Need Help!

[SeaDiamondSurvivor]

Can someone here try to sway my decision on whether i should do a reef tank with passive fish or a fish-only tank with aggressive fish. I would rather do a reef tank but everyone is telling me its way to hard, im pretty lazy but i know what it takes to take care of a tank, but i just dont know how much work reed tanks are. I have done sooo much reading and stuff but i am starting to think maybe i should just do live rock and aggressive fish, much easier. Can as many people give me their opinions.

[showfish]

I guess that depends on your own personnal preference, but nothin beats a nice reef tank. I have had a FOWLR setup for about five years, and all of a sudden got the itch for the reef. I'm in the process of converting over now (upgrade lighting and such), more expensive to do it this way. Plan your decision carefully , for it will save you money in the long run. If you do decide to go with the FOWLR, rest assured you to will more than likely get the itch. Best of luck on your decision, and keep us posted.

[weez1959]

I'm not sure what you mean by more work I have a reef tank and I don't think I'm doing more than a FOWLR aquarist. Other than a few tests every week and twice a month water change, I'm not doing all that much. Oh maybe the occasional coral feeding?? That's all I can think of...

[CSeaSee]

I'm not sure what you mean by more work I have a reef tank and I don't think I'm doing more than a FOWLR aquarist. Other than a few tests every week and twice a month water change, I'm not doing all that much. Oh maybe the occasional coral feeding?? That's all I can think of...

I agree. Once you get in sync with your tank and get a feel for what's going on, it really doesn't seem like that much work. Aside from feeding, filling the top-off Kalk bucket once a week, cleaning the skimmer, water changes, cleaning the glass, maintaining the powerheads, running RO water, tinkering with everything, going to frag swaps, watching the tank, taking pictures like the paparazzi, driving your wife crazy, ... wait a second... OK, so maybe it's a little more work. But it's worth it. Just ask my wife. I'm sure she'd agree.

[weez1959]

[leebca]

A bit more $ for the reef upkeep, but the only difference is what kinds of fishes you want to keep.

[weez1959]

That's it! I forgot about the $$. How could I forget, we'll be living in a cardboard box and eating tomato soup sandwiches soon but at least I still have my tank!

But seriously, Like Lee says, you have to find compatible fish, lots of them will munch on your corals. Also better lighting is required.

[SeaDiamondSurvivor]

thank you everyone for your help. I think i will stick with doing a reef. I will keep you updated!