2 are good as well as the Conscientious Marine Aquarium is also good. Plus read the online mags like Advanced Aquarist. Any questions which arise from the books can be answered or clarified on the BBs.

God luck

 

[ndimuzio]

This picture: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/ ... arium1.htm
is from Advanced Aquarist Mag, I would love for my setup to resemble that, is it possible?

 

[ndimuzio]

Could you tell me what is pictured there other then the fish...

 

[Anonymous]

Those are SPS corals(small polyped stony corals) and a rose bubbletip anemone(E.quadricolor). SPS's are difficult to keep and would not add any to a tank less than a year old. Plus I would suggest at least a year or two of experience with easier to keep corals. The BTA is easier to keep than the SPS IMO but it is by no means easy to keep. With time, patience, and research you can mimmic that tank. Remember...Patience is a virtue.

Good luck